3 WEEK SESSION FOR THE PRICE OF TWO!
Who should take this course?
Confident sailors, with intermediate to advanced experience, who have completed 2nd-9th grade (ages 8-15). Especially those with the drive to learn new skills. Students are most comfortable if they are under 5’ or 120lbs. Those over this height or weight should consider a 420 based course.
What will my child learn?
Optimist racers will train under the racing rules of sailing for practice and will learn to compete in events with other sailors of their talent level in low key local regattas & competitions. Advanced students will train in the same regattas, honing their skills with the option to travel to events across the midwest. Fees for regattas, travel, coach travel, and housing are beyond the scope of this registration - though the coaching itself is included. Students will learn to confidently sail their boats single handedly around a set course, learn right of way rules, and refine the skills needed to sail in competition formats.
BUT
The day is long, so we don't want to get burned out. Half of each day will be adventure formatted. Exploring new boats and exquipment, playing with paddleboards, or headed to new places. The goal is to love competition AND sailing. Not just optis.
Where are the races?
Sailors are urged to participate in the Twin Cities Youth Sailing Series, held on Fridays at the various metro lakes throughout the summer. For qualified sailors, travel to out of state regattas is also available and encouraged. Tuition fees cover training at the sailing center and coaching at regattas. Fees for Twin Cities Youth Sailing registration, travel, and additional regattas are not included. Sailors are also encouraged to participate in our casual Tuesday night racing series, racing follows class Tuesday nights.
Prelim Regatta Schedule:
6/20 Manitou Days @WBSS [OR1]
6/24 - 6/25 TROT @LMSS [OR1]
7/11 Shino Adventure Rally @WS [OR2]
7/12 - 7/13 SKIFFEST @WS? [OR2]
7/18 City of Lakes @MSC [OR2]
7/25 - 7/27 ILYA Opti @LMSS [OR3]
8/1 - Mike Plant @WS [OR3]
8/8 - Brad Robinson @LMSS [OR3]
Do we need a boat?
Boats will be provided.
What do we need to bring?
Students must bring their own lunches and snacks as well as a lifejacket, water bottle, change of clothes, water shoes, sun protection, and towel.