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2012 Learn to Sail Registration

The Learn to Sail Program is again being taught at the Sandusky Sailing Club this summer.  The sessions being offered this year are as follows:

Session Name

Level of Experience

Session Dates

Session Times

Available Spots 

 

Session I AM 

Beginner / Intermediate 

June 11 - June 15 

9 am to Noon 

17 

Register 

Session I PM 

Beginner / Intermediate 

June 11 - June 15 

1 pm to 4 pm 

22 

Register 

Session II AM 

Beginner / Intermediate 

June 18 - June 22 

9 am to Noon 

14 

Register 

Session II PM 

Beginner / Intermediate 

June 18 - June 22 

1 pm to 4 pm 

18 

Register 

Session III AM 

Beginner / Intermediate 

June 25 - June 29 

9 am to Noon 

19 

Register 

Session III PM 

Beginner / Intermediate 

June 25 - June 29 

1 pm to 4 pm 

18 

Register 

Session IV AM 

Beginner / Intermediate 

July 9 - July 13 

9 am to Noon 

13 

Register 

Session IV PM 

Beginner / Intermediate 

July 9 - July 13 

1 pm to 4 pm 

21 

Register 

Session V AM 

Beginner / Intermediate 

July 30 - Aug 3 

9 am to Noon 

14 

Register 

Session V PM 

Beginner / Intermediate 

July 30 - Aug 3 

1 pm to 4 pm 

22 

Register 

All sessions are for children 7 years of age and older with beginner-to-intermediate level experience.  Session V will include an advanced class.  The Program Director and Instructors will assess student ability and will separate the students into a beginner group and an intermediate group according to skill level and ability.  Beginner instruction will focus on water safety skills, rigging and derigging boats, nautical terms, knots, and elementary sailing skills.  In the intermediate class, the emphasis will be on building the child's confidence in boat handling skills, including "skippering the boat, learning sail trim, learning the sailing and racing "rules of the road" and an introduction to racing.  Students are invited and encouraged to participate in as many sessions as possible.  Registration for each glass will be limited to 25 students and will be accepted on a first come first serve basis except in Session IV where pre-registration is required.

Life jackets will be worn at all time when on or near the water.  There will be a swimming test given by the instructors on the first day of class.  All students must know how to swim with and without a life jacket.

Helpful hints to make this a successful learning experience for your child:

  • Prompt arrival and pickup will be expected.  Our instructors cannot be responsible for watching participants prior to or after class times.

  • Pay attention to the weather and send your child dressed accordingly.  Proper attire should include a swimsuit and closed toed shoes.  Also, needed every day will be a towel, a change of clothes, a sweatshirt or light jacket, life jacket, hat and sunscreen.  It is highly recommended that sunscreen be applied to all areas not covered by your cuild's bathing suit before he/she leaves home.  Classes will be held indoors if necessary due to inclement weather.

  • Tee shirts and certificates will be awarded to students who successfully complete the program.

For more information on this program please contact: Mike Austin or Stacey Witter

 

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