About This Activity
BEGINNER: This course, for students ages 8 - 12 with little or no sailing experience, is taught in Optimist sailing dinghies and Laser 4.7 sailboats. Students will sail alone. Based on age, size and weight, students will be assigned either an Optimist dinghy or Laser 4.7. The focus is on introduction to sailing and safety in and around sailboats. Students will learn to rig, sail and steer a boat. Students will learn to become more aware of wind and weather, and will focus on boat handling and safety skills, including tacking, jibing and landing a sailboat. Each student will receive a US Sailing Beginner Sailing Manual and a packet of sailing diagrams and informational materials. Students passing the sailing, knot tying and right of way rules will receive a "Beginner Certificate of Achievement" at the Friday Pizza Party. Early bird registration 6 weeks before: $225 4 weeks before: $250 2 week before: $275 Late registration 1 week before: $300
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Charlotte Harbor Yacht Club
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4400 Lister Street
Port Charlotte, FL
33952
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