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420 Green is a two-week class designed to introduce our teenage students to more technical boats, such as Rhodes 19s and 420s. 420 Green is meant for students ages 12-16. Sailors who are 12 years old should be 115+ lbs and/or at least 5'2". At the start of a session, sailors may sail in Rhodes 19s with the help of an instructor and 2-3 peers on board; as the session progresses, they will sail in 420s independently with another peer, while coached from a skiff. Focus will be on teamwork, basic sailing techniques, and boat handling in a variety of conditions. 420 Green will be offered at Jetties Sailing Center Monday-Friday mornings from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. It is recommended that 420 Green sailors sign up for as many continuous sessions as possible (4+ weeks) throughout the summer. For sailors in a beginner (Green) or intermediate (Blue) class, more "tiller time" throughout the summer will help sailors to become proficient more quickly-- providing them with the opportunity to join the 420 Racing team.
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