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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. 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 $175 until 8 weeks from Camp Start Date. Registration Increase One $200 until 4 weeks from Camp Start. Registration Increase Two $225 until 1 week from Camp Start. Late Registration $250 within one week of Camp Start.
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Charlotte Harbor Yacht Club
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4400 Lister Street
Port Charlotte, FL
33952
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