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Opti Beginner

  • September 03, 2024
  • October 15, 2024
  • 7 sessions
  • September 03, 2024, 4:00 PM 6:00 PM (UTC-04:00)
  • September 10, 2024, 4:00 PM 6:00 PM (UTC-04:00)
  • September 17, 2024, 4:00 PM 6:00 PM (UTC-04:00)
  • September 24, 2024, 4:00 PM 6:00 PM (UTC-04:00)
  • October 01, 2024, 4:00 PM 6:00 PM (UTC-04:00)
  • October 08, 2024, 4:00 PM 6:00 PM (UTC-04:00)
  • October 15, 2024, 4:00 PM 6:00 PM (UTC-04:00)
  • St. Croix Yacht Club
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Optimist Beginner


This class offers an opportunity for young beginner sailors to learn basic boat handling, points of sail, sportsmanship, water safety and rigging while having fun and getting comfortable on the water. Sailors will learn with one or two sailors in each boat. Curriculum typically includes basic knots, parts of the boat, parts of the sail, rigging/de-rigging, launching, points of sail, tacking, jibing, figure 8 course, triangle course, and capsize recovery. This course runs once a week for 7 weeks.

no sailing experience necessary

Tuesdays 4:00 - 6:00 

Equipment:
PFDs (lifejackets) are required, sailors who do not have their own may borrow a PFD from the Sailing Program.
Sun protective clothing & sunscreen are strongly recommended, as is a refillable water bottle (there is a water fill station in the club for refills).
Other optional equipment: Hat, sunglasses, water shoes, sailing gloves.

This class is recommended for ages 8 and older. Participants  should be able to demonstrate adequate swimming ability in swimming short distances and treading water while wearing a PFD. Scholarships Available! 

Please email any questions to  Waterfront@StCroixYC.com 

MISSION STATEMENT

The Club is formed for the express purpose of promoting interest and activity in the ownership, racing and cruising of yachts and small boats; of providing a meeting place for members whose common interest lies in ships and the sea; of augmenting the recreational facilities and visitor attractions of the island; of exchange and courtesies with other yacht clubs of the United States and Caribbean islands, and of extending to visiting yachtsmen the hospitality of St. Croix.

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Office: 340-773-9531

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Address:

5100 Teague Bay

C'sted, St. Croix 00820

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