Junior Sailing 2023

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• 5-8 yrs
• 7-11 yrs
• 11 yrs & up
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• Spring
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Ages 7-11

Opti Beginner

Opti Beginner is an introductory program that teaches the basics of sailing in a fun and safe environment. Using interactive lessons, sailing-themed games, and plenty of on-water time, sailors in this program will quickly learn their way around a boat. To develop confidence, sailors will begin sailing with a partner and practice their skippering and mainsheet skills one at a time. Sailors in this program will participate in exciting KYC traditions such as trips to Cedar Island and White Mountain Ice-Cream.

Program Length: 2 weeks
Time: Monday – Friday from 9:00am – 4:00pm
Cost: $ 986.74 ( $ 986.74 for KYC Family Members)
Boat:  Oppie (A plastic, beginner version of the popular Opti)
Level: Opti Beginner Certificate
Requirements: Children should be comfortable swimming in deep water. Sailors must wear a Personal Flotation Device (PFD) at all times near the water, including while sailing and swimming. The maximum recommended weight for this program is 115 pounds, otherwise entry into our 420 program is recommended.  Opti sailors are likely to take part in the Opti Beginner program for two or more sessions before moving into Opti Intermediate. Sailors will work on achieving an Opti Beginner level pass, but there is no guarantee that they will achieve their level in one year. Regardless, sailors will gain experience and enjoy hours on the water each session.

Opti Intermediate

In Opti Intermediate, sailors will expand on their fundamental sailing knowledge and will work on controlling both the tiller and the sail while driving alone. Based on the CANSail Curriculum, sailors will work towards their CANSail 1 level. Sailors in this program will participate in exciting KYC traditions such as trips to Cedar Island and White Mountain Ice-Cream.

Program Length: 2 weeks
Time: Monday – Friday from 9:00am – 4:00pm
Cost: $ 1,052.89 ( $ 1,052.89 for KYC Family Members)
Boat:  Opti
Level:  CANSail 1
Requirements:  Successful completion of Opti Beginner (or equivalent) is required. The maximum recommended weight for this program is 115 pounds, otherwise entry into 420 program is recommended.
Notes: Sailors will be working on their CANSail checklist but there is no guarantee that they will achieve their level at the end of the session. Sailors are likely to take part in the Opti Intermediate program for two or more sessions before moving into Opti Advanced.

Opti Advanced

Sailors in the Opti Advanced program will continue to build experience by working on more advanced technical sailing skills and beginning to learn basic racing concepts. Based on the CANSail curriculum, sailors will work towards their CANSail 2 level. Opti Advanced sailors will participate in exciting KYC traditions such as trips to Cedar Island and White Mountain Ice-Cream, and will have the opportunity to participate in the KYC run Bronze Regattas.

Program Length:  2 weeks
Time: Monday – Friday from 9:00am – 4:00pm
Cost: $ 1,052.89 ( $ 1,052.89 for KYC Family Members)
Boat:  Opti
Level: CANSail 2
Requirements:  Successful completion of Opti Intermediate and CANSail 1. The maximum recommended weight for this program is 115 pounds, otherwise entry into our 420 program is recommended.
Notes: Sailors will be working on their level checklist but there is no guarantee that they will achieve their level at the end of the session. Opti sailors are likely to take part in the Opti Advanced program for two or more sessions before moving into Opti Learn-to-Race or 420 CANSail 2.