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Youth Sailing
| Welcome to the Yacht Club of Cape St. Claire’s Youth Sailing
Program. Our program is designed to teach the fundamentals of sailing,whether you are a beginner or an experienced sailor. Sailing is a recreational as well as a competitive sport that can be enjoyed for a lifetime. The purpose of the summer youth program is to provide a safe instructional environment for an enjoyable summer of learning how to sail. At the end of the summer, each junior sailor will receive a certificate of completion and a lifetime of
friends and memories.
All the YCCSC Youth Sailing Program instructors are at least 18 years of age, are US Sailing Level I
Instructor Certified, and hold current First Aid/CPR cards. The classes are sailed in 9 program owned
420’s, a 14’ sloop-rigged sailboat for 2-3 young sailors. In addition, the staff employ 3 motorized boats for
instruction and safety. We have also 3 Vanguard and 3 Optimist prams. The pram is designed to be captained by a single, entry-level sailor.
CLASS DESCRIPTION:
- Beginning Sailing: This class is a basic introduction to the sport of sailing for ages 10 and older. No experience is needed. The student will learn safety, the parts of the boat, rigging, steering, sail trim, knots, and docking. The student will leave the class with a basic knowledge of skippering and crewing on a boat on all points of sail. 60 hours of instruction in 420’s.
- Intermediate Sailing: This class is for the student who has completed or demonstrated the skills taught
in the Beginning Sailing class. Emphasis is on perfecting previously learned skills, teamwork, man-overboard,
seamanship, and acquiring more self-confidence. 60 hours of instruction in 420’s
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