Optimist Learn to Race

OPTIMIST LEARN TO RACE

INTERMEDIATE

Ages 8-11

Basic Course Description

Optimist Learn to Race is a intermediate course and is the next step up from Pram Camp. The classes run Monday- Friday 9am -12pm. Kids learn racing basics and fundamentals along with participating in club races if the coaches deem that they are ready.

Skills Learned:

Proper right-of-way laws under the racing rules of sailing
Starting, race and penalty procedures
Proper handling, rigging, and derigging of boats.
Proper sail trim
Sportsmanship
Knots

Requirements:

Provide your own boat (charter availability at request)
Coast Guard approved life jacket
LGYC Junior Membership required to compete in club races
Jacket or fleece
Sandals/shoes (must stay on in water—no flip flops)
Towel & dry change of clothes
Sun protection: hat, sunglasses, sunscreen

Session #1
June 8 - July 3
Includes Coaching at GLSS Supported Regattas

Session #2
July 13 - August 7
Includes Coaching at GLSS Supported Regattas

Course Availability 14

Current Instructors

Henry Rolander

INSTRUCTOR

Opti LTR, X Boat
Race Team
Kinder Pram

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Kyle Navin

INstructor

OPTI - Learn To Race
X-Boat Race Team
Kinder Pram

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More Information

This is the perfect next step for young sailors looking to continue their fun at GLSS. Many intermediate skills are stressed with a focus on self-reliance. These camps take over where Pram Camp leaves off and gradually introduce the fundamentals of racing.

Sailors rig by themselves, launch themselves and sail alone. Lessons provide a repetition of necessary upwind sailing skills and teach performance boat handling in all points of sail. They are to be considered a “prep school” for the Advanced Racing Team. Camps are four-week, half-day sessions. Coaching is provided at the Lake Beulah Regatta, GLSS Regatta, and the ILYA Championship regatta. Sailors must provide their own boat. Some GLSS charter boats are available. Please call 262-275-8489 for availability.