OI3 - Optimist Intro to Racing - 2020
Monday, Jun 29, 2020 (9:00 am - 3:30 pm)
Tuesday, Jun 30, 2020 (9:00 am - 3:30 pm)
Wednesday, Jul 1, 2020 (9:00 am - 3:30 pm)
Thursday, Jul 2, 2020 (9:00 am - 3:30 pm)
Event Information
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OPTIMIST INTRO TO RACING
AGES: 7-11
SCHEDULE: Mon-Thur 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
DURATION: One or two weeks (see schedule)
PUBLIC: 1 week - $270 2 weeks - $495
MEMBER: 1 week - $190 2 weeks - $345
PREREQUISITES: Optimist ExplorersThis class is designed for sailors who have taken Optimist Explorers at least once and are ready to try racing. Sailors should have a good comfort level on the water and be able (or at least willing to learn) to sail the boat alone.
Emphasis will be on improving boat handling skills and confidence under a variety of wind conditions. This class offers new challenges and an exciting racing experience and will prepare the sailor for the Optimist Race Team. This is a smaller class that includes more individualized coaching.
Sailors will learn the rules of racing, boat handling, sail trim, and basic race strategy and tactics.
We encourage sailors to participate in the local Twin Cities Youth Sailing (TCYS) Regattas held at local lakes.