In this class, youth sailors learn the basic skills to sail a small boat independently. Students are taught the parts of a sailboat, the points of sail, capsize recovery, and basic knot tying. This class is meant for those new to sailing as well as those furthering their skills at an advanced-beginner or intermediate level. Students are divided based on skill level, and instruction is tailored to that level, to ensure that students stay engaged and continue their skill development. Students sail a one-person boat, the Optimist Pram (Opti) or the Sailcube, which provides the quickest learning curve. Most students remain in this class for two to three sessions, in order to learn the skills required to move on to sailing the 420 (the larger, two-person boat) or into the racing class. All beginners under the age of fourteen and under 125 pounds will begin in this class.
The SJJF program is based on the US Sailing training system. Students will always wear life jackets. Instructors, either in the student’s boat or on a safety boat, accompany the students. All instructors are experienced sailors, many having learned to sail in the SJJF Summer Sailing Program and trained through US Sailing.
Prerequisite(s): 8 – 14 years old, under 125 pounds, swim one length of pool.
- 3-WEEK SESSIONS – Tuesday, Thursday, 1 pm – 4 pm:
- Session A: June 11-Jun 27
- Session B: July 9 -25
- Session C: July 30-Aug 15
- 2024 Cost: $240
- 1-WEEK SESSIONS – St. Joseph Campus. Monday-Thursday, 9 am – Noon:
- Starting June 10th, last week August 12th
- 2024 Cost : $170