Youth Summer Optimist (Ages 7-10)

These courses are for beginner & intermediate sailors aged 7-10 years old. The course is designed to introduce participants to the basics of sailing while maintaining a fun and safe atmosphere.

Level I

Students share a boat with another student and can expect to learn how to rig and de-rig the boats, capsize recovery, understanding the wind, how to tack and how to tie knots.

Level II

A continuation of level I, however, students can now sail by themselves. In Level II students are introduced to the different points of sail and the basic rules of the road, They will be taught how to sail in stronger winds and waves along with proper seamanship.

Course Fee:  $195*

Youth Summer Optimist
Program Name	Spaces Available	Level	2012 Dates	Time
YSO 1	13	1	June 18 – 22	1 – 4
YSO 2	14	1	June 25 – 29	9 – 12
YSO 3	13	1	June 25 – 29	1 – 4
YSO 4	10	1	July 2 – 6	9 – 12
YSO 5	5	1	July 2 – 6	1 – 4
YSO 6	10	1	July 9 – 13	9 - 12
YSO 7	1	2	July 9 – 13	1 – 4
YSO 8	9	1	July 16 – 20	9 – 12
YSO 9	10	2	July 16 – 20	1 – 4
YSO 10	4	1	July 23 – 27	9 – 12
YSO 11	4	2	July 23 – 27	1 – 4
YSO 12	2	2	July 30-Aug. 3	9 – 12
YSO 13	10	1	July 30-Aug. 3	1 – 4
YSO 14	14	1	Aug. 6 – 10	9 – 12
YSO 15	13	1	Aug. 6 – 10	1 – 4
YSO 16	13	1	Aug. 13 – 17	9 – 12
YSO 17	4	2	Aug. 13 – 17	1 – 4
YSO 18	9	2	Aug. 20 – 24	9 – 12
YSO 19	10	1	Aug. 20 – 24	1 – 4
YSO 20	13	1	Aug. 27 – 31	9 – 12

Prices shown do not include HST.

MacSailing’s children’s courses are eligible for the Canadian Government Children’s Fitness Tax Credit.