Optimist Monthly Sailing Program

Basic Coaching Classes:

Ideal for: Beginner sailors who want to learn all the aspects of the sport and want to invest the time and effort to be regular with attendance. While each child progresses at his / her pace, it is proven that regular sailing and time on water is the best way to grasp all the finer aspects.

Curriculum:

• Personal safety and safety procedures whilst sailing including avoiding collisions, capsize recovery, drills, paddling the boat, towing and weather.
• Knowledge of all parts of the boats and their functions, basic sailing terminology and boat care.
• Rigging and Unrigging the boat with minimal supervision
• Understanding of all points of sailing, tacking, gybing and being able to launch, recover and sail a basic course.
• Knowledge of basic rules of sailing

Upon successful completion of the course, Certificates will be awarded as accredited by the Royal Yachting Association (U.K.) and Yachting Association of India.

Advanced Coaching Classes:

Ideal For: Students who have completed the Basic Training Program, achieved a minimum level of proficiency in the sport or if have trained elsewhere have demonstrated a basic level of having achieved the skills expected in the Basic Course. Joining the Advanced Class will be at the discretion of the Head Coach after a thorough understanding of the Sailor’s skills. This is ideal for sailors who want to improve the racing their skills and go on to participate at the district, state, national and international level competitive events. The curriculum is designed accordingly.

Classes are held on the following days (not during the monsoons):

Tuesday and Thursday from 4 pm to 6 pm 

Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays from 2 pm to 6 pm

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Please email us at info@sailingschool.in to register