Junior Sailing Classes - Session 5 (August 17th to August 21st) - All Levels August 17, 2009

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Junior Sailing Classes -Session 5 -Beginning, Intermediate and Advanced Levels

Class times: Monday through Friday, August 17th to August 21st
Morning classes are from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Afternoon classes are from 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

JuniorSailingPrograms offer a range of classes for ages8 to 18. Sailors progress through a series of four levels:Beginning, Intermediate, Advanced and RacingTeam. This progressive approach is designed to help each sailor make exciting improvements whilestill having a lot of fun.Sailors are continuallyevaluated on the water to ensure that they are learningskillsnecessary to progress to the next level.The Junior Sailing Programs prioritiesare to provide safeandfuninstruction thatdevelops the participants sailing skills and enthusiasm for the sport. Our courses incorporate standards from both U.S. Sailing and Canadian Yachting Associations. Theseprograms primarily use Prams, Optimists or 420s for instruction; the boat used depends onastudentsabilityand physical size.
Beginning Sailing
Beginning sailing is for students who have never sailed or have little sailing experience. The class teaches boating safety, knots and boat parts. Students also learn beginning steering, points of sail, maneuvers, and how to geta boat to and from a dock and a mooring.
Intermediate Sailing
Intermediate Sailing is for students who havebeginning sailingskills,but still lacktheexperience to sail on their own.Atthis level,students learnadditionalknotsandboat parts as well as develop confidence to steer a boat on their own. Additionally, basic rules of the road and basic seamanship are taught. Intermediate Sailing focuses on mastering independent, confident boat handling. By the end ofthe course,a student should be able to rig and sail a boat withoutinstructor assistance.
Advanced Sailing
In Advanced Sailing students begin learning sailing theory and basic racing. Students are also introduced to spinnaker and trapeze use on 420s.Advanced Optimist sailors are introduced to sail and boat set up specific to that boat. Instructors teach advanced boat handling techniques,sail trim andcoverbeginning racing rules and tactics. By the end of Advanced Sailing a student should beready torace.
Important Requirements
Each student must have a U.S.Coast Guard approved type III life jacket; rubber-soled, closed-toe shoes; sunscreen, and a water bottle. Also, students must be able to swim 50 yards. If you need assistance in knowing what sailing equipment to buy or where to buy it, please call theSailing School, we are happy to help.Medical andwaiver forms must be signed prior to the start of classes.
Directions, drop off/pick up instructions, Waiver and Medical forms will be emailed upon registration.


Organized by Sheridan Shore Sailing School
For more than 50 years, Sheridan Shore Sailing School has been proud to offer students a chance to experience the thrill, challenge and exhilaration of sailing. Our courses help instill the skills of sailing and seamanship to juniors, high school students and adults of all ability levels. Classes are led by certified U.S. Sailing Association instructors and feature a low student to instructor ratio. We offer a variety of courses designed to match differing interests, abilities and ages. The Sailing School uses the facilities of Sheridan Shore Yacht Club which is located in Wilmette Harbor. The Sailing School is a 501 c (3) not-for-profit organization and is open to the community.

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Ticket Info:  

• Morning - Beginning Pram, $170.15
• Morning - Beginning 420, $170.15
• Morning Intermediate 420, $170.15
• Morning Advanced 420, $170.15
• Afternoon - Beginning Pram, $170.15
• Afternoon - Beginning 420, $170.15
• Afternoon Intermediate 420, $170.15
• Afternoon Advanced 420, $170.15

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