This
is our second year holding classes open to the public.
Last year was a success, as the students enjoyed
themselves and learned a great deal about sailing.
Class are offered to children (ages 7 and older), as
well as adults interested in learning how to sail on
small sailboats.
***Adult
Classes will be fit into the schedule upon request.
Just Ask!!***
***All
students must pass a swim test the first day of
class!***
Class
Fees:
Level
I, II, III and Junior Sail Team
Member
$115.00
Non-Member
$145.00
LF
Homeowner Association Members
$125.00
Junior
Sail Team
Regatta
fees to be paid by sailors
Regatta
schedule to be determined
Required
Equipment:
Life
jacket that fits well, footwear for water and land,
sunglasses, hat, sunscreen, towel, drinking water,
change of clothes.
Boats
are provided for Levels I and II.
Some
boats are provided for Learn to Race and Sail Team.
For
more information or enrollment, please contact:
Mary O’Mara 810-513-9973
or E-mail:
omara87@comcast.net
Registration
forms available online at: http://www.gfn.org/lfsc/Junior_Sailing.htm
Early
registration is essential!!!
A
limited number of boats are available.
All
classes meet at the Lake Fenton Sail Club
2301
Sonora Drive
Fenton,
MI
Available
Programs
Level I: Learn to Sail
Session 2:
July 5 -
8
AM
Session 3:
July 11 - 14
AM
Session 4:
July 11 -
14 PM
New Session 4b:
July 25 -
28 PM
Session 5:
August 8 - 10 AM
Students of ages 7 and up will learn the
basics to sailing and operating an Optimist Pram.
Covers boat parts, rigging, de-rigging, and
sailing (follow the leader style).
Level II: Boat Handling
Session 1:
July 5 - 8 PM
Session 2:
July 18 - 21 AM
Session 3:
July 18 - 21 PM
Students of ages 7 and up will build upon
their skills learned in Level I.
They will become proficient at sailing in any
direction and most wind conditions. *Two sessions of
Level I are standard the prerequisite.*
Level III: Learn to Race
New Session 1a:
July 25 - 28
AM
Session 1:
August 1, 3, 4, 5
AM
Session 2:
August 1, 3, 4, 5 PM
Students will learn the basics of racing,
advanced sailing techniques, racing rules of
sailing, and about regattas.
Optimist prams, lasers, or sunfish maybe used.
*There will be no class Tuesday, August 2. Classes
will run Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday of
this week.
Junior Sail Team
Session 1:
June 20 - 23 PM
Session 2:
June 27—30 PM
This class is meant to teach racing skills to the
more advanced sailor.
Volunteers are needed to support team regatta
travel through the summer.
A limited number of prams are available.
For race team only— most Lasers and other
racing classes must provide their own boat.
Friday Open Sailing
- Prerequisite is completion of Level I or instructor
permission. Costs and times available upon request.
Schedule Subject to Change.
