OPTIMIST CANSAIL 2
Ages 8-12
The CANSail 2 program will focus on developing consistent execution of the fundamental skills introduced in CANSail 1. Participants will develop their wind recognition skills, upwind sailing ability and will be introduced to the basics of racing.
This course is offered in four two-week sessions. Upon successful completion of the skills checklist, sailors will be awarded a certificate of achievement.
One week sessions are available upon request. Recommended minimum to attain CANSail certification is two weeks.
Optimal Sailor Weight Range:
32 – 45 kg (70 – 100 lbs)
Weight range is the optimal and recommended for performing the required skills for this program.
Pre-requisites:
Optimist CANSail 1
Learning Outcomes
Sailors will learn:
- Trim sails accurately on all points of sail
- Control a boats direction and balance through a tack or gybe
- Tie a reef knot, figure 8, and bowline while rigging\
- Right a turtled boat and continue sailing
- Accelerate and stop their boat
SCHEDULE for BOATING
2-week sessions
Mon-Fri 8:45am-4:00pm
session | start | end |
3* + 4 | Jun 29 | Jul 12 |
5 + 6 | Jul 13 | Jul 24 |
7 + 8** | Jul 27 | Aug 7 |
9 + 10 | Aug 10 | Aug 21 |
PRICING for OPTIMIST CANSAIL LEVEL 2
member | non member | |
2 weeks | $685 | $815 |
HST is extra for kids 14 and up
Note:
* Camp Closed Wed, July 1 Canada Day Holiday
** Camp Closed Mon, Aug 3 Simcoe Day Holiday
Pricing for 4-Day sessions will be pro-rated at 80% of the standard weekly rate.