Cultus Lake Sailing Club

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Wet Feet  (9:00 – 3:00)

This camp will give young kids ages 6 – 8 a fun and safe introduction to small boats and basic sailing concepts. Through games, adventure-based learning and hands-on experiences, children will develop comfort in and around boats, while gaining foundational sailing skills.

 

Each day mixes time on the water with creative, age-appropriate activities on shore. Participants can expect a blend of short sailing sessions, hands-on steering and balance practice, Opti-tow adventures behind our safety (coach) boats, water games, kayaking, and arts and crafts that introduce boat parts and water-safety basics.

 

It is a playful and supportive way for kids to discover the lake, build confidence, and enjoy being on the water.

 

Ratio: 4 participants to 1 instructor.

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Beginner Sailing 

This camp is for kids who have never sailed before and also for sailors who have taken a summer camp before and want to learn more and gain more confidence. Kids will sail the Optimist (Opti) sailboat, as well as have the opportunity to sail some of the other boats. Sailors will have fun learning to control their boat in a variety of winds and have opportunities to sail with a friend or alone in a fun and exciting environment. During this week sailors will have the opportunity to work towards their CANSail 1 in the CANSail progression.

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There are two options, one-week camps and the two-week camp, July 27- August 7.

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Intermediate Sailing A: Ages 10 - 15 

This one-week camp provides kids the opportunity to improve their sailing with a focus on boat control and sailing with confidence in a variety of wind strengths. Sailors will sail the Optimist dinghy on their own and some of the other double-handed boats with a partner. During this week sailors will have opportunity to work towards their CANSail 1 or CANSail 2 in the CANSail progression. Minimum 10 years old at the time of the course.

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Prerequisite: Opti Beginner or recommendation of instructors

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Intermediate Sailing B:  Ages 10 - 15

This two-week camp, July 27 – August 7, focuses on improving sailing skills emphasizing boat control and sailing with confidence, with the opportunity to sail in different wind strengths in a variety of boats. An introduction to skills required for sailing around a racecourse may also be introduced. During this week sailors will work on skills throughout the CANSail progression, from CANSail 1 - CANSail 3.  Minimum 10 years old at the time of the course.

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Two-Week Camps

• For sailors who would like to consolidate their skills we recommended registering for the two-week camp. These sailing camps give sailors ample time to learn and practice the skills they require to obtain the CANSail levels.

 

• A second week allows time to move beyond just learning the maneuvers to demonstrating them consistently. There is also the advantage of more weather flexibility. Given that progressing in sailing skills is weather dependent a 2-week program helps to ensure that there is still lots of water sailing time with a greater variety of wind and water conditions.

 

• For those looking to move beyond just "trying" sailing to actually becoming a confident, independent, or competitive sailor, the 2-week option is considered standard. 

 

• We are offering two sailing 2-week camps during the two weeks July 27 – August 7, a Beginner Sailing camp and an Intermediate Sailing camp. Please note that there is no camp on the holiday Monday.

 

• If these dates do not work for you, a second 1-week camp is another option. A second week is offered at the reduced Member rate.

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