Opti (ages 6-10)

*No experience required.
This half-day class introduces basic seamanship, including rigging, and steering and sail trim. Through innovative and fun on-the-water activities, kids are introduced to water safety, boat controls, sail trim, basic sailing maneuvers, basic seamanship, wind direction, sailing a course, and STEM activities. Sailors will sail solo or in pairs depending on size and comfort level.

Morning: 9AM - NOON OR Afternoon: 1PM - 4PM, Costs: $255/$225 EYC Member or NEW 2 Week AM Session, Cost: $475/$425 EYC Member
Session 1: June 15 - June 19 AM
Session 2: June 22 - June 26 AM
Session 3: June 29 - July 3 PM
Session 4: July 6 - July 17 AM * NEW 2-Weeks
Session 5: July 27 - July 31 PM
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*Need basic sailing knowledge and experience.
This half-day class is a continuation of the Opti Seaman course. Sailors will sail solo to build confidence skippering on all points of sail in a variety of wind conditions. Activities include on-water games to refine boat handling skills, longer sails, environmental education and STEM activities. This is also a perfect refresher course to prepare for Opti Skipper.

Morning: 9AM - NOON OR Afternoon: 1PM - 4PM, Costs: $255/$225 EYC Member OR NEW 2 Week, Costs: $475/$425 EYC Member 
Session 1: June 15 - June 19 PM
Session 2: July 6 - July 17 PM *NEW 2 Week
Session 3: July 27 - July 31 AM
* Add another week of summer FUN! - Register for another Opti Mate, Boat Buddies (NEW), Bay Cruisers (10+), or BAY Week - Get 5% off

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* Must be proficient at solo skippering and have completed Opti Intermediate.
This one week, half day class is a continuation of the Opti Mate Course focusing on more advanced skills and into the fun of junior racing. The program offers confident solo skippers the opportunity to learn and develop their racing skills at the junior level. All our Opti Skippers will expand their skills through daily lessons, reviews and more advanced on-the-water drills. Our sailors will end the week with a fun regatta.

Afternoon: 1:00-4:00PM, Costs: $255/$225 EYC Member Full Day: 9:30AM-3:30PM, Costs: $475/$425 EYC Member
Session 1: June 22 - June 26 PM
Session 2: July 20 - July 24 FULL DAY *NEW
* Add another week of summer FUN! - Register for another Opti Skipper, Sunfish Mate, Bay Cruisers, or BAY STEM Week - Get 5% off

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* Must have beginner sailing experience.
A great end to the summer! This one week full day class is an adventure based program which focuses on building fundamental sailing and boating knowledge while exploring the Chesapeake Bay and its ecology, history and culture. Students will explore environmental and STEM activities through field trips on and off the water. Sailors will be able to try our entire fleet of sailboats (+ larger cruising sailboat/weather permitting), paddleboards, kayaks and powerboats for a diverse learning AND fun experience!

Full Day, One Week: 9:30AM - 3:30PM, Cost: $475/$425 EYC Member
Session 3 Bay Cruisers (ages 8-10): August 3 - 7  FULL DAY

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