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Sailing for Beginners
Basic Sailing and Seamanship
This
is an introduction to sailing in a simple single-handed boat.
Knowledge and confidence are built through shore-side lessons
and sailing on the protected waters of Rockland Harbor. Topics
include sailing theory, boat handling, safety, right of way, knots,
and docking.
No
experience necessary.
2008 Session
Dates
Half-Day, 9
to noon
June 23 - July 3
July 7 - July 18
Aug. 4 - Aug. 15
Full-Day, 9
to 4 pm
July 21 - July 25
July 28 - Aug. 1
Aug. 18 - Aug. 22
Class
Size
15 students
Schedule
Monday through Friday
Cost
Half-Day Sailing: $225
Full-Day Sailing: $265
Scholarships available
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Sailing for
Intermediates
Sailing theory learned in the basic sailing course is applied
in both small one person dinghies as well as the two person Vanguard
Club 420 which is used throughout the world in competitive high
school and college programs. New topics will include rigging,
sail trim, hiking straps, centerboard control, balance and teamwork.
Prerequisite:
Basic Sailing and Seamanship, equivalent experience, or instructor
permission.
2008 Session
Dates
Half-Day, 1
- 4 pm
June 23 - July 3
July 7 - July 18
Aug. 4 - Aug. 15
Full-Day, 9
- 4 pm
July 21 - July 25
July 28 - Aug. 1
Aug. 18 - Aug. 22
Class
Size
15 students
Schedule
Monday through Friday
Cost
Half-Day Sailing: $225
Full-Day Sailing: $265
Scholarships available
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Race Clinic
This course is an introduction to boat-handling and tactics for
small sailboat racing. Students will learn proper body mechanics,
body placement, roll tacking, jibing, and advanced boat-handling
skills. Racing theory will include racing rules, starting strategy,
and up and downwind tactics. Prerequisite: Intermediate
sailing, equivalent experience, or instructor permission.
2008 Session
Dates
July 21 - July 25
July 28 - Aug. 1
Class
Size
12 students
Schedule
Monday through Friday
Cost
$165
Scholarships available
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 Intro
to Keelboats
This
course will allow students to practice their sailing skills while
enjoying the comfort of a keelboat. Each class day will begin
with a brief classroom lesson introducing students to sailing
theory and nomenclature as applied to the larger keelboat. The
rest of each day will be spent on-the-water utilizing hands-on
teaching techniques. On-the-water topics will include safety,
sailing theory, boat handling, sail handling, right of way, docking
and more.
Prerequisite:
Intermediate sailing, equivalent experience, or instructor permission.
Session
Dates
July
14 - July 18
Aug.
4 - Aug. 8
Aug.
11 - Aug. 15
Aug.
18 - Aug. 22
Class Size
6 Students
Schedule
Monday
through Friday
1 - 4
p.m.
Cost
$165
Scholarships available
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 Instructor
Trainee Course
This
course is required for any sailor who would like to be considered
for an Instructor Trainee position this summer with Atlantic Challenge.
It is two full days of training with the staff prior to the regular
season. We will cover all aspects of the trainee's roles and responsibilities.
We will be learning how to interact as instructors, equipment
care, and get a fair amount of on the water time in boats. All
trainees must attend an Atlantic Challenge sailing course as a
student during the same season prior to working as a trainee.
Prerequisite:
15 years of age, past Atlantic Challenge participant, or instructor
permission.
Session
Dates
June
19 & 20
July
24 & 25
Class
Size
10 Students
Schedule
Thursday
& Friday
9 -
4 pm.
Cost
Free
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US
Sailing Level 1 Instructor Course
This
season Atlantic Challenge will be hosting a US Sailing Level 1
Instructor course at our facility. This 40 hour course is an intense
4 day offering that is the industry standard for sailing programs.
Please contact Cullen
Teel at AC or visit www.ussailing.org
for more information.
Session Dates
June
19 - June 22
Class
Size
12 Students
Schedule
Saturday
- Tuesday
8 -
6 pm
Cost
Contact
www.ussailing.org
for cost and registration information.
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