Event Phone: 64444555

Opti Junior Full Day Training Programme 2019

• This course is designed to introduce the sport of Optimist sailing to young novices (aged 7 to 12) in a fun and engaging manner.
• The goal is to build confidence through development of skills and awareness of  the sailing environment.
• Full day course (9:30am – 5:30pm) for 4 days
• Lunch included

Course Dates

1st Intake:
March 30, 31, April 6, 7 (9:30am – 5:30pm)

2nd Intake:
June 1, 2, 8, 9 (9:30am – 5:30pm)

3rd Intake (Holiday Program):
June 25, 26, 27, 28 (9:30am – 5:30pm)

4th Intake:
July 20, 21, 27, 28 (9:30am – 5:30pm)

5th Intake:
August 17, 18, 24, 25 (9:30am – 5:30pm)

6th Intake:
October 12, 13, 19, 20 (9:30am – 5:30pm)

7th Intake:
November 2, 3, 9, 10 (9:30am – 5:30pm)

8th Intake (Holiday Program):
December 9, 10, 11, 12 (9:30am – 5:30pm)

9th Intake (Holiday Program):
December 16, 17, 18, 19 (9:30am – 5:30pm)

Course Syllabus

1.  Safety Precautions
2. Parts of the boat & their usage
3. Points of sail
4. Simple sailing knots
5. Rigging and de-rigging
6. Basic boat handling
7. Heave-to
8. Getting out of irons
9. Launching and recovery
10. Capsizing
11. Avoidance of collisions
12. General knowledge of weather, tides & current

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q: Do I need to know how to swim?
A: Yes, a swim test will be conducted in the open sea. You will be equipped with a personal flotation device.

Q: When will I receive information on the meeting time and place, and any clothing I should prepare?
A: The above joining details will be provided at least 1 week prior to the course commencement.

Q: I would like to buy this for a friend but I’m not sure if he/she can make it for the dates listed above.
A: You can purchase a gift voucher here: https://singaporesailing.eventsmart.com/events/gift-of-sailing/

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