Event Phone: 64444555
Opti Junior Half Day Programme 2023
- 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.
- Half day course (9:30am – 12:30 pm) Weekend or Weekdays
Opti Junior Course (OJ) (Half Day Programme)
- Intake 1 – Jan 28, 29, Feb 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, 26 – FULLY BOOKED
- Intake 2 – Mar 18, 19, 25, 26, Apr 1, 2, 8, 9, 29, 30 – CANCELLED
- Intake 3 – May 20, 21, 27, 28, Jun 3, 4, 10, 11 – CANCELLED
- Intake 4 – Jun 17, 18, 24, 25, Jul 1, 2, 8, 9 – CANCELLED
- Intake 5 – Jul 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, 29, 30
- Intake 6 – Jul 10, 11, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20 (Weekdays)
- Intake 7 – Sept 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24, 30, Oct 1, 7, 8 – CANCELLED
- Intake 8 – 28, 29 Oct, 4, 5, 18, 19, 25 & 26 Nov
- Intake 9 – Nov 18, 19, 25, 26, Dec 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17 – CANCELLED
Pre – Requisites
● Min Age 7 years old to 12 years
● Able to swim 50m with personal floatation device
Course Syllabus
- Safety Precautions
- Parts of the boat & their usage
- Points of sail
- Simple sailing knots
- Rigging and derigging
- Basic boat handling
- Heave-to
- Getting out of irons
- Launching and recovery
- Capsizing
- Avoidance of collisions
- General knowledge of weather, tides & current
<<< Terms and Conditions for Opti Junior Course: >>>
- Prerequisite: Minimum 7 years old to start (after birth date).
- Able to swim at least 50 m with a personal flotation device.
- Singapore Sailing Federation reserves the right to cancel a session due to lack of participation (Minimum 6 to start the course).
- No replacement classes will be provided for any missed sessions without a medical certificate.
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What to Bring:
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- Sun block lotion
- Sunglasses and retention strap
- Rubber soled shoes (covered) or sailing booties – (no sandals)
- Rash guard or T-shirt & swim long tights or pants (for on-water sessions)
- Cap
- Helmet (e. g. bicycle / roller skate helmet)
- A pair of sailing gloves
- Whistle
- Water bottle
- Towel
- A set of extra clothing
- Lunch meal
- Snack (e.g. energy bar, banana & etc)
- Writing materials (notebook & pen)
What will be provided:
- Course training book
- Personal Flotation Device (PFD)
- Sailing/training equipment
- Opti Junior Certification (upon completion)
To obtain Optimist Certification, participants must successfully complete the programme.
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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 (will be provided).
Q: What is the duration of classes?
A: Classes will run from 0930 – 1700.
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 about 1 week prior to the course commencement.
Q: Will lunch be provided?
A: No, please kindly provide your own meal as we also do not have any Canteen on our place.
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: Please do email Ms Joa (joa@singaporesailing.org.sg) if you are keen to buy a Gift Voucher.
There are no upcoming dates for this event.
Venue: National Sailing Centre
Venue Phone: 64444555
Address:
Description:
National Sailing Centre
1500 East Coast Parkway
Singapore 468963
Tel: (65) 64444555
Fax: (65) 6448 0485