Opti Junior Course Half Day Programme 2024

Event Phone: 64444555

Opti Junior Half Day Programme 2024

  • 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 13, 14, 20, 21, 27, 28, Feb 3, 4 (Cancelled)
  • Intake 2 – Feb 24, 25, Mar 2, 3, 16, 17, 23, 24
  • Intake 3 – Apr 13, 14, 20, 21 May 4, 5, 11, 12 (Cancelled)
  • Intake 4 – May 25, 26 Jun 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16
  • Intake 5 – Jun 29, 30, Jul 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21
  • Intake 6 – Aug 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25, Sep 7, 8
  • Intake 7 – Sep 28, 29 Oct 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20
  • Intake 8 – Oct 26, 27, Nov 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17

Pre – Requisites 

● Min Age 7 years old to 12 years

● Able to swim 50m with personal floatation device

* Min 6 participants to start a class
Course fee: (Inclusive of course fees, equipment, testing & certification + 8% GST)
Singaporean – $480.27
PR / Foreigner – $576.28
* Training dates are subject to changes
Note: * Minimum of 6 pax signed up to start the course.

Course Syllabus

  1. Safety Precautions
  2. Parts of the boat & their usage
  3. Points of sail
  4. Simple sailing knots
  5. Rigging and derigging
  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

<<< 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: 

    • 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 – 1230.

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.

Upcoming Dates

  • 13
    Apr
    Intake 3 - Apr 13, 14, 20, 21 May 4, 5, 11, 12 
    9:30 AM
    -
    12:30 PM
  • 25
    May
    Intake 4 - May 25, 26 Jun 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16
    9:30 AM
    -
    12:30 PM
  • 29
    Jun
    Intake 5 - Jun 29, 30, Jul 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21
    9:30 AM
    -
    12:30 PM
  • 10
    Aug
    Intake 6 - Aug 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25, Sep 7, 8
    9:30 AM
    -
    12:30 PM
  • 28
    Sep
    Intake 7 - Sep 28, 29 Oct 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20
    9:30 AM
    -
    12:30 PM
  • 26
    Oct
    Intake 8 - Oct 26, 27, Nov 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17
    9:30 AM
    -
    12:30 PM
Details Price Qty
Intake 1 (Singaporean) - Jan 13, 14, 20, 21, 27, 28, Feb 3, 4show details +

This ticket is required and must be purchased.

$484.71 SGD*  ea  Expired
Intake 3 (Singaporean) - Apr 13, 14, 20, 21 May 4, 5, 11, 12 show details + $484.71 SGD  ea  Expired
Intake 3 (PR/Foreigner) - Apr 13, 14, 20, 21 May 4, 5, 11, 12 show details + $581.61 SGD  ea  Expired
Intake 4 (Singaporean) - May 25, 26 Jun 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16show details + $484.71 SGD  ea 
Intake 4 (PR/Foreigner) - May 25, 26 Jun 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16show details + $581.61 SGD  ea 
Intake 5 (Singaporean) - Jun 29, 30, Jul 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21show details + $484.71 SGD  ea 
Intake 5 (PR/Foreigner) - Jun 29, 30, Jul 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21show details + $581.61 SGD  ea 
Intake 6 (Singaporean) - Aug 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25, Sep 7, 8show details + $484.71 SGD  ea  Goes On Sale
01/05/2024
Intake 6 (PR/Foreigner) - Aug 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25, Sep 7, 8show details + $581.61 SGD  ea  Goes On Sale
01/05/2024
Intake 7 (Singaporean) - Sep 28, 29 Oct 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20show details + $484.71 SGD  ea  Goes On Sale
01/06/2024
Intake 7 (PR/Foreigner) - Sep 28, 29 Oct 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20show details + $581.61 SGD  ea  Goes On Sale
01/06/2024
Intake 8 (Singaporean) - Oct 26, 27, Nov 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17show details + $484.71 SGD  ea  Goes On Sale
01/07/2024
Intake 8 (PR/Foreigner) - Oct 26, 27, Nov 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17show details + $581.61 SGD  ea  Goes On Sale
01/07/2024
Intake 1 (PR/Foreigner) - Jan 13, 14, 20, 21, 27, 28, Feb 3, 4show details + $581.61 SGD*  ea  Expired
Intake 1 (Singaporean) - Jan 13, 14, 20, 21, 27, 28, Feb 3, 4show details + $484.71 SGD*  ea  Expired
Intake 1 (PR/Foreigner) - Jan 13, 14, 20, 21, 27, 28, Feb 3, 4show details + $581.61 SGD*  ea  Expired
Intake 2 (Singaporean) - Feb 24, 25, Mar 2, 3, 16, 17, 23, 24show details + $528.34 SGD*  ea  Expired
Intake 2 (PR/Foreigner) - Feb 24, 25, Mar 2, 3, 16, 17, 23, 24show details + $633.96 SGD*  ea  Expired

* price includes taxes


Venue:  

Venue Phone: 64444555

Address:
1500 East Coast Parkway, Singapore 468963, Singapore

Description:

National Sailing Centre

1500 East Coast Parkway

Singapore 468963

Tel: (65) 64444555

Fax: (65) 6448 0485