Opti Junior Course (Weekday) 2024

Event Phone: 64444555

Opti Junior Course (Weekday) 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.
  • The course is conducted on weekdays from 9:30am – 5:00pm
Opti Junior Course (Weekday) 2024
  • Intake 1 – May 27, 28, 29, 30
  • Intake 2 – Jun 3, 4, 5, 6
  • Intake 3 – Jun 10, 11, 12, 13
  • Intake 4 – Jun 24, 25, 26, 27
  • Intake 5 – Jul 1, 2, 3, 4
  • Intake 6 – Jul 8, 9, 10, 11
  • Intake 7 – Jul 15, 16, 17, 18
  • Intake 8 – Aug 5, 6, 7, 8
  • Intake 9 – Oct 7, 8, 9, 10
  • Intake 10 – Oct 14, 15, 16, 17
  • Intake 11 – Oct 21, 22, 23, 24
  • Intake 12 – Nov 18, 19, 20, 21
  • Intake 13 – Nov 25, 26, 27, 28
  • Intake 14 – Dec 9, 10, 11, 12

Training Schedule: Please click
(9:30am – 5:00pm)
(Training dates are subject to change)

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
* 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 – 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.

Upcoming Dates

  • 18
    Nov
    Intake 12 - Nov 18, 19, 20, 21
    9:30 AM
    -
    5:00 PM
  • 25
    Nov
    Intake 13 - Nov 25, 26, 27, 28
    9:30 AM
    -
    5:00 PM
  • 09
    Dec
    Intake 14 - Dec 9, 10, 11, 12
    9:30 AM
    -
    5:00 PM
Details Price Qty
Intake 14 (Singaporean) - Dec 9, 10, 11, 12show details + $444.69 SGD  ea 
Intake 14 (PR/Foreigner) - Dec 9, 10, 11, 12show details + $533.59 SGD  ea 
Intake 11 (Singaporean) - Oct 21, 22, 23, 24show details + $484.71 SGD  ea  Expired
Intake 11 (PR/Foreigner) - Oct 21, 22, 23, 24show details + $581.61 SGD  ea  Expired
Intake 12 (Singaporean) - Nov 18, 19, 20, 21show details + $484.71 SGD  ea  Sold Out
Intake 12 (PR/Foreigner) - Nov 18, 19, 20, 21show details + $581.61 SGD  ea  Sold Out
Intake 13 (Singaporean) - Nov 25, 26, 27, 28show details + $484.71 SGD  ea  Sold Out
Intake 13 (PR/Foreigner) - Nov 25, 26, 27, 28show details + $581.61 SGD  ea  Sold Out
Intake 1 (Singaporean) - May 27, 28, 29, 30show details + $484.71 SGD  ea  Sold Out
Intake 1 (PR/Foreigner) - May 27, 28, 29, 30show details + $581.61 SGD  ea  Sold Out
Intake 2 (Singaporean) - Jun 3, 4, 5, 6show details + $484.71 SGD*  ea  Sold Out
Intake 2 (PR/Foreigner) - Jun 3, 4, 5, 6show details + $581.61 SGD*  ea  Sold Out
Intake 3 (Singaporean) - Jun 10, 11, 12, 13show details + $484.71 SGD  ea  Expired
Intake 3 (PR/Foreigner) - Jun 10, 11, 12, 13show details + $581.61 SGD  ea  Expired
Intake 4 (Singaporean) - Jun 24, 25, 26, 27show details + $484.71 SGD  ea  Expired
Intake 4 (PR/Foreigner) - Jun 24, 25, 26, 27show details + $581.61 SGD  ea  Expired
Intake 5 (Singaporean) - Jul 1, 2, 3, 4show details + $484.71 SGD  ea  Expired
Intake 5 (PR/Foreigner) - Jul 1, 2, 3, 4show details + $581.61 SGD  ea  Expired
Intake 6 (Singaporean) - Jul 8, 9, 10, 11show details + $484.71 SGD  ea  Sold Out
Intake 6 (PR/Foreigner) - Jul 8, 9, 10, 11show details + $581.61 SGD  ea  Sold Out
Intake 7 (Singaporean) - Jul 15, 16, 17, 18show details + $484.71 SGD  ea  Expired
Intake 7 (PR/Foreigner) - Jul 15, 16, 17, 18show details + $581.61 SGD  ea  Expired
Intake 8 (Singaporean) - Aug 5, 6, 7, 8show details + $484.71 SGD  ea  Sold Out
Intake 8 (PR/Foreigner) - Aug 5, 6, 7, 8show details + $581.61 SGD  ea  Sold Out
Intake 9 (Singaporean) - Oct 7, 8, 9, 10show details + $484.71 SGD  ea  Expired
Intake 9 (PR/Foreigner) - Oct 7, 8, 9, 10show details + $581.61 SGD  ea  Expired
Intake 10 (Singaporean) - Oct 14, 15, 16, 17show details + $484.71 SGD  ea  Expired
Intake 10 (PR/Foreigner) - Oct 14, 15, 16, 17show details + $581.61 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