Event Phone: 64444555

Opti Junior Course (Weekend) 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 weekends from 9:30am – 12:30pm

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.