Opti Racer Course Weekend Training Programme 2019

This course aims to train Optimist sailors to sail safely under minimum supervision and be able to participate in sailing regattas in a competent manner.

Course Syllabus 

1. Safety and emergency plans
2. Launching and recovery
3. Capsizing
4. International sailing rules
5. Racing procedures
6. Sail tuning and race rigging
7. Boat handling skills
8. Racing tactics
9. Weather elements and racing strategy
10. Racing practices
11. Physical fitness

*Training dates are subject to changes

Training Schedule: (2:00pm – 5:30pm)

1st Intake:
Jan 5, 6, 12, 13, 26, 27
Feb 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24
Mar 16, 17, 30, 31
Apr 6, 7, 14, 20, 21, 27, 28
May 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 25, 26 (Graduation)
Total session: 30sessions

2nd Intake:
Mar 16, 17, 30, 31
Apr 6, 7, 14, 20, 21, 27, 28
May 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 25, 26
Jun 1, 2, 8, 9, 22, 23, 29, 30
Jul 6, 7, 13, 14 (Graduation Day)
Total session: 30sessions

3rd Intake:
Jun 1, 2, 8, 9, 22, 23, 29, 30
Jul 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 27, 28
Aug 17, 18, 24, 25, 31
Sep 1, 7, 8, 21, 22, 28, 29
Oct 5, 6 (Graduation Day)
Total session: 30sessions

4th Intake
Sep 21, 22, 28, 29,
Oct 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 26,
Nov 2, 3, 9, 10, 23(AM&PM), 24(AM&PM), 30(AM&PM)
Dec 1(AM&PM), 7(AM&PM), 8(AM&PM), 14(AM&PM), 15
(Graduation Day)
Total session: 30sessions