Dear Parents and Sailors,
Happy Summer Everyone! We hope everyone is enjoying their school vacations and having a fun and safe start to the season. Our Summer Sailing Camps are well underway with over 75 sailors registered for beginner through advanced sailing classes. Our two-week sessions will continue through August 9th. There are still some spots available and online registration will remain open for summer classes until July 29th. It has been a pleasure introducing new sailors to the sport while watching their skills and confidence develop throughout each session. We would like to share our thanks for everyone's support in making our camp a success. We are pleased to announce that enrollment for our Fall Season Programs will open on July 1st. We are excited to continue to provide educational, competitive, and recreational opportunities for our sailors throughout the school year. Below is a brief description of each program. Please click on the links provided for more details including costs and schedules. Please reach out to Emily at [email protected] or Kevin [email protected] anytime with questions or for assistance with registration. The Green Fleet Race Team introduces Opti sailors aged 8 to 12 to racing and competition while participating with an entry-level travel team. Sailors develop the techniques needed to sail fast around a racecourse and compete in a circuit of regattas with other new racers. Coaches provide a fun and supportive team environment that sets the foundation for sailor progression into the Opti Champ Fleets and beyond. The Champ Fleet Race Team is for experienced Opti racers aged 9 to 14 seeking continued development of their skills on a regional-level travel team. Sailors progress into advanced handling and sail trim techniques while developing experience in race tactics, wind strategy, independent decision-making, fitness, tuning, and sailing by the rules. Coaches provide a fun and supportive team environment to both nurture and challenge a competitive sailor through a season of training and regattas. The Adventure Fleet Program offers a unique opportunity for sailors to explore the water with friends at their own pace. You can join us this fall on Sunday afternoons for our supervised Open Sailing and Expedition Daysails. We provide a trained instructor to assist with rigging boats ashore and help lead games and activities while monitoring safety on the water. On the last Sunday of each month we will host an instructor-guided rally-style cruise to explore a nearby landmark before heading home. We'll have our fleet of Sailcubes, Sunfish, 420's, and Flying Scot ready for a fun day on the water. A streamlined version of our Intermediate Learn to Sail Classes are available in an after school format on Wednesday evenings from 4 to 7pm. These classes follow the same Pram 2 / Sailtrek 2 curriculum from the summer and teach all core fundamentals needed for sailors to develop their skills from a novice to independent sailor. Our Introduction to Sailing class and Private Lessons are available by appointment throughout the fall season. These lessons are the perfect way for new students to get started with our program and great refresher for returning sailors. Please email us for details and to schedule your visit. Sincerely, Kevin Dooley Sailing Director - Manatee River Youth Sailing [email protected] |
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