2012 Sailing Classes

Which class is right for you?

2012 sail training class eligibility is based off student age and sailing experience.

See the below chart to determine which classes you and your child are eligible to attend.

Registration fees include a Junior Membership.
(Current SMSA Members receive a $60 discount on registration fees- does not apply to Advanced Teen Racing.)
*FREE* Adult Lean to Sail class open to SMSA members only.

Ages
5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	Adult
Kids Intro to Sailing
			Beginner Dinghy Sailing
			Intermediate Dinghy
					Teen Beginner Sailing
							Advanced Teen Racing
											Adult Learn to Sail

Kids Intro to Sailing

Dates (click to register)	Spots Remaining
June 18 - 22	1
June 25 - 29	1
July 2 - 6	5
July 23 - 27	5
TBD	5

Tuition: $160

9:00am to 1:00pm, Monday through Friday
Age: 5 - 8 years old

A week-long course designed to give the youngest sailors in our program an introduction to the Chesapeake Bay and sailing.

Emphasis will be placed on fun, teamwork, and enjoying the water.

Beginner Dinghy Sailing

Dates (click to register)	Spots Remaining
June 18 - 22	3
June 25 - 29	0
July 2 - 6	1
July 23 - 27	1
August 6 - 10	6
August 13 -17	6

Tuition: $295

9:00am to 4:00pm, Monday through Friday
Age: 8-12 years old

Our Beginner Dingy classes offer instruction for beginners by introducing basic seamanship including rigging, steering, and beginner sailing. Emphasis is placed on safety, learning, and fun.

Students are introduced to water safety through classroom and on the water activities. Students will learn boat controls, basic sailing maneuvers, basic seamanship, and wind direction.

Intermediate Dinghy Sailing

Dates (click to register)	Spots Remaining
June 18 - 22	4
June 25 - 29	3
July 2 - 6	6
July 23 - 27	4
August 6 - 10	6
August 13 - 17	6

Tuition: $295

9:00am to 4:00pm, Monday through Friday
Age: 8-12 years old

This class is for the intermediate sailor who wants to improve their sailing skills. Students who have previously been enrolled in a sailing class with SMSA or have other sailing experience are invited to join.

The class emphasizes improving the students’ basic skills of seamanship, and of course FUN!

Teen Beginner Sailing

Dates (click to register)	Spots Remaining
July 9 - 13	0
July 30 - August 3	10

Tuition: $295

9:00am to 4:00pm, Monday through Friday
Age: 10-15 years old

Young teens and tweens interested in learning to sail will be introduced to the fun of sailing in a social environment. With 2 students working together to sail the boat they get all the fun & learning they crave.

Advanced Teen Racing

Dates (click to register)	Spots Remaining
June 25 - 29; July 2 - 6	16 14

Tuition: $375 (both weeks)**
$250 (one week only)**

**Includes a Sailing Center Chesapeake membership

9:00am - 4:00pm, Monday thru Friday
Age: 12-18 years old

This class is for the intermediate and advanced teen sailor who wants to improve their sailing skills. Students who have previously been enrolled in a sailing class with SMSA or have some other sailing experience are invited to join. The class emphasizes improving the students’ basic skills of seamanship, racing skills and teamwork. This course is FUN. The class will be held at the Sailing Center Chesapeake at Tall Timbers Marina and is a collaborative class between SMSA and the Sailing Center Chesapeake. The course will utilize Club FJs.

Directions: Sailing Center Chesapeake, Tall Timbers Marina

Adult Learn to Sail

Dates (click to register)	Spots Remaining
June 16, 17, 23, 24	3
June 30, July 1, 7, 8	5
July 14, 15, 21, 22	4
August 11, 12, 18, 19	6

Tuition: FREE

Open to SMSA Members*.
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*Regular, Young Adult, & Emeritus Memberships

9:00am - 4:00pm, Saturday & Sunday
Age: 16 and up

Our Adult Sailing program is taught on Sunfish and small keelboats. This course focuses on the fundamentals of small boat sailing. The course is open to any sailor interested in learning or improving their small boat sailing skills.

** Spots Available last updated 13 May 2012 **