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Learn to Sail Camp

July 6, 2019 @ 8:00 am - July 9, 2019 @ 5:00 pm

Sea Scouts and Texoma Sailing Club Learn to sail camp July 6 -9, 2019.  Learn the joy of sailing through a fun, inclusive and safe experience in small boats. All skills are welcome and needed, as kids will not only learn from instructors, but also from one another.
This event is open to Texoma Sailing Club members and their guest ages 8 – 18.  Registration
Goal and approach:
To give young sailors an appreciation of sailing as both a competitive and recreational activity that can last a lifetime. Learning on a small boat is not only fun, but it is the best way to learn how to sail. Because of their size and responsiveness, they make it easier to understand how boat, wind, water and ballast all work together.
The best sailors start out on dingies!
Requirements:

Life jackets are mandatory at all times on the water

Parent or guardian must be present for the whole event

A basic understanding of boat terminology (this will be distributed by email)

Bring your own:

life jacket

sunscreen

hats, gloves

snacks/drinks

small sailboat (if you have one)

small chase boat (if you have one)

cameras (we need pictures for our web page)

Cost:
$20 (fee is to cover repairs and a to contribute to a boat fund for future young sailors)
T shirts may also be ordered (approximate cost $15)
Format:

An hour of on land discussion of safety, points of sail, boat rigging and boat terminology, waterway rules and courtesy

Time near shore to learn boarding, righting, taking off and beaching

Open sailing to get used to the boat

Tacking exercises

Destination and return exercises

Racing or open sailing

Boat break-down and loading

Chase boats will be available for assistance

Details

Start:
July 6, 2019 @ 8:00 am
End:
July 9, 2019 @ 5:00 pm
Event Categories:
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Website:
https://texomaconnect.com/event/learn-to-sail-camp/

Venue

Grandpappy Point Resort & Marina, 132 Grandpappy Dr, Denison, TX, 75020, United States
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