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Youth (Junior) Community Sailing (Ages 8-14)
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Youth community sailing at Mystic Seaport is nothing if not, an amazing and unparalleled experience. Where else could be better to learn how to raise the sails and capture the wind than amongst the tall ships of old. As a beginner, intermediate or advanced sailor, youth community sailing programs are age-based and touch on all skill levels. Summer classes are offered daily Monday through Friday for three hours.
While some instruction takes place in a classroom-like setting, the majority of class time is spent on the water in either a Dyer Dhow or JY15. All equipment, except foul-weather gear, is provided. If you already have a personal floatation device (PFD), please bring your own.
Beginner youth classes build confidence in boat handling through repeated on-the-water practice. The basics of water safety and wind, boat control using the main sheet and tiller, and sailing maneuvers such as tacking and jibing are taught by experienced, certified instructors.
Intermediate youth classes refine the basic sailing skills by learning more about how a sailboat reacts to wind and water currents. Sailing savvy is increased through discussions on safety, rule of the road as well as upwind and downwind sailing.
To enroll in youth community sailing classes, students must be between the ages of 8 and 14 and must have a parent or guardian sign a health and registration form.
Community Sailing-Junior Beginner (8-11)
| DATE | TIME | DAYS | COST |
| July 5-9, 2010 | 8:30-11:30am | Mon through Friday | $140/member, $160/non-member |
| July 19-23, 2010 | 12:30-3:30pm | Mon through Friday | $140/member, $160/non-member |
| July 26-30, 2010 | 8:30-11:30am | Mon through Friday | $140/member, $160/non-member |
Community Sailing-Junior Beginner Older (12-14)
| DATE | TIME | DAYS | COST |
| June 28- July 2, 2010 | 8:30-11:30am | Mon through Friday | $140/member, $160/non-member |
| August 9-13, 2010 | 8:30-11:30am | Mon through Friday | $140/member, $160/non-member |
Community Sailing-Junior Intermediate (11-14)
| DATE | TIME | DAYS | COST |
| July 5-9, 2010 | 12:30-3:30pm | Mon through Friday | $140/member, $160/non-member |
| July 12-16, 2010 | 8:30-11:30am | Mon through Friday | $140/member, $160/non-member |
| July 26-30, 2010 | 12:30-3:30pm | Mon through Friday | $140/member, $160/non-member |
| August 2-6, 2010 | 8:30-11:30am | Mon through Friday | $140/member, $160/non-member |
| August 9-13, 2010 | 12:30-3:30pm | Mon through Friday | $140/member, $160/non-member |
Community Sailing - Junior (Advanced) Racing Program
Are you an experienced junior sailor ready for the excitement of dinghy racing? In this five-day class, learn basic racing tactics and strategies, starts, mark rounding, boat speed, racing rules and protest handling. Racing program is taught using JY15s.
| DATE | TIME | DAYS | COST |
| August 16-20, 2010 | 8:30am - 11:30am | Mon - Fri | $140/member, $160/non-member |
Program Notes & Reminders:
- Classes meet at the Mystic Seaport Youth Training Building at Lighthouse Point, rain or shine. Always come prepared to sail. Dress warmly - bring a spare set of clothes and a towel.
- All classes will meet when scheduled unless notified otherwise.
- Park your car in the main lot across from the entrance to Mystic Seaport.
- Any missed class may be made up during another class by prior arrangement with course instructors.
- A class may be canceled, if minimum enrollment is not reached. (Get your friends to sign up to make sure the class is large enough!)
- In the event of extreme weather, please call 860.572.5310 for closing information.
Additional Program Information
- Payment is due in full at the time of registration.
- A comprehensive registration form is due five days after registering by phone (Complete and email Youth Registration Form or call 860.572.5322).
- Refunds are given only in the case of medical emergency.
Course Cancellation Policy
Cancellations made up to 30 days prior to the start of a course will receive a refund less an administrative fee of 25% of the course cost. Cancellations made 15 to 29 days prior to the start of a class will receive a refund less an administrative fee of 50% of the course cost. No refund will be given if cancelled within 14 days of the course.
 | Boy Scouts can earn their Small Boat Merit Badge Upon registration please tell us you are looking to earn the badge so appropriate activities can be added. We will supply and sign the appropriate blue signature card necessary to show badge completion. Please note that you'll need to come prepared with your book and Mystic Seaport does not supply badges. <Small Boat Merit Badge can also be earned in our Conrad Camp> |
Badge designs are property of Boy Scouts of America. Mystic Seaport does not make claims to these designs and provides them as visual reference only. Questions regarding badge designs and usage should be directed to a local scouting representative.