Fall and Spring OPTI 1,2 SAILING
If you have always wanted to learn to sail, this is your chance !!
KHYF offers a great sailing program, and you don’t have to be a KHYC club member to participate. That means your friends can learn to sail with you. Think how much fun you can have sailing in the King Harbor basin and on the ocean.
Sailing is a special interest, if not a passion, that lasts a lifetime, and there is no better way to start than with the King Harbor Youth Foundation Sailing program. You learn a lot more than sailing, you will learn responsibility, self-sufficiency, independence, and teamwork.
KHYF offers a great sailing program, and you don’t have to be a KHYC club member to participate. That means your friends can learn to sail with you. Think how much fun you can have sailing in the King Harbor basin and on the ocean.
Sailing is a special interest, if not a passion, that lasts a lifetime, and there is no better way to start than with the King Harbor Youth Foundation Sailing program. You learn a lot more than sailing, you will learn responsibility, self-sufficiency, independence, and teamwork.
The OPTI SAILING classes are intended for kids (7-12) who are new to little amount of sailing experience. Classes are taught in groups with classroom and on the water instruction. Children solo sail in one person 8' dinghy's called SAILQUBE boats. These classes are GREAT for children who want to learn and possibly race in the future.
Sailors can improve at their own pace as they become comfortable and confident with themselves in the sport.
OPTI 1:
Beginners will learn the basics of sailing, boat safety and seamanship skills.
OPTI 2:
Alumni and/or experienced sailors brush up on their basic sailing and learn introductory racing skills to transition to the Green fleet of the KHYF Opti Race Team.
Requirement: Must have passed the OPTI 1 class.
If sailor has experience but is not sure to qualify for OPTI 2, please contact the Director khyfdirector@gmail.com
*****SWIMTEST:
At the start for each individual session students are required to do a swim test. The swim test is swimming 20 yards from the dock (in the King Harbor basin) and back, without a lifejacket. Then each student, while treading water, must put on their lifejacket. We do not compare stroke, style or speed. Their comfort the while in the water is what is important. This is cold ocean water. If your sailor has concerns it is an idea to practice in the ocean at the beach. If the student does NOT want to take the swim test, he or she cannot participate in the class curriculum and get on the boats.
No refunds can be given if the student does not want to participate in the swim test.
2023 SPRING SCHEDULE
Opti Classes |
OPTI 1 Wednesdays |
OPTI 1 Fridays |
OPTI 2 Fridays |
DATES: TIME AGES: PRACTICE DAYS: TUITION: |
March 1 - May 17 * 3.30PM-6.30PM 7-14 WEDNESDAY $ 825 |
March 3 - May 19 * 3.30PM-6.30PM 7-14 FRIDAY $ 825 |
March 3 - May 19 * 3.30PM-6.30PM 7-14 FRIDAY $ 825 |
* Spring Break observed NO SAILING week April 3rd - 7th.
2023 Fall SCHEDULE
Opti Classes |
OPTI 1 Fridays* & (some)Saturdays** |
Opti 2 Fridays & (some)Saturdays |
DATES: TIME AGES: TUITION: |
Sept 15- Nov 4 3.30PM-6.30PM 7-14 $ 950.00 |
Sept 15- Nov 4 3.30PM-6.30PM 7-14 $ 950.00 |
12 Classes |
* NO Friday sailing on Oct 6th ** NO Saturday SAILING Sept 23rd, Oct 7th, Oct 21st |
* NO Friday sailing on Oct 6th ** NO SAILING Saturday Sept 23rd, Oct 7th, Oct 21st |
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