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  • About Summer Sailing

    Charleston Community Sailing has a great reputation of excellent summer sailing programs. This summer, we will continue to offer one of the best sailing programs in South Carolina. We teach classes to Junior sailors ages 10-18 in all levels of sailing instruction from beginner sailor to advanced racer.

    The Executive Director and the Board have been working hard to ensure that Charleston Community Sailing provides a fun and rewarding experience for all young sailors whether they are first time students, a returning “veteran”, or an experienced racer looking to compete at the highest levels.

    WHAT WE SAIL: VANGUARD 420
    Ideal for crews ranging in size from 220-310 lbs., the 420 is manageable for sailors coming out of the Optimist class and enables young sailors to learn teamwork skills that simply can”t be learned in single-handed boats. Charleston Community Sailing Inc. has a fleet of 13 competitive 420s for use in the summer program, all of which are less than 5 years old. The 420 is simple and safe for beginning sailors and yet quick enough to keep collegiate All-Americans interested.

    WHAT TO BRING:
    Wear a bathing suit and/or clothes & closed toed shoes that can get wet
    Bring towel & a change of clothes
    Hat, water bottle, sunscreen, and sunglasses.
    Bring snacks if staying all day.

    All students taking a sailing class must pass basic swim test including: 60 seconds of treading water, putting on and taking off a life jacket, paddling 10 yards.

    2008 Classes

    BEGINNER SAILING
    The objective of the beginner class is to familiarize students with the basics of sailing and to allow them to feel comfortable on the water. The students will learn safety skills such as righting a capsized boat, as well as basic nomenclature and rigging/derigging skills. The students will learn how to safely leave and return to the dock and will be able to sail independently. The basics of tacking, jibing, and docking will be covered.

    Ages 11-16. Monday-Friday, 9am-12pm.
    Session I: June 9-27 ($395.00)
    Session II: July 28-August 8 ($320.00)

    Skills
    General water safety rules
    Equipment maintenance
    Capsize drill
    Knowledge of wind direction
    Sailing Position
    Knot tying (eight, square, bowline)
    Knowledge of boat parts
    Rigging
    Derigging
    Reaching
    Safety position
    Tacking
    Jibing
    Docklanding
    Basic sail trim

    INTERMEDIATE SAILING
    The intermediate class will build upon the skills learned in the beginner class. Intermediate sailors will gain knowledge of sail trim, points of sail, and racing basics. Intermediate sailors will learn how to sail in various wind conditions, on different points of sail. Students will gain a greater understanding for sail trim. The intermediate class will also introduce students to racing basics such as courses, starts, and basic rules. The intermediate class will teach the students a great deal, but will also give them a preview of the skills that they have yet to learn.

    Ages 11-17. Monday-Friday, 2-5pm.
    Session I: June 9-27 ($375.00)
    Session II: July 28-August 8 ($300.00)

    Skills
    Upwind/Downwind Sail Trim
    Points of Sail
    Hiking Tiller
    Knowledge of currents
    Basic Understanding of Racing
    Basic Understanding of Starting
    Basic Racing Rules (starboard-port, windward-leeward)
    Wind Shifts
    Sailing Backwards
    Heavy Air Sailing
    Light Air Sailing
    Getting out of Irons

    HIGH SCHOOL RACING
    The advanced curriculum teaches students how to sail fast and smart. This class teaches the finer points of sail shape, boat handling, and boat speed, as well as tactical skills for starting, and reading wind shifts and current. The sailors will gain a feel for the boat and will understand how slight adjustments can make a big difference. The sailors will gain a greater insight into racing skills and rules. The advanced curriculum teaches the skills that even the best sailors work to improve upon for a lifetime.

    Ages 13-18. Monday-Friday, 2-5pm.
    Session I: June 9-27 ($375.00)
    Session II: July 28-August 8 ($300.00)

    Skills
    Boat Handling
    Upwind Boat Speed
    Downwind Boat Speed
    720s
    Sailing in Shifts
    Roll Tacking
    Roll Jibing
    Sail Shape
    Reading Telltales
    Starting Tactics
    Tactics in Current
    Planing
    Heavy Air Boat Handling
    Mark Rounding
    Racing Rules

    ADVANCED RACE CLINIC
    An 3 day advance race clinic, this is must for the sailor interested in college sailing. The three day program will consist of lectures and on-the-water drills with an emphasis on boatspeed, tactics, strategy, sail trim, boatspeed, etc.. This will be combined with information on what it takes to reach your goals in sailing. June 30, July 1 & 2 (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday) 11:30am-5pm ($225)

    · Applicants 14 years or older will be selected based upon their resume. This is a very intense, high level program. Participants will be limited. Selection is by application and acceptance only.

    JUNIOR INSTRUCTOR PROGRAM
    This program trains young sailors to become leaders by teaching other young sailors how to sail. Must be involved in High School Sailing, or up to that ability, and want to assist in teaching beginners how to sail. Applicants must be 15-18 years of age. A stipend may be offered for commitments greater than one week. If you are interested in this program, we need junior instrcutors these weeks:
    July 7-11 (9am-12, 2-5pm)
    July 14-18 (9am-12, 2-5pm)
    July 21-25 (9am-12, 2-5pm)
    July 28- Aug. 1 (9am-12, 2-5pm)
    Aug. 4-8 (9am-12, 2-5pm)
    Please email Jessica the dates you are interested in working to hold your spot. All inquiries should be sent here!

    MASTERS RACING
    This series of Mondays Night Races provides an opportunity for adult sailors to experience the excitement of high intensity, close competition dinghy racing. If you are interested in the challenge of one design racing, this is the program for you! Monday Evenings, 5:30pm.

    I: June 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 (5 classes)
    Single: $125.00 Pair: $250.00
    II: July 7, 14, 21, 28 & Aug. 4 (5 classes)
    Single: $125.00 Pair: $250.00

    2008 REGISTRATION

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    Charleston Community Sailing Inc. is a non-profit organization whose purpose is to improve the community and the sport of sailing by providing access, facilities, and sailing instruction to people of all socioeconomic backgrounds, skill levels, and physical abilities.

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