Session 3 Beginner: June 24-27, 2024 Summer Camp (4 days -- Mon-Thurs)
Session 3 Beginner: June 24-27, 2024 Summer Camp (4 days -- Mon-Thurs)
Session 3 Beginner: June 24-27 2024 (4 days). Camp hours 9am-4pm. Early price discount until May 1.
Registration Requirements
Age: Sailors must be between 11 and 16 by date of camp
Step 1: Download and complete the following four forms:
Medical & Immunization Form (Download Here) OR Physician's Medical Examination & Immunizations
Emergency Contact & Treatment Consent Form (Download Here)
Liability Waiver (Download Here)
Medication Form (Download Here) (If camper will be taking medications at the camp)
Step 2: Scan and save the above forms as a single .pdf file with the filename Lastname_Firstname.pdf
Step 3: Submit those forms as a single file by uploading here:
Note: the medical forms must be reviewed by a registered nurse (which takes some time); please submit the forms at least two weeks before the start of camp.
Registration is complete upon receipt of all required documents and payment (we cannot admit campers whose health forms have not been verified).
Cancellation Policy:
Registrations cancelled up to 10 days before the start of camp will be refunded minus a $50 processing fee.
Registrations cancelled after 10 days before the start of camp will not receive a refund.
The Charles River Sailing Academy is open to any and all entrants, limited only by number, age, grade level, and/or gender.
The intermediate group will work on advanced boathandling and theory to be proficient with full-sized Tech sails in all wind conditions, as well as learning how to race. Sail theory will cover the topics of: what makes a sailboat go; weather helm; rudderless sailing; backwards sailing and hull dynamics. There will be considerable work on skill-building drills designed to master some intermediate level skills (lots of mark roundings, starts and short course racing). The class will be great preparation for a high school sailing team.
Participants in the intermediate class should have mastered the following skills:
complete the swim test: 50 yds followed by 2 minutes of treading water (takes place on Monday am of camp)
able to rig, de-rig and care for equipment
accurate close hauled sailing in all wind conditions, including de-powering techniques
tacking through a consistent 90 degree tacking angle demonstrating proper hand-switches and footwork
sailing through a slalom course in 15 knots of wind as a skipper with control of gybes and tacks (skippering and crewing)
knowledge and application of right of way rules
skippering while hiking, using the tiller extension and demonstrating “hand over hand sheeting”
capsize recovery and a demonstrated level of confidence in winds over 12 knots
The class will use a mix of double-handed Tech dinghies, single-handed Tech dinghies, Fireflies and 420s.