OPTIMISt cruisers

AGES: 8 - 11
SCHEDULE: One-week sessions are Monday-Friday
Two-week sessions are Monday-Thursday
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
DURATION: There is a mix of one-week and two-week sessions throughout the summer. See the schedule below for the dates of each.
PUBLIC: 1 Week $365 2 Weeks $585
MEMBER:1 Week $255 2 Weeks $410

WHO ARE OPTIMIST CRUISERS?
Optimist Cruisers are sailors 8 -11, who have mastered the Explorer skills and want to move on to more challenging adventures. Sailors will spend the session focusing on up-wind sailing adventures and games that build confidence in boat handling. Activities include scavenger hunts, sailing to Bde Maka Ska’s beaches, Sail Cross, and more.

MORE SPECIFICS:
Instructors always accompany the sailors on the water in safety boats where they can coach them and ensure their safety.

We can place sailors 1-2 per boat ( partners will be assigned for the entire session) but encourage sailors to try solo sailing. Friends are still welcome to sign up together and cruise together.

The activities and adventures change each session to encourage sailors to keep coming back to check off all their cruising skills.

Getting out on the water each day of the session is not guaranteed. On days when the wind is too high to be on the water safely, we play games and learn on shore. 

WHAT’S NEXT?
After checking off the Optimist Cruiser skills, sailors who are interested in racing can move on to Optimist Racing. Sailors not interested in racing can keep cruising until they reach 420 Explorer age.