Age: 13-18 Weight range: 120 to 170 lbs
Prerequisite: Ability to swim, pass swim check and capsize drill. No sailing experience necessary but a prior Beginner 420 or Intermediate 420 class recommended.
Limit: 12 students per session.
Schedule: See “Schedule” for dates & times
No. of class days: 5
Fee: $325
Cancellation policy is as follows:
- Before 30 days – Full Refund, minus a $20 processing fee
- Before 15 days – 50% Refund
- 15 days or less NO refunds
Description: Just like our local HS sailing team (and HS/college teams nationwide) this class will be filled with students of varied abilities. Instructors may pair sailors of varying experience levels and learning styles. Instruction includes basic sailing skills, rigging, knot tying, safety, and boat handling. With an emphasis on teamwork and fun, the class will work towards short course racing as an introduction to competitive high school sailing. Classes are taught in the Club 420, an entry-level, two‐person dinghy. Classes are generally held within the confines of the Hood River Marina, but classes may sail outside the marina when conditions permit. Students will practice capsizing and swimming while wearing life jackets.