ADULT SAILING PROGRAMS Have you ever watched your child sail and thought, “I’d love to try that!” or maybe learning to sail has always been on your bucket list? Now’s your chance! VYBA offers a variety of different sailing sessions designed just for adults. This beginner-friendly course follows the US Sailing Basic Learn to Sail curriculum. From your very first day, you’ll gain hands-on experience with seamanship and water safety, building the skills and confidence to rig and sail your own boat by the final session. Your registration in classroom and on-the-water instruction, beginner friendly boats and guidance from experienced, passionate instructors. Come join us and experience the joy of sailing for yourself! No experience required! Adult Beginner Sailing LessonsCost: $400 per sailor Includes: 15-20 hours of classroom and on-water lessons Weekday sessions: Monday - Friday 9am-2pm (lunch not provided) January 27-30th February 10th - 13th February 24th - 27th March 10th - 13th April 7th - 10th Weekend Sessions: Saturday and Sundays 9am - 2pm THIS IS A TWO WEEKEND COURSE February 14th - 22nd (two Sats and Suns) March 7th - 15th (two Sats and Suns) April 4th - 12th (two Sats and Suns) Adult Spring Break Camp 4 Friday evenings in March Dates: March 6th, 13th, 20th, & 27th Times: 4pm - 8pm Introduction to Sailing Session 4-hour daily hands-on sailing instruction Cost: $150 per sailor Includes: 4 hours of hands-on sailing instruction with a certified instructor (this is a group setting and not a private lesson) Offered: Upon Request Morning Session: 9am – 1pm Afternoon Session: 4pm – 8pm (2pm - 6pm Winter months) Helpful videos to watch: How to rig a C420 - double handed sailboat: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6xTaFsJpwo8&t=23s How to rig a Sunfish Sailboat: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VuyUS5ODUrA Capsize and recovery of the Sunfish and C420: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NZg-hAGGSZU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zOBQjUEd_4s&t=21s
Required: -Ability to swim, lift, bend and move -Life jacket -Closed toed water shoes -Lunch on Saturday(no refrigeration available) -Attitude for fun! Call Executive Director Yvonne Watson at 941.468.1719 OR director@veniceyouthboating.org for more information. |
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