C420 ADVANCED (ages 14-18) — Pre-requisite C420 Beginner. Sailors work together to master the advanced skills on the C420: trapeze and spinnaker.
The benefits of advanced C420 sailing are an extension of the C420 beginner course. To further safety practices on and off the water, further confidence in sailing the double-handed boat, learning respect for your peers and the environment, sportsmanship and learning to work as part of a team.
Goals of this course are to learn the advanced C420 sailing knowledge: safety, rigging/derigging, spinnaker and trapeze, sail trim, sail controls, tacking and jibing, upwind/downwind sailing, stopping/starting, skipper and crew positions, teamwork, and of course having fun!
Cost: $375/sailor
Lunch is not included - no refrigeration available on site
Swim Requirement:
Sailors must be able to swim 50 yards. A swim test will be given on the first day.
What to Bring Each Day:
• Refillable water bottle
• Lunch and snack (no refrigeration available)
• U.S. Coast Guard–approved Type III life jacket (PFD) with whistle attached
• Closed-toe shoes (must be worn at all times — no Crocs or flip-flops on land or water)
• Sunscreen
Come ready for adventure, learning, and plenty of time on the water!
Call Executive Director Yvonne Watson at 941.468.1719 OR director@veniceyouthboating.com for more information.
