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    • LITTLE PUFFS AGES 6 - 8
    • BIG GUSTS AGES 9 - 12
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    • INTERMEDIATE (Advanced) AGE 9 - 12
    • INTRO TO RACING (Advanced) AGE 11 - 18
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BIG GUSTS   AGES 9 - 12​
                      3-DAY  AND  2-DAY CLASS OPTIONS​​
Time 1:00pm-4:00pm

BIG GUSTS
​Ages 9-12
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Your child will be introduced to sailing and boating safety; learning in a fun, safe and encouraging environment. Under close supervision, students will learn sailboat parts, rigging, and wind awareness using Hartley 10 sailboats. 
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Goals
  • Learn sailboat parts
  • Begin to understand how to rig a sailboat
  • Learn how to steer a sailboat with a tiller
  • Understand the “NO-GO ZONE”
  • Ability to tack in both directions
  • Ability to gybe in both directions safely
  • Begin to understand wind and waves conditions​​

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Student must bring and wear their own US Coast Guard approved life jacket
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ALL CLASSES 1:00pm - 4:00pm
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3-Day  CAMP
2026 DATE
Session #1
Mon/Tues/Wed June 1-3
​​Session #2
​ Mon/Tues/Wed June 8-10
Session #3
 Mon/Tues/Wed June 15-17
Session #4 
Mon/Tues/Wed  June 22-24
 Session #5 
Mon/Tues/Wed June 29-July 1
Session #6
​Mon/Tues/Wed July 6-8
Session #7
Mon/Tues/Wed July 13-15
Session #8
Mon/Tues/Wed July 20-22
Session #9
Mon/Tues/Wed July 27-29
Session #10
Mon/Tues/Wed Aug 3-5
3-Day Camp  $120
2 - DAY CAMP
2026 DATE
Session #1
Thurs/Friday June 4-5
Session #2
 Thurs/Friday June 11-12
Session #3
 Thurs/Friday June 18-19
Session #4
Thurs/Friday June 25-26
Session #5
 Thurs/Friday July 9-10
Session #6
 Thurs/Friday July 16-17
Session #7
Thurs/Friday July 23-24
Session #8
Thurs/Friday July 30-31
2-Day Camp  $80

3-DAY BIG GUSTS REGISTRATION - CLICK HERE
2-DAY BIG GUSTS REGISTRATION - CLICK HERE
PLEASE USE THE WAITLIST OPTION IF YOUR CLASS CHOICE IS FULL.
​ADDITIONAL SPACES WILL LIKELY BE ADDED. 
IF NO WAITLIST OPTION THEN WAITLIST IS FULL.
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  • Home
  • 2026 CLASSES
    • TINY PUFFS Age - Under 6
    • LITTLE PUFFS AGES 6 - 8
    • BIG GUSTS AGES 9 - 12
    • ADULT SAILING AGE 18+
    • INTERMEDIATE (Advanced) AGE 9 - 12
    • INTRO TO RACING (Advanced) AGE 11 - 18
    • S.T.E.M. ADVENTURE SAILING Entering Grades 5-9
    • ART WORKSHOPS
  • LOCATION/CONTACT
  • About
    • Policies
  • PHOTO GALLERY