LESSONS 2009
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(For boys & girls -- Age 9 - 15)
Great summer days spent sailing on the Potomac River.
Meet new friends, sail in a safe environment and have fun.
Hands-on experience is the best way to learn to sail, so our emphasis is on learning by doing. Children will be sailing 90% of the time (weather permitting). Students should wear shorts, shirts and rubber-soled shoes (no flip flops) and should bring other clothes appropriate for the forecast. Students may bring their lunch in a cooler or buy lunch at the café. US Sailing curriculum is followed throughout each level. A textbook may be purchased the first day of class for $15 (purchase is optional).
Students may also compete for trophies in a youth regatta. Camp confirmations along with necessary paper work will be sent out prior to the start of enrolled sessions. Completion of all paperwork is required for participation.
Bus service available from the Bethesda/ Chevy Chase area for an additional $60-
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All camps run Mon.-Fri. 9:30am to 4pm-includes five 6 ˝ hour sessions (32.5 hrs).
All camps meet Rain or Shine.
 Junior Racing Camp
(Pre-requisite - Hobie Skipper Card from our camp, or equivalent from another facility).
MUST be 12 years or older.
Learn the fine art of racing on board an Flying Junior or 420. The focus will be on developing boat handling and racing skills through an array of specific drills designed to demonstrate the various elements of racing both on and off the water. The camp clinic will teach sail trim, rounding marks, starting, tactics on the downwind and upwind legs and how to approach marks properly. They will also learn the effects of hydrodynamics of the hull, rudder and keel, the aerodynamics of the sails, and how to utilize these effects in developing boat speed.
R-1 June 15-19 |
R-5 July 13-17 |
| R-2 June 22-26 |
R-6 July 20-24 |
| R-3 June 29 - July 3 |
R-7 July 27-31 |
| R-4 July 6-10 |
R-8 August 3-7 |
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R-9 August 10-14 |
FEE: $400
Pre-Camp Sessions
offered before most other camps start to accommodate students not following the public school schedule. So, gather your friends and organize a group (min 4) (individuals may sign up). This session will be taught on the 19ft Flying Scot.
FEE: $350
Basic Sailing Camp (Sunfish)
Five-day course covers the basics of sailing, parts of boat,
steering, use of a sail, capsizing and safety issues. Perfect for a first-time sailor or for children with limited sailing experience. (2
students/boat).
C-1 June 15-19 |
C-6 July 20-24 |
| C-2 June 22-26 |
C-7 July 27-31 |
| C-3 June 29 - July 3 |
C-8 August 3-7 |
| C-4 July 6-10 |
C-9 August 10-14 |
| C-5 July 13-17 |
C-10 August 17-21 |
FEE: $325
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Intermediate Sailing Camp (Flying Scot)
Five-day course covers boat handling, points
of sail, sail trim (main & jib), terminology and basic navigation (4-5
students/boat).
Y-1 June 15-19 |
Y-6 July 20-24 |
| Y-2 June 22-26 |
Y-7 July 27-31 |
| Y-3 June 29 - July 3 |
Y-8 August 3-7 |
| Y-4 July 6-10 |
Y-9 August 10-14 |
| Y-5 July 13-17 |
Y-10 August 17-21 |
FEE: $350
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Advanced Sailing Camp (Hobie
16)
(Pre-requisite - Intermediate SKIPPER card)
MUST be 12 years or older and weigh
at least 90 lbs.
Five-day course on high performance HOBIE
CATS. Course covers boat handling with multi-hulls, hull flying, points
of sail, sail trim (main & jib), racing techniques, tuning the rig and extra
features such as adjustable jib car travelers and trapeze.
H-1 June 15-19 |
H-5 July 13-17 |
| H-2 June 22-26 |
H-6 July 20-24 |
| H-3 June 29 - July 3 |
H-7 July 27-31 |
| H-4 July 6-10 |
H-8 August 3-7 |
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H-9 August 10-14 |
FEE: $375
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Windsurfing
Camp
(Pre-requisite - Basic Sailing card)
MUST be 12 years or older. |
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Five-day course will give students the necessary skills to maneuver a windsurfer
independently around a small course in a contained area. First session will
be on a simulator to "get the feel."
SS-1 June 15-19 |
SS-5 July 13-17 |
| SS-2 June 22-26 |
SS-6 July 20-24 |
| SS-3 June 29 - July 3 |
SS-7 July 27-31 |
| SS-4 July 6-10 |
SS-8 August 3-7 |
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SS-9 August 10-14 |
FEE: $375
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(Ages 16 and up)
Come learn to sail along the capital's
Potomac River.
Whether you've never sailed before or have spent some time on boats before,
we have a class for you.
Hands-on experience is the best way to learn to sail, so our
emphasis is on learning by doing. We will have you out on the water shortly
after checking in the first day of class. We follow the US Sailing
curriculum and offer a student completion booklet which you may send in to US
Sailing for a fee to receive an Official Log book and a hologram sticker.
The text "Start Sailing Right" will supplement your course. Books will
be available at the time of your class for an additional $15 (purchase is
optional). There is some basic paperwork that will need to be completed
at the time of your class. Please make sure you bring any pertinent
medical documentation the first day.
Classes meet at the Washington Sailing Marina in front of the Spinnaker N'
Spoke store... Rain or Shine.
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Adult Basic Weekend Class (Flying
Scot)
2-day course on board a 19' Flying Scot. Good for beginners or
as a refresher course. Teaches steering, use of sails (main &
jib), docking, tacking, jibing and basic nomenclature.
Classes meet:
9:30 am to 3:30 pm Saturday & Sunday |
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| W-1 May 2-3 |
W-9 July 18-19 |
| W-2 May 9-10 |
W-10 July 25-26 |
| W-3 May 16-17 |
W-11 August 1-2 |
| W-4 May 30-31 |
W-12 September 12-13 |
| W-5 June 6-7 |
W-13 September 19-20 |
| W-6 June 20-21 |
W-14 September 26-27 |
| W-7 June 27-28 |
W-15 October 3-4 |
| W-8 July 11-12 |
W-16 October 10-11 |
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W-17 October 17-18 |
FEE: $325 2-six hour sessions
(12 hrs. total)
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Adult Basic Weeknight Class
(Flying Scot)
5 evenings on board a 19' Flying Scot. Good for beginners
or as a refresher course. Teaches steering, use of sails (main & jib),
docking, tacking, jibing and basic nomenclature.
| I-1 May 26-29 |
5:30pm - 8:30pm (Tue-Fri) |
| I-2 June 8, 10, 15, 17 |
5:30pm - 8:30pm (Mon and Wed) |
| I-3 July 6, 8, 13, 15 |
5:30pm - 8:30pm (Mon and Wed) |
| I-4 Sept. 7-11 |
5:00pm - 7:30pm (Mon-Fri) |
FEE: $300 12 hours total
Adult Basic Day Camp (Flying Scot)
Yes, camp for adults! 3-day course. Same course as
above, plus an extra day for practice.
Class meets 9:30 am to 3:30 pm, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
A-1 June 3, 4, 6
FEE: $350 3- six hour sessions (18 hrs total)
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Adult Basic Sunfish Weekend Class
2-day course on board the classic 14'
Sunfish. A fun solo sailor boat - for two if you wish. This class is
for beginners who like to start at the very beginning. Be prepared to
GET WET and HAVE FUN!
Class meets 9:30 am to 3:30 pm Saturday and Sunday.
B-1 June 27-28 |
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| B-2 July 18-19 |
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FEE: $275 2-six hour sessions (12 hours total)
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Adult Basic Keelboat Weekend Class
On board a 25' Catalina. This class is for the experienced
day-sailor who is ready for something a little bit bigger. Course covers basic
keelboat sailing, including preparation to sail, crew operations,
sail theory, leaving and returning to dock or mooring, boat control in
confined waters, overboard recovery, and safety. US Sailing certificate
is available for an additional $50, which covers Keelboat book, test, answer
key, log book and hologram sticker, and US Sailing membership.
Class meets 9:30 am to 4:30 pm Saturday and Sunday.
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BK-1 May 9-10 |
BK-6 July 25-26 |
| BK –2 May 30-31 |
BK-7 Sept. 12-13 |
| BK-3 June 6-7 |
BK-8 Sept. 19-20 |
| BK-4 June 20-21 |
BK-9 Oct. 3-4 |
| BK-5 July 11-12 |
BK-10 Oct. 17-18 |
Fee: $375 2-seven hour sessions (14 hrs total).
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Additional Amenities
Year-round storage is available for privately owned
windsurfing boards.
Sailboat and bicycle rentals are available at the Spinnaker N' Spoke Marina
Store, along with gifts, souvenirs, snacks and sodas, nautical books, etc.
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