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Watch for further details at the club and in the coming months' newsletters. For more information on youth sailing events and classes, visit www.OHYouthSailing.org.
Adult Sailing Lessons Offered by OHYC Youth Sailing Program The third session of beginning adult sailing lessons is underway on three consecutive Tuesday and Thursday evenings at the Oak Harbor Marina as part of the Oak Harbor Youth Sailing program. Participants (16 years or older) will learn how to sail on 14’ Lido sailboats. They will also learn basics of rigging the boat, steering techniques, sailing rules, trimming sails, racing rules, and boating safety. The cost of the three weeks of lessons is $125 for adults, $75 for youth and $12 for the sailing textbook which can be purchased at the first class session. Registration is on a first come, first served basis. Interested adults can register by sending a check to OHYS, PO Box 2876, Oak Harbor, WA 98277. For more information, call Dave French at 678-1799 or email grins@whidbey.net. |
Youth Sailing Program Off to a Great Start! Students learn to sail in El Toros or 14’ Lidos for intermediate sailors while learning the basics of rigging the boat, steering techniques, sailing rules, trimming of the sails, racing rules and boating safety. Registration is on a first come, first served basis. Please sign up one week before the classes start. Brochures and sign-up forms are available at the Oak Harbor Yacht Club and on line at www.OHYouthSailing.org. Seventeen eager students between the ages of 10 and 16 are participating in the first session of the Youth Sailing Program. It is the largest first session to date. If you know of any child or adult that wants to register for the second session, encourage them to sign up immediately because student slots are limited. Two more sessions are slated for the summer and are held on Saturdays and Sundays from 11 AM to 3 PM. All students must pass a swimming test at the pool. Session
#1: May 31, June 1, 7, 8, 21, 22; For more information, call Dave French at 678-1799 or email grins@whidbey.net. Reservations are now being accepted for these sessions. Anyone 9 years old or older is welcome to participate. The cost of the lessons is $75 for children and $125 for adults with an additional cost of $12 for the textbook.
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Oak Harbor Youth Sailing Earns National Award - After only three summers of youth sailing lessons, the Oak Harbor Youth Sailing (OHYS) program was honored as "the outstanding new community sailing program" by the Community Sailing Council of USSailing, at the National Sailing Program Symposium in New Orleans, LA. last weekend. This award is given annually to the best new community sailing program in the country. Accepting the award on behalf of Oak Harbor Youth Sailing was Byron Skubi who serves as the chairman of the board of OHYS.
Founded by Dave French and Scott and Helen Cline, the Oak Harbor Youth Sailing program has instructed close to 75 youths in sailing techniques, etiquette, and safety since the summer of 2004. Dave and Scott's sailing experience includes accomplishments in both local and off-shore sailing. Helen's attention to detail and organizational skills have been huge assets in helping the program to grow. Over the three year period, the youth sailing program has had the advantage of qualified instructors many of which have participated in specialized training.
Open to youths nine years and older, students learn to sail in 8 foot single sail El Toros. They learn the basics of sailboat rigging, wind factors, points of sail, and safety on the docks and the water. As students progress, they advance to a larger boat, the Lido 14, with a jib and main sail. An effort has been made to keep the sailing lessons reasonably priced due in large part to the cadre of volunteer instructors and volunteers who assist with the program.
Sessions for this summer have been slated for three week periods starting June 16. Students meet for three Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Oak Harbor Yacht Club. A new class for adults will start on April 24 and run each Tuesday evening for six weeks.
For more information, email Dave French at grins@whidbey.net.
Updated 8/19/2007
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