Teenage Program

This program is intended to bridge the gap between junior sailing (sabots) and the high school, college and Olympic levels. It aims to promote competition at the local, national, and international level, and to promote sailing as a fun and enjoyable sport for teenagers! The focus for all sailors will be to improve boat and sail handling, crew work, tactics, tuning, racing rules and physical conditioning. Eligibility Training Program/Format Dates Boats Regattas Program Requirements Tuition Information Printable Copy of the Teenage Sailing Information Packet Printable Copy of the Teenage Sailing Program Registration Form You will need Adobe Reader to print above files. For a free download Click Here


Eligibility
The program is open to youth age 14-18, or students entering high school with a basic background in sailing. Some exceptions may be made to more experienced younger sailors.

Training Program
The program includes six weeks of instruction in several types of boats. Instruction will run four days per week, Tuesday through Friday. Class will begin each day at 1:00 pm and end at 5:00pm. Each day both on and off the water instruction will be given. Video will be used to supplement training and learning. Emphasis will be given to improving boat handling, tactics, and tuning. Conditioning, both physical and mental, will also be a part of the program. Boat preparation and maintenance, seamanship, racing rules and environmental issues will be covered.
Dates:
Program Begins	June 26, 2007
Program Ends		August 3, 2007
Boats

The program will be taught in Lasers, Laser Radials, CFJ’s, and 420’s. The following boats will be available at the center: 18 CFJ’s, 3 CC 420’s, 2 Lasers. Personal boats may be used for the program and storage is included in the tuition cost if desired.
Laser/Laser Radial program: This program is for sailors who want to improve single-handed sailing. Focus will be on boat and sail handling, sail trim, tactics, racing rules and physical conditioning. Dinghy Program: This program is for sailors who want to improve their double-handed skills. We will use two different types of boats - CFJ’s and CC 420’s. Some of the CC 420’s and CFJ’s are rigged with spinnaker. Focus will be on boat and sail handling, crew work, tactics, tuning, racing rules and physical conditioning.

Goal Regattas

The summer is the peak sailing season and many regatta opportunities are available. Some of the regattas we plan to promote include:
Regattas and Dates for 2007 TBA



Program Requirements

Swim Test: Each student must pass a basic swim test, given on the first day of class. The test includes: Swim 50 yard, Tread water for 5 minutes, Put on a lifejacket while in the water Lifejacket: Each student must provide and wear a USCG approved Personal Flotation Device while on the docks or on the water.

Tuition
The program cost is		$495 / $545 after June 13th
Mastercard/Visa accepted. Need based scholarships may be available. Contact the US Sailing Center for information and an application.

Information
For more information and to receive a copy of the registration package please contact: US Sailing Center 5489 East Ocean Blvd. Long Beach, CA 90803 Phone: (562) 433-7939 Fax: (562) 433-3668

The summer is the peak sailing season and many regatta opportunities are available. Some of the regattas we plan to promote include: