Report from Sue 19 May
Learn to Sail Optimists
Naval Point Club has 6 Plastic Optimist dinghies available for the purpose of teaching children.
The ‘Learn to Sail’ Course is run on a Saturday morning during the sailing season. The first course starts in October and a second course starts early February. Bookings are essential as numbers are limited.
The course content for beginners includes topics such as; Safety, Weather, Rigging an Optimist, First Sail, Sailing skills, Rope work, Basic Rules, Launching and Recovery, naming boat parts. The course follows the Yachting New Zealand Syllabus.
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Dates: |
16th October and 5th February for approx 8 weeks |
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Sailing Times: |
Saturday 9-12 pm |
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Programme Content: |
Practical and theory sessions |
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Coaching: |
Yachting NZ Qualified Instructors |
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Boats: |
NPCL opti’s provided. |
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Parent Participation: Cost: |
Essential NPCL Members $120- Non Members $210
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If you have any inquiries please don’t hesitate to call the club on ph 3287029, or coaching coordinator Greg Bowater ph 3288755
For a registration form click here
