Kids & Youth Programs – archived
Junior membership required for registration in Kids and Youth Program , see join us page for more information. Junior membership is 15$ per year.
2012 Kids and Youth Program Schedule
| Date & Time | Level | Age | Prerequisites | Fee | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 2-6 9am 11:30am |
Wet Feet AM | 5-7 | None | $200 | Online registration coming soon |
| July 2-6 1pm-3:30 pm |
Wet Feet PM | 5-7 | None | $200 | Online registration coming soon |
| July 2-6 9am-3:30pm |
Optimist 1 An Introduction to Sailing |
8-12 | None | $245 | Register Online |
| July 2-6 9am-3:30pm |
Youth 1 An Introduction to Sailing |
13-18 | None | $245 | Register Online |
| July 9-13 9am-3:30pm |
Optimist 1 An Introduction to Sailing |
8-12 | None | $245 | Register Online |
| July 9-13 9am-3:30pm |
Youth 1 An Introduction to Sailing |
13-18 | None | $245 | Register Online |
| July 11-13 9am-3:30pm |
Race Camp An Introduction to Racing,in preparation for the BC Optimist Championships |
8-18 | For Student who completed an Optimist learn to race course |
tbd | Register Online |
| July 16-20 9am 11:30am |
Wet Feet AM | 5-7 | None | $200 | Online registration coming soon |
| July 16-20 1pm-3:30 pm |
Wet Feet PM | 5-7 | None | $200 | Online registration coming soon |
| July 16-20 9am-3:30pm |
Optimist 2 Sailing skills development |
8-12 | Optimist I or equivalent |
$245 | Register Online |
| July 16-20 9am-3:30pm |
Youth 1 An Introduction to Sailing |
13-18 | None | $245 | Register Online |
| July 23-27 9am 11:30am |
Wet Feet AM | 5-7 | None | $200 | Online registration coming soon |
| July 23-27 1pm-3:30 pm |
Wet Feet PM | 5-7 | None | $200 | Online registration coming soon |
| July 23-27 9am-3:30pm |
Optimist 1 An Introduction to Sailing |
8-12 | None | $245 | Register Online |
| July 23-27 9am-3:30pm |
Youth 2 Sailing skill development |
13-18 | Youth I or equivalent |
$245 | Register Online |
| July 30-Aug3 9am 11:30am |
Wet Feet AM | 5-7 | None | $200 | Online registration coming soon |
| July 23-27 1pm-3:30 pm |
Wet Feet PM | 5-7 | None | $200 | Online registration coming soon |
| July 30-Aug3 9am-3:30pm |
Optimist 3 Advanced sailing skills |
8-12 | Optimist 2 or equivalent |
$245 | Register Online |
| July 30-Aug3 9am-3:30pm |
Youth 1 An Introduction to Sailing |
13-18 | None | $245 | Register Online |
| August 6-10 9am 11:30am |
Wet Feet AM | 5-7 | None | $200 | Online registration coming soon |
| August 6-10 1pm-3:30 pm |
Wet Feet PM | 5-7 | None | $200 | Online registration coming soon |
| valign=top August 6-10 9am-3:30pm |
Optimist 1 An Introduction to Sailing |
8-12 | None | $245 | Register Online |
| August 6-10 9am-3:30pm |
Youth 2 Sailing skill development |
13-18 | Youth I or equivalent |
$245 | Register Online |
| August 13-17 9am 11:30am |
Wet Feet AM | 5-7 | None | $200 | Online registration coming soon |
| August 13-17 1pm-3:30 pm |
Wet Feet PM | 5-7 | None | $200 | Online registration coming soon |
| August 13-17 9am-3:30pm |
Optimist 2 Sailing skill development |
8-12 | Optimist I or equivalent |
$245 | Register Online |
| August 13-17 9am-3:30pm |
Youth 1 An Introduction to Sailing |
13-18 | None | $245 | Register Online |
| August 20-249am 11:30am | Wet Feet AM | 5-7 | None | $200 | Online registration coming soon |
| August 20-24 1pm-3:30 pm |
Wet Feet PM | 5-7 | None | $200 | Online registration coming soon |
| August 20-24 9am-3:30pm |
Optimist 3 Advanced skills development |
8-14 | Optimist 2 or equivalent |
$245 | Register Online |
| August 20-24 9am-3:30pm |
Youth 1 An Introduction to Sailing |
8-12 | None | $245 | Register Online |
| August 27-31 9am 11:30am |
Wet Feet AM | 5-7 | None | $200 | Online registration coming soon |
| August 27-31 1pm-3:30 pm |
Wet Feet PM | 5-7 | None | $200 | Online registration coming soon |
| August 27-31 9am-3:30pm |
Optimist Learn to Race An Introduction to Racing |
8-12 | Optimist I or equivalent |
$245 | Register Online |
| August 27-31 9am-3:30pm |
Youth 2 Sailing skill development |
13-18 | Youth I or equivalent |
$245 | Register Online |
If you don’t see the program dates that you want, please send us an email to info@whistlersailing.com
Program Descriptions
WSA is offering learn to sail programs for children of all ages and levels throughout the summer. Our coaches are CYA (Canadian Yachting Association) certified and our courses cover the the basics of sailing in a safe environment focusing on fun and boating safety.
Courses are held at the old youth hostel site on Alta Lake Road.
Optimist and Youth I
This course is designed for beginner sailors that have never sailed before. The certified CYA instructors will teach the basic sailing skills in a fun and safe enviroment. The course covers water safety, rigging and knots, seamanship and basic sailing manoeuvres. Learning how to skipper and crew the boat builds teamwork and leadership skills. This course follows the Canadian Yachting Association (CYA) CANsail I curriculum and participants may obtain CYA certification if all skills are demonstrated during the course.
The curriculum for the Optimist I course and the Youth II courses differ only by the type of boat used. The Optimist boat is smaller and suitable for younger sailors, while the Pirate is a larger sail boat suitable for teens.
The Optimist dinghy is the boat used for the 8-12 yr old, and is sailed by 1 or 2 individuals for this course. The Pirate dinghy is the boat used for the 13-18 yr old and is sailed by 2 or 3 individuals for this course. Refer to the Coop Fleet section on the website to learn about these boats.
Optimist and Youth II
Prerequisite Optimist 1 or Youth 1
This is a more advanced course for those who have completed the Junior I or Youth I program. The emphasis is on developing boat handling skills, independance and safety. Once completed, students should be able to sail with confidence and competently with increased independence. This course will follow the CYA CANsail II curriculum participants may obtain CYA certification if all skills are demonstrated during the course.
The curriculum for the Optimist II course and the Youth II courses differ only by the type of boat used. The Optimist boat is smaller and suitable for younger sailors, while the Pirate is a larger sail boat suitable for teens.
The Optimist dinghy is the boat used for the 8-12 yr old, and is sailed by 1 or 2 individuals for this course. The Pirate dinghy is the boat used for the 13-18 yr old and is sailed by 2 or 3 individuals for this course. Refer to the Coop Fleet section on the website to learn about these boats.
Optimist III
Prerequisite Optimist II
This is a more advanced course for those who have completed the Optimist II. The emphasis is on more advanced skills with focus on sailing faster and mire efficiently. The rules of the road, safety and basic racing strategies are part of this course. This course will follow the CYA CANsail III curriculum.
Participants may obtain CYA certification if all skills are demonstrated during the course. This course is a prerequisite for the optimist Learn to race course.
Program Registration
In addition to registering on line above with the registration links, you can register by downloading the WSA Course Registration Form and mailing it along with payment to the address on the form.
For more information on our Kids & Youth programs contact Francois Hebert, our head coach at coach@whistlersailing.com.
Watch a video of some of our 2011 students strutting their stuff out on the water.
What to Bring
Kids should bring the following items to the course every day:
1. Lunch, Snacks and Water. There is not food or water available on site.
2. Hat
3. Sunscreen
4. Towel
5. Change of Clothes
6. Old sneakers or water shoes. Shoes must have a closed toe and heel. No flip flops please!
7. Bathing suit.
8. Wind Breaker
9. Clothes appropriate for the weather of the day.