$240.00
Opti Kids: Intro to Sailing
2hrs private instruction
Opti Instruction for younger kiddos (5-8) is challenging. For some sailors, this is too young to learn to sail. Our sailing coaches pace the instruction to the maturity of each child at this age. Generally, 8 years old is the earliest age to learn sailing. Passing a swim test is required. Capsizing / recovery is required. We staff our Opti Kids learn to sail with One coach and two jr. coaches.
The sailing instructor introduces wind indicators, proper posture, and sailboat controls as an experienced Opti Jr Coach demonstrates practical skills. We teach in shallow water and light wind so that the instructors can push/catch the boat and there is no need to use a powerboat for chase.Our experienced Jr. Opti Coach will sail in the boat with the Opti Kid.
Our goals are safety and fun. We consider the coaching a success if the young sailor leaves this experience with the impression that sailing is fun….and not too scary.
