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Youth Summer Sailing Camps

All courses run from 9:00 to 4:00, Monday to Friday; drop off available from 8:30 and pickup until 4:30. Sailors need to bring a bag lunch, a change of clothes, sunscreen and a hat. All sailors feet will get wet, so old running shoes are recommended (closed toes are mandatory). Our summer programs have the same tax benefits as day care!

Please see the registration form Program-Youth-2012

When registered, the parents or gaurdians of the participants will receive an email two weeks before the program begins of confirmation that will also contain a receipt and information about the course. If you would like a confirmation sooner please email info@rpsa.ca.

Unfortunately RPSA does not accept Credit or Debit Cards. Please make payments by cheques or paying cash. Cheques can be mailed to the Old Mill Boathourse:

2715 Esplanade St. Port Moody BC. V3H 3P4

**The following are dates for 2012 programs**

Wet Feet - Beginners (age 4 - 7)

Looking for something other than day care? The Wet Feet program is for ages 4-7 and conducted by a certified CYA sailing instructor. This course is designed to introduce our youngest sailors to the ocean, boating safety, sailing with an instructor, and the Burrard inlet through a variety of games and activities.

Cost: $130
Morning (9am-12pm): July 2-6, July 9-13, July 16-20, July 23-27, July 30-Aug 3, Aug 6-10, Aug 13-17 Aug 20-24, Aug 27-31.

Afternoon (1pm-4pm): July 2-6, July 9-13, July 16-20, July 23-27, July 30-Aug 3, Aug 6-10, Aug 13-17 Aug 20-24, Aug 27-31.

Junior Sailing - Beginners (age 7 - 9)

This one week program, designed for kids aged 7 to 9, introduces boating safety and basic sailing skills in a safe and fun environment. Whether they are on a day trip, exploring the inlet, or on a treasure hunt for a pirate’s lost gold, these sailors learn that being safe on the water is fun.

Cost: $210

July 2-6, July 9-13, July 23-27, July 30-Aug 3, Aug 6-10, Aug 13-17 Aug 20-24, Aug 27-31.

Summer Fun - White Sail I, II, III (age 10+)

This two week program, designed for kids ages 10 and up, will allow sailors the opportunity to work towards their Canadian Yachting Association (CYA) White Sail III certification. It is designed for individuals with little to no sailing experience. There will be a day trip at the end of the first week and a FREE BBQ on the last day. This is our most popular program and is the perfect starting point for someone who wants to begin sailing.

Cost: $350

July 2-13, July 16-27, July 30-Aug 10, Aug 13-24.

Bronze IV (pre-req. Summer Fun) (age 11 - 18)

Sailors will learn advanced sailing skills including the sailing theory that will make them go fast, as well as getting to experiment with different types of boats. Bronze sail 4 will be awarded on successful completion - the next step being Bronze V (see below).

Cost: $400

July 2-13, July 30-Aug 10.

Bronze V (pre-req. Bronze IV) (age 11 - 18)

Sailors will learn advanced sailing skills including spinnaker work, trapeze, surfing and planeing. Bronze sail 5 will be awarded on successful completion - the next step is to dive into racing!

Cost: $400

Aug 13-24.

Opti Bronze (pre-req. Juniors) (age 7 - 13)

For all the sailors who have finished the Junior Sailing course, but are not old or sure enough for the Summer Fun course, we designed this program. Sailors will be in an Optimist, which is raced internationally, and will prepare themselves for the summer fun course by working on their basic sailing skills. One person per boat.

Cost: $250

July 16-20, Aug 6-10.

Volunteer Training (pre-req. Bronze IV) (age 14 - 18)

This program is designed for those sailing students who have completed their Bronze IV and are now ready to start learning to be a sailing instructor. This course offers certificates for CPR-C, Emergency First-Aid, and the Pleasure Craft Operator Card. This course will covers most of the pre-requisites to joining a Technical 1 (Green) Instructor Clinic, and is mandatory before volunteering at RPSA.

Cost: $290

July 23-27.

Learn to Race - LTR (age 7 - 18)

This program is designed for kids who wish to participate in the race team but have no experience. During this course they will spend one week learning the fundamentals of racing in a regatta and then the second week they will be participating in Commodore’s Cup Regatta at RVYC.

Commodores Cup notice of Race. Information about costs and schedules:

For more information please contact race team coach Connor MacGillivray: ccoonn16@telus.net

Cost: $250 for coaching + $85 seperately for Commodores Cup Regatta fee.

TBA Regatta at Royal Vancouver Yacht Club (six spots available)

Race Team Events

The race team is open to individuals who have a good amount of sailing experience and wish to use their sailing skills in a more competitive fashion. There are a limited number of spots available in either of the fleets; Laser and Optimist. The race team members often participate a number of BC Youth Circuit Regattas including several trips to the interior or Seattle if there is sufficient interest. Gear will be assigned to team members and they will be responsible to look after it. There will be a 50$ damage deposit.