2010 Youth Summer Sailing Camps

All courses run from 9:00 to 4:00, Monday to Friday. With Pickup and Drop off available from 8:30 to 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 www.rpsa.ca/sites/default/files/Program-Youth-2010.pdf

Wet Feet - Beginners (age 4 - 7)

Looking for something other than day care? The Wet Feet program is for ages 4-6 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.

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.

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.

Bronze IV (pre-req. Summer Fun) (age 11 - 21)

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).

Bronze V (pre-req. Bronze IV) (age 11 - 21)

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!

Opti Bronze (pre-req. Juniors) (age 7 - 12)

For all the sailors who have finished the Junior Sailing course, but are not old 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.

Opti Silver Learn To Race (age 7 - 12)

This course was designed for the sailors who have completed the Opti Bronze course and were interested in continuing on in the Optimist. During this course sailors will be introduced to the concept of racing, signals and flags, and how to go around a race course. A definite hit with a more serious sailor! One person per boat.

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 kids and they will be responsible to look after it. There will be a 50$ damage deposit.

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 Green Instructor Clinic, and is mandatory before volunteering at RPSA.

Race Team July Camp

Summer Sunday Race Team Practice

        □ July 04 - Aug 22............................. $160.00

Team Racing Clinic

        □ July 04 - Aug 22............................. $250.00

For Information on the Race Team please contact the Race Team Coach at race@rpsa.ca

Learn to Race (age 7 - 18)

This program was 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.