2025 Junior 4 Week Intermediate & Advanced Sailing Camp : North Flathead Yacht Club
 

About Event

Monday - Thursday | June 16 - July 10 | AM Session: 7:30-11:30

Public: $1,000 per child | NFYC Member: $600 per child 

The intermediate & advanced program is designed for youth ages 7-17 who have mastered "level 1" (see below) of our program. During the program, participants will learn intermediate & advanced sailing skills, rules of racing, seamanship, and team building with the help of our exceptional staff of trained and accredited coaches and instructors. The emphasis will be on safe and fun sailing education. The program will use Optimist dinghies, Flying Junior (FJ), Lasers (ILCA dinghies), and RS Fevas that provide a solid platform for quick learning. Classes will run from 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at North Flathead Yacht Club in Somers, MT.
 
Level 1: 

o NFYC Junior Sailing Rules
o Anatomy of a Sailboat
o Knots 8 knot, square knot, cleat knot, and bowline
o Take care of an Opti (storage, washing, and proper sail care)
o Rig and de-rig an Opti
o Understand wind direction (points of sail)
o Sit in correct position in the boat and hold the tiller and main sheet correctly or jib sheet
o Tacking and jibing
o Steering, and trimming the mainsail and/or jib
o Basic sailing safety maneuvers capsize recovery, safety position, respond to a storm warning, and avoid collision
o Docking, leaving and returning
o General water precautions safety whistle, sun protection, hydration, correctly wear a PFD, put on and take off a PFD in the water
o Understand towing how to safely attach the Opti and steering

Attire:     

US Coast Guard approved PFD (life jacket), swimsuit, shorts, t-shirt, sweatshirt, water shoes or close-toe shoes (no flip flops) and a towel, expect to get wet daily. 

Discipline: 

All junior sailors are expected to;

  • follow the NFYC rules and those set forth by the instructors. 

  • be respectful of NFYC property and junior sailing equipment. NFYC is a non-profit volunteer based organization. 

  • be respectful to both their peers and the instructor. 

  • to participate in all class activities. 

Behavioral problems will not be tolerated. Repeat offenders will be expelled. 

NO CLASSES July 4 Enjoy your holiday weekend. 

The Junior Sailing Regatta will be held August 1st.  All junior sailors with at least 1 session of sailing experience are welcome to register.  Details will be available on RegattaNetwork.  

Cancellation Policy:     

Due to the limited class size any cancellations would be difficult for our program to weather.  Please make sure you are properly planning for your scheduled session.  We are unable to offer refunds for any missed classes or sessions. 

Parent Involvement: 

Parents/guardians are welcome to stay at the club while their child is in class but are not required to.

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