This program is targeted at younger and smaller sailors by utilizing boats that are perfectly suited to their smaller size (Oppies and Optimists). The program is divided into three groups that can accommodate anyone from a novice to advanced Optimist sailor. Requirements: Applicants must be at least 7 years old.

• Opti Beginner introduces young children of a minimum age of 7 to the sport of sailing in “Oppies”. Two sailors in each boat work together to learn the basics of steering, sail trim and parts of the boat. The maximum recommended weight for this program is 100 pounds, otherwise entry into White Sail I is recommended. Children should be comfortable swimming in deep water.
  
• Opti Intermediate allows sailors to expand upon their basic sailing skills. The Opti Beginner program is a pre-requisite for entry into Opti Intermediate. Sailors learn how to control the sail and the tiller effectively while alone in an “Optimist”. A wide range of skills is taught at this level to suit the varying abilities. Practice for a few years at this level may be required before children are advanced enough to enter our Opti Advanced program.
  
• Opti Advanced includes more technical sailing skills and may introduce aspects of racing. The advanced sailing skills are taught in higher wind conditions and strong intermediate sailing skills are required. Successful completion of Opti Intermediate or a strong demonstration of skills is required for entry into this level.

Level	Session A	Session B	Session C	Session D
Beginer	June 28-July 9	July 12-23	July 26-Aug 6	Aug 9-20
Intermediate	June 28-July 9	July 12-23	July 26-Aug 6	Aug 9-20
Advanced	June 28-July 9	July 12-23	July 26-Aug 6	Aug 9-20

Please note that the programs do not run on statutory holidays and that those sessions are not pro-rated.
Opti Advanced applicants should pick this session to be included in CORK

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White Sail - Two week programs. White sail courses are taught in Flying Juniors

• White Sail Levels I, II, III are are the introductory sailing levels for children 11 years and older.
• Beginners are introduced to and taught the basic skills of sailing. These levels cover safety, seamanship and boat handling in winds up to approximately 15 km/hr. These courses are taught in our FJ’s and sailors are in groups of 3 or 4 in the boat. White Sail levels I and II are often completed together in a session and level III will require additional sessions. Requirements: Applicants must be at least 11 years old
  

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Bronze Sail

• Bronze Sail Levels IV and V re the advanced sailing levels where sail trim, boat tuning, trapezing, and spinnaker are introduced and taught. Sailors learn and practice these skills in up to ~25 km/hr winds. Courses are taught in “420’s” and are sailed double handed (2 students per boat).
• This year, 2-week Bronze IV sessions are being offered in “A” and “B” components. Sailors would need to complete at least an “A” session and a “B” session in order to complete their Bronze IV level, and sailors may require more than 2 sessions to achieve Bronze IV in this manner.
• Requirements: Applicants must be at least 11 years old, or have permission from the Junior Sailing Director.

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