SAIL NEWPORT YOUTH SAILING PROGRAMS
Dinghy Program (2 Week Programs)
| Keelboat (1 Week Sessions)
| Racing Program (Pre ART and ART)
| Little Guppies
| Other
Sailing Skills: Choosing the Right Class and the Right Boat
The primary aim of the Sail Newport Youth Program is to develop solid sailing skills, from the beginner to the advanced and racing sailor. Classes focusing on different skill levels (i.e. beginner or intermediate) are offered throughout the summer, and from program to program (i.e. dinghy or keelboat or A.R.T.).
Sail Newport uses several different boats in its various youth sailing programs. Different boats handle differently, and certain boats lend themselves to sailors of different sizes, and/or experience levels. Students get the most out of a program when they are in a class that is commensurate with their age, size, ability and interest.
If you are not familiar with the boats we use and are unsure about what class would be right for your child, we will help you out with an appropriate placement. Just be sure to complete the section on the registration form that asks about your child's size (height / weight) and experience, and provide as much detail as you can.
Dinghy Sessions are two-week classes that meet Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Students are assigned to classes within each session based on their age and skill level. The minimum age for participation is 7 years (as of 1/1/2010).
Youth Keelboat classes are one-week classes that meet Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The minimum age for participation is 12 years (as of 1/1/2010).
Little Guppies is a one-week program that meets in 2 1/2-hour sessions daily, either mornings, mid-day or afternoons.
Pre-A.R.T. is a new dinghy program started in 2009 for sailors wishing to transition from the two-week dinghy program (Optis and C420s) to the Advanced Training Program. Pre-A.R.T. is for sailors who have completed at least an intermediate level class and or beginning racing class, and who need a little more time and skill development before making the plunge into the summer long A.R.T. Program. Admittance is by application, not lottery, based on experience.
- Opti Pre-A.R.T. schedule:
July 5 - 29, includes coaching in the 2010 USODA Opti New England Championships, August 2 - 5. Mondays - Thursdays 9:00 am - 3:00pm with optional practices on Fridays dependent on coach availability.
- C420 Pre-A.R.T. schedule:
July 19 - August 19, includes coaching in the 2010 NBYA Junior Race Week, August 12 - 15.
Mondays - Thursdays 9:00 am - 3:00pm with optional practices on Fridays dependent on coach availability.
Sail Newport's Racing Program (Brenton Cove Racing Program) is an eight-week program for Optimist, Laser and C420 racers. Please refer to the section on BCRP for details on class days/times and other specifics.
Please email Vinnie Pattavina or call (401)846-1983 for further information on the Dinghy, Keelboat and Little Guppies programs and to be placed on the mailing list. For more information on Pre-A.R.T. or the Brenton Cove Racing Program (BCRP) please email Kim Hapgood
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