2012 Sailing Class Schedule
CGRA's 2012 Learn-to-Sail Program features
four weeks of classes and camps for beginner through advanced sailors beginning June 25
and ending August 9. All classes are taught by
US SAILING certified instructors in CGRA's fleet of Optimist Prams, O'pen
Bic dinghies, and Lasers.
In addition, CGRA is hosting
youth racing clinics for youngsters with prior sailing
experience. CGRA will again be hosting Thursday
Open Sail Evenings starting June 28. All sailing activities meet at the swim beach in Cascade Locks Marine Park.
To Register for Sailing Classes:
Registration for all classes is online. To register for a class, click on the
link below the course description for the class you wish to enroll in. For more
information or assistance, call Community Sailing Director Dave Cannard at
503-367-1181.
Scholarships Available
CGRA offers partial scholarships to
help youngsters in need of financial aid get started in sailing. CGRA
scholarships cover one-half of the registration fee for qualifying applicants.
To apply for a CGRA scholarship, check the "Applying for scholarship?" box on
the online registration form (applicants will be asked to provide proof of
participation in the school lunch program).
Beginning Sailing (4 days)
Age 8-14, Fee $150 per session
No experience necessary
Young sailors are introduced to the basic sailing skills, including rigging, safety and knot tying. Classes
are taught in 8-foot Optimist Prams and 9-foot O'pen Bic dinghies designed
for small children. Meets Monday through Thursday from 9 am-noon. Limit 10 per
session.
- Session 1: June 25-28
- Session 2: July 2-5
- Session 3: July 30-August 2
- Session 4: August 6-9
To register for this class: click
here.
Intermediate/Advanced Sailing (4 days)
Age 12-18, Fee $150 per session
Prerequisite: Beginner class and/or instructor approval
Sailors build their boat handling and seamanship skills practicing sailing
drills and short course racing under a coach's supervision. Classes
are taught in O'pen Bic
and Laser dinghies. Meets Monday through Thursday from 1-4 pm. Limit 10 per
session.
- Session 1: June 25-28
- Session 2: July 2-5
- Session 3: July 30-August 2
- Session 4: August 6-9
To register for this class: click
here.
CGRA Junior Sailing Team
Age 8-17, Fee $35 per session, $150 for 5, $200 for 8
Prerequisite: Beginner class and/or instructor approval
CGRA is again hosting a Junior Sailing Team program for experienced sailors
to sail together in a small group while honing sailing and racing skills under
the supervision of a US Sailing certified coach. The focus is on individualized
coaching, racing skills improvement, and group fun. Practice sessions are
Tuesday evenings, 6-8 pm. Participants may pay for individual sessions, or buy a
punch card for 5 or 8 sessions.
- Session 1: July 3, 19, 17, 24
- Session 2: July 31, August 7, 21, 28
To register for this class: click
here.
WIND Youth Clinic
July 10-12
Age 12-18, Fee $350
The WIND Youth Clinic is a comprehensive training clinic for young sailors ages
interested in developing the skills to compete at a high level. Participation is
open to Laser, Laser Radial, and Laser 4.7 sailors. Coached by an accomplished
staff of champion sailors, this immersion program will focus on performance sail
trim, tactics and boat-handling in classroom and on-the-water sessions. For more
information, click here.
Ripple Opti Clinic
July 24-26
Age 8-15, Fee $325
(Championship Fleet)/$295 (Green Fleet)
Three-day training clinic designed to challenge Opti sailors of all
levels with wind, waves, and a world-class coaching staff. The emphasis is on
boat speed, boat handling, tactics and strategy in a heavy air environment. For
more information, click here.
O'pen Bic Performance Racing Camp
August 23-24
Age 8-17, Fee $160
This two-day camp for experienced sailors will hone sailing, boat
handling, and racing skills with beach chalk talks, on the water drills and
practice, and lots of fun sailing. Great preparation for the Bic UnRegatta the following weekend. Bring a sack lunch each day.
Meets Thursday and Friday from 9 am-4 pm. For more information, click
here.
This summer CGRA will host Community Sailing on Thursday evenings from June
28 through August 30 at the Cascade Locks Marine Park beach. Community members
interested in sailing are invited to join us to sail in the CGRA Lasers, Bics,
and Optis under the supervision of a US
SAILING certified instructor. All participants must be at least 8 years old
and be registered with a signed waiver* prior to sailing. A $5 registration fee
is requested to cover insurance (optional). Register on-site with the Sailing Director.
- June 28-August 30 Thursday evenings, 6-8 pm
*minors must have waiver signed by parent or guardian
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