JUNIOR SAILNG INFORMATION PAGE

2021 updates!

We have set things up a little different this year! We are bringing back our FULL DAY programs & our keelboat for kids! Every program will most likely have staggered times and a group limit of 10 (including the instructor) If by chance group numbers are raised, I will contact those on the waitlist. The keelboat for kids program will run everyday from 1-3:30 for 2 weeks! 

 

Please note all sailors will have to pay the annual admin fee. HERE: https://bedfordbasin.checklick.com

Members receive 10% junior sailing fees.

10% off sailing fees if sailors have their own boat.

There is always sailing on Holidays! 

Environmental Responsibility 

As sailors we are privileged to play on the ocean everyday and, as such, consider ourselves stewards of the environment. Appreciation for and enjoyment of a clean ocean is a key component of our sailing program.

All programs are FULL DAY again! 

Wetfeet

This program runs from the whole day 8:30-4:00 Monday-Friday for one week.

Wetfeet is designed for sailors ages 5-8, who are looking to gain the basics of sailing and get comfortable on the water. This is a either a full day, week-long course or a half-day, week-long course. If you choose to enroll your student in both the morning session and afternoon session, lunchtime supervision is provided.

Sailors can register for the full day  sessions, and for multiple sessions.

Dates:

Course Code	Date	Time	Cost
Wetfeet  week 1	June 28th-July 2nd	8:30-4:00	$275
Wetfeet Week 2	July 5th- July 9th	8:30-4:00	$275
Wetfeet week 3	July 12th-16th	8:30-4:00	$275
Wetfeet week 4	July 19th-July 23rd	8:30-4:00	$275
Wetfeet week 5	July 26th- July 20th	8:30-4:00	$275
Wetfeet week 6	August 2nd-Aug 6th	8:30-4:00	$275
Wetfeet week 7	August 9-13th	8:30-4:00	$275
Wetfeet week 8	August 16th-20	8:30-4:00	$275
Wetfeet week 9	August 23rd-27th	8:30-4:00	$275

To register please click here: bedfordbasin.checklick.com - registration opens February 7th. 

Intro to Opti

This program runs FULL DAYS from 8:30-4:00 

Intro to Opti is a program for sailors who are under 115 lbs and over 9 years old, and are new to sailing, or have minimal sailing experience. This two-week program will provide them with the basics of sailing and get them comfortable handling a boat by themselves.

Course Code	Date	Time	Cost
Intro Opti Session 1	June 28th- July 9th	8:30-4:00	$490
Intro Opti Session 2	July 12th-July 23rd	8:30-4:00	$490
Intro Opti Session 3	July 26th- August 6th	8:30-4:00	$490
Intro Opti Session 4	Aug 9th - Aug 20th	8:30-4:00	$490
Intro Opti Session 5	August 23rd - August 27th	8:30-4:00	$290

To register please click here: bedfordbasin.checklick.com - registration opens February 7. 

Intro to 420

This programs runs from 9:00-4:00 Monday-Friday for two weeks.

Intro to 420 is a program for students who are over 115 lbs, and just getting to know the sport. OR transitioning from intro Opti to intro 420 to learn the skills in a different boat. (This is a great idea for those who have done intro Opti but have outgrown the boat) This two-week program will provide them with the basics of sailing, and get them comfortable sailing the boat with another sailor. Students will work on their CANSail 1 and 2 levels.

Course Code	Date	Time	Cost
Intro 420 week 1	June 28th- July 9th	9:00-4:00	$490
Intro 420 week 2	July 12th-July 23rd	9:00-4:00	$490
Intro 420 week 3	July 26th- August 6th	9:00-4:00	$490
Intro 420 week 4	Aug 9th - Aug 20th	9:00-4:00	$490
Intro 420 week 5	August 23rd- Aug27th	9:00-4:00	$290

To register please click here: bedfordbasin.checklick.com - registration opens February 7. 

Intermediate

This course is two weeks long and runs the FULL DAY from 8:45-4:00 Monday - Friday 

Sailors must have their CANSail 2, and will get a chance to work on refining their skills before joining our Race Team. This is also perfect for sailors who aren’t sure if racing is for them, and just want to get out on the water and work on more advanced skills and have FUN with their friends.

Course Code	Date	Time	Cost
Intermediate session 1	June 28th- July 9th	8:45-4:00	$490
Intermediate session 2	July 12th-July 23rd	8:45-4:00	$490
Intermediate session 3	July 26h- Aug 6th	8:45-4:00	$490
Intermediate session 4	Aug 9th - Aug 20th	8:45-4:00	$490
Intermediate session 5	August 23rd- August 27th	8:45-4:00	$290

To register please click here: bedfordbasin.checklick.com - registration opens February 7. 

Keelboat for Kids 

Ages 12 and up 

This course runs Monday-Friday from 1:00-3:30 for two weeks. 

This is a great chance for your sailor to get on a keelboat and experience big boat sailing! The students will sail the clubs J24s with an instructor on board. The students will get hands-on experience rigging, driving, and learning basic navigation in the Bedford Basin.

Course Code	Date	Time	Cost
KBFK session 1	June 28th - July 9th	1:00-3:30	$350
KBFK session 2	July 12th - July 23rd	1:00-3:30	$350
KBFK session 3	July 26th    - August 6th	1:00-3:30	$350
KBFK session 4	August 9th- August 20th	1:00-3:30	$350
KBFK session 5	August 23rd- August 27th	1:00-3:30	$350

To register please click here: bedfordbasin.checklick.com - registration opens February 7. 

*BBYC Members and returners - Registration opens February 6th.

What to Bring

Please label all of your sailors belongings.

• Life Jacket 
• Sunscreen, Hat, and Sunglasses (we take sun safety very seriously, and sailors without these will not be allowed on water)
• REUSABLE water bottle
  
• Lunch and lots of snacks
• Change of clothes and extra socks
  
• Closed-toed shoes for on the water (water shoes work great)
• Closed-toed shoes for on land (running shoes are recommended) 
• Rain Gear
  
• Swim Suit and Towel