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Community Youth Sailing Program (CYSP)
Encouraging young people to learn to sail is the goal of the CYSP. All programs are open to the entire Squam Lakes community and surrounding area. Membership in the SLA is not required.
Enrollment is for kids ages 8 – 16, with classes meeting in one or two week half-day sessions. Applicants are required to have swimming ability, and instruction includes a combination of classroom and on-water training. Instruction will be provided by a U.S. Sailing certified instructor. By the end of the session, students are typically able to fully rig and sail the boats on their own.
The SLA instructional fleet includes: six Optimist class boats for younger, less experienced sailors, and four Club Junior and two Lightning class boats for older, more experienced sailors.
This program is instructional - we encourage parents to fully discuss this with their children prior to enrollment.
Beginning Sailing - Weeks 1 to 7
These classes are designed for children ages 8 - 12 who have limited or no sailing experience. Instruction is performed using Optimist class sailboats, which have a weight limit of 125 pounds. Week long half-day sessions are offered. Each student will sail solo with a class size of six and an instructor ratio of 1 to 3. At the start of the week a swimming test, classroom instruction and capsize/recovery exercises are performed to encourage confidence and familiarity. See Youth Programs Schedule for weeks and times.
Intermediate Sailing - Sessions 1, 2 or 3
These sessions are designed for children ages 10 - 12 who have had some prior sailing experience, and for children ages 13 - 16 who have limited or no sailing experience. Instruction is performed using Club Junior and Lightning class sailboats for two week long half-day sessions, offered in the afternoon. Students will sail with a partner and alternate forward and aft positions. The class size will be eight with an instructor ratio of 1 to 4. The session will begin similarly to the introductory program, with swim testing, classroom instruction and capsize/recovery exercises. See Youth Programs Schedule for sessions and times.
Notes
Sailor Drop-off and Pick-up will be at the SLA Resource Center
Sailors: Leave your Electronics at home!
2010 Rates
Registration for camp is now open
Please download the Registration and Medical form packets below and return to the SLA PO Box 204 Holderness, NH 03245 or fax to 603-968-7444. If you do not have access to a printer, please call 603-968-7336 and we will mail a packet to you.
Beginning Sailing - $200/sailor for the 1 week, half-day
Intermediate Sailing - $350/sailor for the 2 week, half-day
*Full payment is required upon registration. Make checks payable to the Squam Lakes Association and designate the program (JSLA, SCC or CYSP). Registration may also be made by phone with Mastercard or Visa.
Cancellation Policy
30 days or more prior to reserved week = full refund less $10 handling fee
30 days to 14 days prior to reserved week = 50% refund
Less than 14 days prior to reserved week = no refund
Downloads
SLA Youth Program Registration and Brochure
SLA Medical Forms
Youth Programs Schedule
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