The Optimist sailboat is the perfect place to start your child’s love of sailing. Sailed around the world, the Optimist is the go to class for Jr. sailors. Learn the basics of sailing from rigging to boat handling and everything in between. Each one week session is designed to get your child comfortable and confident in an Optimist.
This is a week-long class (M-F, 9:00-3:30) for kids of any sailing ability ages 7-13 in Optimist dinghy’s. Nine sessions will be offered this summer. Kids will be grouped in classes by age and/or skill. This class follows curriculum developed by US Sailing designed to engage kids and advance their development.
Youth sailing sessions use two types of boats: Optimist dinghies and Club 420s. Though there is overlap between the boats, smaller, lighter kids tend to prefer the Opti’s and older, heavier kids tend to prefer the 420. When assessing the student, kids may be moved to a different boat if we think that will provide a better experience and better learning opportunity.
Our list of policies regarding refunds, safety, and weather is available here: Policies
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July 29, 2019
9:00 am - 3:30 pm -
July 30, 2019
9:00 am - 3:30 pm -
July 31, 2019
9:00 am - 3:30 pm -
August 1, 2019
9:00 am - 3:30 pm -
August 2, 2019
9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Venue: Hudson Sailing Center
Venue Phone: (715) 808-4114
Address:
Description:
We are located at the south end of 1st Street in Riverfront Park, just outside the gate to the marina. There are a couple of buildings and many sailboats in the area. Parking is available on 1st Street.
Drop Off & Pick Up of Kids:
Staff will be on hand to scan your ticket at drop off and pick up of your student. Parents/guardians in vehicles can now drop off kids without leaving your car! Please print or bring up your ticket on your cell phone to speed the process. Ticket and ID will be required for pick up of youths.
Adult Students:
The school is your primary meeting point, but your instructor may give you alternate locations for parking and lessons based upon boat locations in the harbor.
Contact Us:
The best way to reach us is the Contact Us page, or by replying to any emails you may have received.
Mailing Address:
Saint Croix Sailing School
PO Box 732
Hudson, WI 54016
