This class is offered in 4 week blocks and is designed to introduce students to a new dinghy, the Optimist, as well as improve their basic sailing skills. Students will start off in pairs and, later, sail alone. Students will improve upon the foundational skills they learned in Beginners.
 
Age: 9 – 13 years old
Required Experience: Beginners + instructor recommendation 
Times: M-F, 9-12 OR 9-4 (additional fee)
 
Graduation requirements:
	
	
At least 4 weeks of Opti Beginners (completion of 8 weeks is strongly recommended)
	
	
	
Demonstrated confidence and competence in singlehanded sailing
	
	
	
Demonstrated confidence and competence in key skill areas (listed above)
	
	
	
Recommendation by Opti Beginner instructor 
	
 
Next steps: 
	
	
Age 10 – 13 + instructor recommendation: Opti Green Fleet (Students must demonstrate a desire to learn to race)
	
	
	
Age 13+ and instructor recommendation: Keel Boat or 420 Green Fleet
	
 
Typical timeline:  1 – 2 summers, 8 weeks each. Varies depending on size, age, maturity, confidence, and skill level of sailor.