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Welcome to the Sandy Point Sailing Association ! Operating from Water street/Sandy Point in Beverly Massachusetts The Sandy Point Sailing Association is a 501(c)(3) organization offering a complete sailing instruction program for sailors of all ages and levels. The goal of the Sandy Point Sailing Association is to provide an opportunity for students to learn sailing and improve their skills in a fun, safe, and educational environment. Our youngest participants must be 8 years old by July 1st and entering at least the third grade. The course encourages self-confidence in young sailors and emphasizes safety and respect for the sea. The program is conducted under the leadership of instructors certified by the United States Sailing Association. At the conclusion of each session, students are evaluated and may graduate to the next level. Students often remain in the same level course for several sessions, as the goal is to master the skills at each level before advancing to the next. Feel free to contact us with any questions you may have about our classes, recommendations, or how you can become involved in Sandy Point Sailing. While we cannot bring parents out on our boats or docks, we welcome any participation and input you can give. Sandy Point is organized and maintained by the generosity of volunteers. We appreciate and welcome contributions, which are tax deductible under IRC Section 170(a) for 501(c)(3) for public charities. Please note that while contributions are generally tax deductible, program session fees are not.
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Class Requirements All participants must have basic swimming skills and be comfortable in the water. A swimming test will be conducted at the first class. Life jackets must be worn at all times. Mandatory Orientation Night; Wednesday May 21, in the Jubilee Yacht Club main hall at 7:00 pm. Class Levels: Beginners 8:30am to 11:30 am For students with little or no sailing experience. Emphasis will be placed on safety, terminology, fundamentals of small boat handling and seamanship through class-room work and on the water activities. The class will sail in Pixel Dinghies and Optimist class boats. Advanced Beginners 12:30pm to 3:30pm For students who have successfully completed the beginner level and have a basic understanding of the terms, functions, and handling of small boats. The class will sail in Optimists and Widgeons. Intermediates 10:00am to 1:00pm For students ready to advance to sailing the 420 class boats. Sailors will improve their boat handling skills and nautical knowledge. Racing rules, competitive starts, mark rounding and other racing tactics will be introduces. Racing 2:00pm to 5:00pm Prerequisite: Completion of the Intermediate class and approval of the instructor. For students ready to further their development of small boat racing skills. These students will participate in local sailing regattas using the 420s. *Adult Sailing 6:00pm to 8:30pm, Three week session, Mondays and Wednesdays. For adults with little or no sailing experience. This course will emphasize small boat handling, seamanship, and the joys of sailing. The class will begin on July 7th and run for three weeks on Monday and Wednesday nights. The cost of this class is $190 in 2008.
Each session runs for ten consecutive weekdays. Classes do not meet on weekends. Students will be accepted in order of application until classes fill.
2008 Session 1 (short): Monday June 30 to Friday July 11 (excluding weekend) Beginners: 8:30am to 11:30am $260 Adv. Beginners: 12:30pm to 3:30pm $260 Intermediates: 10:00am to 1:00pm $260 Racing: 2:00pm to 5:00pm $260
2008 Session 2: Monday July 14 to Friday July 25 (excluding weekend) Beginners: 8:30am to 11:30am $285 Adv. Beginners: 12:30pm to 3:30pm $285 Intermediates: 10:00am to 1:00pm $285 Racing: 2:00pm to 5:00pm $285 *Adult Sailing (3 wks) 6:00pm to 8:30pm (July7 to July 23, Mon & Wed) $190
2008 Session 3: Monday July 28 to Friday August 8 (excluding weekend) Beginners: 8:30am to 11:30am $285 Adv. Beginners: 12:30pm to 3:30pm $285 Intermediates: 10:00am to 1:00pm $285 Racing: 2:00pm to 5:00pm $285
2008 Session 4: Monday August 11 to Friday August 22 (excluding weekend) Beginners: 8:30am to 11:30am $285 Adv. Beginners: 12:30pm to 3:30pm $285 Intermediates: 10:00am to 1:00pm $285 Racing: 2:00pm to 5:00pm $285
Regatta Day is Saturday August 23, 2008
Images from recent Sandy Point Junior Regattas
Sandy Point Sailing Association P.O. Box 36 Beverly, MA 01915 Sandy Point Sailing Association is listed in IRS Publication 78 as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. Financial support welcome. Questions? Ask John
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