Beginner Level
Description
This entry-level camp is perfect for beginning sailors ages 10 and up. Campers will sail in age-appropriate Topaz sailboats. This class emphasizes learning the basics, feeling comfortable on the water, and having fun. Please note that with a wide age range in this camp, we recommend older campers sign up with a friend. At this level, campers practice capsizing and righting boats so it is required that campers have previous swimming experience. This includes the ability to swim in an intended direction while wearing a PFD for 25 meters (width of a standard pool) and being comfortable in and around natural water such as lakes and reservoirs.
Pre-Requisite: None
Moving Up: Taking at least 2 weeks of Learn to Sail camp and an instructor recommendation is required before moving on to the Intermediate level.
Location: Cherry Creek Reservoir
Camp Hours: Typically Monday through Friday, 9:00AM – 3:30PM daily
Ages: 10 – 17
What do we need to bring?
- Water
- Lunch
- Sunscreen labeled with your child’s first and last name
- Towel and change of clothes (weather changes rapidly in Colorado. Having a change of clothes and a towel works wonders when a thunderstorm rolls in and the temperature drops.)
- Close-toed shoes (old sneakers work great). For safety reasons, flip-flops are not allowed.
What if there is Inclement Weather?
We plan to sail each day of camp, weather permitting. The safety of our campers and staff is our top priority. If severe weather prevents on-water activities, we transition to sheltered STEM lessons and engaging camp games until it is safe to return to the water.