- Sea-Squirts sailed to the ocean this week! They also learned the names of the different parts of the boat
- Beginner Opti practiced their sailing skills while tacking and gybing this week.
- Intermediate Opti worked on tiller switches while tacking on the whistle
- Intro to Race Opti worked on starts and upwind sailing
- Beginner 420 practiced tacking around marks while using their telltales
- Intermediate 420 practiced tiller switches and dry rolling
- Cruising Opti's sailed down Bass River and also to Rock Island
- Cruising 420's sailed to the ocean and practiced their swimming skills off Rock Island
- Intro to Race Opti practiced tacking on the whistle, starts and upwind sailing
- Opti Race A went to Stonehorse Regatta and Duxbury Jr. Regatta
- Opti Race B worked on starts and upwind sailing
- 420 Race A/B worked on spinnakers, tacking on the whistle and trapping. They traveled to Duxbury Jr. Regatta on Saturday and Sunday.
Mission Statement: The West Dennis Yacht Club Junior Sailing Program seeks to instill the joys and skills of sailing by providing quality instruction, information, safety and encouragement at all levels. Students who complete the program will understand the fundamentals of sailing theory, demonstrate proficiency in boat handling,learn the fun of racing and recognize safety issues surrounding boating.
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
Week 5 Recap
Can you believe we are already five weeks into the program? Time flies by when your sailing in Bass River!