Advanced Optimists

The Advanced Optimist class is an exciting opportunity to fully experience the fun and challenge of sailing at a higher level. Designed for students who have taken Intermediate Optimist or demonstrated an ability to handle the boat independently, the class emphasizes developing boat handling skills and confidence under a variety of wind conditions.

Students will develop racing concepts including starts, upwind sailing, reaching, and downwinds as well as boat trim for speed, basic “rules of the road," strategy, tactics, and more.

We encourage students to register for multiple sessions, thereby reducing fees; see the chart below.

Students are encouraged to participate in the popular Twin Cities Youth Sailing regattas on Fridays, where the sailing school provides boats and coach support for the day. For more information, please contact Chris Boylan (651-665-0035) or Larry Salzman (612-927-8552).

Notes:
*Week 2 of class 22 meets on MTThF.

**The chart below shows the reduced fees for each additional session.