We are excited to welcome back our sailors for another great summer!
Similar to last year, we will definitely be running our single-handed Optimist program. Our Opti 1 and Opti 2 classes are great for sailors ages 8+ comfortable sailing a boat on their own and learning in small class sizes. Opti 1 is geared to beginners learning to handle the boat on their own. Sailors that have successfully completed the Opti 1 course move up to Opti 2 to learn more intermediate and advanced handling and gain a better understanding of how sailing works with some fun STEM-inspired experiments!
As the state assesses potential changes in COVID Guidelines as the vaccine rollout continues, we look forward to opening registration for an Opti Buddies class - which takes the place of what was formerly Floaters and Boaters and Beginner Sail. The Opti Buddies class will be geared to the 6 to 8 age range and will run Monday through Friday for 3 hours a day. It will help kids gain comfort on the water, in the Optimists, and with all things introductory to the sport while they get to sail with a fellow sailor, their buddy, in the boat too. Currently, we are opening a reservation list so that we can keep interested sailors and parents updated as information comes out.
We look forward to seeing Marblehead Junior Race Week running again this year and our schedule reflects that - Opti 2 sailors that feel comfortable joining the Green Fleet are encouraged to do so and we will offer an opportunity to register for Coaching soon.
Registration for Opti 1 and Opti 2 is Available Here.
Reservations for Opti Buddies are Available Here.
See more information on the EYC Website, HERE.