Beginner Pram Camp- Morning Class (Ages 7-11)
If you're looking somewhere to start your young sailor, you're in the right place!
What is the course about, and who is it for?
The Beginner Pram Camp offers an opportunity for all young beginner sailors to learn basic boat handling and gain confidence in the water. Topics covered include: points of sail, sportsmanship, water safety and rigging while having fun and getting comfortable on the water. Students will learn in Prams with one or two sailors per boat. Prams are small square shaped boats made of tough plastic with square sails; which are ideal as forgiving boats for learning. Daily activities include lessons given on land with games and chalkboard instruction, then reinforcing topics on the water. The focus is mainly to have fun and gain knowledge and confidence through an open experience for the entire group. Beginner Pram Camp is designed for both new sailors, and returning sailors who thrive in a fun and casual learning atmosphere. We recommend a minimum of two or more sessions for those looking to progress to other learning opportunities.
Age range:
Recommended for ages 7-11, recommended weight less than 110 pounds.
Time:
We offer two classes - the morning class runs from 8:30am-11:30am and the afternoon class runs from 1:00pm-4:00pm. Requests for early drop-off or late pick-up arrangements should be sent to info@sheboyganyouthsailing.com
This is the registration page for the morning class.
Required gear:
Students must bring a bag with water bottle, sun protection (sun screen, hat, et al), water shoes, change of clothes, towel, and food. SYSC provides small open "cubbies" for storage. If you choose both morning and afternoon sessions in a given week, our Instructors will look after sailors between sessions unless you have arranged pick up. Lunch and other food is the responsibility of parents to provide or deliver to sailors unless otherwise stated. Any medicine must be administered by parents or sailors. All sailors are required to wear a USCG Type 3 personal flotation device (life jacket) at all times on the dock and on the water. If a students does not have one, SYSC will provide one during the session at no extra cost.
***We will meet rain or shine! lf weather prevents on the water practice, we will still have activities to learn and have fun on shore.
Free Sail Friday:
Every Friday morning at SYSC during our Summer Sessions is Free Sail Friday! From 8:00am-12:00pm, all sailors from that Session are welcome to join us and bring a friend/family member along to take them sailing, give them a tour of the building and grounds, and enjoy some time together on the water! Please get in touch with us if you have any questions about the way Free Sail Friday works, and make sure anyone joining you has a completed waiver.
Base Price: $210.00
What To Wear
Sailors should wear comfortable, close-toed shoes that can get wet! They should also wear clothes that are still comfortable when wet, a hat and sunglasses.
What To Bring
Remember, it can be cooler by the lake. Bring along a towel, sweatshirt or raincoat and sunscreen. We also recommend bringing along a snack and a water bottle. If you have your own lifejacket, bring it with you or wear one of ours.
