Sailing Programs
The sailing program has two “sessions” for the summer. The first session is what we call camp week and runs from June 28th-July 2nd. Camp classes meet every day and students get a condensed version of what it would be like to be with us for the full summer. The main season runs from July 5th until August 20th and classes meet twice a week. Students can sign up for either camp week or the main season or for both.
Class Descriptions 2010
Rates are per person and do not include memberships fees. Please see membership from in registration packet. For specific information about classes and/or personalized recommendations for you or your child please contact:
Cooper Van Vranken
Sailing Manager
TEIA Sailing
(207) 749-7467
Opti Classes
Opti Level 1A-
This class is designed for the beginner sailor that weighs less than 100 lbs.. Sailors in this class are usually between 8-12 years old. By the end of the session students should be able to understand basic sailing concepts (points of sail, basic seamanship, rigging). This class meets each day M-F from 9:00AM to 11:00AM. This class is designed for those interested in sailing for one or two weeks of the regular season. ~$110/per week.
Opti Level 1B/C/D
This class is designed for the beginner sailor that weighs less than 100 (lbs.). Sailors in this class are usually between 8-12 years old By the end of the session students should be able to understand basic sailing concepts (points of sail, basic seamanship, rigging). ~$225/season or $110/two weeks.
Please choose from the following class sections:
B: 11:00 AM-1:00PM M/W
C: 11:00 AM-1:00PM T/Th
D: 9:00 AM-11:00AM Choose any two days: M/T/W/Th/F (Must be approved by Administrative Manager)
Opti Level II
This class is designed for the beginner/intermediate Opti sailor. Typically an Opti level II sailor has completed at least one season of Opti sailing at TEIA or another program. Students usually weigh less than 100 lbs. and are between 9-13 years old. Sailors should be confident in their sailing ability and listen well. Sailors will continue to learn sailing fundamentals including beginning navigation and beginning recreational racing. This class meets Tuesday and Friday from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM. ~$225/season or $110/two weeks
420 Classes
420 Level I
This class is designed for the beginner sailor that weighs more than 100 lbs. with limited to no sailing experience. Sailors in this class are usually between 12-18 years old. Students will be sailing in pairs for much of the course. By the end of the session students should be able to understand basic sailing concepts (points of sail, basic seamanship, rigging). ~$225/season or $110/two weeks.
Please choose from the following class sections:
A: 10:00AM-1:00PM M/W
B: 10:00AM-1:00PM T/Th
420 Level II/Cruising Class
This class is designed for older intermediate sailors that weigh more that 100lbs.. Students must have considerable sailing experience (at least two years at TEIA or equivalent), be able to sail a course, be confident, and listen well. This class will learn how to plan and execute long distance cruises around Casco Bay. Please bring lunch on Cruise Day (Fridays during regular season). This class meets Tuesday from 2:00PM-5:00PM and Friday from 11:00AM-4:00PM. ~$225/season or $110/two weeks.
Race Teams
420/Opti Race Team
This class is designed for the advanced sailor. Must have considerable sailing experience (~2 years at TEIA or equivalent). Travel is involved in this class and some parent involvement will be required for transportation to regional regattas. Students will participate in the US Sailing Junior Olympics Sailing Festival in Portland 7/13-14. Classes meet M/W(Travel Day)/Th. ~350$/season or $110/two weeks.
Camp Week 2010
Keelboat Sailing
For all levels of sailors ages 13-18 we will also offer a keelboat class during camp week. The class will be taught solely in keelboats, primarily Seasprites that members have generously loaned us for the week. The class will cover basic keelboat sailing, navigation, seamanship and cruising practices, and marine weather.
Registration
Finally here are some other things to keep in mind when registering. Sailing registrations are due by June 1, 2010 and classes are filled first-come, first-served. We urge you to sign up as early as possible. Fully funded camperships are offered to all resident Peaks Island children through the Friends of TEIA. Please contact Stephanie Castle at 207-766-2254 or Barb Hoppin at 207-766- 2595 for additional information.
Thank you very much for your interest in our program and we look forward to seeing you all on the water this summer.
Contact us at teiasailing@gmail.com
Trefethen-Evergreen Improvement Association
PO Box 87
Peaks Island, Maine 04108