Los Angeles County Lifeguards will be instructing beginning and intermediate sailing classes. All sessions will be held in Marina del Rey at 13640 Mindanao Way. The beginning sailing curriculum will include knot tying, basic sailing knowledge and terms, boat maintenance and rigging, tacking, docking and ocean sailing. Students will be learning to sail on 14-foot Capri sailboats (with main sail & jib); in the final days of the session (depending on the advancement of the class) the students get experience on 24-foot MacGregor. Applicants in the intermediate sailing class must have completed at least one beginning sailing class. Applicants in the advanced sailing class must have completed at least one session of the intermediate sailing class and have the recommendation of the instructors. The advanced sailing class will involve a one-day review and evaluation of intermediate skills, followed with extensive ocean sailing on our Laser sailboats. Students should wear their swimsuit under comfortable clothes and tennis shoes to class. Bring in a backpack or zippered bag; a towel, change of clothes, a jacket or sweatshirt, sunscreen, a hat, water, a snack, and lunch. In the event of inclement weather or unsafe water conditions, camp cancellation may occur. Notification will be made as soon as possible, prorated refund by day will be issued.
SESSION DATES & TIMES
Summer sailing classes will be held Monday – Friday, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm during the following weeks:
- Beginning Sailing: June 18 – 22; June 25 – 29; July 16 – 20; July 23 – 27; July 30 – August 3; August 20 – 24
- Intermediate Sailing: July 2 – 6 (No class on July 4); August 6 – 10
- Advanced Sailing: July 9 – 13; August 13 – 17
COST
$285 per participant for the 5-day session/$228 per participant for the 4-day session. This will include instruction, use of all equipment, and a program T-shirt. FINANCIAL AID assistance, based on family income, is available to qualified participants.
For more information, please call (424) 526-7889.
