MARINA DEL REY
W.A.T.E.R. YOUTH PROGRAM
W.A.T.E.R. YOUTH PROGRAM
The Department of Beaches and Harbors’ W.A.T.E.R. Youth Program (Water Awareness, Training, Education & Recreation) currently offers (2) programs:
If you are interested in the Youth Sailing Camp, please call (424) 526-7888, or CLICK HERE FOR THE LATEST APPLICATION PACKET.
YOUTH SAILING CAMP
BEGINNING SAILING
Los Angeles County Lifeguards will instruct beginning sailing courses teaching students basic sailing knowledge and terms, boat maintenance and rigging, knot tying, tacking, docking and instruction to ocean sailing.
Students will learn to sail on 14-foot Capri sailboats (with main sail and jib).
In the final days of the session, students will get experience on 24-foot MacGregor sailboats.
ADVANCED SAILING
Applicants must have completed at least one session of the intermediate sailing class and have the recommendation of the instructor (or equivalent).
The Advanced sailing class will involve a one day review and evaluation of beginning skills, followed with extensive ocean sailing on our Laser sailboats.
OCEAN SAFETY DAY
A 1-day ocean education adventure for school classes. LA County Lifeguards introduce students to many aspects of ocean safety through in-the-water participation.
Curriculum may include: C.P.R. and first-aid demonstration, rip currents, kayaking, surfing/paddling, boogie boarding, and beach games in Marina del Rey and on Los Angeles County beaches, as well as information about career opportunities as an L.A. County Lifeguard.