Log in

Opti Junior Course (OJ) Weekends

Details

Wed 04 Dec 2024 09:00 — Thu 05 Dec 2024 17:30
National Sailing Centre, 1500 East Coast Parkway, Singapore 468963

Event information

This event has passed.

Opti Junior Course (Weekends) 2025

  • This course is designed to introduce the sport of optimist sailing to young novices (aged 7 to 12) in a fun and engaging manner.
  • The goal is to build confidence through development of skills and awareness of the sailing environment.
  • The course is conducted on weekdays from 9:30am - 5:00pm
Opti Junior Course (Weekends) 2025

  • Intake 1 - Feb 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, 23

  • Intake 2 - Mar 1, 2, 8, 9, 29, 30 Apr 5, 6

  • Intake 3 - May 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25

  • Intake 4 - Jun 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22, 28, 29

  • Intake 5 - Sep 13, 14, 20, 21, 27, 28 Oct 4, 5

  • Intake 6 - Oct 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, 26 Nov 1, 2

  • Intake 7 - Nov 8, 9, 15, 16, 29, 30 Dec 6, 7

Training Schedule: Please click

(9:30am - 5:00pm)
(Training dates are subject to change)

Pre - Requisites 

● Min Age 7 years old to 12 years

● Able to swim 50m with personal floatation device

* Min 6 participants to start a class
 
* Training dates are subject to changes
Note: * Minimum of 6 pax signed up to start the course.
 
 

Course Syllabus

  1. Safety Precautions
  2. Parts of the boat & their usage
  3. Points of sail
  4. Simple sailing knots
  5. Rigging and derigging
  6. Basic boat handling
  7. Heave-to
  8. Getting out of irons
  9. Launching and recovery
  10. Capsizing
  11. Avoidance of collisions
  12. General knowledge of weather, tides & current

<<< Terms and Conditions for Opti Junior Course: >>>

  • Prerequisite: Minimum 7 years old to start (after birth date).
  • Able to swim at least 50 m with a personal flotation device.
  • Singapore Sailing Federation reserves the right to cancel a session due to lack of participation (Minimum 6 to start the course).
  • No replacement classes will be provided for any missed sessions without a medical certificate.

_____________________________________________________________________

What to Bring: 

    • Sun block lotion
    • Sunglasses and retention strap 
    • Rubber soled shoes (covered) or sailing booties – (no sandals)
    • Rash guard or T-shirt & swim long tights or pants (for on-water sessions)
    • Cap 
    • Helmet (e. g. bicycle / roller skate helmet)
    • A pair of sailing gloves 
    • Whistle
    • Water bottle
    • Towel
    • A set of extra clothing
    • Lunch meal
    • Snack (e.g. energy bar, banana & etc)
    • Writing materials (notebook & pen)

What will be provided: 

  • Course training book
  • Personal Flotation Device (PFD)
  • Sailing/training equipment
  • Opti Junior Certification (upon completion)

To obtain Optimist Certification, participants must successfully complete the programme.

_______________________________________________________________________

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q: Do I need to know how to swim?
A: Yes, a swim test will be conducted in the open sea. You will be equipped with a personal flotation device (will be provided).

Q: What is the duration of classes?
A: Classes will run from 0930 - 1230.

Q: When will I receive information on the meeting time and place and any clothing I should prepare?
A: The above joining details will be provided about 1 week prior to the course commencement.

Q: Will lunch be provided?
A: No, please kindly provide your own meal as we also do not have any Canteen on our place.

Q: I would like to buy this for a friend but I'm not sure if he/she can make it for the dates listed above.
A: Please do email Ms Joa (joa@singaporesailing.org.sg) if you are keen to buy a Gift Voucher.