LLSC Junior Sailing Summer Camps

at LAKE LANIER SAILING CLUB

SUMMER SAILING CAMPS AT LLSC!

The past 12 months have brought unprecedented challenges to all types of youth programming, and our junior program was no different. Last summer, we were forced to severely cut back on our traditional summer programing.

However, with vaccination efforts far more advanced than we thought they might be earlier in the year, we feel confident about being able to one again provide 3 weeks of summer sailing camps at LLSC.

COVID-19 protocols will remain in place, but we are happy to be getting back to some semblance of “normal” this summer.

We ONLY use certified US Sailing Level One (or higher) instructors at LLSC. The training these instructors go through not only provides for quality instruction, but ensures on-the-water safety of all participants – a sizable portion of the Level One instructor course is devoted to ensuring young sailors are safe and protected on the water. Additionally, we follow recommended guidelines for appropriate instructor/student ratios both to ensure that all participants are getting the attention they need, but, more importantly, to ensure the safety of everyone on the water.

It is impossible to over-emphasize the safety aspects of our staffing plans for youth sailing at LLSC. At least once every summer, we have sudden thunderstorms appear out of nowhere on the lake and need to get all of our kids off the water fast. With our small instructor/sailor ratio on the water, we have always been able to do this quickly and safely.

This committment to a safe student/instrutor ratio means that space in our summer programs is limited.

ALL REGISTRATION REOPENS ON APRIL 24

SUMMER 2021 PROGRAMS
(Please read CAREFULLY, as different weeks are geared towards different skill levels and sailor types)

Beginner Day Camp

Week #1

June 1st-June 4th (4 days)

8:30 – 5:00pm

This camp is offered at LLSC as a beginner “learn-to-sail” 4-day camp that focuses on fun, boating safety and the basics of sailing. What does “beginner” mean? Any young sailor who has 2 years or less sailing experience.

There will be two different classes offered this week:

Optimist Pram: Sailors age 7-12 will sail the Optimist Pram (Opti). Bringing your own boat is encouraged, ~~but charters are available for an additional fee.~~

UPDATE: BRING YOUR OWN BOAT ONLY!! Unfortunately, we do not have any more charter boats available for Week #1. Please do not sign up for this course unless you are bringing your own Opti boat for your junior to sail!! We are actively working on finding additional charter boats and will open up addition signup slots for charter boats when we have secured those resources.

C-420: New sailors age 13 and up will learn to sail the C-420, a two-person boat which is the standard racing boat in High School and College sailing.

If your sailor has more than 2 years of sailing experience, then this is NOT the week to sign up for! This week is focused on teaching new sailors basic fundamentals. We will NOT be offering advanced level instruction during week #1

Junior Week

Week #2

June 6th-June 11th (5.5 days)

8:30 – 6:00pm

This camp is offered at LLSC to encourage beginners, intermediates and advanced sailors to get sailing training that focuses on fun, boating safety and the basics of sailing including racing. The end of the week will conclude with racing for all levels and a family style dinner and awards Friday night (tentative – pending approval of COVID precautions).

There will be three different classes offered this week:

Optimist Pram: Sailors age 7-12 will sail the Optimist Pram (Opti). Bringing your own boat is encouraged, but charters are available for an additional fee. Sailors will be split into groups based on their experience level. Beginners will be taught basic fundamentals, Intermediate and Advanced sailors will focus on racing oriented training and skills.

Laser(any sail size): Laser sailors will focus on racing oriented training and skills. Prior sailing experience is required. Prior experience in the Laser is preferred. This is NOT a class for someone new to sailing to learn to sail. Sailors must have their own boat. Sailors are expected to participate in racing during the week.

C-420: This group will focus on racing-oriented training and skills. Prior sailing experience is required. Prior experience in the C-420 is preferred. This is NOT a class for someone new to sailing to learn to sail. Sailors are expected to participate in racing during the week. All sailors C-420 sailors MUST be at least 13 years of age at the start of camp– NO EXCEPTIONS!

NOTE: The ONLY beginner options for Week #2 are Optimist Pram. Laser and 420 sailors will be expected to have sufficient experience to focus on a race tactics and advanced boat-handling curriculum. There will be at least three half-days dedicated to actual racing for these sailors.

Adventure Sailing Camp

Week #3

June 14th-June 18th (5 days)

8:30 – 5:00pm

This camp is offered at LLSC to encourage all sailors to enjoy the lake and experience many different types of boats LLSC has to offer. The focus will be safe and fun on the water while sailing to destinations (ie: Aqualand for ice cream, islands for lunch, etc.) using many boats (ie: Stand Up Paddleboards, Kayaks, Optimist, C420s, Flying Scots, and keelboats). The goal is to be safe on the water while enjoying the sport of sailing. Juniors will be grouped by ages.

Prior sailing experience is required. This is NOT a class for someone new to sailing to learn to sail.

The following information applies to ALL weeks of camp.

COVID-19 protocols will be in effect. Masks are required when social distancing cannot be maintained.

There will be no meals served during any week of camp. Sailors should arrive to camp with a “sack lunch” and a drink. Obviously, a good breakfast prior to drop off is encouraged. A pre-packaged snack will be provided after the end of the day’s sailing prior to pickup.

Sailors should bring a water bottle - we will have water coolers for re-filling. We do not provide bottled water at camp, but we do have a filtered water fountain & water coolers stationed near the launching area.

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