Level 1-Introduction to Sailing


ID : 12586   

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Prerequisite: Participants must be age 9 to 13 in 2026 and able to swim 50 yards.

Level 1 - Introduction to Sailing is a fun class for novice sailors to learn the basic concepts of sailing including points of sail, tacking and gybing, water safety, basic terminology, parts of the boat,
and knots.



Safety: All children participating in sailing camp must pass a swim check which will be held on the first day of each session.  Each child will swim approx. 20 yards and tread water for 2 minutes – lifejackets may be worn during the swim check.


Fees*:
Mini-Mariners: 
$360(10% Early bird discount deadline ends at 11:59 pm on 5/14/2026)
Level 1-Level 5:
$295(10% Early bird discount deadline ends at 11:59 pm on 5/14/2026)

Course fee includes an OCC Summer Sailing Camp T-shirt. One shirt per camper.

Gear & Stuff: We recommend students bring a jacket, hat, change of clothes, towel, sunscreen, and a daily snack.

*Camps during the week of June 29 are 4-day sessions at $288-Mini-Mariners and $236-Level 1 through 5.

Class Details

5 Session(s)
Weekly - Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri

Location
OCC Sailing & Seamanship

Instructor
Alex Boullon 

 

Notice

Please read:  Prerequisite: Participants must be age 9 to 13 in 2026 and able to swim 50 yards.

Tuition:  $295.00


Schedule Information

Date(s) Class Days Times Location Instructor(s)
7/13/2026 - 7/17/2026 Weekly - Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri 09:00 AM - 12:30 PM Newport Beach, OCC Sailing & Seamanship  Map Alex Boullon 

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