Summer Program 2011
Beginner Sailing - youth (following Gr. 4-6)
Youth Learn-to-Sail – youth (following Gr. 6-9)
Intermediate Sailing - youth
Adventures in Sailing - youth
Junior Instructor Program - youth
Adult Sailing Instruction - private lessons
Session A:
Beginner and Intermediate: June 27 to July 22
Adventures: June 27 to July 8
Learn to Sail: July 11 to July 22
Session B:
Beginner and Intermediate: July 25 to August 19
Adventures: July 25 to August 5
Learn to Sail: August 8 to August 19
Applications will be accepted on a first-come-first-served basis starting at 8am on March 12th for year-round residents and seasonal residents. All students need properly fitted, USCG-approved life jackets (will be provided at cost for beginners, to be purchased at orientation). BCB membership ($50 individual, $75 family) is required to register for any class.
Beginner Sailing - Monday-Friday, 8:30am to 12 noon
This class is geared toward students entering grades 4 to 6. Four days a week students will receive instruction in the principles and skills of sailing in Vanguard Prams (Optis). Students will learn to row, sail, tie knots, apply the rules of the road, and do some basic chart reading. Our goal is to have each child sailing independently. The fifth day will be devoted to marine biology and shore-side ecology (Belly Biology). The program is open to children who are full-time or seasonal residents of Bourne and will be entering grades 4-6 this fall. Registration in the Beginner's class is limited to two students per family. Tuition for this class is $500 per student.
BCB has scholarship funds available for year-round residents of Bourne for which this tuition would be a verifiable burden. Please see the scholarship application form for scholarship information.
Youth Learn-to-Sail – Monday-Friday, 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm (two 2-week sessions: 7/11–7/22 or 8/8–8/19)
This course will be a two-week intensive introduction to sailing geared toward students entering the 6th grade or older this fall. The students will receive instruction in the principles and skills of sailing in a variety of sailboats, learning to row, sail, tie knots, apply the rules of the road, and do some basic chart reading. Children will be encouraged to sail independently. The program is open to full-time or seasonal residents of Bourne who will be entering grades 6 to 9 this fall. Tuition for this class is $250 per student.
BCB has scholarship funds available for year-round residents of Bourne for which this tuition would be a verifiable burden. Please see the scholarship application form for scholarship information.
Students should expect to spend 1 to 2 years in the Beginner class before graduating to the intermediate class (as determined by instructors).
Intermediate Sailing - Monday-Friday, 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm
To qualify for this class the student should be able to sail single-handed on all points of sail. This class builds on the beginner foundation skills in all areas: rowing and boat handling, sailing skills, navigation, and rules of the road. Additionally, it will introduce basic racing and provide some experience in other types of sailboats and windsurfers. All instruction in prams will be with one student per boat. First year intermediates will have sailing instruction 4 days a week with advanced Belly Biology one day per week. Returning intermediates may repeat the biology program or sail 5 days per week. Students should expect to spend from one to three years in this class before graduating to Adventures in Sailing. The class is open to full-time or seasonal residents of Bourne who have successfully completed the beginner’s class and requires tuition of $500/student.
BCB has scholarship funds available for year-round residents of Bourne for which this tuition would be a verifiable burden. Please see the scholarship application form for scholarship information.
Adventures in Sailing - Monday-Friday, 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm (two 2-week sessions: 6/27 – 7/8 or 7/25 – 8/5)
To qualify for this class, the student should have strong basic single-handed pram sailing skills including the ability to sail up-wind efficiently. In general the student should be entering the 7th or 8th grade. Students entering the 6th grade with very strong skills may be eligible for this class. Students will strengthen their single-handed sailing skills in Lasers, learn sloop sailing skills in Capri 14s, and windsurfing skills on Techno 293s. There will also be more exposure to racing, and seamanship skills. Big boat sailing will be part of the program and will include an all-day sail during the last week of the session. The class is open to full-time or seasonal residents of Bourne and requires tuition of $250/student.
BCB has scholarship funds available for year-round residents of Bourne for which this tuition would be a verifiable burden. Please see the scholarship application form for scholarship information.
Junior Instructor Program To qualify for this program the student must have excellent pram and sloop sailing skills, a strong desire to continue to expand his/her sailing skills and experience, and must enjoy working with young children. Students will be expected to assist in teaching 3-4 class sessions per week, attend a weekly class in which they will learn how to teach sailing effectively; and sail independently during open sailing or join in with the Adventurers 1-3 times per week. (Total time commitment = 5 sessions per week minimum.) There is no tuition for this program, but the participant must be a member of BCB.
Parents will be encouraged to volunteer and to assist with parts of the program.
It is important for students and parents/guardians to understand that a student carries an obligation to attend all classes (unless illness or other excusable event occurs), as there will be others who would like to attend, but who have not been chosen. No classes will be held on July 4th.
Adaptive Sailing – Saturday or Sunday morning, 9:00am -12:00noon; clinics to be announced
BCB, in partnership with CapeAble Adventures, offers Bourne to Sail program for sailors with disabilities. These clinics will be offered to allow people to come for a trial sail with an experienced partner. In addition, adaptive sailing will be offered Saturday or Sunday morning 9-12. Depending on disability, sailing will be offered in two Access Dinghies and Capri 14s. The extent of offerings will depend on available facilities, suitable boats, and the availability of experienced caregivers. Please volunteer your skills. For further information, please contact us.
Individual Adult Instruction
Private adult instruction (one adult per instructor) will be available this summer for a fee of $50/hr in addition to an annual membership with BCB. Membership in BCB is $50 per individual or $75 for the family. Contact Kristina Woods (508-273-6152) during the summer sessions to arrange instruction. Students must supply their own life jackets and pass a swimming test. All needed instructional materials will be supplied.