Registration for 2016 Sessions is Now Open!
Step 1: Select a program and complete registration (pay online or by check)
Step 2: Complete and mail the Medical Release Form and Standard Photo Release Forms found at the bottom of this page to: Sailing School Director, Otsego Sailing Club, PO Box 816, Cooperstown, NY 13326
Step 2: Complete and mail the Medical Release Form and Standard Photo Release Forms found at the bottom of this page to: Sailing School Director, Otsego Sailing Club, PO Box 816, Cooperstown, NY 13326
The learning starts top side - here junior sailors learn to rig their boats for what was an amazing first sail - just look at the wind in those sails!
Junior sailors/students prep their Laser class boats
The information below is from the 2016 sessions.
It remains available as a reference about the Classes/Instruction/Camps/Sessions
Step 1: Program Selection and Registration
Kids Opti Sailing Camp
An afternoon day camp designed for kids ages 6-10 that emphasizes sailing concepts, teamwork, and skills development while offering other camp activities to keep everyone having fun. Optimist class boats.
-The program costs $150 per session ( 5 classes/week).
-Class size is limited to 20 students per course section.
-Students may register for one or more course sections and begin with any session
-Class starts at 1 p.m. and ends at 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Supervision may not always be available before and after each class session. Please plan to stay with your student(s) until the instructors are ready to begin camp and please be on time for pickup. Students must pass a water safety test on the first day of camp. All students should have completed kindergarten by June 27, 2015.
SESSION 1/ CLASS DATES: June 27- July 1
SESSION 2/ CLASS DATES: July 4- July 8 (Class will be held July 4th)
SESSION 3/ CLASS DATES: July 11- July 15
SESSION 4/ CLASS DATES: July 25- July 29
SESSION 5/ CLASS DATES: August 1 - August 5
Single Handing Optimists
For young students age 10 and up with any previous sailing experience (OSC or comparable programs) seeking more on water time to advance their skills. Students must be able to make appropriate basic sailing decisions independent of instructor directions.
-The program costs $300 per session (2 weeks, 10 classes).
-Class size is limited to 8 students per session.
- 5 or more students must be enrolled for a session to be offered; refunds will be offered if a session is cancelled.
-Class starts at 9 a .m. and ends at 11:30 a.m., Monday through Friday.
Supervision may not always be available before and after each class session. Please plan to stay with your student(s) until the instructors are ready to begin class and please be on time for pickup.
SESSION 1/ CLASS DATES: (June 27- July 8)
SESSION 2/ CLASS DATES: (July 11 - July 22 )
Junior Sailing Program
A great opportunity for youth to learn and practice small boat sailing skills on Laser class boats.
-The program costs $300 per session (2 weeks, 10 classes)
-Class size is limited to 25 students.
-Class starts at 9 a.m. and ends at 11:30 a.m., Monday through Friday.
Supervision may not always be available before and after each class session. Please plan to stay with your student(s) until the instructors are ready to begin class and please be on time for pickup.
SESSION 1/ CLASS DATES: (June 27- July 8)
Adult Sailing Program
A great opportunity to try sailing for the first time or jump on board again. Laser class boats.
-The program costs $125 per section (2 weeks, 5 classes).
-Class size is limited to 10 students per course section.
-Class starts at 6 p.m. and ends around 8/8:30 p.m. for the first 4 classes.
-The 5th and final class is a 'sail-along' on a Saturday morning starting at 9 a.m. Students will sail with OSC club members on several different types of sailboats. Students will have the opportunity to practice their skills as captain and crew as well as gain a sense of what is involved in being a sailboat owner.
SESSION 1/Section A (Meets M/W) CLASS DATES: June 27, 29, July 4, 6, Saturday TBD
SESSION 1/Section B (Meets T/R) CLASS DATES: June 28, 30, July 5, 7, Saturday TBD
SESSION 2/Section A (Meets M/W) CLASS DATES: Jul 18, 20, 25, 27, 30
SESSION 2/Section B (Meets T/R) CLASS DATES: Jul 19, 21, 26, 28, 30
NOTE:
1. All students must have a life jacket with attached whistle, sneakers, clothes that they are comfortable getting wet in, and a change of clothes at each class
2. Sailing Camp students should also bring snacks, beverages, sunscreen and other suggested items. See the registration page for details.
1. All students must have a life jacket with attached whistle, sneakers, clothes that they are comfortable getting wet in, and a change of clothes at each class
2. Sailing Camp students should also bring snacks, beverages, sunscreen and other suggested items. See the registration page for details.
Step 2: Medical and Photo Release Forms
Each adult student and a parent or legal guardian of each minor student must complete and mail the medical and photo release forms to:
Sailing School Director
Otsego Sailing Club
PO Box 816
Cooperstown, NY 13326.
-These release forms must be on file for class participation-
Sailing School Director
Otsego Sailing Club
PO Box 816
Cooperstown, NY 13326.
-These release forms must be on file for class participation-
| Medical Release Form |
| OSC Standard Photo Release - Adults & Minors |