March 2004 Volume 30 Issue 3  
Sailing Basics - Instruction Weekends
Red Cross Basic Sailing certifications are for girls ages 11 and up and in the sixth grade and adults. (No males under age 18.)

The two options to obtain beginning sailing rating are:

  • Basic Sailing - For those that do not know how to sail (Basic Sailing) or
  • Small Craft Safety - Sailing - For those that know how to sail

Basic Sailing
Only individual registrations accepted

The Red Cross Basic Sailing course includes both theory and water skills. It covers sailing theory, boat parts, right of way rules, some navigation, and the practical experience of getting on the water and learning how to sail. Everyone who enters this course must pass the Safe Boating Test. This course is taught over two weekends. You MUST attend both weekends. This is a difficult class. Don’t be discouraged if you don’t pass it the first time you take it.

Text: Purchase and read prior to class ARC START SAILING RIGHT Prerequisites: ARC Learn to Swim Level IV swim card or better or equivalent and GSSJC Safe Boating Test
Note: NO GSSJC Safe Boating Tests will be administered at camp. However, all participants must satisfactorily complete the Red Cross Small Craft swim test at the beginning of class. Bring copies of your certificates with you to camp.

Who: Girls age 11 and up or in sixth grade
When: April 2-4 AND May 7-9; 7 p.m. Friday to 5 p.m. Sunday– ATTENDANCE AT ALL SESSIONS IS MANDATORY
Where: Camp Casa Mare, Seabrook
Cost: $65 for Girl Scouts,
$100 non Girl Scouts (registered Girl Scouts have priority). Meals are provided but does not include books
Min/Max: 8/20
Deadline: March 15
Event Code: 10-56-10-6240

Basic Sailing classes for adults will be offered in the fall. Check the April issue of The Golden Link.

Small Craft Safety–Sailing

This Red Cross course was developed in collaboration with the American Camping Association (ACA) and GSUSA to meet the needs of camps and other organizations that conduct small craft activities. The ACA will accept the Small Craft Safety Program as meeting accreditation standards for camps in the area of small craft supervision. This course is designed to provide individuals such as camp personnel, trip leaders, and those involved in small craft activities the information and skills necessary to prevent, recognize, and respond to small craft emergencies. This course prepares individuals for small craft emergencies by teaching them how to protect themselves while helping others. It is also for those knowing how to sail a way to be checked off on their skills so that they may help with the sailing program. Depending upon skill proficiency it may eliminate the need to take the Basic Sailing course. This course does NOT teach you how to sail.

Text: Purchase PRIOR to the class ARC SMALL CRAFT SAFETY
Prerequisite: Girls: Red Cross Level IV swim card or equivalent or better AND GSSJC Safe Boating Test Certificate
Adults: Float or tread water for 1 minute without a life jacket, swim any stroke for 25 yards without a life jacket, swim any stroke for 25 yards while wearing a life jacket, GSSJC Safe Boating Test Certificate, ARC Basic Sailing practical skills and knowledge AND demonstrate basic boat handling skills by sailing solo a set course using allpoints of sail. (No certifications needed.)
Note: NO Safe Boating Tests will be administered at camp; however ALL participants must satisfactorily complete the Red Cross small craft swim test on the day of the event Bring copies of your certificates to camp.

Who: Girls ages 12 and up and adults (no males under age 18)
Date: May 7-8; 7 p.m. Friday to 5:30 p.m. Saturday
Cost: $20 includes meals but does not include book
Where: Camp Casa Mare, Seabrook
Min/Max: 4/12
Deadline: April 19
Event Code: 10-56-10-6240

Small Craft Safety–Canoeing

This Red Cross course was developed in collaboration with the American Camping Association (ACA) and GSUSA to meet the needs of camps and other organizations that conduct small craft activities. The ACA will accept the Small Craft Safety Program as meeting accreditation standards for camps in the area of small craft supervision. This course is designed to provide individuals such as camp personnel, trip leaders, and those involved in small craft activities the information and skills necessary to prevent, recognize, and respond to small craft emergencies. This course prepares individuals for small craft emergencies by teaching them how to protect themselves while helping others. It does not teach you how to canoe. (Take FUNdamentals of Canoeing to learn how to canoe.)

Text: Purchase and read PRIOR to the class ARC SMALL CRAFT SAFETY
Prerequisite: Girls: Red Cross Level III swim card or equivalent or better AND GSSJC Safe Boating Test Certificate
Adults: Float or tread water for 1 minute without a life jacket, swim any stroke for 25 yards without a life jacket, swim any stroke for 25 yards while wearing a life jacket, GSSJC Safe Boating Test Certificate, ARC FUNdamentals of Canoeing practical skills and knowledge, demonstrate basic boat handling skills by paddling a set course (No certifications needed, only skills needed.)

Note: NO GSSJC Safe Boating Tests will be given at camp. However, all participants must satisfactorily complete the Red Cross small craft swim test at the beginning of the course. Bring copies of your certificates to camp.

Who: Girls ages 12 and up and adults
When: May 7-8, 7 p.m. Friday to 5:30 p.m. Saturday
Cost: $20 includes meals but does not include book
Where: Camp Casa Mare, Seabrook
Min/Max: 4/12
Deadline: April 26
Event Code: 10-56-10-6240

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