YOUTH PROGRAM

Cambridge Yacht Club runs a Youth Program for sailors aged 12-18. This program is setup as both learn to sail, and racing development, with sailors learning the same skills as a Learn to Sail program, but in a more team based environment suited to an older age group.

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This program has the aim of making sailing more accessible and fun in a supportive team learning environment. Sailors will learn from experienced sailors in the program sailing in a fleet of eight purpose built two-handed race training yachts, which focus on teamwork and learning from each other. All aspects of dinghy sailing are taught, including sailing knots, parts of a boat, maritime safety and dinghy racing. No sailing experience is required, with a willingness to learn new skills and to work hard the only requirements. The program will also include the development of race squads for interschool Team Sailing competitions.

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Sailors have the option of joining our High School Teams Sailing Team, who compete in regional and national Teams Sailing competitions in the two-handed 420 yachts, or improve their sailing skills in single handed boats such as the Open Skiff, Optimist, P Class, Starling and Laser.

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For more information on Teams Sailing, check out the NZTSA website.