Hueston Sailing Association
2023 Junior Sailing Camp

Updated: 03/23/2023

 
Registration Chair:
Amy Marks
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When:
July 9 - 12, 2023:
  • Check-in and camp set-up Sunday evening, July 9
  • Overnight Camping Sunday, Monday & Tuesday, July 9, 10 and 11
  • Sailing Instruction Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday, July 10, 11 and 12
  • Awards Dinner Wednesday Evening, July 12 at 6:00 PM
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Who:
11 - 15 year olds. Must be able to swim. The number of participants is limited to 20.
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Where:
Hueston Woods State Park. Drop off participants Sunday at the Class A campgrounds. Pick up participants Wednesday evening; dinner and award ceremony
begin at 6:00 PM at the Hueston Room.
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Equipment:
Tents, Camping gear, Life Jacket, and Sunfish.  If you do not have any of these and cannot borrow them, contact Amy Marks at (317) 671-6042.
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Registration Form:Click here to download a copy of the program details and registration form.
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Program:
Primarily geared to beginners and less experienced sailors. Depending on readiness, topics will include:


I. Seamanship
    A. Safety
    B. Self Rescuing
    C. Docking
    D. Boat & Sail Care
    E. Knot Tying

II. Helmsmanship
    A. Wind Direction
    B. Tacking & Jibing
    C. Sail Trim
    D. Steering

 III. Basic Sailing Skills
    A. Bearing
    B. Reaching
    C. Running
    D. Rounding Marks
    E. Body Kinetics

IV. Sailing Rules
    A. Basic Rules
    B. Racing Rules
    C. Racing Tactics
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Cost:

$175 - HSA Members
$200 - Non-HSA Members, includes an HSA Associate Membership

This cost includes:

Three meals and snacks for each day of instruction
Campground space
Camp T-Shirt

 
    If you send in an application and registration fee and your Junior can't attend, we will refund all but $20, and keep you as an Associate Member.


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