Spirit of America - Augusta Community Sailing
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SPIRIT OF AMERICA YOUTH BOATING EDUCATION COURSE
June 29 - July 2, 2024
Augusta Community Sailing and its parent organization Augusta Sailing Club are pleased to partner with the Spirit of America Foundation National Premier Youth Boating Education Program to bring a youth boating education course to Clarks Hill Lake for middle and high schoolers.
Students will have the opportunity to obtain their Georgia Safe Boating Certificate, will learn how to operate different types of watercraft including sailboats, paddle boards, kayaks, canoes, and motorboats, and participate in water-based activities that provide the opportunity to develop lifelong skills. Based on a “learn by doing” program, students develop self-esteem, exercise teamwork, safe seamanship, boating and water safety practices, and demonstrate responsibility.
Ages- 11-15
Georgia Boater Education Course/Drowning Prevention Class
Saturday, June 29
9 am - 4 pm , Augusta Sailing Club, 5462 Sailing Rd, Appling, 30802
Students will spend half the day working on their boating license in a classroom setting. Students will end the day with a 2-3 hour in-water session. They will be properly fitted for a life jacket and be introduced to drowning prevention techniques, equipment awareness, proper use of PFD, and learn capsize rescues.
Georgia Boater Education Course/On The Water Training
Sunday, June 30
9 am - 4 pm, Augusta Sailing Club, 5462 Sailing Rd, Appling, 30802
Students will complete their in class work and test for their Georgia State Safe Boating Certificate. Passing this class (70% or above) is mandatory for further participation in the program. The second half of the day we will be on the water.
On The Water Training
Monday-Tuesday, July 1-2
9 am - 4 pm daily at the Augusta Sailing Club
Daily hands-on, on-the-water opportunities as well as on-land instruction in canoes, kayaks, sailboats, stand-up paddle boards, and powerboats.
All dates and times are subject to change based on weather and unforeseen conditions.
Cost is $160* per student which includes all course materials needed and a life jacket. Payment is due by June 28, 2024 to be considered enrolled in the course. A Refund is available, minus a $25 non-refundable cancellation charge, until 14 days prior to start of registered camp session
*Need-based scholarships are available upon request.
Space is limited as there is a high demand for this program. Daily attendance at all sessions is expected and mandatory for the successful completion of the course.
All course communication will be e-mailed to the address you provide.
Questions, email augustacommunitysailing@gmail.com.
For more information about the Spirit of America Foundation, visit their website.