CLPOA Information
Programs & Activities
BOOM Sailing Course 2011
Taught by
Ontario Sailing Association Certified Instructors
Each summer, the Ontario Sailing Association (OSA) offers a BOOM Mobile sailing school program that travels the province to teach sailing to children ages 8 – 14 in day programs and to youth/adults in evenings. This year, we have requested that two weeks be reserved for classes on Chandos Lake, from Chandos Beach.
The dates of Boom on Chandos are July 4-8 and August 15-19.
The BOOM Mobile program is intended to give participants a fun introduction to the sport of sailing, and give them an opportunity to develop their sailing skills. Participants are taught the basics of sailing using the Canadian Yachting Association's (CYA) White Sail Level 1, 2 and 3 standards. By using double-handed sailing dinghies the CYA can introduce beginners to sailing, while still challenging the more advanced sailor.
Program Information
Day Classes
- Daytime camp runs from 9 am to 4 pm, Monday to Friday from Chandos Beach
- Maximum Number of Participants: 16 per weekly program
- Type of Boat used: 8 Vanguard Laser Picos
- Age of Participants: 8-14 years
- Number of Instructors: Two Canadian Yachting Association (CYA) certified instructors
- Additional Equipment Supplied by Ontario Sailing: Lifejackets & PFD's, a coach boat, various teaching aids
- Program Cost: 5 Day Program - $300 per student (The fee is based on 14 participants/week. Surplus money will be refunded if course enrolment reaches 16, and after incidental costs are covered.)
Course costs will only be refunded if another participant is found to take the place.
Evening Classes Adult and Young Adult (age 14+)
If there is sufficient interest, evening classes are available for up to 8 participants, aged 14+, the cost is $190 per person (based on 8 participants). The evening classes run Monday to Thursday from 6 – 9 pm. Please sign up now using the attached registration form. Course costs will be fully refunded if there are not enough participants to run the course.
Once the course is confirmed, course costs will only be refunded if another participant is found to take the place.
Family Requirements and Information
- Complete the 2011 BOOM Participant Registration Form for each child/adult. The form can be found here.
- Make cheques payable to Catherine Johnson, $300 for daytime camp (for immediate deposit) and $190 for evening classes (post-dated May 18th 2011).
- Mail the cheques and registration Forms to : Catherine Johnson, 1457 Truscott Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, L5J 1Z1
- Volunteer for at least one half day per child participant to help unload/load equipment and provide participant supervision during daily lessons.
- The class participants are responsible for providing accommodation for the two instructors.
Places will be assigned on a first come first on the list basis and a waiting list will be formed.
The first choice of camp weeks will be given in the order your registration is received.
Complete details about the BOOM Sailing Program can be obtained at the OSA website
http://www.ontariosailing.ca
For more information about Boom on Chandos Lake email Jill Cameron jillnchris@gmail.com
Download registration form here (.doc file 43KB)
Download information .pdf here (.pdf file
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