Aquatic Adventures
Sailing
Sailing II
October 23 - 24
This class is designed to get back on the water and take the skills learned in Sailing I a step further. Laser racing boats and the Coronado, a 15-foot sailboat, will be utilized. Become more proficient in the Lasers and learn the lines of a larger sea craft. The course will also cover water safety, navigation, and the basics of how to sail on your own.
Prerequisite: Participants must have completed Sailing I within the last year
Mandatory Pre-trip Meeting: Thursday, October 21, 6:00 pm, Nelson Hall East 118
Program Fee: $132 HSU Students, $149 All Others
Program Fee Includes: transportation, instruction, sailboat & equipment, lifejacket and wetsuit
Registration Deadline: Tuesday, October 19
Sailing Series
The Sailing Series includes Sailing I and Sailing II.
Program Fee: $232 HSU Students, $268 All Others
Beginning Windsurfing
Level I: October 16
Level II (optional): October 17
With some of the world’s greatest windsurfing spots right here in Humboldt County, this is an opportunity to learn one of the most versatile forms of sailing. This course is designed for beginners, combining both a classroom pre-trip session as well as an outdoor lesson with an optional second day (level II) for practice. Participants will get familiar with the sport by learning the basic knots, equipment and weather considerations needed to enjoy windsurfing.
Mandatory Pre-trip Meeting: Tuesday, October 12, 6:00 pm, Nelson Hall East 120
Program Fee (Level I): $49 HSU Students, $64 All Others
Program Fee (Level I & II): $98 HSU Students, $128 All Others
Program Fee Includes: instructors, windsurfing equipment, wetsuit, transportation, and instructional materials
Registration Deadline: Monday, October 11
Sailing I
Option I: October 2 - 3
Option II: October 9 - 10
Join Center Activities for two full exhilarating days at Big Lagoon and learn to harness the wind on two of the world’s most popular and versatile sail boats. We will utilize the Olympic Class Lasers as well as the fun and user-friendly Pico boats that are ideal for entry-level sailing. Each participant will steer and control their own boat. Skills will include rigging, sailing theory, boat maneuvering, launching and capsize recovery.
Mandatory Pre-trip Meeting: Thursdays before each trip, 6:00 pm, Nelson Hall East 118
Program Fee: $129 HSU Students, $149 All Others
Program Fee Includes: transportation, instruction, sailboat & equipment, lifejacket and wetsuit
Registration Deadline: Tuesdays before each trip
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