CYC Oppie Fleet back on the water

The first Oppie training session got off to a flying start this weekend with 10 young sailors taking part.  Sunday was a cold morning with a gusty Northerly breeze complicating matters – this being the least favoured wind direction for getting off the jetty.  

The kids had an instructors briefing and a quick refresher on the boat simulator prior to the sailors taking to the water in the wonderfully sheltered area between the lock pontoon and the shore.  Olivia and Matt – instructors for the day – laid some marks for the sailors to practice some reaching and close hauled work which most of the kids achieved in a variety of styles.

Parents were briefed on the approach for the Season at the beginning of the day and in the final briefing session the kids did a self assessment on how they felt they rated according to the IOCA Level 2 criteria.   For a first session in difficult conditions it was a great start.

Next dates: 

There is After School Sailing on Friday 29th from 5-7pm and another on Friday 13th April. The next Oppie Training day Sessions are 22nd and 28th May.
For more information see https://www.cyc.co.uk/membership/training/optimist-training/ and all bookings to be made via Manu/Louise in the office on 01243 512918.