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  1. Beginner sailors aged 9-10, sign up for Mates (Sea Urchins is not a prerequisite).
  2. Beginner sailors aged 11 and weighing under 90 lbs., sign up for Mates.
  3. Beginner sailors aged 11 and weighing between 90-120 lbs. may sign up for either Mates or Ensigns.
  4. Beginner sailors who are aged 11 and older and weighing over 120 lbs. must sign up for Ensigns.
  5. Older sailors with minimal sailing experience, either at MSA or elsewhere, should also sign up for Ensigns.  If you have taken more than 2 sessions of Bo'suns or Ensigns, or if you can rig and skipper a dinghy of any type yourself, please sign up for the Skipper class.
  6. If you have taken more than 2 sessions of Skipper class in the past, please sign up for the Mariner class.

 

Class

Experience

Age

Requirements

Schedule

Cost

Sea Urchin

Beginner

Entering 3rd grade or age 8 as of Sept 1st

None

Mon-Thurs  1:00-4:00

(1-week sessions)

$155/session

Mates

Beginner

9-11

None

Mon-Fri  9:00-12:00

$385/session

Bo'sun

Intermediate

10-11

2 sessions Mates or instructor approval

Mon-Fri  9:00-12:00

$385/session

Bo'sun II

Advanced

10-12

2 sessions Bo'sun or instructor approval

Mon-Fri  1:00-4:00

$385/session

Ensign

Older Beginner

11-14

Entering 6th-9th grade

None

Mon-Fri   9:00-12:00

$385/session

Skipper

Intermediate

11-18

Entering 6th grade or higher

2 sessions Bo'sun or Ensign or 1 session Bo'sun II or instructor approval

Mon-Fri  9:00-12:00

$385/session

Mariner

Advanced

11-18

Entering 6th grade or higher

2 sessions Skipper with instructor approval or Opti Race experience

Mon-Fri  1:00-4:00

$385/session

Adult Sailing

Beginner/ Intermediate

None

None

Fridays 1:00-4:00

$495 all season

Opti Green

Beginner Racer

10-12

2 sessions Bo'sun or Ensign or 1 session Bo'sun II or instructor approval

Mon-Fri  1:00-4:00

$695/half season or $895 all season

Opti Champ.

Intermediate Racer

11-15

1 season Opti Green Race Team or instructor approval

Mon-Fri  1:- 4:00

$895 all season

420 Race

Advanced

13-18

2 sessions Skipper or Mariner or Opti Race Team or instructor approval

Mon-Fri  1:00-5:00

$895 all season

 

If you have additional placement questions, please email our Registrar at registrar@manchestersailing.org.