Programs
Kinderpram Class
An easy-going, fun, introductory class for children ages 4 to 6.
The class will introduce your sailor to the Optimist dinghy and teach safety skills on/off the water. Students will learn the main parts of the boat, how to read the wind and go for a boat ride near the shore.
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Class will start in the DLSS building for chalk-talk and then will move to the pier where students are grouped together for a boat ride. They will take turns on the tiller, trimming the sail and pulling the centerboard up/down.
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Group activities encourage friendships and help students feel excited about coming to class.
A parent or guardian is required to stay on the DLYC property for the duration of the class. Please bring a properly fitted Coast Guard approved life jacket for every class.
Days: Fridays
Time: 4:00pm - 5:30pm
June 13th, June 20th, June 27th, July 11th
$50 per session
Opti Program
A class for children ages 7 to 15.
We offer 4 options when registering: Weekly classes, Session 1, Session 2 or Session 1 & 2. Session 1, Session 2 or Session 1 & 2 are for students planning to attend class for 4 or 8 consecutive weeks. The weekly class is for students attending intermittently. A properly fitted Coast Guard approved life jacket is required for attendance.
Session 1, Session 2 or Sessions 1 & 2:
Coaches assess students during the first week and place each student in the appropriate level: Beginner, Intermediate or Racing. As a student consistently demonstrates skills necessary for their current class, coaches will move the student to the next level.
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Intermediate & Racing students also participate in an Opti Racing Series twice a week (during regular class time on Mon & Wed) to help develop racing skills/tactics. An awards ceremony is held at the end of the season to award trophies to the top three winners.
Beginner & Intermediate students can sail their own Opti or they can use a DLSS provided boat at no additional cost. Students also have the option to rent an Opti from the DLSS, which will only be used by your child, see the Boat Rental tab for additional information.
Racing students are encouraged to purchase their own Opti, however the DLSS can provide a boat at no additional cost.
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Regular class attendance is highly recommended, the more often your skipper is on the water the quicker they improve.
Students are encouraged to attend regatta's appropriate for their skill level.
Days: Mon - Thurs
Time: 8:30am - Noon
Full Summer: .................................................................... $1,200
Session 1: June 9th - July 3rd .................................... $700
Session 2: July 7th - July 31st ............................... $700
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Weekly Class: June 9th, June 16th, June 23rd, June 30th ..... $200 / week
EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT! - Register prior to May 1st and receive a $50 discount per session. For example, if you register for Session 1 or Session 2, your total will be $650. If you register for the Full Summer, your total will be $1,100. This does not apply to the weekly rates.
X-Boat Program
A class for children up to the age of 16.
We offer 3 options when registering: Session 1, Session 2 or both sessions. Please bring a properly fitted Coast Guard approved life jacket for every class.
An X-Boat is a two-person boat with a skipper and crew. The Xboat is typically skippered by a student who has taken Opti classes previously. Skippers & crews are paired up prior to the start of the season, and therefore if you have a student in need of a partner, please contact Tina Hetzler. We can query the Xboat fleet early on to find a partner prior to registering. Skipper and crew register separately.
Students will learn beginning to advanced boat handling skills to safely sail an X-Boat.
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All students will also participate in an X-Boat Racing Series twice a week (during regular class time on Tues & Thurs) to help develop racing skills/tactics.An informal awards ceremony is held at the end of the season to award trophies to the 1st , 2nd and 3rd place winners.
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Students are encouraged to purchase their own X-Boat or they can rent one from the DLSS (if available.) A rented X-Boat will only be used by your child and a rental agreement will need to be signed.
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All students are encouraged to attend regatta's. DLSS rented X-Boats can be used at regatta's. Please see the Regatta tab on the DLSS website for additional information.
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Days: Tues - Fri
Times: Tues - Thurs, 1:00pm - 4:00pm &
Friday, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Full Summer .......................................... $1,200
Session 1: June 10th - July 3rd ........ $700 (*no class on July 4th*)
Session 2: July 8th - August 1st .... $700
EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT! - Register prior to May 1st and receive a $50 discount per session. For example, if you register for Session 1 or Session 2, your total will be $650. If you register for the Full Summer, your total will be $1,100.
Private Lessons
Youth sailing lessons are provided by DLSS Instructors and can be requested/scheduled by sending an email to tlc0219@outlook.com.
Opti: 1 hour lesson is $75/skipper. The boat can be supplied by the DLSS. If you have 2 children taking a 1-hour lesson at the same time, with the same coach or 2 different coaches, the total cost will be $150.
X-Boat: 2 hour lesson is $150/boat (one price for skipper and crew.) Boat can be supplied by the DLSS if available.