2010 SAILING CAMPS
6:1 Ratio
Offered Weeks 3-10
$495/week
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ABOUT SAILING: When it's hot - get in the water, but if there's wind - you've got to capture it. Our Hobie Wave's are perfect for campers to get moving in the water. These boats are great for beginners because they will move in the gentlest breeze, and have simple rudders and boomless sails. Did I mention the Instruction! Campers are instructed to get to the point where they don't need a staff member in their boat, and have the skills to get from point A to point B using the WIND! A huge bonus is Calleva's location at Seneca Lake on the Potomac River, making the usually tough start to the first day a snap! In the water and getting the much needed time on the boats dialed. Our boats are 4 to a trailer and can be towed to different locations when looking for needed wind speeds for specific skill levels. Individuals are made into teammates and asked to work together. Much effort goes into team building games and skills. Sailing protocols are drilled to ensure quick responses and of course much fun is had. Exploring islands and docks, Racing and obstacle courses, pirating and all sorts of fun to keep the days flowing into one memorable week.
2010 Instructor I: Rafi Norberg
2010 Instructor II: Chelsey "Pickles" Myers
BASIC ITINERARY: >
Sail: National Harbor
Camp: Pohick Bay, VA
See Needslist below
- Day 1: Rigging & steering. (National Harbor).
- Day 2: Jibing & Course setting (National Harbor).
- Day 3: Downwind Sailing, Jibing & Capsizing. (National Harbor).
- Overnight: Pelican Island, Pohick Bay State Park, or Bell Haven. All itineraries are subject to change due to staff/camper decision based upon skill levels, water levels, environmental hazards, and thirst for adventure. All changes to itineraries go through the Calleva Office first!
BASIC NEEDSLIST: All campers are expected to bring everyday: Water bottle, Swimming Suit (plus Shorts, & T-Shirt), Towel, Water Shoes, personal sunscreen, sun hat, sunglasses & Lunch. Calleva provides all safety/technical gear including: Life-Jacket, Boats and rigging, Paddles, & Throw Ropes. Participants may bring their own lifejacket, but gear must first be inspected by Instructor.
BASIC OVERNIGHT NEEDS: Sleeping Pad, Sleeping Bag, Daily Needs change of clothes, Flashlight/Headlamp, Cup, Bowl, & Spoon, Warm Jacket Rain Gear. EXTRA LUNCH FOR FRIDAY!
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS: Campers will be in the sun for the majority of the day and Staff make sure they frequently get in the water to cool themselves down. We ask that parents help us in driving in the point that sun screen must be reapplied every 2 hours. All campers and staff in the water/boat must wear appropriate safety gear at ALL times (PFD)!