O'pen Skiff (Formerly O'Pen Bic) is an option in the junior sailing program sequence after the completion of White Sail. Families must supply an O'pen Skiff boat for sailor's use. Generally, there are boats for sale by Members of children who have outgrown the boats (check the link below or the ads within the monthly Burgee). Please contact our Club Program Manager if you would like more information on purchasing or selling a boat. Sailors typically spend a minimum of four weeks in each step of the O'pen Skiff sequence. (This is based on skill ability and age). Instructor approval is needed to advance to O'pen Skiff race team.
O'pen Skiff Beginner / Intermediate:
This program is for sailors with one year experience sailing the White Sail and or Opti Single. Sailors will learn boat speed and basic racing skills.
The beginner O'pen Skiff program may sail with the Opti Single program.
About O'pen Skiff Race Team:
Race team is a focused experience; sailors will work on refining their racing and/or freestyle skills. Coach approval is necessary, and this will be targeted towards sailors with at least 2 years of sailing the Skiff. Participation in regattas is encouraged.
Day/Time:
Monday through Friday
9:00 am until 4:00 pm
Cost:
Per 2-Week Program | $617 Member | $818 Non-Member
Location:
Class meets on the Germain Lawn.
Please Note:
Prices are in Canadian Funds and include taxes.
A Member may take a Non-Member's spot up until 2 weeks prior to the start of the class. A full refund will be given to the Non-Member.Non-Member's will be guaranteed a place in a Day Camp program in the event a Member takes their place.
There are no refunds in the event of inclement weather (on-shore instruction will still take place).
Participation in regattas is optional. Regatta fees are not included in program cost. Regatta fees are divided among participants and vary depending upon number of sailors and travel distance.
What to Bring:
- Life jacket
- Sunscreen
- Hat & sunglasses
- Sandals/water shoes/sailing boots
- Towel
- Spare change of clothes​
- Water bottle
- Splash top/sailing pant depending on weather
- Sailing gloves
- Running shoes
2025 Program Dates:
Session One
Week 1: June 23rd - June 27th
Week 2: June 30th - July 4th
Session Two
Week 3: July 7th - July 11th
Week 4: July 14th - July 18th
Session Three
Week 5: July 21st - July 25th
Week 6: July 28th - August 1st
Session Four
Week 7: August 4th - August 8th
Week 8: August 11th - August 15th
Wednesday Racing - Opti, O'pen Skiff, 420
Thursday Night Racing
You don't need your own boat to get out on the water and sail! Members at the Club are always looking for Crew on Thursday night. If interested, please contact Bob Straubinger, Fleet Captain. We also have the opportunity for our youth to join our race committee. We offer race committee training and everyone is welcome to join and ride along on the Burgee. Please refer to the Racing/Sailing tab on the website for more information.