We
at The Grenada Yacht Club take great pride in our Boating
School. Here all members of our community over the age of
eight may learn to sail at little or no cost. Our only requirement
is that students are able to swim 25 yards. Programs offered
by the school were designed originally to promote Boating
and Water Safety as part of the educational experience of
Grenada’s Youth.
History:
Many students have learnt to sail through programs offered
by our Boating School. The School in its present form was
conceived in May 2001 and the first class of students began
our Junior Program in July of the same year.
Fleet:
The club’s fleet available for training is made up of
two J 24’s, six Laser Dinghies, twelve Mosquito Dinghies
and one Inflatable chase/rescue Rubber Dinghy.
Available
Training Programs:
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Junior Program:
This program is available to the youth of Grenada between
the ages of 8 and 15 entirely free of charge. It consists
of both classroom work and on the water training in Mosquito
Dinghies.
Management: The School is managed by the
Sailing Committee of The Grenada Yacht Club, a sub committee
of which is directly responsible for the operation, maintenance
and quality of the school within the guidelines of the club’s
charter, which is to promote sailing and boat building in
Grenada.
Staff:
The School’s staff is made up of paid instructors whose responsibilities include
classroom and on the water training. The School very fortunately is able to call
upon volunteers to assist with its various programs.
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