Learn to Sail Class - Firefly for Beginners

Tue 17-Aug-2021	17:30-19:30
Wed 18-Aug-2021	17:30-19:30
Thu 19-Aug-2021	17:30-19:30

Registration Start:	16-August-2021 at 00:00
Registration End:	15-August-2021 at midnight

Description

This three-day beginner course will be conducted in our Fireflies (12') and is open to members of the MIT community who are actively cleared for campus access via MIT Covid Pass and have access to DAPER facilities, which includes all registered students who are new to sailing.

Participants must be available for all three consecutive classes in the same week as each class will build on the previous day's skills. 

DATE                                     START          END

Tuesday, August 17th             5:30pm         7:30pm

Wednesday, August 18th        5:30pm         7:30pm    

Thursday, August 19th           5:30pm         7:30pm

 

Registration

Registration for this set of classes (note the above dates) will run

from Midnight (12:00:01 am) to 10 am on Monday, August 16th. [Extending on first-come first-serve basis until class is full.]

Confirmations for class spots will be based on your position in the Priority Queue AND whether you have a current Athletic Membership.

Please register for the queue before signing up for a class.

Registering for this event does not confirm your entry into the class. You will receive an email stating whether you have been confirmed or not. 

Beginners must be available to take Classes 1, 2, and 3 on consecutive afternoons.

 

For the first day of class:

• Come dressed ready to sail on day 1! Bring extra layers for evening temps and a rain jacket if there's a chance of showers.
• You must bring a valid MIT ID and complete your daily health attestation before arriving.
• You must be able to swim — no exceptions. You should be able to meet the standard MITNA swimming requirement, but do not need to present proof.
• Pre-registration is required. Click the "Registration" link above (when available) to register.

 

For details about this event, see https://sailing.callred.com/lts

Organizers

Questions about this event should be directed to the organizer(s): Hannah Agate, STEWART CRAIG, Eric Gibber