What are the Instructor Qualifications?
GCSEF hires professional coaches to provide the Grapevine Sailing Community the special coaching young sailors need to build confidence and encourage them to excel. GCSEF selected these instructors specifically for their sailing expertise and ability to adjust their coaching to meet the needs of each and every student.
Our class instructors are all Level I US Sailing Certified with Red Cross First aid & CPR training certificates. We have a Maximum of 12 Students per Instructor on the water at anytime. Each students must be able to swim 50 feet without a lifejacket. This is determined with a swim test on the first day of class.
The summer camp is open to all North Texas children and young adults. All participants must be at least 8 years old and no older than 16 years of age, unless approved by the Camp Director. All participants must also be capable swimmers.
Our summer sailing classes consist of morning classroom time with fun learning exercises and activities. Then afternoons are on the water. In case of light air we have fun on the water games, with squirt guns, buckets and surfboards. Camp is held rain or shine. In case of inclement weather, kids will watch sailing videos, play games and participate in team building exercises. All our activities teach team building, leadership, and sportsmanship skills
What Does My Child Need To Bring?
1. Life Jacket Type III PFD (must fit properly to child’s size and weight)
2. Water Bottle
3. Swim Suit
4. Sack Lunch
5. Water Shoes (closed toes, no sandals or flip-flops. Old tennis shoes work)
6. Sunscreen/Sun-block (apply before camp and at lunch)
7. Extra T-shirt
8. Towel
9. Hat (light color ball caps work)
10. Sunglasses are a good idea with strap.
Personal Flotation Devices will be worn any time the participant is in/on the water or on the dock. Except for during the swim test. It would be a good idea to have each of the participant's articles properly marked with their name. GCSEF will not be responsible for lost or stolen articles.
GCSEF is not a licensed or certified child care provider. Day Camp for Young Sailors, Race Team Practices and Racing Clinics are for the purpose of providing sailing instruction, not for child care. GCSEF makes no representation that our sailing camp fee is deductible as a child care expense, or for any purpose, on your federal income tax return. You should consult with you tax advisor before you take a deduction for any fees related to GCSEF activities.
Boat usage fees are included in the standard fees. If a student has a designated boat that they would like to bring, please let the instructor and/or Mike Lipari know.
Can my child sign up for more than one session?
Yes, many students will participate in multiple sessions. This is a great way to improve skills.
Can my child sign up for Race Camp?
Only students that have previously taken the recreational camp should sign up for race camp.
Can my child sign up for the racing team?
Once your child has taken a camp session, they would be eligible for the race team. Learn more.
Each Session is $450 which includes instruction, all materials and boat usage. Contact Mike Lipari at mwlipari2@verizon.net about our referral discounts.
Sign up through Grapevine Parks and Recreation or Contact Mike Lipari for more information. Sign up starts March 1, 2009. You can contact Grapevine Parks and Recreation at online or call at(817)410-3450
