AHOY MATES!
BSA SAIL QUEST
SMALL BOAT SAILING PROGRAM

HERE'S LAST YEAR'S PROGRAM.  OUR 2008 PROGRAM WILL BE HERE SOON!

WHO: All registered Boy Scouts or Venturers ages 11-18.

WHAT: Fun in the sun at the 9th annual Boy Scout Small Boat Sailing Program!!!  Beginning, intermediate and advanced classes will be taught in Optimist Dinghies, Sunfish and 420 sailboats.  Each Scout will get great hands-on sailing experience.  First-time sailors will complete their Small Boat Sailing merit badge requirements (except CPR), while intermediate and advanced sailors will refresh their abilities, and proficient sailors will learn racing skills.

WHEN: Classes run from 8:30 am to 2:00 pm, Monday through Friday, with a maximum of 18 Scouts per session.  Scouts may attend more than one of the six consecutive sessions.  (See form below for dates.)  Reservations will not be held; Scouts who turn in BOTH their completed Registration Forms and fees will have first choice of sessions.

WHERE: Corpus Christi Yacht Club in the Corpus Christi Marina.  The street address is 98 Cooper's Alley L-Head, Corpus Christi, TX.

HOW: It's easy!  Simply submit:

(1) signed and completed Sail Quest Registration Form

(2) completed BSA Class 2 Health and Medical Record

(3) registration fee to the Boy Scout Service Center…and you're ready to set sail! (printable information and registration form)

(4) swimming merit badge is a required prerequisite for enrolling in Sail Quest.

COST:  $125 per Session includes the cost of one Sail Quest T-Shirt.

SCHEDULE:   

TBD for Summer 2008

WHAT MUST I HAVE OR DO?

1. A completed BSA Class 2 Personal Health and Medical Record MUST be sent to the BSA Service Center one week prior to your first day of Sailing Camp.
 
2. Sunscreen - at least SPF 15 or higher is recommended.  You should arrive with sunscreen already applied.  Bring extra with you to put on as needed.  Be sure you don't miss the rest of the training from bad sunburn because you didn't use sunscreen on the first day - use it!
 
3. Hat - any type is okay, but a "floppy" hat is best.  An 18 inch string and a safety pin to attach your hat to your shirt are recommended.
 
4. Sunglasses - We recommend polarized glasses, with a string or "Croakies" type connector to prevent their loss when you end up in the water.
 
5. PFD-(Personal Floatation Device)   If you purchase a life vest, you will be happier with a closer-fitting Type III vest which can be purchased at a boating store such as Academy, Boater's World, or West Marine.  Please make sure your PFD fits you.  Don't forget to put your name on your personal PFD.
 
6. Shoes- Boat shoes, tennis shoes or Aqua Socks are required.  Sandals or any open-toe shoes are not permitted due to the higher risk of foot injuries.
 
7. Miscellaneous- Light-weight, light-colored, loose-fitting clothes are best.  Be sure to bring a change of clothes and a towel with you.  If you are participating for the Small Boat Sailing merit badge, be sure to bring a blue merit-badge card with you and inform the instructor when you arrive.

8. Snack lunch- Each participant s responsible for providing their own sack lunch with a drink each day.