2008 TACS Program Dates
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REGISTER
for 2008 TACS season programs: Youth Camp, TACS
Racing Team, Adult Learn to Sail, Season Membership. |
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We strive to
keep our programs affordable, due greatly to a tremendous amount
of volunteers and donations. Parents are welcome to get involved,
and we can always use extra help -- no experience necessary! Informal
board meetings Friday noon at Scott's Harbor Grill, Traverse City.
Monthly Board Meetings are held the third Monday of each month at
the Grand Traverse Yacht Club.
We are fully
insured and place great importance on safety and proper instruction
on the water. Sailors are required to wear proper foot gear and
a Coast Guard approved flotation vest at all times. US Sailing, the national governing body of the sport of sailing,
certifies all of our instructors. |
Youth Camps
Ages 8-17
can learn the art of sailing! Designed to teach sailing basics and beyond.
When registering, please indicate experience level. Instruction
is customized to the student! Beginning students each have their own Optimist
Dinghy, sized just for young sailors: 8 foot long wooden sailing prams
that are lightweight, safe and stable. These craft are so easy to operate
that they are the world-wide choice of junior sailing programs. This program
builds self-esteem and personal confidence in a fun-filled stimulating
environment.
Half day
sessions are recommended for children under the age of 12. Full day classes are hard for the younger students.
AM Half Day (9am
- noon) PM Half Day (1-4pm) or Full Day (9-4pm)
Costs are
$320 for the two week full day or $170 for the two week half day camps or $170 for the one week full day camp (Holiday Week Camp)
Session |
Start Date |
Completion |
Camp Session 1 (AM, PM or Full Day) |
June 16 |
June 27 |
| Holiday Week Camp (Full Day) |
June 30 |
July 3 |
Camp Session 2 (AM, PM or Full Day)
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July 6 |
July 18 |
Camp Session 3 (AM, PM or Full Day)
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July 21 |
Aug 1 |
| Camp Session 4 (AM, PM or Full Day) |
August 4 |
August 15 |
Special Sessions |
Start Date |
Completion |
| TACS Advanced Sailing |
June 16 |
June 27 |
Tacs Advanced Sailing is an all day session
Adult Learn
to Sail
Each session will meet three times a week for two weeks, the 6 classes
will run from 6:00PM to 9:00PM on Tuesday, Thursday & Sunday evenings at the
TACS Site located on the North end of the Boardman Lake. The cost per
person will be $250 per session.
Teaches
the skills and responsibilities of sailing. Sessions are approximately 3 hours each for three sessions per week.
Instructor: TBD
Cost is $250 per 2 week session.
Session |
Days |
Dates |
| Adult Learn To Sail Session #1 |
Tues, Thurs & Sun |
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| Adult Learn To Sail Session #2 |
Tues, Thurs & Sun |
July 8-July 20 |
| Adult Learn To Sail Session #3 |
Tues, Thurs & Sun |
Aug 5-Aug 17 |
TACS Racing Team
Session |
Days |
Dates |
| Laser Races |
Tuesday Evenings |
TBD |
| Interlake Races |
Thursday Evenings |
TBD |
Take it to the next level. Looking to fine tune your skills and taste the racing element of sailing? This is the next stage for you.
TACS Race team Members are invited to race with the GTYC adult racers on Thursday nights. TACS Coaches will provide coaching, assistance on the race course as well as a safety boat during the races. On Thursday nights join a TACS crew to race on our Interlakes (3 person crews).
Cost is $60 per season. Thursday Evenings
Family Fun Night Every Thursday
Thursday Night Fun Nights
are open to any sailor who has completed a TACS sailing camp. Activities begin after 6:00
PM, beginning in June nine weeks.
Cost is $10 per night or FREE for members with Season
Pass. You must have qualifications on file or have completed the TACS program.
TACS Season
Passes
Any qualified
adult or youth sailor who has successfully completed a TACS sailing program or equivalent US Sailing-certified program is eligible.
One ANNUAL FEE allows participation in Thursday Night Fun Nights or any other time an instructor and safety boat is on the water and the Hull Park facility is open, subject to
availability. Use of boats limited by skill and certification level. Youth passes ages
8 to 17.
$60 Student Pass
$85 Adult pass
$135 Family pass
Registration
Information Click
here for mail-in form or Register Online at Active.com
Payment
is required in full with registration. We will
notify you immediately if we are unable to accommodate your first choice.
Otherwise, you will be contacted approximately two to four weeks before
your session starting date with medical release, final instructions and
information.
Registration forms
may be submitted via mail by filling out our on-line form and printing out and mailing
the completed form with payment (check or money order) to the address below:
Traverse Area Community
Sailing, Sailing Camp,
PO Box 4149, Traverse City, MI 49685-4149.
231-922-5922
tacs@att.net
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