Deer Isle Yacht Club

Sylvester Cove, Sunset, Maine

Lessons Gear


On the day of your lesson…

  1. Bring your life jacket!
  2. Bring water and a snack
  3. Wear closed-toed shoes
  4. Dress for the weather - lessons happen rain or shine so think about layers including something warm, something rainproof, and sunscreen; wear sunglasses if you think you’ll want them (and something to keep them from falling overboard)
  5. You might get wet! This is very unlikely in keelboats like the Bullseye but Optis are very small and very low to the water - they can and do tip over. Fortunately, they are also very buoyant and easy to right. As soon as they are ready, Opti students will be taught to intentionally capsize and right their boats.


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