Optimist course

Sailing in an optimist

Lots of good sailers often got their first experience with sailing in an optimist! During this course the kids are playfully being taught sailing in these ideal boats. The minimum age is 8 years old and a swimming diploma is compulsory. The course consists of 4 periods of 2 hours, divided over 4 days. Extra attention is paid to the basics such as steering, use of the sail and use of the boat itself. The water of Holiday Park De Kuilart is a safe area where, under supervision, can be practised.

Conditions and prices Optimistcourse

The courses will always take place, also with rain or bad weather, in case of thunder the course will be theoretical. A swimming certificate is compulsory and rainwear is advised to bring along. It is also compulsory to wear a life suit.

The price of the course is € 127.50 per person.

Programme per day (example)

Day 1:
Today you will learn to wrench with your boat and how to rig up the optimist. You are already starting to sail on the harbour area of De Kuilart, will sail an 8 shape and will learn how to come about. At the end of the class we will collect all material so you will also learn how to unrig the boat.

Day 2:
Today you will do the rig up of the boat yourself and are you will go sailing around buoys, in a race-course. Also, you will learn how the boat goes forward because of the wind, but be careful for the gybe!

Day 3:
On this day you will start to learn the sailing even better, by doing it more and more it starts to get easier. With good weather we might even capsize!

Day 4:
On the last day of the course we will rehearse what we have learned so far. If you want you can capsize on purpose! At the end of the class you will receive your Kuilart sailing diploma.

Learning to sail at De Kuilart

Sailing is an ideal outdoor sport for young and old or for the whole family. It can be quite relaxing, but also very sportive. We are therefore also convinced that everyone can enjoy this fine division of watersport. The enthusiasm about the sailing sport makes us eager to share our knowledge and skills to everyone who is interested. For more information about the sailing course you can always contact us without any obligations!