Minnows
Ages 5 ½ – 7 ½
2025 was our fourth year with Minnows and it has been tremendously popular. The Minnows class is for students age 5 ½ – 7 ½ years old who have little to no prior sailing experience. The course is a one-week program, that runs 2.5 hours/day and is offered throughout the summer (see schedule). Students in the Minnows class will sail with the instructor in the boat and get a taste of the sport in a safe and supportive learning environment. The goal of our Minnows class is that our graduates are comfortable and ready to move up to the Beginners Class when reaching the appropriate age. Class sizes are limited to 4 students to enhance the one-on-one experience.
Please note all students will be required to take a “Swim Test” the first day of classes. The test consists of treading water, while wearing a life jacket, for about 2 minutes. The goal is to ensure students are comfortable in the water and not afraid of getting wet.
Students should not sign up for AM and PM classes during the same week. The WSA staff does not have the ability to closely monitor our younger students in between sessions. Parents should be prepared to pick up their Minnow Students at the end of classes (11:30 AM & 3:30 PM).
*see parent handbook for additional information.
Dates & Times
Monday through Friday
Morning Sessions: 9.00 am – 11.30 am
Afternoon Sessions: 1.00 pm – 3.30 pm
Session 1 (morning): June 22-26
Session 1 (afternoon): June 22-26
Session 2 (morning): June 29-July 3
Session 2 (afternoon): June 29-July 3
Session 3 (morning): July 06-10
Session 3 (afternoon): July 06-10
Session 4 (morning): July 13-17
Session 4 (afternoon): July 13-17
Session 5 (morning): July 20-24
Session 5 (afternoon): July 20-24
Session 6 (morning): July 27-31
Session 6 (afternoon): July 27-31
Session 7 (morning): Aug 03-07
Session 7 (afternoon): Aug 03-07
Session 8 (morning): Aug 10-14
Session 8 (afternoon): Aug 10-14