Splashweek Sailing

4 weeks during Summer vacation

Are you between 8 and 11 years old and do you want to learn how to sail? Then you sail in the Optimist! The Optimist is a stable sailing boat, that you can sail in pairs, so convince your friends to go sailing with you! During the Splashweeks you will learn how to sailing by doing all kinds of fun games and competitions on the water.

Sailing at the Splashweeks

Are you between 8 and 11 years old and do you want to learn how to sail? Then you sail in the Optimist!

Sailing is best learned by experience, that’s why the Optimist is the ideal boat for the young pirates. This light-weight boat with 1 sail reacts very direct to the wind and the rudder. First we learn the basics, such as how to make the boat ready to sail, how to hoist the sails and how to steer. Then it’s already time to go onto the water!

The Optimist is a stable sailing boat, that you can sail in pairs, so convince your friends to go sailing with you! During the Splashweeks you will get to know sailing by doing all kinds of fun games and competitions on the water.

The activities are from Monday until Friday from 10am – 4pm. You have a lunch break (Mon-Thu) included, and on Friday we organize a picnic were everyone can bring something to eat!

Experience
No sailing experience necessary
Swimming certificate required

Duration
1 week (Monday- Friday)

Commitment
1 week daily sailing lessons

Location
Watersportcentrum Sloterplas
Christoffel Plantijngracht 4
1065 DA Amsterdam
Kaart & Routebeschrijving

Weeks 2024:
Week 30: 22 jul – 26 jul
Week 31: 29 jul – 2 aug
Week 34: 19 aug – 23 aug
Week 35: 26 aug – 30 aug

On the first day (Monday)
Make sure to be 10-15 minutes present ahead of the start of the Splashweek. Notify the Head Instructor that you are there.

Location
There are changing rooms with showers and toilets available at the location. Please don’t bring any valuables with you. The instructors can put away any valuables that you bring safely.

Clothes
Always bring an extra set of dry clothes (and a towel) and wear functional clothing. If it rains, bring rain gear, and especially dress warmly.
The lesson always continues.