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After School Learn to Sail
5th ~ 8th Grade Students
For Immediate Release
on Thursday, February 16, 2006

Learn the basics of sailing including:
  • water safety
  • rigging
  • parts of the boat
  • sail trim
  • knots
  • tacking and gybing
Games and drills on the water will help teach these basics in combinations with classroom work. No Experience Needed.

Cost: $120
Some Scholarships Available
Scholarship support generously provided by the
State of California Department of Boating and Waterways

April 5th - June 7th
10 Classes: Wednesdays 2:30 pm ~ 5:30 pm on Lake Merritt
Call (510) 238-2196 for information

Register for session # 42907.441 at the boating center, any recreation center, or online.

City of Oakland
Office of Parks and Recreation
250 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, Suite 3330
Oakland, California 94612
(510) 238-PARK

Lake Merritt Boating Center
568 Bellevue Avenue
Oakland, Ca 94610
(510) 238-2196




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