2014 Reyburn Sailing School

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1 Years of Sailing Tradition 2014 Reyburn Sailing School at the Erie Yacht Club 2014 Program Dates: June 10 - August 8 Banner Year Expected! Sign Up Early As Classes Will Fill. Mail Application to: P.O Box 648 Erie, PA For more information: Phone (814) Fax (814)

2 Our Program Page 2 Our Mission The mission of the Reyburn Sailing School is to support a Learn-to-Sail and Learn-to-Race program that teaches students the basics of boat handling, seamanship, safety, sportsmanship, and building friendships. The program strives to develop competence and confidence in our sailors in a safe and fun learning environment. Who Can Take Our Classes? The program is open to EYC members and nonmembers children ages Our Adult program is open to adults 18 and up. Registration is limited, and is on a first come basis. Priority will be given to EYC members and nonmembers that have been in our program in a previous session/year. Our Boats Optimist Dinghy Designed for sailors weighing lbs., the Optimist Dinghy has become the world standard for introductory junior trainers. Our Opti class is designed for our youngest students ages We have 10 club owned boats and will take students with privately owned boats. Class size limited to 14 CFJ/420 These popular junior trainers are agile performers. These boats are great training boats especially in restricted sailing areas. Comfortable buoyancy tanks ensure that the CFJ and 420 are both self rescuing and safe. Our CFJ/420 classes is designed for students ages Students will sail in groups of 2-3 per boat. Class size limited to 36. Fridays 21 Our Instructors All our instructors are US SAILING Level 1, CPR, and First Aid certified. All come highly recommended with a great track record for hands-on instruction. What to pack/wear for your lessons: A warm jacket A change of clothes Snacks Swimsuit Hat Shorts and T-shirt A towel Water bottle Rain Gear Sailing gloves Sunscreen Sunglasses with strap - Recommend polarized lenses US Coast Guard Type III Personal Flotation Device (* Required) Closed toed shoes (i.e. sneakers) or strap on TEVAS. Absolutely no flip flops. Refund Policy Note Refund Policy: We offer 100% refund before classes begin. NO refunds after the classes start.

3 Course Descriptions Page 3 Junior Sailing Optis Seaman (Beginner, ages 6-7, Student must be 6 by May 1st) This 6-week Evening Class that is geared for our littlest sailors with an emphasis placed on safety, learning, and fun! Students are introduced to water safety, boat controls (main sheet and tiller), basic sailing maneuvers (tacking and jibing), and wind, through classroom and onthe-water activities. Our goal is to create a positive learning environment so our little ones are excited to sail. Class size limited to 14. Note: Parents are encouraged to volunteer 2 evenings during the program to assist instructors. Mate (Beginner and Intermediate, ages 8-10, Student must be 8 by May 1st) This 8-week class is for our younger sailors who want to participate in our traditional all day program. Students sail independently in our Optimist dinghies under the close supervision of instructors and participate daily in classroom lessons and land-based activities. The curriculum emphasizes terminology, basic seamanship (knot tying, rigging), basic boat handling (steering, sail trim, capsize recovery) and course sailing. Class size limited to 14. Junior Opti Race Team, ages 10-13, This 8 week program is an introduction into the fun of junior racing. The program offers students the opportunity to learn and develop their racing skills at the junior level. All of our Opti racers will expand their skills through daily lessons and reviews of on-the-water drills. Our coaches will prepare them for weekend regattas at ILYA sponsored events. Each student participating in this program will have the opportunity to represent the Erie Yacht Club at these events. Parental chaperones and additional expenses for travel to regattas may apply. The Opti Race Team will not compete at Bay Week. Class size limited to 8. CFJ/420 8 Week Learn-to-Sail (Beginner and Intermediate, ages 10-16, Student must be 10 by May 1st) This 8-week class introduces sailors to the basics of sailing. The curriculum emphasizes terminology, wind and water theory, water safety, boat controls, sailing maneuvers, upwind and downwind sailing, and right-of-way rules through on land and on-the-water activities. As students progress curriculum emphasizes terminology, basic seamanship skills (knot tying, rigging), basic boat handling (steering, sail trim, capsize recovery), basic course sailing, introduction to the spinnaker, and beginner racing. Class size limited to 36, Friday class 21. Junior Racing (Advanced, Minimum Skipper Rating ages 13-18) This 9-week program offers a positive team setting where young sailors can learn and apply advanced racing skills in the 420 and Laser fleets. Junior racers begin their day with a general meeting and review of the previous practice. On-land, sailors participate in lectures and land drills emphasizing a key skill each day. On-the-water, coaches direct the team through a series of practice drills and mini races. A debrief session concludes the practice. Our junior racers train for a summer-long schedule of competitions, which include regattas (multi-race events) and clinics. Each student has the opportunity to represent the Erie Yacht Club at these events. Parental chaperones and additional expenses for travel to regattas may apply. (No classes week of July 21st for Bay Week). Class size limited to 17. Adult Sailing Learn-to-Sail Choose a full 8-week course or your choice of (2) 4 Week Classes. We focus on the theory of sailing, terminology, rigging and de-rigging, equipment stowage and care, personal safety, knots, safety on the dock and on the water, points of sail, small boat handling, right-of-way rules, capsize and man overboard procedures, and much more. Classes are taught in the CFJ and 420 and limited to 2 students per boat. Tuition fees include US SAILING textbook. Mon/Wed Two 4 Week Sessions Cost $175 Member / $220 Non-Member Evening 6PM - sundown June 16 - July 9 or July 14 - August 6, Class size limited to 30 Adults.

4 Select Your Class Page 4 Please check off your class selection and if registering more than one sailor, please write the sailors initials next to the class selected. Junior Sailing Opti Seaman Learn-to-Sail 6 - Week Session Tues/Thurs Evenings, 6-8:30PM Tues/Thurs June 24 - July $225Member / $255 Non-Member * Note: Parents are encouraged to volunteer 2 evenings during the program to assist instructors. Opti Mate Learn-to-Sail 8 - Week Session, Mon/Wed or Tues/Thurs, 9AM-4PM Mon/Wed June 16 - August $435 Member / $495 Non-Member Tues/Thurs June 17 - August $435 Member / $495 Non-Member CFJ/420 Learn-to-Sail 8 - Week Session, Mon/Wed, Tues/Thurs or Friday, 9AM-4PM Mon/Wed June 16 - August $435 Member / $495 Non-Member Tues/Thurs June 17 - August $435 Member / $495 Non-Member Fri June 20 - August $270 Member / $315 Non-Member Junior 420/Laser Racing 9 - Week Session, Tues/Thurs Evenings, 3:30-6:30PM and Fri 9AM-4PM Tues/Thu/Fri June 10 - August $515 Member/ $575 Non-Member Junior Opti Racing 8 - Week Session, Wed Evenings, 6:15-Sundown and Fri 9AM-4PM Tues/Thu/Fri June 18 - August $325 Member/ $375 Non-Member Friday July 4th No Classes, No Make-up Day Adult Sailing Adults Group Discount! Get a group of six for the price of five. Session #1 Mon/Wed 4 weeks Session Evenings, 6PM-Sundown Mon/Wed June 16- July $175 Member/ $220 Non-member Session #2 Mon/Wed July 14 - August 6... $175 Member/ $220 Non-member More than one student from same family receive a $20 discount per additional application. For more information visit our website at:

5 Junior Program Registration Page 5 Student Information Parent/Guardian(s) Name Address/City/St/Zip Phone (H) Phone (Cell) EYC Member Nonmember Child #1 Name Birth date Rating (Circle): Beginner Opti-Star Opti-Allstar ABS 2 nd Mate 1 st Mate Skipper Racing Skipper Child #2 Name Birth date Rating (Circle): Beginner Opti-Star Opti-Allstar ABS 2 nd Mate 1 st Mate Skipper Racing Skipper Age Age T-Shirt (Circle) S M L XL Adult or Youth T-Shirt (Circle) S M L XL Adult or Youth Child #3 Name Method of Payment Birth date Rating (Circle): Beginner Opti-Star Opti-Allstar ABS 2 nd Mate 1 st Mate Skipper Racing Skipper Age Do the Math T-Shirt (Circle) S M L XL Adult or Youth Bill Mem# Check Enclosed Visa MasterCard Tuition Credit Card # Exp. date Sub Total Signature Check Payable and Mail to: Erie Yacht Club * P.O. BOX 648 * Erie, PA * Note: The Awards Banquet is included in tuition. No refunds for not attending. -$20 Family ($ ) Total Due Release must be signed In consideration of benefits to be derived from the Erie Yacht Club Reyburn Sailing School, and intending to be legally bound thereby, on behalf of myself and my child, or children a minor of years of age, I voluntarily waive any and all claims, demands, damages and actions for injuries to person or property of whatsoever kind or nature which may arise out of my child s participation in the Reyburn Sailing School and hereby release the Erie Yacht Club, the Sailing Committee, the Instructors, the Leaders, and all other persons affiliated with the Reyburn Sailing School from all such claims, demands, damages and actions for injuries to person or property. In witness whereof, I have extended this release on the day of, Parent/Guardian Signature Note Refund Policy: We offer 100% refund before classes begin. NO refunds after the classes start.

6 Medical Form Page 6 Erie Yacht Club - Reyburn Sailing School Junior and Adult Medical Form To insure the safety our students when involved in the Reyburn Sailing School, we ask that this form be completed and returned with your application for all participants. Sailor s Name Date of Birth Date of last tetanus shot List any physical or psychological problems List any chronic ailments or allergies May sailor take part in the usual program activities? Yes No If no, Please Indicate Restrictions Is sailor a strong swimmer? Yes No If No, please explain any concerns Insurance plan # Hospital preference Emergency Phone Numbers (Parent(s) or Guardian(s) if under 18) 1. (H) (C) Name Relationship 2. (H) (C)

7 Adult Sailing Registration Page 7 Student Information Name Address/City/St/Zip Phone (H) Phone (Cell) EYC Member Nonmember Birth date Age Any previous sailing experience (Please explain): Would you be interested in crewing in our local race fleet? Y N Would you like to receive information on how to join the Erie Yacht Club? Y N Method of Payment Bill Mem# Check Enclosed Visa MasterCard Do the Math Credit Card # Exp. date Tuition Subtotal Signature -$20 Family ($ ) Check Payable and Mail to: Erie Yacht Club * P.O. BOX 648 * Erie, PA Total Due Release must be signed In consideration of benefits to be derived from the Erie Yacht Club Reyburn Sailing School, and intending to be legally bound thereby, I hereby voluntarily waive any and all claims, demands, damages and actions for injuries to person or property of whatsoever kind or nature which may arise out of my participation in the Reyburn Sailing School and hereby release the Erie Yacht Club, the Sailing Committee, the Instructors, the Leaders, and all other persons affiliated with the Reyburn Sailing School from all such claims, demands, damages and actions for injuries to person or property. In witness whereof, I have extended this release on the day of, Signature Note Refund Policy: We offer 100% refund before classes begin. NO refunds after the classes start.

8 Erie Yacht Club P.O. Box 648 Erie, PA Discounts * Adults group rate, buy five the sixth is free! * Each additional family member -$20 discount Questions Contact EYC Office Phone: (814) Director, Chris Grychowski: reyburnsailing@erieyachtclub.org Important 2014 Dates Program Orientation Monday, June 9th EYC Clubhouse Deck 7:00PM Juniors 7:45PM Adults Friday July 4th No Classes Monday July 21 to Friday July 25 No 420 Junior Race Classes, Bay Week Adult Sailing Picnic Thursday August 7th Junior Sailing Banquet What to Pack for Lessons Warm Jacket * Towel * Change of Clothes Water Bottle * Rain Gear * Swimsuit Sunscreen * Hat * Sailing Gloves * Sunglasses Snack or Lunch * US Coast Guard Approved Type II PFD (Required) * Closed Toe Shoes or strap on Tevas Absolutely No Flip Flops Be sure to: Label your clothes and PFD. Make sure of a reliable ride home.

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