2018 Austin Yacht Club Junior Sailing Program. Coleman Terrell Sailing Director (512)

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1 2018 Austin Yacht Club Junior Sailing Program Coleman Terrell Sailing Director (512)

2 The Junior Sailing Program is weekly sailing lessons for sailors ages 8-18 led by AYC s coaching staff. There are 7 different practice groups: Opti I: Beginner, Opti II: Intermediate and Opti III: Advanced Racing, Laser I: Intermediate, Laser II: Advanced Racing, Flying Juniors: Doublehanded, and High School Sailing. Our Program is divided into primary Seasons: Spring, Summer, and Fall. Pre-Seasons are often offered for racers wanting to get a head start, making our program almost year round. Our focus is on training at home so AYC does not send coaches to out of town regattas. However, we have an active parent-run Roadrunner Fleet to help support you on the road! What is the Junior Sailing Program?

3 Meet the Coaches: Coleman Terrell Coleman Terrell has been coaching at Austin Yacht Club since June of 2015 and has been the Sailing Director since May of Coleman grew up in Boerne, Texas and began sailing at Canyon Lake at the age of 3 and coaching at the age of 16. He started racing Sunfish and J22 s in club series and around Texas, and sailing Lasers on the TSA youth circuit. Coleman attended Texas A&M University at Galveston and competed on the varsity sailing team there for 3 years, racing 420 s, FJ s and J22 s. While living in Galveston, Coleman was a coach at Lakewood Yacht Club. During the summers in college, Coleman coached at the Upper Keys Sailing Club in Key Largo, Florida and at Balboa Yacht Club in Newport Beach, California where he coached CFJ s at the Junior Olympics and CFJ Nationals. Coleman is a certified US Sailing Level 2 instructor. Currently, Coleman races his Sunfish on the Texas Sunfish Circuit whenever he gets a free weekend, and on Wednesday nights at AYC. This October, he will be racing in the 2018 Sunfish World Championships. When he s not on the water or fixing boats, Coleman attends Concordia University Austin, pursuing a degree in elementary education.

4 Meet the Coaches: Gracie Bulgerin Gracie coached at Austin Yacht Club from June 2016 through April She is returning this spring as a parttime coach. Gracie started sailing at Houston Yacht Club when she was 12. She raced under HYC in the TSA youth circuit in Optis and c420s and coached there for 3 summers. This season, she will be instructing the Opti 1 and 2 classes, as well as laser 1 and FJ on the weekends that Coach Coleman is teaching the racing classes. In her free time she likes to go hiking and do yoga.

5 Junior Sailing Program: Opti I (Beginners) The goal of this class is to introduce new sailors ages 8+ to the sport in a safe and fun environment. We spend time in the classroom learning concepts, terminology, and procedures. On the water, we incorporate a mix of drills, games and exploration to build basic boat handling skills and confidence aboard our fleet of Optimists and Picos.

6 2017 Opti I Schedule Class Season Day Dates Time SPRING March 3 May 26 Saturday 12:00-2:00 OPTI I FALL August 11 - November 17 Saturday 12:00-2:00 Opti I will not be offered during our Summer Season. Our beginner-level sailors are encouraged to sign up for our summer programs: PB&J Sailing Series and Junior Sailing Camp.

7 Junior Sailing Program: Opti II (Intermediate) This practice is an intermediate class designed to transition beginners from recreational sailing to competition. The curriculum focuses on refining boat handling skills and introductory racing skills and concepts. Sailors participate in drills, practice races, and are encouraged to compete at AYC club regattas and regional Green Fleet events. All registrants for Opti II must have approval from the AYC Coaching Staff.

8 Junior Sailing Program: Opti III (Advanced) Opti III racing is for those Optimist sailors who are interested in the highest level of competition. This curriculum is geared towards improving racing tactics, advanced boat handling, and knowledge of the rules. Opti III sailors are encouraged to participate in local AYC, regional and national level racing events. All registrants for Opti III must have approval from the AYC Coaching Staff. Bill Records Bill Records

9 2018 Opti II/III Schedule Opti II and Opti III sailors share a practice time on Wednesdays and have separate practice times on weekends to account for the racers travel schedule. Sailors can choose Wednesday AND/OR Saturday.

10 Junior Sailing Program: Laser I & II The Laser classes are designed for intermediate to advanced sailors. Laser I curriculum is designed to transition sailors from the Opti to the Laser and refine newer sailors boat handling and mechanics. Laser II curriculum is racing oriented and focuses on boat handling, rules, and tactics. All Laser sailors are encouraged to participate in AYC and TSA racing events. Must have prior sailing experience approved by the AYC Coaching staff. Bill Records Bill Records

11 2018 Laser Schedule Laser I and Laser II classes share a practice time on Thursdays (Tuesdays during the summer season) and have separate practice times on weekends to account for the racers travel schedule.

12 Junior Sailing Program: FJ No prior sailing experience necessary! Inexperienced sailors are partnered with experienced skippers. Curriculum is focused on boat handling, double-handed teamwork, and racing skills, rules, and tactics.

13 2018 FJ Schedule The FJ Class does not meet during the summer. Beginning level sailors are encouraged to participate in the Junior Sailing Camps.

14 High School Sailing High school sailing is open to any sailor currently in 8 th -12 th grades. This program is designed to create competitive teams from high schools in the Austin area. It is a great opportunity to get your friends involved with sailing and have a chance to travel around Texas competing against other high school students in the Dallas and Houston areas. AYC s high school sailing is not considered a learn-to-sail program, however you do not need experience to join. If you are serious about jumping right into the middle of competitive sailing then we are here to help you! Similar to our Saturday FJ class, inexperienced sailors will be paired up with experienced skippers to expedite the learning process. The curriculum for high school sailing will be very similar to that of the Opti III and Laser II classes in that the focus is on advanced racing tactics, boat handling, and sail shape. In addition this class will cover short course racing strategy, skipper and crew teamwork and communication, and an in depth look at team racing. High school practice will combine with UT Sailing practice on Fridays.

15 High School Sailing Schedule High school practice will take place on Tuesdays and Fridays. On Fridays, the UT Sailing Team and High School Program will practice together.

16 2018 Program Fees Fee Per Season Member Non-Member Base Rate (1 practice session per week) Additional Practice Session per Week $90.00 $ $90.00 $90.00 Bring Your Own Boat Discount -$ $30.00 High School Sailing (Spring) $ $ Full Year Registration Discount ($45.00) N/A

17 Full Year Discount A full year discount is available to AYC MEMBERS who pre-register for 2018 Spring, Summer and Fall seasons. This does not apply for high school sailing. $45.00 OFF ($225 total before BYO boat discounts) Junior Sailing Program fees are non-refundable

18 AYC Membership There are several different membership categories to get your child or the whole family involved at AYC: Membership Category Application Fee Initiation Fee Monthly Dues Junior Student $100 N/A $28 + tax Associate $100 $300 + tax $87 + tax Senior $100 $600 + tax $87 + tax Apply online at:

19 What You Get with AYC Membership FREE SAIL SUNDAY: AYC members and their families are welcome out to the club on Sunday afternoons from 1:00-4:00 to use AYC Sail Training Boats under the supervision of the AYC coaching staff. SOCIAL EVENTS: Summer luau, ice cream social, holiday parties! Whatever our social committee can dream up! DISCOUNTS: Discounts for AYC members are available for the Junior Sailing Program, clinics, summer programs, etc. RACING: There are plenty of opportunities for juniors to race both centerboards and keelboats at AYC whether they are enrolled in a season or not! Club race opportunities include Club Regattas, Endless Summer Series, Series Races, Wednesday night Laser/Sunfish. BOAT STORAGE: Free storage for junior racing boats (Optis, Lasers, 420s, etc.). Storage available at additional cost to Senior members. ROADRUNNER FLEET: Any junior sailor who is an AYC member or child of an AYC member is eligible to join the Roadrunner Fleet, a group of sailors and parents who support travel racing, and create extra activities for juniors at the club including catamaran sailing and social events!

20 Contact Us! The AYC Office is open Wednesday through Sunday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Please note the Office is CLOSED Monday and Tuesday. AYC Sailing Director Coleman AYC: (512) Cell: (409) (emergencies only, please!) Please note that Coleman s office hours VARY based on on-the-water activities! AYC Sail Training Commander (Our liaison to the AYC Board of Directors) Carolyn Wilsford Cell: (512) cjwilsford@gmail.com AYC General Manager Jackie Wheeless AYC: (512) gm@austinyachtclub.net

21 Practice Parents No sailing experience required! Remain on shore as dock watch or help aboard the coach boat if needed Practice Parent Handbook is available on site Volunteering as Practice Parent counts toward Probationary Requirements! As we expand our program and stretch our coaching resources further in 2018, this volunteer role will become even more essential!

22 The Spring Season Begins March 3rd! MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY N/A HIGH SCHOOL 5:00-7:30 OPTI II/III 5:00-7:30 LASER 5:00-7:30 HIGH SCHOOL 5:00-7:30 OPTI III 9:00 2:00* OPTI II 9:00-11:30 OPTI I 12:00-2:00 LASER II 2:00-7:00* FJ/LASER I 3:00-5:30 FREE SAIL 1:00 4:00

23 2018 Austin Yacht Club Junior Sailing Program Coleman Terrell Sailing Director (512)