Summer Sailing School

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1 Summer Sailing School 2019 Open to Non-Members

2 LIL LUFFERS CLASS DESCRIPTIONS Ages: 7-9 Boats: Vanguard 15 or 420 This class introduces our youngest sailors to fun and safety on the water in an unintimidating way. Students sail with one or two peers and an instructor in a Vanguard 15 or 420 sailboat, allowing for hands-on learning with instructor guidance close at hand. This class covers sailing terminology, indicators of wind direction, rigging basics, steering with a tiller, and other foundational boating skills through fun games and activities. Honing skills learned throughout the week, students may earn the chance to sail an Opti on the last day of class. OVERBOARD OPTIS Ages: 8-12 JUNIOR JIBERS Ages: Boats: Vanguard 15 or Laser This class is an excellent opportunity for students to improve their abilities as a sailor in different boats. Students sail with a friend in a Vanguard 15 or solo in a Laser, and may switch between boats depending on availability and experience. A wide variety of skills will be covered, from sailing fundamentals to beginning racing. Weight minimum: 100 lbs. HIGH SCHOOL Boats: Optimist Our most popular class, Overboard Optis offers students a chance to expand their knowledge of sailing as well as gain confidence in a single-handed boat. Throughout the week, students learn more about rigging, basic sail trim, launching & docking, tacking & gybing, righting a capsize, beginning racing, and good seamanship through a variety of fun activities. While Overboard Optis is many students' first time sailing solo, instructors are often experienced Opti racers themselves and can offer advanced instruction. Ages: Boats: Vanguard 15 or Laser This class is similar to Junior Jibers, but catered towards students in or entering High School. Students sail with a friend in a Vanguard 15 or solo in a Laser, and may switch between boats depending on availability and skill level. A wide variety of skills will be covered, from sailing fundamentals to beginning racing. This class is suitable for all levels of experience.

3 LEARN-TO-RACE CAMP Optimist: Ages 9-13 Vanguard 15*: Ages Laser*: Ages July 8-12 only For one week each summer, sailing school focuses on introducing students to sailboat racing in an unintimidating way. Classes are divided by boat type, each covering rules of racing, typical race courses, starting, basic racing tactics, and more. The week concludes with a fun regatta. Must have taken at least 1 class at SYC Sailing School, or be comfortable demonstrating basic sailing maneuvers including steering, tacking/gybing, and docking. *Weight minimum 100 lbs. BOAT DESCRIPTIONS The Optimist (Opti) is a kid-sized individual dinghy that is easy to manage and fun to sail. Students will sail with a friend in the Vanguard 15. Sailor weight minimum 100 lbs. The Laser is a fun, single-handed training boat. Sailor weight minimum 100 lbs. Advanced sailors can learn to rig the spinnaker in the doublehanded 420.

4 PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS Every sailor will be required to... Pass a relatively easy swim test on their first day of each session. Wear a properly fitting U.S. Coast Guard-approved lifejacket at all times on the water & dock. Wear shoes at all times. Sailing shoes, Aqua Socks or Teva-type sandals are okay. Flip-flop sandals not recommended. Bring lunch or plan to purchase lunch from the SYC Snack Shack. EVERY STUDENT WILL RECEIVE Photos commemorating their experience. Certificate to recognize course completion. T-shirt with 2019 Summer Sailing School design. Little Red Book. This book is part of U.S. Sailing s certification system. As the sailors progress, instructors will sign off on the skills mastered.

5 KICK-OFF BARBEQUE Monday, June 24th 5:30-7:00 p.m. $15 per person See the boats the students will be sailing and meet the instructors! Burgers, hot dogs, and salad will be served on the lawn at SYC. The summer sailing staff will be on hand to introduce themselves and answer questions about the SYC sailing programs. INSTRUCTORS The Seattle Yacht Club employs summer sailing instructors each week. The instructors are all experienced sailors, with Level 1 Instructor Certification from U.S. Sailing, and First Aid and CPR training through the American Heart Association.

6 2019 CLASS SCHEDULE CLASS TIMES: 9:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY Dates Lil Luffers Overboard Optis Junior Jibers High School Learn-to- Race Camp Jun LL1 OO1 JJ1 HS1 - Jun LL2 OO2 JJ2 HS2 - Jul 8-12 LL ORC, VRC, LRC Jul LL4 OO3 JJ3 HS3 - Jul LL5 OO4 JJ4 HS4 - Jul 29-Aug 2 LL6 OO5 JJ5 HS5 - Aug 5-9 LL7 OO6 JJ6 HS6 - Aug LL8 OO7 JJ7 HS7 - Aug LL9 OO8 JJ8 HS8 - Aug LL10 OO9 JJ9 HS9 - IMPORTANT DATES Registration opens for Members March 18 Registration opens for Non-Members March 20 Sailing School Begins June 17 Kick-off BBQ June 24 5:30-7 pm Sailing School Ends August 30

7 NON-MEMBERS REGISTRATION Please register online at Non-Member registration opens Wednesday, March 20. Class availability will be on a first-come, first-served basis. MEMBERS Seattle Yacht Club Member registration opens Monday, March 18. You may use your credit card or SYC member number. Member prices apply to Members Children, Grandchildren, or Junior Members. FEES & CANCELLATION POLICY Class fees shall be paid in full and accompanied with completed application forms to guarantee registration in the desired class(es). There will be a $100 charge for CANCELLATIONS up until one week prior to the class, after which there will be no refunds. Once registration has been processed, there will be a $50 charge for class CHANGES CLASS FEES Members Non-Members Weekly Class Fee $430 $450 Weekly Life Jacket Rental $10 $10 Kick-Off BBQ $15 $15 Questions? Please contact the sailing office at Phone: catiep@seattleyachtclub.org

8 SEATTLE, WA SUMMER SAILING SCHOOL SEATTLE YACHT CLUB 1807 EAST HAMLIN ST.