(760) 722-5751 www.oceansideyc.net JUNIOR LEARN-TO-SAIL PROGRAM AND APPLICATION FORMS Introduction The Oceanside Yacht Club Junior Learn-to-Sail program develops knowledgeable and capable youth sailors and instills in them a passion for the sport of sailing. Students learn to sail and have a lot of fun doing it! Basic sailing skills are incorporated with fun activities, such as relay races, sailing to the west basin sand bar, racing, and double-handed sailing. Through a fun atmosphere, the program focuses on solid sailing skills, seamanship, sportsmanship, water safety, and racing skills. Young sailors learn these useful skills and experience a wonderful sport that they can enjoy throughout their lives. The Oceanside Yacht Club Junior Learn-to-Sail program serves all of Oceanside Harbor and surrounding North San Diego County communities. Program Overview Oceanside Yacht Club offers several two-week beginner and intermediate sessions and a one-week advanced session. Students may sign up for multiple sessions as long as he or she qualifies for the experience level desired. The program is open to individuals from age eight to seventeen. Participants become junior affiliate members of Oceanside Yacht Club through December. Sailing instruction is done in Sabots and more advanced boats. Life jackets are worn at all times while on the water. Three skill levels are available. One skill level is offered per session. Initially, students will be assigned to the skill level requested. If, after being observed by Oceanside Yacht Club instructors, that level is deemed inappropriate, the instructors will contact you and reassign your child to a more appropriate level. When a student s skill improves such that he or she is ready for the next level, the student will be advanced accordingly. Level 1 Beginner is designed for individuals who have little or no previous sailing experience. This level is taught in Naples Sabots. It is common for a student to take the beginner level more than once. Students will learn to captain their own boat on the water while under supervision. Basic sailing instruction includes boat nomenclature, knots, safety, boat rigging and de-rigging, and ocean awareness, while providing the young sailor with confidence in boat handling abilities. Morning calm winds sometimes necessitate alternate, land based activities in lieu of sailing. Level 2 Intermediate is designed for individuals who have acquired basic skills and are ready to progress to more advanced concepts. Level 2 begins in Naples Sabots and most students will be introduced to double-handed crew in our more advanced boats: Flying Junior (FJ). Students learn more advanced boating knowledge and prepare for an advanced class. Basic navigation and racing rules will be taught with continued emphasis on small boat handling and safety. Intermediate sailors will have the chance to compete in in-harbor racing. Completion of the beginning level course, or equivalent instruction, is a prerequisite for this class. Using Sabots or FJs, intermediate students are encouraged to participate in Oceanside Yacht Club s Thirsty Thursday and Fun Fridays race series held during summer evenings and other races such as the Yearley, Liniment, and Poinsettia regattas. Level 3 Advanced is designed for individuals who have acquired intermediate skills and are ready to progress to advanced concepts. Level 3 will include Naples Sabots and double-handed Flying Junior (FJ) boats. In addition to refining skills learned in the intermediate level, students will learn advanced racing tactics, sail in a more complex boat and learn effective skipper-crew team skills. Using Sabots or FJs, advanced students are encouraged to participate in Oceanside Yacht Club s Thirsty Thursday and Fun Fridays race series held during summer evenings and other races such as the Yearley, Liniment, and Poinsettia regattas. 1
Schedule: The program runs from mid-june through mid-august with no class on July 4th. Refer to the application for session dates. Beginner classes (two weeks long) are held Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 1:00 pm. Intermediate classes are two weeks long (1:30-4:00) and the advanced class is one week long (9:00-2:30). Expectations: All intermediate juniors should have a Naples Sabot, with all necessary gear and rigging. Included in course tuition, ten Sabots are available for summer charter. All juniors should have their own Coast Guard approved PFD (life jacket). Vest type III is recommended. There are life jackets available for those who don't have them. All juniors must pass a swim test the first day of the program. Sunscreen Hat Things to Bring Sunglasses Lunch in a seagull proof container, e.g. a lunchbox. (no paper or plastic bags) Coast Guard approved PFD (life jacket), type III Water-proof watch (optional) Towel Swimsuit Change of Clothes Water Footwear (no bare feet); water shoes are better than flip flops Things not to Bring Valuables Items subject to damage in a salt water environment Gaming devices Weapons Policy Requirements: Discipline: If the instructor determines that a junior is unable to maintain an appropriate level of Corinthian behavior and/or safe conduct, parents may be contacted. That junior may be asked to leave for the day or remainder of the session(s) and no fees will be returned. Pre- and post-care services: OYC does not intend to offer pre- and post-care services. However, a parent/guardian will be assessed a $25.00 fee when a student is not picked up by a parent/guardian within 30 minutes following class thereby causing an instructor to stay overtime or interfering with a subsequent class. Sabot availability and fee: Participants may reserve an Oceanside Yacht Club Sabot at no additional charge. A junior may bring his/her own Sabot and receive a $30 reduction in a session fee. Weight limitations: For the Junior Learn-to-Sail program, Sabots are limited to 185 pounds. Junior participants who weigh above this limit may be eligible to sail in a different boat with permission of the instructor. Cancellations and refunds: Class sessions may be cancelled due to severe weather or other unforeseeable event. Refunds are not given for cancellations. Refunds are not given for a junior who withdraws from a class unless there is an available applicant on the waiting list. Instructions: Complete and submit all applicable forms (a) participation agreement, (b) Learn-to-Sail application, (c) medical and emergency information and (d) photo permission release to Oceanside Yacht Club. Forms may be submitted in person or, an electronic facsimile with appropriate signatures, may be sent via email to evelyn@oceansideyc.net. 2
(760) 722-5751 www.oceansideyc.net Parent/Guardian Print OYC Member ID (office use) PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT The sailing course you are about to begin is an exciting and demanding challenge but you need to be aware of what will be involved and be willing to study and practice to achieve success. SWIM TEST A swim test, which is required of all students, consists of swimming a lap at the Oceanside Yacht Club guest dock, treading water, and entering a Sabot from the water in sailing clothing and footwear. REGISTRATION Space availability, first-come first-serve registration, and student s qualifications determine course admittance. The attached program application, medical and emergency information and photo permission forms must be completed and signed by a parent/guardian and turned in no later than Thursday of the week prior to the class start. DAILY PREPARATION You will be expected to provide a life jacket (vest type), which should be Coast Guard approved, the proper size for your weight and build, and be form fitting and comfortable, as you will be wearing it at all times during the course. Put your name on it with waterproof ink. Proper footwear will also be worn at all times, both on-land and on-the-water. Bring a change of clothes, a towel, swimsuit, water, sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, lunch in a seagull proof container, and water-proof watch (optional). AGREEMENT A I assume full responsibility for loss or damage, excepting loss or damage covered by insurance that may come to any person. boat, sailboard, equipment, pier, float, or other property used in conjunction with this course as the result of improper use, negligence, violation of the rules, and other acts of sailors, or other representatives of the school, instructional program or host location in connection herewith. I accept that the sport of sailing and the conduct of this course entail and are subject to certain inherent risks and assume all risks on-land and on-the-water of participation in this program. I further agree to hold the school, instructional program or host location, US Sailing, and their representatives harmless for personal injuries and/ or property damage. Parent/Guardian Signature (Typed or printed name constitutes a signature) AGREEMENT B I understand the contents of this statement and agree to see to it that my kid adheres to the program rules. I agree to assume the obligation for the expenses of repair and/or replacement of program equipment that is attributable to my kid's reckless or irresponsible behavior. I agree to make an appointment for a parent-instructor conference if requested. Parent/Guardian Signature (Typed or printed name constitutes a signature) 3
(760) 722-5751 www.oceansideyc.net JUNIOR PROGRAM APPLICATION Office Use. OYC Member No. STUDENT INFORMAT ION Birth Last First (mm/dd/yyyy) Height Feet - Inches Weight City State Zip Pounds Gender Male Female 1 2 Cell Email Other Skill Level Prior OYC sailing classes? Yes No Low High If yes, which class(es) P ARENT/GUARDIAN CONTACT Last First Day Time Email (if different from student information) Cell/Mobile 2 Email 2 City State Zip Last First Other COURSE DATES Check all desired sessions COURSE FEES BEGINNER 8:30 1:00 June 17 28 INTERMEDIATE 1:30 4:00 July 1 July 12 July 1 July 12 July 15 26 July 15 26 ADVANCED 9:00 2:30 July 29 August 9 July 29 August 9 August 12 16 No class sessions are held on July 4 th or weekends OYC Family Member Junior Only* Beginner $308 $383 Office Use (list each fee) a Summer Intermediate $164 $239 Amount b Advanced $198 $273 Check c Beginner Cash Individual HS student Contact OYC for current d Intermediate Credit Card Spring & Fall only fees and dates Total Advanced Other *Junior Only Member (non-member families). All Learn-to-Sail students become junior members. Contact the OYC office to apply for a member number and identification card. The junior only fee (higher rate) applies the first time a student takes a course. Subsequent courses during the year are at the OYC family member rate. Yes No Scholarship. Contact me about a tuition grant. I am unable to enroll without a full or partial scholarship. 4
(760) 722-5751 www.oceansideyc.net MEDICAL & E M ERGENCY INFORMAT ION This form must be completed and signed by you or your parents (if you are a minor) and turned in prior to the start of your course. STUDENT INFORMATION Birth Last First (mm/dd/yyyy) Male Gender Female City State Zip EMERGENCY CONTACT: PARENT/GUARDIAN OR OTHER (If different from program application) Last First Relationship (if different from student information) City State Zip Day Time Email Other/Cell/Mobile 1. Does student have past or current physical limitations that might prevent full participation in this course? Yes No If yes, please specify 2. Does student have any learning differences that might prevent full participation in this course? Yes No If yes, please specify 3. Please check those that apply and provide necessary information. Chronic Ailments None Allergies None Explain any checked items Asthma, or other respiratory problems Insect bites Circulatory or heart problems Bee stings Diabetes or hypoglycemia Foods Epilepsy Drugs Hemophilia, or other bleeding problems Others, if significant 5
4. Current medications and pertinent information Blood type Dentist name Family physician name Insurance Carrier of last tetanus shot Dentist phone Physician phone Insurance ID Recent physical exam date Medications (list, as applicable) 1. Authorization to consent to treatment of a minor The undersigned parent or guardian of (student name) a minor, does hereby consent to any emergency x-ray, anesthetic, medical or surgical diagnosis or treatment, and hospital care which is deemed advisable by, and is to be rendered under the general of special supervision of any physician and surgeon licensed under the provision of the Medical Practice Act. It is understood that this authorization is given in advance of any specific diagnosis, treatment, or hospital care being required but is given to provide authority and power on the part of our aforesaid agent(s) to give specific consent to any and all such diagnosis, treatment or hospital care which the aforementioned physician in the exercise of his best judgment may deem advisable; and neither said agent or any organization involved assumes any financial responsibility for exercising this action. This authorization is given pursuant to the provisions of Sections 25.8 of the Civil Code of California. This authorization shall remain effective until revoked in writing. (please print) Signature Applicant, or Parent/Guardian (if a minor) (s) Emergency Cell/other PHOTO PERMISSION RELEASE FORM I, grant permission to Oceanside Yacht Club (OYC) and Oceanside Yacht Club Learnto-Sail Program to use my likeness, photographic image and my name in its print PARENT/GUARDIAN name promotional and publicity collateral and/or internal communications materials free of charge. I also grant permission to OYC and OYC Junior Program to use the likeness, photographic image(s) and the name of print participant name for the same purposes free of charge. I do not limit this use to conclude at a specific time or date. It is understood by me, OYC and OYC Learn-to-Sail program that these items shall be used in a professional and positive manner. Applicant Signature, or Parent/Guardian (if a minor) (Typed or printed name constitutes a signature) Oceanside Yacht Club (760) 722-5751 www.oceansideyc.net 6