BLUE VALLEY YOUTH SAILING FOUNDATION SUMMER OF 2018
You have received this packet because the Blue Valley Youth Sailing Foundation has received information that you and your child have an interest in participating in our Summer of 2018 sailing events. Camp Opti is a week long program presented in the evenings. The objective of the program to teach girls and boys ages seven to twelve the basics of sailing an eight foot Opti Pram. By the end of the six session program the youth will be able to sail away from the dock, complete a prescribed course and safely return to the dock. The Advanced Opti Program is for youth who have been through a basic sailing course. It combines ground school on such matters as sail shape and trim and moderate to high wind sailing with extensive time on the water. In addition to the designated class sessions the youth may participate in the Open Sails and Family Picnics. The youth will be introduced to sailing two person Sunfish and Flying Juniors. The youth s adult sponsors will be encouraged, but not required, to sail with their youth. All members of the Blue Valley Youth Sailing Foundation are welcome at the Open Sails and the Family Picnic Sails See the schedules of these activities on the next page. If you have questions please feel free to contact our Program Director, Henry Otto at bvysf@cox.net.
BLUE VALLEY YOUTH SAILING FOUNDATION SUMMER OF 2018 SAILING SCHEDULE Tuesday Jun 05 18:30-20:30 Advanced Opti Program Wednesday, Jun 06 18:00-20:30 Open Sail/Family Picnic* Tuesday Jun 12 18:30-20:30 Advanced Opti Program Wednesday, Jun 13 18:30-20:30 Open Sail* Monday, Jun 18 18:30 20:30 Camp Opti Tuesday, Jun 19 18:30 20:30 Camp Opti Wednesday, Jun 20 18:30 20:30 Camp Opti Thursday, Jun 21 18:30 20:30 Camp Opti Saturday, Jun 23 10:00-14:00 Camp Opti Sunday, Jun 24 14:00-16:00 Camp Opti Tuesday Jun 26 18:30-20:30 Advanced Opti Program Wednesday, Jun 27 18:30-20:30 Open Sail* Tuesday Jul 10 18:30-20:30 Advanced Opti Program Wednesday, Jul 11 18:00-20:30 Open Sail/Family Picnic* Monday, Jul 16 18:30-20:30 Camp Opti Tuesday, Jul 17 18:30-20:30 Camp Opti Wednesday, Jul 18 18:30-20:30 Camp Opti Thursday, Jul 19 18:30-20:30 Camp Opti Saturday, Jul 21 10:00-14:00 Camp Opti Sunday, Jul 22 14:00-16:00 Camp Opti Tuesday, Jul 24 18:30-20:30 Advanced Opti Program Wednesday, Jul 25 18:30-20:30 Open Sail* Tuesday Jul 31 18:30-20:30 Advanced Opti Program Wednesday, Aug 01 18:00-20:30 Open Sail/Family Picnic* Tuesday Aug 07 18:30-20:30 Advanced Opti Program Wednesday, Aug 08 18:30-20:30 Open Sail* *All Advanced Opti Program participates are encouraged to attend the Open Sails and Family Picnics to further develop their sailing skills Camp Opti dates in Times New Roman Advanced Opti dates Italics Open Sails and Family Picnics dates in Bold
BLUE VALLEY YOUTH SAILING FOUNDATION, INC. CAMP OPTI PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT A Family Membership in the Blue Valley Youth Sailing Foundation is required for participation in Camp Opti. The Opti Camp Sailing program you and your youth sailor are about to begin is an exciting and demanding challenge. You and your youth sailor need to be aware of what will be involved and be willing to attend regularly and participate to achieve success. The youth sailor must be able to swim. All participants must wear a Coast Guard approved life jacket suitable for their size and weight whenever they are on the water including on the docks and safety craft. Loaner life jackets will be available. Proper footwear will be worn at all time during the camp, both on land and on the water. The youth sailors need to bring a change of clothes and a towel. Adults may find it helpful to their youth sailors to bring a pen or pencil and paper to take notes. The course will be taught at the Blue Valley Yacht Club on the dates and at the times attached, unless you are otherwise notified. The youth sailor and their adult participant need to be on time and ready to start at the designated time. I,, understand that by entering this sailing course I agree to obey all programs rules as set forth by the program director and instructors, that I will use my greatest care in the use of the boats and equipment; that I will not engage in any horseplay or other disruptive behavior. I understand that failure to attend regularly, arrive promptly and abide by the rule may result in my suspension from the program. Youth Sailor:, Date: I agree to attend all sessions of Camp Opti, or have an authorized adult present with my youth sailor. I assume full responsibility for any loss or damage, excepting loss or damage covered by insurance, that may come to any person, including myself and my youth sailor, boat, equipment, dock or other property used in conjunction with this course as the result of improper use, negligence, or violation of the rules by myself and/or my youth sailor. I acknowledge that the sport of sailing and the conduct of this course are subject to certain inherent risks on the water and land. I agree that my personal liability insurance and my youth sailor s family health insurance will have primary coverage for accidents. I FURTHER AGREE TO HOLD THE BLUE VALLEY YOUTH SAILING FOUNDATION, THE BLUE VALLEY YACHT CLUB & THEIR RESPRESENTATIVES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO INSTRUCTORS, HARMLESS FOR PERSONAL INJURIES AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. I (do) (do not) authorized the Blue Valley Youth Sailing Foundation to use my child s photographic image and name on it website. Additional use of such may be granted on a case by case basis, Adult Participant Date:
BLUE VALLEY YOUTH SAILING FOUNDATION, INC. ADVANCED OPTI PROGRAM PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT A Family Membership in the Blue Valley Youth Sailing Foundation is required for participation in the Advanced Opti Program. The Advanced Opti Program is for youth sailors who have completed Camp Opti or a similar program and now want to continue improving their sailing skills. You and your youth sailor need to be aware of that the Advanced Opti Program will be more demanding than Camp Opti. You will need attend regularly and participate to achieve success. The youth sailor must be able to swim. All participants must wear a Coast Guard approved life jacket suitable for their size and weight whenever they are on the water including on the docks and safety craft. Loaner life jackets will be available. Proper footwear will be worn at all time during the camp, both on land and on the water. The youth sailors need to bring a change of clothes and a towel. Adults may find it helpful to their youth sailors to bring a pen or pencil and paper to take notes. The course will be taught at the Blue Valley Yacht Club on the dates and at the times attached, unless you are otherwise notified. The youth sailor and their adult participant need to be on time and ready to start at the designated time. I,, understand that by entering this sailing course I agree to obey all programs rules as set forth by the program director and instructors, that I will use my greatest care in the use of the boats and equipment; that I will not engage in any horseplay or other disruptive behavior. I understand that failure to attend regularly, arrive promptly and abide by the rule may result in my suspension from the program. Youth Sailor:, Date: I agree to attend all sessions of the Advanced Opti Program that my youth attends, or have an authorized adult present with my youth sailor. I assume full responsibility for any loss or damage, excepting loss or damage covered by insurance, that may come to any person, including myself and my youth sailor, boat, equipment, dock or other property used in conjunction with this course as the result of improper use, negligence, or violation of the rules by myself and/or my youth sailor. I acknowledge that the sport of sailing and the conduct of this course are subject to certain inherent risks on the water and land. I agree that my personal liability insurance and my youth sailor s family health insurance will have primary coverage for accidents. I FURTHER AGREE TO HOLD THE BLUE VALLEY YOUTH SAILING FOUNDATION, THE BLUE VALLEY YACHT CLUB & THEIR RESPRESENTATIVES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO INSTRUCTORS, HARMLESS FOR PERSONAL INJURIES AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. I (do) (do not) authorized the Blue Valley Youth Sailing Foundation to use my child s photographic image and name on it website. Additional use of such may be granted on a case by case basis, Adult Participant Date:
BLUE VALLEY YOUTH SAILING FOUNDAION, INC 2018 YOUTH SAILING APPLICATION Youth s First Name Age Youth Last Name Parent or Guardian s First Name Parent or Guardian s Last Name Home Phone Cell Phone Email Name of Adult Participant other than above Home Phone Cell Phone Email Address (Street, City, State, Zip) Emergency Contact Person Phone I have Personal Liability Insurance (Home owner or Umbrella policy) /_/ Yes /_/ No If yes state company and policy number: My youth is covered by Medical Insurance /_/ Yes /_/ No If yes state company and policy number: IN MAKING THIS APPLICATION I UNDERSTAND THERE ARE SOME INHERENT RISKS IN ANY OUTDOOR/WATER ACTIVITIES. I AGREE TO PARTIIPATE WITH MY CHILD IN ALL ACTIVITES, OR THAT THE ABOVE NAMED ADULT PARTICIPANT IS AUTHORIZED TO ACT FULLY IN MY STEAD IN ALL ACTIVITIES, INCLUDED IN THIS PROGRAM Parent or Guardian Date Check One ( ) I request Camp Opt 1 June 18 24 ( ) I am only able to attend Camp Opt 1 June 18-24 ( ) I request Camp Opt 2 July 16-22 ( ) I am only able to attend Camp Opt 1 July 16-22 ( ) I request the Advanced Opti Program
BLUE VALLEY YOUTH SAILING FOUNDATION, INC FAMILY MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION I hereby apply for membership for myself and my family in the Blue Valley Youth Sailing Foundation and provide the following information. I agree that the Blue Valley Youth Sailing Foundation may from time to time send me information regarding it actives. I can request to be removed from its mailing list at any time. Adult s Name Adult s Name Child s Name Child s Name Age: Age: (List additional family members on the back) Address (street) (city, state, zip code) Home Phone: Cell Phone: Email: 2018 Membership fee: $5.00 Paid ( ) Yes ( ) No Member s signature Date
BLUE VALLEY YOUTH SAILING FOUNDATION, INC CAMP OPTI ACTIVITIES Monday: Welcome Orientation Safety Rules Capsize Drill Assemble and disassemble boats Video Tuesday: Steering Drill Assemble Boat & disassemble boats Sail Trim w/ Opti on cart Wednesday: Assemble Boats First Sail Review Sail trim w/ models Docking #1 Thursday: Assemble Boats Docking #2 Free Sail Review
BVYSF CAMP OPTI ACTIVITIES, Page Two: Saturday: Assemble Boats Sail a specified course Watch and learn Watch and learn Sunday: Assemble Boats Races Final words to Parents and Youth BVYSF ADVANCED OPTI PROGRAM The BVYSF Advanced Opti program is designed to increase the youth sailors technical knowledge of sailing for increased safety and fun on the water. The course schedule includes both on shore training and lots of on the water time. It will consist of designated class dates and participation in the BVYSF Open Sails and Family Picnic Sails. The program uses Opti s, Sunfish and Flying Juniors with adult sponsors being encouraged to sail with their youth.