Eastern Yacht Club Junior Sailing Program 2016 PARENT HANDBOOK

Eastern Yacht Club Junior Sailing Program 2016 PARENT HANDBOOK 1

Welcome to the 2016 Eastern Yacht Club s Junior Sailing Program! Our Program Director Charlie Thompson and dynamic staff of instructors promise to make it an exciting and educational summer for all new and returning junior sailors. Our mission is to provide a fun, informative, and safe introduction to sailing. We hope the following information will help you and your child prepare for the first day of sailing class. Please reach out to anyone on the Committee or contact Charlie directly with questions and concerns. We re here to help! PROGRAM DIRECTOR: Charlie Thompson Email: CHARLES.THOMPSON@hws.edu Phone: (781) 910-6318 Junior Sailing Program Committee: Andrew Kaeyer, Co-Chair (781) 248-6769 AKaeyer@naihunneman.com Will Walters, Co-Chair (617) 235-6326 WWalters@colonyinc.com Jonathan Lubeck Kim Hutchinson Dave Cronin Michael Weissenburger Jeffrey Sachs Kathy Doody Jonathan.Lubeck@sylvania.com Hutchmarblehead@me.com DPCronin@yahoo.com mweissenburger@gmail.com Jeff.Sachs@comcast.net kathy_doody@mac.com Ready the sails and prepare for a fun summer on the water! ~ EYC Junior Sailing Committee 2

JUNIOR SAILING OPEN HOUSE SAVE THE DATE: June 23rd On Thursday June 23 rd at 6:00PM Charlie Thompson and his staff will hold an informational meeting where junior sailors and their parents will receive important details about the program, equipment information, ask questions and meet the instructors. This is a mandatory meeting for all parents to attend. This is our one opportunity to discuss important information about Jr. Sailing prior to the commencement of classes. It is an opportunity to meet your child s instructor, learn about Opti drop off, hear about pick up and drop off of your child, what to do in the case of emergency, and/or how to contact your instructor during the day. Children are invited. We will meet at the Jr. Sailing Hut (next to the paddle courts). In the event of rain, the meeting will take place in the new Sailing Center (next door to the Galley Grill). 2016 Program Calendar The Parent Meeting will be on Thursday June 23 at 6:00PM Boat drop off should be on Friday June 24 from 9:00-1:00 or during the Parent Meeting. Sailing will commence Monday, June 27 th and run through Friday, August 19 th. a class schedule is provided on Page 10 of the Handbook. 3

IMPORTANT INFORMATION Daily Essentials The following items can be worn or stowed in a backpack; be sure to label everything well: proper-fitting life jacket sunglasses and/or hat non-marking, skid-proof shoes (ex. Crocs, Tevas, water shoes) sunscreen (apply before class) water bottle foul-weather gear extra layers for wind or chill (ex. fleece, windbreaker, rash guard) Medical & Waiver forms All sailors must have updated medical and waiver forms on file before the start of the program, which you will find on-line within the Policy & Rules section of the EYC Junior Sailing Web Page. Rain & Bad Weather Classes will not be cancelled because of weather. In the case of bad sailing conditions, sailors will participate in off-water instruction and games/activities. We will sail in light rain so be sure to bring appropriate rain gear and a change of clothes. Safety Safety first! Junior Sailing staff will err on the side of safety when making weatherrelated activity decisions. First aid kits are located in every Sonar, motorboat, and on the Opti Dock. Guests may not participate in regular classes for reasons of safety, skill expectations, and class flow. Please consider private or group lessons for guests. If your child has medical conditions, please be sure to alert and discuss protocols with The Program Director and your child s instructors. Lifejackets are mandatory and must be worn at all times on the water. Swim Test --During the first week of each session sailors will be required to take and pass a swim test. The test is to ensure both comfort in the water and proper fitting of lifejackets. With lifejackets on, sailors will be asked to swim approximately 20 yards and tread water for one minute while smiling, of course! 4

Optimist Information Junior Sailing Open House Thursday, June 23 rd at 6:00PM at the Jr. Sailing Hut next to the paddle courts. If it rains, the meeting will be inside the new Sailing Center (next to the Galley Grille). The Program sails off of the EYC Opti Docks which are located at the back of the harbor near Riverhead Beach and the causeway. Privately owned Optis must be on the Jr Sailing floats prior to the first day of class. Please note that EYC Junior Sailing cannot be held responsible for private Optis left on the EYC Floats. We do our best to police the floats but the harbor is a public place and we cannot watch the boats 24 hours a day. Opti Drop Off is Friday June 24 from 9:00-1:00. Boats and rigging can be dropped off on grass outside the Hut. Instructors with dollies will be on hand to assist in bringing boats down to the Pleon docks, launching and towing them to the Opti Dock. Optis can also be launched from Riverhead ramp (please coordinate with our Program Director). Boats can also be dropped off after the Open House meeting on Thursday night and left on grass behind the Jr. Sailing Hut. Be sure to label your boat and all rigging with your child s name and which class they are participating in so that we can identify your boat. Be sure that all removable parts of your boat (rig, blades, etc.) are labeled with last name and sail number. Attach a labeled bailer to your boat. Please check your parts inventory against the enclosed Opti description before your first class! Space on the Opti Dock is extremely limited. When you are not registered for a sailing session, you need to find a place other than the Opti Dock to store your boat. Limited rack space is available in the EYC dry sail area contact Dock Master Mike Smith for more info. Please be aware that most Optis on the Opti Dock are privately owned. Several families have been generous enough to share their boats with others during class. Please do not use someone else s boat outside of class, unless you have the owner s permission. 5

Drop off and Pick up Parents must check out their sailors at the Hut with the head instructor at the end of each day. Please be on time for drop off to allow the class to start on time and get to all the fun the staff has planned! The sailing staff cannot be responsible for babysitting -- please pick up on time. The Hut will be unmanned during lunch hour. The time between morning and afternoon classes is reserved for instructors lunch, weather checks, and getting boats and lesson plans ready for the next class. For the safety of your young children, the staff will not release your child to anyone other than you or a regular alternate without written permission. There will be a daily sign-out sheet at the Hut where you can note different arrangements. Progress Reports At the end of each session, parents will receive a written progress report. Our staff is happy to answer quick curriculum or progress-related questions with parents at the end of class as well. Communications and Website Each week The Program Director will email the Junior Sailing community with recaps of the adventures of the past week and what the next week holds in store. Copies will be posted to the EYC website along with pictures, other communications and program updates. Friday Fun Sail Each Friday afternoon, the staff organizes an optional, first-come-first-serve sailing adventure which is open to all sailors. A sign up with details will be posted at the Hut. Past Friday Fun Sail adventures have included motor boating and/or sailing to Brown s Island for the afternoon and sailing to The Landing and walking up to Coffey s for ice cream! This is a fun event from 1:00-3:30 PM open to all junior sailors in that session. Cost is $15.00/sailor and will be separately billed. Float Parties There will be two Junior Sailing Float Parties, the latter of which will include the Awards Banquet. (The dates for the two float parties will be determined closer to the start of the season.) Details and sign up for help will be posted at The Hut. Families are welcome to motor under their own power or be shuttled out by the instructors to the Opti Dock and enjoy a beautiful evening of Opti sailing, potluck and fun. Pizza and juice/soda will be provided. 6

Private Lessons We encourage your children to develop their sailing skills and confidence with one-on-one private lessons. Conducted on the weekends or evenings around your schedule, private lessons are the quickest way to hone their Opti sailing skills or develop confidence on the water with a group of friends in a Sonar with our fantastic staff. Lessons are also available to visiting nieces, nephews and friends. For more information, contact The Program Director. Adult Sailing Are your kids buzzing around in their Optis and you re jealous of how much fun they re having? Does your spouse go out racing and you wish you could join in the excitement? Well, this is your summer to learn to sail! Adult group and private sailing lessons are available all summer in the club Sonars or on your own boat. EYC Sailing Director Greg Wilkinson, wants to help you reach your goals and enjoy the breeze. Contact Greg with any questions through the club s main number 781-631-1400. 7

EYC JUNIOR SAILING STAFF 2016 Charlie Thompson will be returning for his fifth summer at Eastern Junior Sailing and is excited to be our 2016 Program Director. Charlie graduated from Marblehead High School in 2014, and is now attending Hobart and William Smith Colleges class of 2018. Charlie participated in Eastern Junior Sailing as a child and then moved onto Pleon. He raced in many Marblehead Junior Race Weeks and has cruised all over on his families sailboat. Charlie is excited for another great summer on the harbor! Charlotte Polk will be returning for her fourth summer at EYC Junior Sailing! Charlotte will be our Head Instructor for the 2016 season and she is excited to work with our Junior Sailors in her new role. Charlotte graduated from Brewster Academy in Wolfeboro NH and is finishing her Freshman year at Dickinson College. She has had extensive experience on the local waters in sailboats and powerboats. She is thrilled to be back for another amazing summer at the Hut! 8

EYC JUNIOR SAILING CLASS SCHEDULE Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday MORNING SESSION 9:00 to 12:00 Opti Two Opti Two Camp Intro Opti Two Camp Opti Two Intro Camp AFTERNOON SESSION 1:00 to 4:00 Opti Three Opti Three Opti One Sloops Voyager Opti Three Opti One Voyager Opti Three Opti One Sloops Friday Fun Sail Voyager Sloop Sonars Expanded Sonar sailing for our youngest sailors (ages 5-6). Intro to Sailing Opti I Opti II Opti III Voyager Class Sail in both Optis and Sonars to provide a broad introduction to junior sailing for slightly older campers (ages 6-8). Introductory class teaches basic boat handling skills for children 8+ with no prior dinghy sailing experience. The class will principally be taught with two junior sailors to a boat to maximize fun and confidence on the water. The class is designed for beginner, single-handed Opti sailors who have had an introduction to sailing through the Opti I class. The focus is on fun while building confidence and competence steering and maneuvering in their boat. Sailors can provide their own Opti or rent a club boat on a first-come-first-serve basis. The class is for those who are ready for longer harbor explorations and basic racing skills. Participants will have the opportunity to race in Marblehead Junior Race Week in the Opti Green Fleet. Sailors must have their own Optis. The class is being offered for children ages 10 12 and is intended for kids who love being on the water and want to continue to build their boating skills. As a nonracing offering, we hope the program will enhance our kids' enthusiasm for being on the water and love of the ocean. The prerequisite for Voyager Class is that applicants must have completed Opti II class at EYC or at least one-year at Pleon. 9

Pre-Season Check list: Mast Boom Sprit Tiller/Rudder Dagger board /Centre-Board Sail-ties Out-haul line Sprit-hoist Mainsheet Painter Mainsheet Blocks (3) Airbags Bailer Toe-straps Please remember to label all removable parts of the Opti, as well as at least one place on the hull itself! 10

Curriculum Grid Sloop Sonar Intro to Sailing Opti I Opti II Opti III Voyager Safety/Rules Life Jackets Life Jackets Capsizing Right of Way Rules Basic Racing Rules Life Jackets Right of Way Right of Way Avoiding Collisions Port/Starboard Dingy Starts Right of Way Man Overboard Man Overboard Required Gear Righting and Bailing Boats Right of Way at Marks and Man Overboard Staying with Boat obstructions Staying with Boat Hailing other Boats Basics for Boating License Righting and Bailing Boat Independently Rigging/Stowing Exposure to rigging and derigging Assist Instructors Rigging and Stowing Boats with Rigging and Stowing Boats with Rig Independently Rigging and Stowing Boats with a sonar Assistance from Instructors Assistance from Instructors Boat and Gear Care Assistance from Instructors Boat and Gear Care and Peers Race Preparedness Boat and Gear Care Boat and Gear Care Boat Handling Sail Handling Sail Handling Tacking Points of Sail & Proper Sail Trim Speed Control, Stopping, Sail Handling Points of Sail Points of Sail Jibing Rounding Marks Backing up, Getting Moving from Points of Sail Tell-Tails Tell-Tails Getting out of Irons Reading Tell Tails a Stop. Tell-Tails Basic Tiller Work Basic Tiller Work Keeping the Boat Moving Reading Puffs/Lulls and how to Basic Tiller Work The above for Sonars and Optis React The above for Sonars and Optis Wind Shift Basics Basic Motorboat Handling & Roll Tacking/Jibing Maintenance Heavy Air, Waves, Hiking, Towing Paddle Boards/Kayaking Nomenclature Basic Sailing Terms & Commands Basic Boat Parts Points of Sail Sailing Terms (ease, Trim, Head Basic Racing Terms Basic Boat Parts Boat and Sail Parts Sail Names Parts of Sail Up, Etc.) More Weather Terms Sail Names Types of Boat Rigs Basic Weather Terms Types of Boat Rigs Seamanship Basic Knots Cleating Coiling Lines Bowline, Hitches Care of Lines Knot Tying Coaling Lines Lines Running Clear Figure Eight, Square, Bowline Knots Line Throwing Care of Lines Navigation Fixed N, S, E, W Fixed N, S, E, W Fixed N, S, E, W Fixed N, S, E, W Chart Reading Chart Reading Compass Reading Compass Reading Compass Reading Government Marks Identify features of Marblehead Identify features of Marblehead General Marine Obstacles General Marine Obstacles General Marine Obstacles Harbor and Nearby Salem Sound Harbor and Nearby Salem Sound Awareness of Local Rocks and Awareness of Local Rocks and Shoals Shoals Weather Wind Direction Wind Direction Wind Speed (Approx.) Seeing Puffs Tides/Currents Wind Direction Basis Weather Observation Basis Weather Observation Wind Shifts Fog, Cloud Basics, Marblehead Basis Weather Observation Tides/Currents More on Weather Weather Patterns Tides/Currents 11

EYC Participant Information Form (please complete one form per child) Participant name: Address: Phone (home, cell): Email: Mom name & home phone: Cell phone: Work phone: Dad name & home phone: Cell phone: Work phone: Alternate contact name & relationship: Home phone #: Cell phone #: Work phone #: Medical information Physician s name & phone: Health insurance provider & group #: Dentist s name & phone: Dental insurance provider & group #: Please describe any medical conditions and/or medications regarding the participant that the staff should be aware of: I agree that reasonable attempts will be made to contact me, or my designated alternate in the case of an emergency. In the event EYC Junior Sailing staff cannot make contact, I give permission for my child to be transported to the nearest source of emergency care and for necessary medical treatment to be administered. Signed (Parent/Guardian): Dated: 12

EYC On-the-Water Activities Acknowledgement & Release Form (please complete one form for each participant) Participant Name: Address: The undersigned acknowledges and understands the following (NOTE: where the program participant is a child under the age of 18, the undersigned must be a parent or other legal guardian): 1. The Eastern Yacht Club program participants, parents and legal guardians have been given the opportunity, at scheduled meetings and otherwise, to ask questions and discuss with EYC staff the safety and recreational aspects of Eastern Yacht Club on-the-water programs and activities prior to their commencement. 2. The EYC has made reasonable and prudent efforts to safeguard the health and well-being of participants in EYC on-the-water programs and activities through safety policies and staff supervision of activities, among other measures. Such policies include, without limitation, (A) a strict policy regarding the required use of personal floatation devices by all program participants under the age of 16 during program activities; and (B) the administration of a swimming test appropriate to the activities of the program and its participants. 3. No safety measures, including those described above, can guarantee the safety of any participant in EYC on-the-water programs and activities. Accordingly, the undersigned hereby releases the Eastern Yacht Club, its employees, volunteer staff, agents and members from, and waives any and all claims, losses or liabilities resulting from or related to, the above-named person s participation in on-the-water programs and activities of the Eastern Yacht Club. Signed:, For children under age 18, the parent or legal guardian of the above-named program participant Dated: Print Name: 13

Junior Sailing Summer 2015 Program Descriptions Class Dates: Session 1: Session 2: Voyager Program: Monday, June 29 th - Friday, July 24 th Monday, July 27 th - Friday, August 21 st Monday, June 29 th Friday, August 7 th Sloop Sonars (Tue & Thu 1-3) $440 for 6 week program ($400 with Early Bird discount) Description: Designed to provide a safe, stable, and fun introduction to sailing for EYC's youngest sailors. The varied curriculum presents basic boat handling and sailing terms, including safety rules and weather/wind observation. Children will sail in groups in Sonars. While teaching basic skills through games, hunts and other adventures, this class will help foster enthusiasm for further sailing. Note that this class is shorter than most (2 hours) to appeal to this young age group. Prerequisites: Designed for EYC Camp children in Sloops, ages 5&6, generally having completed Kindergarten. Children not enrolled in Camp are welcome to take part in this class. This class takes and expands upon the fun group Sonar sailing that the kids are experiencing briefly in Camp. No previous sailing experience is necessary. This class will be geared towards the younger child getting comfortable and having fun on a boat! Goals: Learn to enjoy and appreciate sailing in Marblehead harbor! The emphasis in this program is on fun & safety on the water. Intro to Sailing (Tue & Thu 9-12) - $594* for 6 week program ($540 with Early Bird discount) Description: Designed to provide a broad introduction to all that Junior Sail offers in and around the water. The fun and varied curriculum focuses on basic boat handling and sailing terms, including safety rules and weather/wind observation. Children will sail in both Sonars and Optimists (2 to an Opti). While teaching basic skills, this class will help foster enthusiasm for further sailing adventures. Prerequisites: Designed for children ages 7 & older, EYC Camp children in Schooners & Clippers, generally having completed 1st grade. In conjunction with Camp, this class provides a 5 morning a week experience. Children not enrolled in Camp are welcome to take part in this class. No previous sailing experience is necessary. EYC boats (Sonars and Optis) are provided. 14

Goals: Learn to enjoy and appreciate sailing in Marblehead harbor! The emphasis in this program is on fun & safety on the water. Opti I (Mon, Wed, Thu 1-4) $869 for 6 week program ($790 with Early Bird discount) Description: This introductory class is designed to teach children basic boat-handling skills including tacking, jibing, making safe landings, and rigging an Opti. This class will principally be taught with 2 children to a boat to maximize fun and well being. All children will have an equal opportunity to helm the boat. Opti Beginners will generally sail in the immediate Riverhead float area. Prerequisites: Designed for 8+ year old children with no dinghy sailing experience. EYC Optis are available for rent on a first come first serve basis. The rental fee is $75 per session. 2 children will be assigned to a boat for each session. If you provide your own boat, your child will always sail in it. The first 5 children registered with boats will get storage space on the Riverhead float for that session. Private boats can be shared. However, the Jr. Sailing committee will not coordinate sharing. Sharing must be coordinated by the families. Goals: To enjoy their first dinghy sailing experience. The progression of the class will provide each child with some single-handed sailing by the end of the session in order to be prepared for Opti II, Opti III, or Pleon. Opti II (Mon-Thu. 9-12) $1056 for 6 week program ($960 with Early Bird discount) Description: This class is designed for beginning single-handed Opti sailors. Children will continue to develop basic boat handling skills, while learning about safety, wind observation, and taking care of their equipment. There will be plenty of fun games and adventures on water & land to keep the sailors engaged and enthusiastic. This class will do some double-handed sailing early on and in windy conditions. Single handed sailing will be emphasized as the sailors become more comfortable. Emphasis will be on having fun, as well as building confidence and competence. Prerequisites: Designed for children having completed 2nd grade, with Intro to Sailing, Opti I, or other basic Opti exposure. EYC Optis are available for rent on a first come first serve basis. The rental rate per session is $100. Families may also provide their own Opti which will be stored on the Riverhead floats. Goals: To be proficient and confident single handling an Optimist, and ready for Opti III or Pleon. 15

Opti III (Mon Thu 1-4) - $1,056 for 6 week program ($960 with Early Bird discount) Description: This all single-handed class is designed for children who have become proficient in basic Opti sailing and want to fine-tune their boat-handling skills while learning some basic racing techniques. This class will venture all around and just outside the harbor. Participants in this class are encouraged to participate in Marblehead Race Week (see details on our race week program below). Prerequisites: Designed for children having completed 3rd grade, with Opti II or equivalent. Comfort sailing single-handedly is a must. Sailors must have their own Opti. Goals: To have good boat handling skills, a basic understanding of how to get around a race course, and be prepared to enter Pleon as an enthusiastic, confident sailor. Voyager Class (Mon, Wed & Fri 1:00-4:30) - $1,200 one full six-week session (from June 27 th to August 5 th ) With Early Bird discount $1,080. An exciting addition to the Program for 2015 is our Voyager Class. This class is being offered for children ages 10-13. This class is intended for kids who love being on the water and want to continue to build their boating skills and knowledge in a variety of watercraft. The children will spend time in a variety of boats, big and small, sailing with some of our senior members at the Club. They will learn basic navigation skills and will be able to navigate our home waters. They will learn how to captain a motorboat safely and effectively. Topics covered in the Boaters License Course will be taught. The class will journey on different types of adventures, including longer voyages outside of Marblehead Harbor. We hope the program will enhance our kids' enthusiasm for being on the water and love of the ocean. We are very excited about expanding our program with the Voyagers! Prerequisites: The prerequisite for Voyager Class is that applicants must have completed Opti II class at EYC or at least one-year at Pleon. There is a limited number of slots available for the Voyager Class in 2015. Friday Fun Sail ($15 per session) Friday Fun Sail is a great way to end your sailor s week. Every Friday afternoon from 1:00-3:30 PM the instructors take a group of up to 20 sailors to different locations. They often travel on the motorboats to places like Brown s Island or Sand Dollar Cove. We will be running this again as a first-come-first-serve weekly sign up at the Junior Sailing Hut. To register for junior sailing programs, please click "Registration" at the left or here. 16

RACE WEEK (Mon, Tue & Wed all day) - $150. Does not include Race Week registration fee Description: This is a special coaching program for those children wishing to take part in the Opti Green fleet at Marblehead Junior Race Week (a 3-day regatta held the third or fourth week of July). Race Week prep and on the water coaching & support is included all day, for all three days. Prerequisites: Staff recommended. Sailors must have their own Opti*. * Please note: The Opti must be available all day for all three days. Therefore, it cannot be a boat that is shared with someone in another EYC sailing class. 17