Junior Sailing Training Classes
Learning to SAIL - Level 1 "Guppies" SUNDAY CLASS
First time and newer sailors ages 6 - 8
2019 Dates - 8 weeks
Sunday Class Schedule:
June 2, 9, 16, 23, & 30; July 7, 14, & 21
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Fees: $125 Yacht Club Members; $225 non-members
In order for your registration to be final, Please send check made out to Atlanta Yacht Club, along with a competed liability waiver to:
Trixy Hanson, Jr. Training Coordinator
2614 Stanislaus Circle
Macon, GA 31204
Course Description:
The objective of the beginner class is to familiarize students with the basics of sailing and to allow them to feel comfortable on the water. The students will learn safety skills such as righting a capsized boat, as well as basic rigging, de-rigging and tacking skills. Students will learn the parts of the boat, how to rig and launch a boat, basic sailing, and sailing terms. There will be a combination of shore sessions, fun, and on the water sailing. This is a non-competitive environment. We just want to get the kids hooked on sailing!
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Must be 6 years old
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New sailors or kids younger than 9 AND those who have never sailed before
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Fun activities
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Basics of sailing
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9AM – 11AM
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Ask for parental involvement
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Coaching: 1 paid coach, 1 club volunteer (changes week to week), heavy parental involvement
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Use boats in swimming area, onshore games
AYC Jr. Sailing Program Information
We will have an orientation meeting the first day of class. We will let the parents know that our classes are NOT drop off classes. Parents are required to stay close to the sailing area to help out where needed or just to be there for their child. We will have information about snack parents and volunteer opportunities at the orientation meeting. Throughout the summer we will have some sailing opportunities for parents during classes too.
The first class will begin with a swim test. All kids will be required to swim the length of the dock and back with their life jackets, tread water for 5 minutes without life jackets and then put their life jacket on while in the water. Kids must have a properly fitting Coast Guard Approved life jacket.
What to bring to every class:
- Life Jacket with whistle attached
- Water shoes (closed toe or sandals are okay - NO FLIP FLOPS)
- Hat and/or sunglasses
- Water bottle
- Towel
- Swimsuit
- Sunscreen
Rules:
- Life Jackets and shoes are REQUIRED while on docks
- Please be on time. When kids are late it, delays the class
- Boats have to be rigged by the 9am start of class, except for the Guppies class. Rigging will be covered week 1. Boats rigged by 9am weeks 2-8. Parental assistance will be needed.
Other Info:
- We know that most families have other summer plans and that kids will miss class. This is okay. Our coaches will do their best to help get everyone up to speed after an absence.
- In case of bad weather, we will still hold classes. We will do indoor activities on these days.
- When you arrive at the Yacht Club entrance, pull up to the gate. It should be on Automatic and will open when you pull up to it. Classes will be help on the Opti dock in front of the clubhouse, waterside. Or in the lower level of the clubhouse Jr. Room.
Questions? Please call/text Trixy Hanson 478-951-9098 or Joe Hanson 478-256-4223 Opti Junior Sailing Coordinators. You may also email trixyandjoe@gmail.com
