Class Descriptions:
Class Name: Learning to Sail - Level 1 “Guppies”
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, derigging and tacking skills. Students will
learn the parts of the boat, how to rig and launch a boat, basic
sailing, 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!
- Must be 6 years old
- New sailors or kids younger than 9
- Fun activities
- Basics of sailing
- 9AM – 12PM
- Ask for parental involvement
- Coaching: 1 paid coach, 1 paid assistant coach & possible club volunteer (changes week to week), heavy parental involvement
- Use boats in swimming area, onshore games
- Snack will be provided
Class Name: Learning to Sail OPTI - Level 2 “Sharks”
The
students will learn how to safely leave and return to the dock and will
be able to sail independently. The basics of tacking, jibing, and
docking will be covered. This class is for kids who have the basics
covered and are ready to expand their skills. Sailors will work on
sailing more efficiently including tacking, jibing, upwind and downwind
sailing. Sailors must feel comfortable sailing independently. This class
is a continuation of Beginner Sailing and a stepping stone to Beginner
Racing based on the students interest.
- Open to kids who have taken at least 1 year of Learning to Sail
- Must be 9 year old
- Covers basics of sailing
- 9AM - 12PM. Rigged and ready by 9AM
- Coaching: 1 paid coach, 1 assistant paid coach & club volunteer
- Snack will be provided
Class Name: Learning to Race OPTI
After
students have completed Level 2 Classes or have participated in
Learning to Race or Learning to Sail in the past. Students that have
enjoyed learning the sport of sailing and would like to compete and have
fun learning to maximize wind efficiency while racing their friends. In
the course the skills they will learn are (but not limited to):
Starting Sequence, Basic Course Configuration, Rules of Racing, Mark
Rounding, Maximizing Upwind Sailing Angles, Increasing Boat Speed, Boat
Handling, Positioning for Speed, Roll Tacking and Jibing, Introduction
to Tactics, Having a Race Strategy and More.
- Kids with sailing experience who are ready to race or are already participating in regattas
- 9AM - 12PM. Rigged and ready by 9AM
- Covers basics of racing
- Junior races are part of the course. Coaches will coach during races
- Coaching: 1 paid Level 1 coach, 1 paid assistant coach & 1 club volunteer (prefer with Level 1), safety boat
- Snack will be provided
Learning to sail a Double-handed boat 420’s, Y’s, Thistles and Snipes
This
class is for older beginners who are new to sailing and sailors new to
the 420. Sailors must be at least 9 years old. The 420 provides older
students the chance to learn in a double-handed boat. It will also teach
previous Optimist sailors skills to sail in a double handed boat.
Students will learn how to both crew and skipper. The focus of this
class will be sailing as a fun, social sport. This class will also have
the opportunity to sail in AYC Club Boats such as Yflyer, Snipe and
Thistle!
- Open to kids who have taken at least 1 year of Learning to Sail class
- Must be 12 years old with previous sailing experience
- 9AM - 12PM – 420’s can race with other fleets at 2PM
- Covers basics of sailing and being a crew
- Encouraged to sail in afternoon club races. (Will try to get fleets to sponsor weeks to encourage kids to team up with skippers)
- Will ask Fleets to participate for the kids to become familiar with our club fleet boats
- Coaching: Club Volunteers. 1 adult, 1 junior, 1 safety. Use fleet boats with fleet volunteers to take kids out and skipper/crew on fleet boats.
- Snack will be provided
