Summer Sailing at LYC :)

Opti Enthusiasts,

I am pleased to announce that registration for the 2014 summer sailing program is now open. You can find the summer registration form in the program documents tab or click here.

This summer we are offering four two-week sessions to choose from with either full day or half day options (many sailors take multiple sessions). Session 1: June 9-20, Session 2: June 23-July 3, Session 3: July 7-18, Session 4: July 28-August 8.

 

Mercury Mentors (5-7 year olds)- Our new learn-to-sail class launched in the 2014 spring season! Sailors are taught in 15’ Mercury sailboats with a coach on board every boat.  This course is a great way for young kids to get comfortable sailing on the water. If you are interested in signing up for our spring Mercury Mentors, our second 8 week spring session will begin on Saturday, March 16^th.

Beginner Opti (8-12 year olds)- This class focuses on basic boat handling for beginners. Children will learn how to steer and trim around a course, as well as learn points of sail. This class is designed to teach children self-reliance and esteem through sailing and the care of their boat. The curriculum incorporates fun games and activities to introduce sailors to basic seamanship. This class teaches sailing fundamentals and an introduction to racing.

Green Fleet (8-12 year olds)- Designed for sailors who have participated in at least one season of fall/spring  Green Fleet, this course is a great opportunity to keep racing over the summer! The program focuses on boat handling, tactics and strategy for racing. Classes incorporate fun days and a variety of drills and games.

420 Learn-To-Sail (13-16 year olds)- Students learn the fundamentals of sailing a double-handed 420 dinghy including rigging, sail trim, wind awareness, points of sail, boat handling, and safe capsize and recovery. This is a fun opportunity to learn to sail with a friend. 

We are also introducing Green Fleet Friday racing that will begin on June 20^th and continue each Friday throughout the summer sailing season. Informal races will be held in front of the club from 4:30pm-6pm. This is designated for any sailor who knows how to race around a course on their own. We encourage all one design fleets (Opti Green fleet, Opti Red White and Blue, Open Bic, 420, and Laser) to participate. There will be one course and each fleet will have its own start. Awards will be given after racing on the front lawn. 

Please encourage family and friends to get involved with junior sailing this summer at LYC! Feel free to contact me with any questions.

Sincerely,

Julia Melton 

Sailing Director

julia.melton@lyc.org