BEGINNING-LEARN TO SAIL
Ages: 8-12
Prerequisite: Know how to swim. Pass swimming and capsize evaluations on day 1.
The 9-foot Tera is the new standard in youth sail training. The RS Tera is specifically designed for junior sailors under 5’4” and 120lbs in weight. We offer Tera classes for beginners (Level 1, first summer sessions), and intermediates (Level 2, after completing one summer session). At the beginner level students learn the basics of sailing such was wind direction, safety and seamanship, basic sailing knots, sail trim, and steering. Before moving on to intermediates sailors need to demonstrate the use of the tiller extension, being comfortable when capsizing, proper docking, and points of sail. Depending on age some students take this class twice.
INTERMEDIATE-ADVENTURE SAILING
Ages: 9-17
Prerequisites; Completion of 1 Beginning Sailing course or equivalent within the last 6 months. Strong swimmer.
*MUST HAVE PREVIOUS SAILING EXPERIENCE, NO BEGINNER LEVEL STUDENTS.
This class is offered on Saturdays only from 1:00-4:00. February Session 6, 13, 20, 27
Single handed sailing only for now. Class will us RS Teras.
This offering is geared towards sailors who have prior experience and wish to expand on what they have learned. Focusing on proper rigging, points of sail, seamanship, and getting comfortable sailing away from the yacht club. Adventuring with your sailing friends while continueing to learn through formal instruction and lessons.
ADVANCED-INTRO TO RACING
Prerequisites: Approval from Youth Sailing Director, completion of a minimum two sessions of Intermediate sailing classes, comfortable in all weather conditions, able to perform all points of sail confidently, desire to be on the SYC Youth Racing Team.
Age range of 12-16. This class is sailed in RS Teras with larger Pro sails. The group will focus on the skills needed to race competitively. Conditions sailed in will vary from very light to windy and sailing away from the club, even in the middle of the bay, will happen regularly. Proper racing sailing gear is mandatory and helmets are recommended.
RECREATIONAL SAILING
Sundays 10:00am-12:00pm
February Session: 7, 14, 21, 28
Prerequisites: Completion of a Beginning Level class. Comfortable sailing solo. Comfortable capsizing should it happen.
Ages 9-18
Single handed sailing only.
This program gives youth sailors who have previously been a part of our programs access to boats and a chance to get on the water and enjoy sailing. There is no formal instruction for this class. Therefore this is not a 'learn to sail' program. You must have previous sailing experience with our program. This is for youth only. In order to follow all physical distancing requirements there will be single handed sailing only. Availalbe boats will include 1 Laser and RS Teras with a large or small sail. Supervision and certified instructors in motor boats will be provided. Particpants are required to register for all two weeks. No prorating if you cannot make one of the scheduled days.