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Waquoit Bay Yacht Club

41o 34.739 'N / 70o31.595 'W
Waquoit, Massachusetts

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2008 Summer Program

        The Waquoit Bay Yacht Club Junior Sailing Program is a learn-to-sail program focusing on instruction, racing, safety, developing friendships, fun, and appreciation for the sailing environment of Waquoit Bay.  Classes are open to Yacht Club members' children and off-Cape grandchildren, ages 8 - 18.  The 2007 eight-week program begins on  Monday, 2 July 2007, and runs through Thursday, 23 August 2007.  Weekly newsletters and announcements are posted in the "Junior Sailing Program" section of the front bulletin board.  Please check the board on a regular basis to keep informed of upcoming events.  Feel free to contact Youth Committee members with any questions.

CLASSES:

    Beginner Optimist (must be at least 8 years old)
        Monday through Thursday, 9am - 12pm
        Fee: $350 (member)
             

    Advanced Optimist 
        Monday through Thursday, 9am - 12pm
        Fee:  $350 (member)
               
    420 Racing Team (enrollment based on recommendation of Head Instructor)
        Monday through Thursday, 1pm - 4pm
        Fee:  $450 (member) 
   
NOTE:  Optimist classes are taught in privately owned boats.  Each sailor in the Optimist class must have his/her own boat ready to sail on the first day of class.  The 420 Racing Team class is taught on club owned boats.

All senior staff are US Sail certified and have Red Cross certification in First Aid and CPR.

SPECIAL EVENTS:

Sunday, June 29th Kick-off Party @ 4:00 P.M. Staff, parents, & children
Please bring munchies
Monday June 30th First day of class  
Friday, July 4th Club picnic and races, No Classes  
TBA Edgartown Jr. Regatta - 420 No OPTI Class
TBA Reserve Cup Regatta No Classes
Saturday, August 2nd Fund Raiser Dinner Help Welcomed
Wednesday, August 6 TBA All Classes, All Day
Wednesday, August 20th Boat Breakdown Day So Sad!
Thursday, August 21st Last Day & Awards Banquet @ 6:00 P.M. All Classes 9-1


 LTD:
    "Lousy Thursday Dinners" will be held every Thursday at the Club at 6pm.  Junior Sailing Program parents take turns preparing the dinners.  The cost is $3/person.  Reservations are made via a sign-up sheet posted on the bulletin board with a menu attached each week.  This is a great opportunity for junior sailors and their families to gather, as well as for any interested Club member to enjoy a delicious dinner.  "Capture the Flag" is the traditional after-dinner activity for the junior sailors and siblings, while the parents get to relax and chat -- and maybe, help clean up!

 

EQUIPMENT:
    Each sailor must bring a Coast Guard approved life jacket, footwear, hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, and water bottle.  All gear is to be stored on pegs underneath the deck.  ALL equipment must be labeled.  All Optimists are stored on the racks on the beach.  No boats or trailers are to be pulled up on the beach.

 

SWIM TEST:
    Every student, regardless of age or number of years in the program, will be required to take a swim test on the first day of the program.  Students under 12 years of age must be able to tread water for one minute and swim 200 feet.  Students over 12 years old must be able to tread water for three minutes and swim 500 feet.

RULES:

  • HAVE FUN!

  • Each student is expected to behave in a mannerly fashion, respecting the rights and property of others.

  • Students should arrive no more than 10 minutes BEFORE class and must be picked up no later than 10 minutes AFTER class.

  • Personal injuries must be reported to the instructors immediately.

  • Damage or loss of equipment must be reported to the instructors immediately.

  • PFD's must be worn at all times when on the water.

  • Proper footwear must be worn at all times.

  • No student will leave class or club sponsored events without written permission from parent or guardian and permission from the Head Instructor.

  • No running on the docks.

  • No swearing at any time.

  • Kitchen and office area are off limits to students.

  • No climbing on or jumping off moored boats.

  • Parents are responsible for paying for lost or broken equipment.

  • Any discipline problems that pose a safety concern for other students may result in the misbehaving student being removed from class.

   Any questions? Telephone 508-477-6421 or 508-548-0417. 

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This page was updated July 3 2007.

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