Greetings CYC Member
Spring is here which means that summer is not far away! It also means it’s time to plan for catching those warm summer breezes in your sail and registering your young sailor in the junior sailing program!
The Junior Activities Committee has organized an 8-week sailing program for children and grandchildren of members, age 8 through 18. Mariners (ages 8+ by September 1) explore aspects of life around the water -- tides, beaches, swimming, sailing, and rowing in two classes each week. White Flag (ages 9+) and Red Flag sailors sail in their Optimist dinghies and learn more about single-handed sailing and seamanship in four weekly classes. Blue Flag, Captains and Admirals also meet four times each week in optimists. These flags are encouraged to participate in the Tuesday/ Thursday racing series and every other Wednesday night races. Once again, we are offering Captains and Admirals an additional class one morning a week in 420s. The Racing Team sails four times a week in Club 420s. Some Racing Team members also work as junior instructors and interns at the club.
SOCIAL EVENTS ON AND OFF THE WATER
We are planning a CYC regatta, Wednesday night fun races, the traditional beach overnight, scavenger hunts, sailing adventures, fun days and of course, a dance. We are also planning team races on Fridays for the racing team and much more! It promises to be a very busy and fun summer!
INSTRUCTORS 2008
We are very pleased to announce the following coaching roster for the 2008 season.
Jessie Guild will be Head Instructor of the junior sailing program this summer. Jessie completed the CYC sailing program and has been coaching for 6 years: 3 at Duxbury Yacht Club and 3 at CYC. She is a senior at Colby College and the race coordinator of their sailing team.Also returning this year as a Senior Instructors are Kathryn Evans, Amanda Faulkner, a freshman at Wellesley College, Jared Dick, attending Lehigh University, Rebecca Evans, a senior at Milton Academy, and Ben Sampson, senior at Dartmouth College where he is Vice Commodore of the Varsity Sailing Team.
Katy Baker, Will Evans, Abby Faulkner, Jack Murphy, and Polly Murray will be our Junior Instructors. These instructors are members of this year's race team, and will be helping to instruct the flag classes throughout the summer.
We are very fortunate to have a fantastic group of instructors and a wonderful bunch of sailors and families. We are confident that this will be a great summer of learning while having a great deal of fun along the way!
SCHEDULE AND IMPORTANT DATES:
Registration deadline – April 25
Swim Test for Mariners, Whites and new sailors Thursday, June 19th 3:30-5pm and Friday, June 20th 3:30-5pm
Opti clinic/help with rigging Sunday, June 15th 4-5 pm at CYC
Orientation/meet the instructors Sunday, June 15th 5-6 pm at CYC
- 5:00 p.m. – sailor orientation and ice cream party
- 5:30 p.m. – parent orientation (kids will play outside with instructors)
Program begins Monday, June 23rd and ends Friday, August 15th
SCHEDULE
The weekly class schedule is included on the registration form, and as a separate sheet with this mailing. We strongly urge sailors to sign up for the entire season, even if he or she will miss a week or two. White Flag sailors must start in Session 1.
The Mariners* will meet Monday and Wednesday afternoons for their two hour classes from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm.
The White flag* will meet Monday through Thursday mornings, 9:00 – 12:00.
The Red flag will meet Monday through Thursday mornings, 9:00 – 12:00.
The Blue flag will meet Monday through Thursday mornings, 9:00 – 12:00. During the Tuesday/Thursday afternoon Opti Racing, Blue flag sailors are required to participate in 4 of these races.
The Captains will meet Monday through Thursday. Specifically, they will meet Tuesday and Thursday mornings, Monday afternoon, and Wednesday morning and afternoon. Wednesday mornings the Captains flag will have class in 420s. During the Tuesday/Thursday afternoon Opti Racing, Captains are required to participate in 6 of these races.
The Admirals will meet Monday through Thursday. Specifically, they will meet Tuesday and Thursday mornings, Monday morning and afternoon, and Wednesday afternoon. Monday mornings the Admiral flag will have class in 420s. During the Tuesday/Thursday afternoon Opti Racing, Admirals are required to participate in 8 of these races.
Series racing is encouraged for Blue flag, Captains and Admirals and any other sailor who feels comfortable participating and will be held on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons along with fun races at the Wednesday Night Fun Races on July 9th, 23rd, and August 6th.
The 420 Racing Team will meet Monday through Thursday afternoons, 1:00 – 4:00.
We hope that this schedule allows everyone to enjoy a plethora of summer activities.
SWIM TEST
*All Mariners, all White flags and any sailors new to the CYC program must pass a swim test BEFORE the first day of sailing class. There can be no exceptions. The location of the swim test is to be determined. The instructors will run the test in the pool; parents will not be allowed to be present in the pool area when their children take the test. The test includes swimming laps and treading water followed by putting a lifejacket on while in the water. Each sailor must bring his/her life jacket that day as putting the life jacket on in the water is part of the test.
EQUIPMENT/LOGISTICS (Please label all equipment)
Each sailor needs a properly fitting life jacket, with a whistle attached, and closed-toe shoes. Daily sunscreen applications are highly recommended.
Flag classes need an Optimist dinghy with labeled sail, spars and blades (not Mariners or Race Team).
FEES (The member will be billed by CYC for all fees.)
Mariners $350/full summer $225/one session
Flags $650/full summer $550/one session
Racing Team $700/full summer
There is a $100 charge for storing your Opti on the CYC racks
REGISTRATION
Please complete the registration and medical forms by April 25th - one form for each sailor- and mail to:
Cory Axelson
29 Sanctuary Pond Road
Cohasset, MA 02025
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
All hands on deck needed for the following: instructor cookout, sailing orientation & ice cream social, Wednesday night sailing, flag day trips, beach overnight, scavenger hunt, family pot luck, awards and slide shows.
Also, several photographers are needed for each level of the sailing program.
Please put your skills to work and sign up for these volunteer activities on the registration form.
ONLINE – CohassetYC.orgPlease check your email and the CYC website for updates and information prior to the season and throughout the summer. We will be sending you information on Optis needed/for sale, Junior Activities social events and regatta calendars, etc. It is very important that we have everyone’s email address this summer as this will be your main source of program info and updates.
Please feel free to contact us via phone or email if you have any questions about the program. We are looking forward to a fantastic summer on the water!
Suzanne Gundersen, Co-Chair Sarah Murphy, Co-Chair
sgundersen@comcast.net sarahamurphy@comcast.net
Jessie Guild, Head Instructor
CYC Junior Activities Committee: Bet Baker, Mark Baker, Heidi Bobo, Mike Dick, Grace Evans, Selene Eymer, Bernadette Faulkner, Bev Koswick, Bill McGowan, Ann Swanborg, Bob Thomas, Cory Axelson, Mary Hunnewell, Liane Seppala, Jennifer (Watts) Rodiger