Junior Sailing
The Camden Yacht Club Junior Sailing Program has been an active and vibrant entity at CYC for 55 years. While maintaining emphasis on sportsmanship, safety, and the joys of sailing, the program teaches all levels of sailing and racing. The program is open to anyone, ages 8 and up, and membership at CYC is not required. Scholarships are available and inquiries are strongly encouraged. Call the CYC Office or download the Scholarship Form and mail it to us along with with your Registration and Medical/Release Forms .
New Class: Rowing, for 6-7 year olds - see information below
The program starts on June 23, 2008 and students may enroll in a 2-week session, starting on any Monday. Additional weeks are encouraged and can be added as desired and if space is available. For sailors who are new to CYC, Orientation will be held on Thursday, June 19, 2008 at 5:00 p.m. The last day of the 2008 season is August 15. Awards Night will be held on Friday, August 15, 2008. A Bring-Your-Own picnic dinner will begin at 5:30 pm and the awards ceremony will follow soon after. All family and friends of sailing program participants are invited to attend.
All participants must know how to swim and are required to wear a U.S. Coast Guard Approved Life Jacket while on the docks and in any boats.
To enroll, please download, print and complete both the Registration Form and Medical/Release Form and mail them along with your payment to: Camden Yacht Club, PO Box 204, Camden, ME 04843. Registration is effective upon receipt of payment, or award of scholarship.
The CYC Junior Program Staff is a seasoned group of adults and young people, several of whom are graduates of the CYC program.
Classes:
| Rowing | M, W, F 9:30-11:30 AM |
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Beginning Sailing Basic 420 Sailing |
Mon - Fri 8:30-11:30 AM |
| Intermediate Sailing | Mon - Fri 1:00-4:00 PM |
|
Intro to Racing Optimist Racing 420 Racing |
Mon - Fri 1:00 - 4:30 PM |
Beginning Sailing (Ages 8-11)
Intermediate Sailing (Ages 10 & up)
Introduction to Racing (Ages 10 & up)
This is an intermediate class for sailors who wish to learn more about competitive sailing. The class, sailed in Optimists includes basic racing skills, and will add challenge, confidence and lots of fun. If sailors choose to go to regattas, they will be responsible for regatta entry fees and travel expenses. Parental involvement is required for travel purposes. Class Size Limit: 10
Optimist Racing Team (Ages 10 & up)
This is a high-spirited intermediate to advanced level class focused on racing and fun competitions. Sailors must have previous Opti or racing experience. Regattas will include the Maine Interclub Racing Circuit and various New England regattasSailors will be responsible for regatta entry fees and travel expenses. Parental involvement is required for travel purposes. Size Limit: 10
420 Racing Team (Ages 12 & up)
The CYC offers Private or Semi Private Lessons for people of all ages and ability levels. Please contact the Sailing Office for details and scheduling.
Sailing Class Fees (10% discount if 4 weeks or more)
| Rowing | $65 per week |
|
Beginning Sailing Basic 420 Intermediate Sailing |
$130 per week |
|
Introduction to Racing Optimist Race Team 420 Race Team |
$140 per week |
1. Students must remain with their class and instructors during their class times.
2. Each student is expected to report to his or her class on time. Late comers will not be able to join their class after it has left the dock to sail.
3. All students must wear and secure USCG approved lifejackets at all times in boats or on the CYC docks.
4. All students must wear shirts and rubber-soled shoes.
5. The sea wall, rock wall and the boat hoist are off limits to students at all times.
6. All students must properly fold all sails and store all equipment and personal property before leaving class.
7. Students may not run while on the CYC premises.
8. CYC will not tolerate any horseplay or carelessness on the CYC grounds or on the water.
9. CYC members may use the club sailboats after class only with the expressed written permission of the Sailing Program Director.
10. Students may not use or possess any illegal or controlled substances (including alcohol) of any kind while participating in the sailing
program.
11. All students are expected to act in a responsible manner and with integrity at all times. Members of the CYC Racing Teams are representatives of the Camden Yacht Club and, as such, whenever they go to another club they are expected to emulate the ideals of safety, good sportsmanship and fair play.
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| cyc_codeofconduct.pdf | 49.94 KB |
| cyc_scholarships.pdf | 59.69 KB |
| registration_forms08.pdf | 492.85 KB |
| brochure08.pdf | 704.69 KB |
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