JUNIOR SAILING PROGRAM
The Great Harbor Yacht Club Junior Sailing Program is designed to provide sailing instruction in a safe and fun environment by encouraging each youngster to develop his/her skills, knowledge and confidence, at his/her own pace. Beginner, Intermediate and Racing level classes are offered throughout the summer. We are offering an 8-9 week program beginning June 25 thru August 24.
Our US Sailing certified instructors provide a curriculum that develops self-reliance, self-confidence, sportsmanship and respect for other people and property. Each one or two-week session allows sailors to become competent in boat handling in all conditions. The instructors provide structure and discipline and above all, make it fun for everyone.
Our fleet includes six 420's, thirteen Opti's, two Sunfish, three Lasers, six Rhodes 19's and three Beetle Cats. GHYC provides the best student-to-instructor ratio on Nantucket, giving students more one-on-one instruction.
Registration
The deadline for Junior Program Registration is May 1, 2012. All registrations received after May 1 will incur a $50 late fee. Junior Program Registration will open to sponsored non-members on May 15, 2012. Please read about our new programs below, and then click here to register your child. Please download the 2012 Youth Medical Consent and Waiver form and return to cgrant@ghyc.com or fax to 508-325-1010.
The deadline for Junior Program Registration is May 1, 2012. All registrations received after May 1 will incur a $50 late fee. Junior Program Registration will open to sponsored non-members on May 15, 2012. Please read about our new programs below, and then click here to register your child. Please download the 2012 Youth Medical Consent and Waiver form and return to cgrant@ghyc.com or fax to 508-325-1010.
If you have any questions on which programs best suit your child's sailing ability please contact Carolyn Grant at cgrant@ghyc.com.
SUMMER 2012 SCHEDULE
Session 1 A: June 25-29 (one week)
Session 2 A&B: July 2-13 (two weeks)
Session 3 A&B: July 16-27 (two weeks)
Session 4 A&B: July 30-August 10 (two weeks)
Session 5 A&B: August 13-24 (two weeks) Beginner Opti only
Session 5 B: August 20-24 (one week) No Opti/420 RACE
Session 2 A&B: July 2-13 (two weeks)
Session 3 A&B: July 16-27 (two weeks)
Session 4 A&B: July 30-August 10 (two weeks)
Session 5 A&B: August 13-24 (two weeks) Beginner Opti only
Session 5 B: August 20-24 (one week) No Opti/420 RACE
Opti Green
Beginner Sailing, ages 8-12, 9:00 am - 11:30 am M-F
This class is taught in Optimists, small 8' dinghies designed specifically for teaching young children to sail single-handed. Opti Green will teach fundamental sailing skills such as rigging, steering, tacking, jibing and basic boat handling and safety. Students will be given a basic swim check while wearing a life jacket. Every Monday there will be a parent student meeting for the 1st half hour. Note Session 5A includes 12 Meter sail on Wed Aug 15.
Beginner Sailing, ages 8-12, 9:00 am - 11:30 am M-F
This class is taught in Optimists, small 8' dinghies designed specifically for teaching young children to sail single-handed. Opti Green will teach fundamental sailing skills such as rigging, steering, tacking, jibing and basic boat handling and safety. Students will be given a basic swim check while wearing a life jacket. Every Monday there will be a parent student meeting for the 1st half hour. Note Session 5A includes 12 Meter sail on Wed Aug 15.
Opti Blue
Intermediate Sailing, ages 9-14, 12:30 pm - 3:00 pm M-F
This class is for Opti sailors who have previously gone through the beginner Opti program and the instructor determines that they are ready to advance to the next level. The class will focus on upwind sailing, proper sail trim, advanced boat handling skills and an introduction to racing.
Intermediate Sailing, ages 9-14, 12:30 pm - 3:00 pm M-F
This class is for Opti sailors who have previously gone through the beginner Opti program and the instructor determines that they are ready to advance to the next level. The class will focus on upwind sailing, proper sail trim, advanced boat handling skills and an introduction to racing.
Opti Red/ Race
Advanced Sailing, ages 9-15, 12:30 pm - 3:00 pm M,T,W,F; 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Thursdays All-Island Racing
This program is for those Opti sailors who are interested in competing on race team. The class covers more advanced aspects of racing such as performance boat handling, racing rules, tactical starts and mark roundings and upwind and downwind strategy. Sailors will race on Thursdays in the all-island races and also compete in the Jobson Cup, the NRW Youth Regatta and some off-island regattas.
Advanced Sailing, ages 9-15, 12:30 pm - 3:00 pm M,T,W,F; 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Thursdays All-Island Racing
This program is for those Opti sailors who are interested in competing on race team. The class covers more advanced aspects of racing such as performance boat handling, racing rules, tactical starts and mark roundings and upwind and downwind strategy. Sailors will race on Thursdays in the all-island races and also compete in the Jobson Cup, the NRW Youth Regatta and some off-island regattas.
420 Green
Intermediate Sailing ages 13-17 (100 lbs. or more), 9:00 am - 11:30 am M-F
This class is for intermediate sailors who are interested in sailing 2-person dinghies. The class builds on the skills learned in the Opti program. It focuses on boat handling on a 2-person boat, proper sail trim and an introduction to racing but the primary focus is 2 person boat handling.
Intermediate Sailing ages 13-17 (100 lbs. or more), 9:00 am - 11:30 am M-F
This class is for intermediate sailors who are interested in sailing 2-person dinghies. The class builds on the skills learned in the Opti program. It focuses on boat handling on a 2-person boat, proper sail trim and an introduction to racing but the primary focus is 2 person boat handling.
420 Blue
Intermediate/ Advanced Sailing ages 13-17 (100 lbs. or more), 9:00 am - 11:30 am M-F
This class is for the intermediate/advanced level sailors who's goal it is to eventually compete on 420 Race Team. 420 Blue focuses on 2-person boat handling including roll tacking, acceleration, trapeze and spinnaker basics and sail trim on all points of sail. Coaches will run drills to improve double handed boat handling and racing drills such as practice starts, mark roundings and spinnaker hoists and dowses. Students are encouraged to enroll for at least 4 weeks.
Intermediate/ Advanced Sailing ages 13-17 (100 lbs. or more), 9:00 am - 11:30 am M-F
This class is for the intermediate/advanced level sailors who's goal it is to eventually compete on 420 Race Team. 420 Blue focuses on 2-person boat handling including roll tacking, acceleration, trapeze and spinnaker basics and sail trim on all points of sail. Coaches will run drills to improve double handed boat handling and racing drills such as practice starts, mark roundings and spinnaker hoists and dowses. Students are encouraged to enroll for at least 4 weeks.
420 Red/Race
Advanced Sailing, ages 14-17, 12:30 pm - 4:00 pm M,W,F; 12:30 pm - 3:00 pm Tues & Thurs
This program is for experienced 420 racers with advanced boat handling skills and who have sailed in 420 Green and Blue. 420 Race is for the competitive sailors committed to racing on a team. The class will cover racing rules, starting drills, mark roundings and overall tactics and strategy. The members of the race team will be chosen by the coaches to compete in regattas on island as well as travel to some off-island regattas upon the discretion of the coaches. Sailors are encouraged to enroll for the entire summer.
Advanced Sailing, ages 14-17, 12:30 pm - 4:00 pm M,W,F; 12:30 pm - 3:00 pm Tues & Thurs
This program is for experienced 420 racers with advanced boat handling skills and who have sailed in 420 Green and Blue. 420 Race is for the competitive sailors committed to racing on a team. The class will cover racing rules, starting drills, mark roundings and overall tactics and strategy. The members of the race team will be chosen by the coaches to compete in regattas on island as well as travel to some off-island regattas upon the discretion of the coaches. Sailors are encouraged to enroll for the entire summer.
Coatue Cruisers - New this Year
Ages 13-17 (100 lbs or more), Thursdays 4:00 - 6:30 pm
This class is for novice or intermediate teens on Lasers and Sunfish. The goal is for sailor to become proficient enough to check the boat out on their own for Open Sailing in the Harbor. Sailors will learn to rig the different boats and basic boat handling skills and occasionally join in on the Thursday evening races.
Ages 13-17 (100 lbs or more), Thursdays 4:00 - 6:30 pm
This class is for novice or intermediate teens on Lasers and Sunfish. The goal is for sailor to become proficient enough to check the boat out on their own for Open Sailing in the Harbor. Sailors will learn to rig the different boats and basic boat handling skills and occasionally join in on the Thursday evening races.
Pram Jam - August 10
12:30 pm - 4:00 pm
The 6th Annual Pram Jam (kids vs. adults in Optis) is a great way for parents to see what Opti sailing is all about and for kids to show off their sailing skills. This fun afternoon of racing promises to amuse even the most novice sailor. Be prepared to get wet!
12:30 pm - 4:00 pm
The 6th Annual Pram Jam (kids vs. adults in Optis) is a great way for parents to see what Opti sailing is all about and for kids to show off their sailing skills. This fun afternoon of racing promises to amuse even the most novice sailor. Be prepared to get wet!
Junior Socials
July 16, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
August 8, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Back by popular demand, the Junior Social will have all the cool new songs playing, plus popcorn, slide show and much, much more! Ages 8-12.
July 16, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
August 8, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Back by popular demand, the Junior Social will have all the cool new songs playing, plus popcorn, slide show and much, much more! Ages 8-12.
Tween Pizza Cruise
July 23, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
August 20, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Grab a slice and sit back and enjoy a party cruise around the harbor. Ages 11-13.
July 23, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
August 20, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Grab a slice and sit back and enjoy a party cruise around the harbor. Ages 11-13.
12 Meter Kids Sail
August 15, 9:30 am - 12:30 pm, ages 8-12
GHYC kids enjoy big boat sailing on a 12 Meter. Priority placement goes to the sailors in the Opti Green program that week. The kids will sail on an actual America's Cup 12 meter sailboat. Limited to 12 sailors. Professional and volunteer adult skipper and crew will be onboard as well.
August 15, 9:30 am - 12:30 pm, ages 8-12
GHYC kids enjoy big boat sailing on a 12 Meter. Priority placement goes to the sailors in the Opti Green program that week. The kids will sail on an actual America's Cup 12 meter sailboat. Limited to 12 sailors. Professional and volunteer adult skipper and crew will be onboard as well.
USCG Auxiliary - American Safe Boating Course
July 11 & 18, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Students will obtain a NASBLA Boating Certificate upon completion of the course (required in the state of MA for boaters 12-16 years old). Course includes classroom and home study, plus written test. Course is available for adults as well. Participants will gain an understanding of the federal and state boating regulations, boating equipment, buoyage system, boat handling and navigation rules.
July 11 & 18, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Students will obtain a NASBLA Boating Certificate upon completion of the course (required in the state of MA for boaters 12-16 years old). Course includes classroom and home study, plus written test. Course is available for adults as well. Participants will gain an understanding of the federal and state boating regulations, boating equipment, buoyage system, boat handling and navigation rules.
Day 1: One-hour introduction, distribution of the American Boating
Course book and CD-ROM (to be completed at home).
Course book and CD-ROM (to be completed at home).
Day 2: Question and answer period, then 30 minute exam.
Fees: The fee is $50 made payable by cash or check to the US Coast Guard Auxiliary the day of the course.