JUNIOR SAILING PROGRAM
GHYC provides the best student-to-instructor ratio on Nantucket, giving students more one-on-one instruction.
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.
Registration
Online member registration for the 2010 Youth Summer Sailing Programs begins April 15, 2010. Please read about our new programs below, and then click here to register your child. If you prefer to download a pdf please click here.
Online member registration for the 2010 Youth Summer Sailing Programs begins April 15, 2010. Please read about our new programs below, and then click here to register your child. If you prefer to download a pdf please click here.
If you have any questions on which programs best suit your child's sailing ability please contact Carolyn Grant at cgrant@ghyc.com.
Please note, junior program registration will open to non-members on May 15, 2010. Be sure to tell your house guests and friends that non-members may participate in the program (if sponsored by a member).
SUMMER 2010 SCHEDULE
Session 1: June 28 - July 2 (one week) No Opti Classes
Session 2: July 5-17 (two weeks)
Session 3: July 19-30 (two weeks)
Session 4: Beginners Opti August 2-14 (two weeks)
Ready Set Sail, 420 Level 1, and Opti Blue August 2-6 (one week)
Opti & 420 Race Clinic August 2-6 +Youth Regatta Aug 9-10
Session 5: August 16-20 (one week)
Session 2: July 5-17 (two weeks)
Session 3: July 19-30 (two weeks)
Session 4: Beginners Opti August 2-14 (two weeks)
Ready Set Sail, 420 Level 1, and Opti Blue August 2-6 (one week)
Opti & 420 Race Clinic August 2-6 +Youth Regatta Aug 9-10
Session 5: August 16-20 (one week)
Ports & Courts
A combination sail and tennis program for beginners. Beginners, ages 8-12, sail in the morning M-F and play tennis on MWF afternoon. All drop-off and pick-up at the Jobson Sailing Center. Transportation to and from the Tennis Center is provided.
A combination sail and tennis program for beginners. Beginners, ages 8-12, sail in the morning M-F and play tennis on MWF afternoon. All drop-off and pick-up at the Jobson Sailing Center. Transportation to and from the Tennis Center is provided.
9:00 drop-off at Jobson Sailing Center
9:00 - 11:30 Sail M-F
11:30 - 12:00 Lunch MWF
12:00 - 12:45 Land drills and games
1:00 - 2:30 Tennis MWF
3:00 pick-up at Jobson Sailing Center MWF
11:30 pick-up at Jobson Sailing Center T/Th
9:00 - 11:30 Sail M-F
11:30 - 12:00 Lunch MWF
12:00 - 12:45 Land drills and games
1:00 - 2:30 Tennis MWF
3:00 pick-up at Jobson Sailing Center MWF
11:30 pick-up at Jobson Sailing Center T/Th
Opti Green
Beginner Sailing, ages 8-12, 9:00 - 11:30 M-F
This class is taught in Optimists, small 8' dinghies designed specifically for teaching young children. Opti Green will teach fundamental sailing skills such as rigging, steering, tacking, jibing and basic boat handling. Note Session 4 includes 12 Meter sail on Wed Aug 11.
Beginner Sailing, ages 8-12, 9:00 - 11:30 M-F
This class is taught in Optimists, small 8' dinghies designed specifically for teaching young children. Opti Green will teach fundamental sailing skills such as rigging, steering, tacking, jibing and basic boat handling. Note Session 4 includes 12 Meter sail on Wed Aug 11.
Opti Blue
Intermediate Sailing, ages 9-14, 9:00 - 11:30 M-F
This class is for Opti sailors who have previously gone through the beginner Opti program and 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, 9:00 - 11:30 M-F
This class is for Opti sailors who have previously gone through the beginner Opti program and 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 Race
Advanced Sailing, ages 9-14, 12:30 - 3:00 MTWF,1:30 - 4:00 Thursdays All-Island Racing
This NEW program is for those juniors who have set their sights on the Youth Regatta during Nantucket Race Week. The class is structured for new racers who may not have any (or little) prior racing experience. The class will cover racing rules, starting drills, mark roundings and overall tactics and strategy. On-the-water coaching will also be provided during the youth regatta August 9-10.
Advanced Sailing, ages 9-14, 12:30 - 3:00 MTWF,1:30 - 4:00 Thursdays All-Island Racing
This NEW program is for those juniors who have set their sights on the Youth Regatta during Nantucket Race Week. The class is structured for new racers who may not have any (or little) prior racing experience. The class will cover racing rules, starting drills, mark roundings and overall tactics and strategy. On-the-water coaching will also be provided during the youth regatta August 9-10.
420 Drills and Skills
Intermediate Sailing, ages 13-17 (100 lbs. or more), 9:00 - 11:30 MWF
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, sail trim and boat speed, and an introduction to racing.
Intermediate Sailing, ages 13-17 (100 lbs. or more), 9:00 - 11:30 MWF
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, sail trim and boat speed, and an introduction to racing.
420 Race
Advanced Sailing, ages 13-17, 12:30 - 3:00 MTTF, 1:00 - 4:00 Wednesdays All-Island Racing
This NEW program is for 420 sailors who have sailed in 420 Drills and Skills with advanced boat handling skills. 420 Race is for the competitive sailor interested in racing. The class will cover racing rules, starting drills, mark roundings and overall tactics and strategy. On-the-water coaching will also be provided during the youth regatta August 9-10.
Advanced Sailing, ages 13-17, 12:30 - 3:00 MTTF, 1:00 - 4:00 Wednesdays All-Island Racing
This NEW program is for 420 sailors who have sailed in 420 Drills and Skills with advanced boat handling skills. 420 Race is for the competitive sailor interested in racing. The class will cover racing rules, starting drills, mark roundings and overall tactics and strategy. On-the-water coaching will also be provided during the youth regatta August 9-10.
Ready, Set, Sail!
Ages 13-18 (100 lbs or more), 9:00 - 11:30 T and TH
Teens who have already taken sailing lessons and want to learn how to sail different dinghies should sign up for this class. The goal is for the sailors to become proficient enough to check the boats out on their own after completing the course. Boats will include 420s, Rhodes 19s, Lasers and/or Sunfish. Sailors will learn to rig the different boats and basic boat handling skills.
Ages 13-18 (100 lbs or more), 9:00 - 11:30 T and TH
Teens who have already taken sailing lessons and want to learn how to sail different dinghies should sign up for this class. The goal is for the sailors to become proficient enough to check the boats out on their own after completing the course. Boats will include 420s, Rhodes 19s, Lasers and/or Sunfish. Sailors will learn to rig the different boats and basic boat handling skills.
Teen Sail Combo
Ages 13-18 (100 lbs or more), 9:00 - 11:30 M-F
Sail in both the 420 Drills and Skills and Ready Set Sail!
Ages 13-18 (100 lbs or more), 9:00 - 11:30 M-F
Sail in both the 420 Drills and Skills and Ready Set Sail!