2016 Parents Handbook Welcome to California Yacht Club’s Junior Sailing Program! Thank you for taking the time to read this “How to Guide”. This guide will answer many questions and concerns a parent may have regarding the California Yacht Club Junior Sailing Program, and in general the sport of junior sailing. California Yacht Club Guillaume Rasse Junior Sailing Program Junior Program Director 4469 Admiralty Way 310.822.1908 (T) Marina Del Rey, CA 90292 310.822.3658 (Fx) www.calyachtclub.com [email protected] Revised 06/2016 Table of Content From the Program Director ........................... 1 Mission Statement ........................................ 2 What Junior Sailing is / Is Not ........................ 3 Summer Program Overview .......................... 4 . 2016 Summer Schedule ....................... 5 . Muddy Feet Regatta ............................ 6 . A typical Summer Camp day ................ 7 . Lunch ................................................... 8 . Junior Sailing FAQ’s ............................. 9 Equipment we use ....................................... 12 Staff / Coaches Bio ...................................... 14 House Rules / Code of Conduct ................... 18 CYC Juniors sailing path ............................... 20 Courses Description . Instructional Program ........................ 21 . Yearlong Race Team .......................... 24 Parents to Jr. Program Relationship ............ 25 Glossary ....................................................... 26 From the Program Director Welcome to the Junior Sailing Program at California Yacht Club. This year, my third year as the Junior Program Director, is shaping up to be even more eventful and exciting than last. The Junior Committee and I have been working hard to ensure that CYC provides a fun and rewarding experience for all young sailors whether they are first-time students, returning “veterans” or a seasoned racer looking to compete at the highest level. In 2015, over 150 kids and teens participated in one or more sessions at CYC. On any given day during the summer sessions, roughly 80 sailors were participating in one of the numerous programs available. CYC Junior sailors participated in events throughout the United Stated and internationally. I am happy to announce that new to 2016, California Yacht Club has purchased a new fleet of RS Teras, and completely brought our CFJ fleet up to top class condition. Also, considering our fleet of optis, you can see that our recreational and instructional sailboats and supporting assets are ready for an even busier and more exciting Summer. Note that our Summer program will be closed from Friday July 8th to Monday July 18th as California Yacht Club will host the 2016 Junior Sailing Olympic Festival. At the time of this writing, we are lining up the 2016 Summer coaching staff. Many of last Summer’s staff will return and with a few additions, we have assembled a team that has a passion for sailing and teaching all age groups and abilities. I am looking forward to another fine year at CYC. Sincerely, Guillaume Rasse California Yacht Club Junior Program Director 1 | P a g e The program is a culture we want our youths and parents to be inspired by. Fun Safety Sportsmanship Responsibility Teamwork Camaraderie Core Values: Mission Statement: “To Instill Understanding and Appreciation of Sailing!” To uphold the CYC legacy as the new generation, While instilling a healthy, mindful, team centered, “above and beyond, can do” attitude On and off the water. 2 | P a g e What is Junior Sailing Some sailors may feel that junior sailing is a summer time activity while others say it is their life. Sailing is many things to many people. It can be a simple, fun summer-time pursuit, or an active, year-round, competitive, highly involved sport. Either way, sailing is a sport just like any other. Successful sailors consistently work hard, attend practice and maintain dedication to the sport, as well as their team. Fun is heavily factored into practices and training; young sailors excel when they are having fun. Sailing fosters the development of self-confidence, commitment, an appreciation of the outdoors and nature, competitiveness, working towards a goal, teamwork, discipline, motivation and life-long friendships. These skills are not only helpful in sailing, but are a great preparation for life experiences. What Junior Sailing and Racing IS: A worldwide sport with opportunities for every kid to shine regardless of affluence, sex, or race. A great individual and team sport. Offers kids at a very young age true independence and freedom - learn some skills, get in the boat and go…no license, no age minimums, no problem. An Olympic sport. A platform to introduce your son/daughter to unique life experiences and amazing, high quality people. Sailing is a true co-ed sport even at the high school and collegiate levels. Not many sports offer a level competitive playing field for both women and men. What it’s NOT: For the wealthy. For boys. For just one ethnicity. Easy. An “occasional” sport that you can flitter in and out of and expect to maintain your kids’ high skill level and therefore interest. 3 | P a g e California Yacht Club Juniors Membership is NOT required to take part in California Yacht Club Junior Program Recreational Camps and Classes. Sailing is a special activity, if not a passion, that lasts a lifetime and there is no better way to start than with the California Yacht Junior Sailing Program. California Yacht Club's Junior Sailing Program offers year round activities, instructions and competition. The program is open to juniors from 8-18 years of age and offers beginning through advanced racing opportunities, as well as, non-competitive sailing activities. It is our mission to encourage kids to sail and teach sailing skills in a fun and challenging environment. California Yacht Club’s Racing Team Members compete on the local, regional, national and international levels. We have active Opti, Radial, CFJ and c420 racing teams which practice and race throughout the year. The program schedule also includes regularly scheduled non-competitive "Sailing Days", designed to teach and improve sailing skills in a fun environment! In addition to learning a new sport, or expanding skills, you will learn responsibility, self- sufficiency, independence and teamwork. The single handed beginning and intermediate sailing (Swabbies and Cadets) and the double handed beginning/advanced program consists of two or three weeks sessions A student may sign up for one or more sessions. Each session is independent, so one does not need to participate in the first session to participate in the second session. All juniors will be required to pass a swim test on the first day of the program and will be required to wear Coast Guard approved life jackets (PFD) while on or around the water. As each sailor masters the skills taught at each level, they will be awarded a certificate of achievement and promoted to the next level. 4 | P a g e 2016 Summer Schedule The program starts at 9:00AM and ends at 3:30PM Early drop-off is allowed from 8:45AM. Late pick-up past 3:45PM is not available. Sessions: Ocean Adventure Week #1 – June 13 to June 17 Ocean Adventure Week #2 – June 20 to June 24 Session #1 – June 27 to July 8 (2 weeks) Session #2 - July 18 to August 5 (3 weeks) Ocean Adventure Week #3 – August 8 to 12 Ocean Adventure Week #4 – August 15 to August 19 Key Dates June 3rd - Participants Orientation June 13th - First Day of Camp June 20th - First Day of Race-Team Camps July 1st - Participants Orientation July 8th - Rock the Boat Party / Mid-Summer Families Dinner August 5th - Last Day of Race-Team Camps August 14th – Junior Award Banquets August 19th – Last Day of Camp 5 | P a g e A Typical Summer Camp Day 8:45 – 9:00 a.m. Drop-Off 9:00 – 9:30 a.m. Roll Call, Morning Meeting & Equipment Assignment 9:30 – 10:15 a.m. Lesson Focus for the Day 10:15 – 10:30 a.m. Snack 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Rigging / Sailing Session 11:30 – Noon Lunch Noon – 12:45 p.m. Pool Time / Games 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Sailing / De-rigging 3:15 – 3:30 p.m. Free Swimming Period 3:30 – 3:45 p.m. Pick-Up 6 | P a g e Thursdays Club Regatta “Muddy Feet” This is a fun race. Participation is not a requirement. A race course will be set in front of the guest dock on Thursdays The first warning signal is at 5:30PM – 3 races scheduled. US Racing Rules of Sailing will apply. Trophies will be awarded afterward. Pick up your sailor at 7:00PM Dates: June 30, July 7, July 28, August 4 7 | P a g e 2016 Junior Program Lunch Menu Week 1: MON: Ham and Cheddar Cheese Sandwich TUES: Turkey and Swiss Cheese Sandwich WED: Tuna Salad Sandwich THURS: Chicken Salad Sandwich FRI: Roast Beef and Jack Cheese Sandwich Week 2: MON: Ham and Cheddar Cheese Sandwich TUES: Egg Salad Sandwich WED: BLT Sandwich THURS: Turkey and Swiss Cheese Sandwich FRI: Sliced Chicken Sandwich All Lunches come with Whole Fruit, Granola Bar, Bag of Chips and 16oz Drink Peanut Butter and Jelly sandwich available everyday as a substitution for kids allowed to have peanut product. $10.00 inclusive FAQs Is my child cut out for sailing? Sailing is as much as a physical sport as it is a mental sport. We’ve all seen kids who are natural athletes at any sport: coordinated, strong, excellent hand/eye coordination, etc. These are some of the skills that great sailors possess. However, when sailing, wits and tenacity might beat out a natural born skill 9 out of 10 times. Young sailors must rely on a combination of several learned skills, as well as natural physical abilities. Does my child have to race? The year round program at California Yacht Club is designed to prepare kids for racing.