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! 1 Indian Harbor Yacht Club

Dear FOS Participant,

Welcome to the 2012 season of Focus on . !e Sailing Director and the Focus on Sailing Co- Chairs are planning a great summer of learning, competition, and social events. IHYC provides a "eet of 8 Ideal 18‘s and a complete clinic and racing schedule. !is packet is a basic “User’s Guide” to our program.

Since its inception in 1994, Indian Harbor’s Focus on Sailing has been a great way to learn or refresh sailing. !e program builds con#dence and competency with an emphasis on safety and the “Corinthian” spirit of . !e clinics teach and enhance basic sailing skills, enabling participants to take an Ideal out for a family sail, lend a hand on a Race Committee, and understand the customs and etiquettes dating back to our founding in 1889.

!e program is also an easy and fun way to meet club members. About 70% of our summer members join the club as full members the following year. !at decision to join depends on whether Indian Harbor is a good #t for both you and the membership.

Each year, the FOS membership is a little different so we strive to customize the program to the participants’ needs and interests. Let the Sailing Director and the FOS Co-Chairs know if there is anything in particular that you would like to learn. Private lessons are also available by appointment from the Sailing Director.

Please refer to the IHYC website and calendar for all sailing related events at the club. Click on “Sailing” and “Sailing Events Calendar.” As the season unfolds, it will keep you updated on program enhancements, racing results, and social gatherings, via frequent postings to the FOS site and calendar.

Aside from developing sailing skills and knowledge, IHYC is a fun club for singles as well as families. With its spectacular view of Long Island Sound and the Islands, the Sun#sh Bar is a popular place to meet for “cool” cocktails, and the dining upstairs in the informal Grille Room and more formal Dining Room is excellent, as is the hospitality of our friendly and experienced staff.

We welcome you to Indian Harbor’s Focus on Sailing program and look forward to a great sailing season. See you on the water!

Sincerely,

!e FOS Committee Co-Chairs David Seabrook ([email protected]) & Mary Alice Carmichael ([email protected])

Zeke Horowitz, Sailing Director (after June 12) 203-869-2484, x32 [email protected]

! 2 Equipment List 12 Contents Getting Underway 12 History ...... 3 Sailing Area Boundaries 13 Focus on Sailing 3 Danger Areas! 13 !e Boat 3 Putting the Boat Away 14 Education ...... 4 Damage Reports! 14 Basic Sailing Clinics 4 Other Important Information 14 Intermediate Sailing Clinics 4 Sailing Curriculum ...... 18 Steve Benjamin Racing Clinic 4 Basic Sailing 18 Sunday Tune-Ups 4 Intermediate Sailing 19 Ideal 18 Team and Match Racing Clinics and Practice Sessions 5 History Ladies Ideal Sailing 5 Racing ...... 5 Focus on Sailing IHYC Ideal 18 Twilight Series 5 In 1994, Commodores Nye and !ursday Night Racing at Riverside Yacht Club 5 Cummiskey established a !eet of Club- YRA Racing Schedule 5 owned boats with the express purpose of Summer Solstice Team Racing 5 providing all members with an affordable Riverside Team Racing Regatta 6 opportunity to pursue the sport of sailing. Stamford Denmark Race 6 #rough their vision and the direction of our Indian Harbor FOS Championship 6 great sailing directors, this program has Glencairn YRALIS Team Racing Invitational 6 become a model for convenient sailing across Women’s Racing ...... 7 the U.S. Since its inception, Indian Harbor Western LIS Supper Series 7 Yacht Club has had an FOS program Family Fun ...... 7 Other Ways to Get Involved ...... 8 membership of sixty to ninety families. Big Boat Twilight Racing 8 The Boat One Design Fleet Days 8 #e Ideal 18 is an open keelboat with a Race Committee Volunteering 8 self-tacking , making it easily sailed single- Website and Calendar ...... 9 Signing Up 9 handed, or competitively raced with two Know What Is Happening 10 people using its spinnaker. #e boat can be Policies & Procedures ...... 11 sailed off the mooring in 5 minutes, making Ideal-18 Quali#cation Checkout 11 the one hour sail a reality. It can seat up to Sign-in/Sign-Out Procedure 11 four adults, or two adults and several children.

! 3 Intermediate Sailing Clinics Thursday Schedule: 7/5. 7/12, 7/19, 7/26 Saturday Schedule: 7/7, 7/14, 7/21, 7/28 Thursday and Saturday are the same lesson plans, so you may alternate when necessary. Clinics meet for four sessions. Each session runs from 1000-1200 and is divided up between classroom and on-water time. #e Intermediate Clinic is an opportunity for graduates of the Basic Clinic to continue their learning. #ose who have sailed in the past but are a little rusty can join at this point to brush up on their sailing skills. Steve Benjamin Racing Clinic Wednesday May 2, 1730-2000 Evening session on racing tips for experienced sailors, taught by competitive sailor and Olympic silver medalist, Steve Education Benjamin. Sunday Tune-Ups Basic Sailing Clinics June – September Thursday Schedule: 6/14, 6/21 Sunday Tune-Up Sessions in Ideal 18‘s Saturday Schedule: 6/2, 6/16, 6/23 , 6/30 are available to our FOS sailors, who can Sat. 6/9: Low Tide Harbor Tour, to point out warm up for the YRA through racing- hazardous areas in Captains Harbor focused boat handling drills. Each Session Thursday and Saturday are same lesson plans, runs from 1230–1430, ending in time for the so you may alternate when necessary. YRA start at 1450. Clinics meet for four sessions. Each session is from 1000-1200, with one hour of classroom instruction and one hour on the water. Many stay for a debrief lunch with the Sailing Director afterwards. Combining theory and practical skills, the course provides an introduction to sailing for the non-sailor and offers others a chance to refresh fundamentals. Taking this course is a must for beginners. You do not need a partner; come as you are and we’ll pair you up. Often, more experienced FOS members will volunteer to sail with beginners to provide one-on-one instruction while sailing.

! 4 Spinnaker Handling and Racing Tactics Saturdays in May: 5/5, 5/12; 1000-1200 Clinics for more advanced sailors who have completed the Intermediate Clinics during past years, or who need to brush up their spinnaker handling and racing tactics. Taught by top IHYC racing sailors. Ideal 18 Team and Match Racing Clinics and Practice Sessions IHYC has an active team program meets every Wednesday evening, and match racing schedule, including clinics culminating in a post racing barbecue on the for newcomers to these exciting formats. For seawall. Racing includes boats from Old event schedules, please go to the Sailing Greenwich YC, Belle Haven, and Riverside. Events Calendar and select “Ideal 18 Match Racing” or “Ideal 18 Team Racing” from the Thursday Night Racing at “Class” drop-down menu. Riverside Yacht Club Ladies Ideal Sailing Thursdays May 17 - Sept. (First Start 1850)

Tues. Nights in July-7/2, 7/9, 7/16, 7/23, 7/30 Ideal racing for IHYC against RYC, in their regular #ursday Night Series, organized #is is informal ladies racing, without and run by Riverside YC. scoring, on Tuesday evenings. All are welcome. Bring friends. Anyone who is not YRA Racing Schedule comfortable as skipper will be paired with Sundays May 20 – Sept. 23 (First Start 1450) someone who has experience. One person on One design racing in Captains Harbor on board must be an approved FOS sailor. Sunday afternoons. Sailors from Indian Ladies generally eat dinner together Harbor, Old Greenwich YC, Belle Haven afterwards. Club, and Riverside YC compete in Ideal 18’s, Racing , , Lasers, and Vipers. Summer Solstice Team Racing IHYC Ideal 18 Twilight Series Tuesday Evenings in June Wednesdays May 16 - Sept. (First Start 1900) Competition is against neighboring clubs at both home and away matches. All FOS members are encouraged to take 6/5 – IHYC hosts American YC part in competitive yet FUN learning- oriented racing. Mixing up the crews 6/12 – IHYC hosts NYYC (sometimes between races), with multiple 6/19 – Riverside YC hosts IHYC starts and friendly rivalry, this structured 6/26 – Pequot YC hosts IHYC

! 5 Riverside Team Racing Regatta Glencairn YRALIS Team Racing Saturday June 9 Invitational Team racing hosted by Riverside YC. Sat, and Sun. Sept. 22-23 OGYC Solstice Regatta Two day team racing regatta, organized Saturday June 16 and run by Riverside Yacht Club. Old Greenwich Yacht Club’s qualifying regatta for the Sally Finkbeiner Trophy. Ideal 18 North American YRA LI Sound Championships Championships Sat. and Sun. Aug. 4-5 Sat. and Sun. Sept 29 - 30 One design championships for Etchells, #is year Indian Harbor has the great Shields, Ideal 18’s, Lasers, and Vipers. Run honor of hosting this Championship, where by IHYC, American YC, and Riverside YC. sailors from all over North America will be competing in Ideal 18’s. Stamford Denmark Race Sunday Sept. 9 Stamford Yacht Club’s qualifying regatta for the Sally Finkbeiner Trophy. Indian Harbor FOS Championship Saturday September 8 Top Indian Harbor competitors from the Club Championships, Twilight Series, and Fall Series will be invited to compete in this one day event to see who will be crowned the FOS Champion.

! 6 Family Fun Social gatherings throughout the season are open to the whole IHYC membership and are a great way to meet others. #e Club puts on wonderful holiday celebrations with family barbecues on the seawall for Memorial Day, Father’s Day, 4th of July, and Labor Day. Sunday afternoon sailing with the kids is encouraged, followed by IHYC’s magni$cent buffet which offers something for every sailor’s and junior sailor’s taste. Women’s Racing Western LIS Supper Series Tuesday Nights - 5/15, 5/22, 5/29, 6/5 For the more competitive Lady Racers, an IHYC women’s team will compete against other clubs in Ideal 18 !eet racing. #ere are four springtime evenings planned with Larchmont YC, American YC and Riverside YC. A per person charge includes racing and dinner afterwards. Women’s Ideal 18 Team Regattas 6/9 - American YC Invitational 6/23 - Mendez Trophy, Larchmont YC 7/7 - Queen’s Cup, YRALIS Women’s Championship, American YC Date TBD - Pequot YC Invitational 10/13 - Morgan Cup, Manhasset Bay YC

! 7 Other Ways to Get Involved

Big Boat Twilight Racing #e big boats of IHYC are often looking for crew for our Wednesday Night Series or for the frequent regattas that take place on the Sound during the season. Experience helps but is not always a requirement. Crewing is a great way to broaden your sailing experience and to meet other IHYC members. Come down to the Sun$sh Bar by 6pm and ask a few boat owners and crew if they have any space on their boat for the evening. People are always looking for crew.

One Design Fleet Days Several !eets race locally and will host FOS sailors who can try out the boats to potentially join a !eet as crew or as boat owners. #e Etchells, Laser, Shields, and Viper !eets are all potential ways for you to expand your sailing experience at IHYC.

Race Committee Volunteering #e Indian Harbor Race Committee team is always looking for extra help when the club hosts events. Contact the RC Chairperson or the Sailing Director to get involved.

! 8 Website and Calendar Signing Up Members and Summer Members should Signup for the FOS program by registering on the FOS website: http://ihyc-fos.org/

Frequent postings are made on the Club and FOS websites by the Sailing Director and FOS Chairs, apprising you of recent events and upcoming activities. Please make sure you register on the new FOS website so you are in the loop! Use your last name and account number to set up your account.

! 9 Know What Is Happening Check the Club’s online Sailing Events You can select event by date, name, class, or organizer. For example, to find Calendar for the most up to date schedule of sailing events for the year. out the schedule of Ideal 18 races, select “Ideal 18” from the “Class” drop The calendar lists both events organized by IHYC and events down menu. If you use an electronic organized by other clubs that may be of calendar on your computer or interest to Indian Harbor sailors. You smartphone, you can automatically can access the calendar via our home keep up to date by linking to the page. It is the first entry on the Sailing calendar data. Contact David Seabrook drop down menu. for more information.

! 10 providing there is no waiting list. You must Policies & arrive at the Front Desk 15 minutes prior to your scheduled sailing time to sign out your Procedures boat or risk forfeiting your time slot to the next skipper on the waiting list. Prior to signing out, the receptionist on duty will Ideal-18 Qualification Checkout con$rm that your name is on the “Certi$ed Sailor” list and that you have already All IHYC members and Ideal-18 submitted the standard IHYC waiver. If you Summer Members wishing to sail an Ideal-18 have not submitted the waiver, you may do so must $rst contact the Club Sailing Director at sign-out. to determine their level of pro$ciency and to Upon signing out, the receptionist will be quali$ed by him at his sole discretion. A give you a boat key for the boat you have list of quali$ed Ideal sailors will be reserved. Upon boarding your Ideal-18, check maintained in a 3 ring binder at the front the onboard equipment list to make sure all desk. All sailors must re-sign liability waivers equipment is on board. If something is each year. Waivers are available at the front missing, it should be reported in the Boat Log desk in the 3 ring binder and at the back of when signing in at the end of your sail. #is this packet. All sailors MUST go through a log is located at the Front Desk. A note or Familiarization Check Out with the Sailing email to the Sailing Director describing the Director to ensure our !eet is properly problem is also appreciated. maintained. A copy of the Certi$cation Form To request a pick-up after returning to is enclosed. your mooring, alert the launch with 3 short For safety reasons, the Quali$cation signals using the blow horn located in the Procedure is critical, as it gives the Sailing spinnaker bag, or call on your personal hand Director an understanding of your sailing held radio, tuned to Channel 68. #e club background and competency sailing level. #e encourages FOS members to buy their own Sailing Director, Fleet Captain, Marine personal radio. To request a launch ride, say Department, and Executive Staff reserve the the following, “Indian Harbor launch this is right to restrict sailing on especially windy or (Ideal 18 boat name) requesting a pick up”. stormy days when conditions are not #e launch driver will answer you promptly. appropriate for small craft. If it seems to be a busy time for the launch driver, please be patient. Please leave your boat in ship-shape condition for the next skipper. Proper maintenance includes attaching both eyes of Sign-in/Sign-Out Procedure the mooring bridle to the pop-up cleat on the bow, furling the sails, zipping up the jib sock To guarantee obtaining a boat, you must and buttoning the cover, coiling all reserve a boat on-line. Boat availability can lines, and removing the spinnaker and be viewed and reservations made by checking spinnaker sheets and stowing them in the the FOS website (http://ihyc-fos.org). club basement. Once you are back on land Reservations may be placed no more than one please return the boat key to the front desk. week prior to the intended sailing time. Any maintenance issues should be recorded in Sailing time is limited to two-hour slots, but the Ideal 18 LOG or emailed to the Sailing you may sign up for two consecutive slots, Director.

! 11 Equipment List Getting Underway

Before going out, it is your responsibility Please take the boat you reserved. If you to check the boat and the equipment to see if forget feel free to ask the front desk attendant anything is missing or damaged. If possible, to look on-line for you and con$rm your notify the Sailing Director or Launch reservation. #e launch driver will ask to see Operator before sailing. the yellow “key” for that boat. #e following should be on the boat: #e daily weather forecast is posted at the Launch Station. Check the weather forecast • Adult Life Jackets (4) (Parents are before you go out. Make sure to sail only responsible for providing correctly sized when the conditions are appropriate to your lifejackets for children.) skill level. Launch drivers are empowered to • Anchor and attached Anchor Line deny boarding privileges because of poor (stowed in the sub-bilge) weather forecast or if you do not have the • Bucket proper radio. • Chart #e main and jib will always be rigged on • Horn (in spinnaker bag) the boat. It is your responsibility to check • Paddle that all other gear and safety equipment is • Pump aboard. • Spinnaker Pole First, remove main and jib sail covers, • #row-able !oatation cushion stowing them below deck or in the spinnaker • Spinnakers and spinnaker sheets are bag on the port side. available from the sail locker in the Second, release the ties. basement. #ird, attach mainsail halyard, after making sure it is running clear to the masthead. Remove sail ties and stow in the spinnaker bag. Un-cleat the main sheet and loosen the vang, Cunningham and outhaul. Hoist the main and cleat the halyard. #e halyard should be coiled and placed in the spinnaker bag so it will run free if the mainsail must be taken down quickly in an emergency situation. Fourth, look around for boat traffic, and if all clear, cast off the mooring, leaving the bridle loops on top of the mooring for easier pick-up. Fifth, as you get underway, uncleat jib furler line and trim jib sheet to unfurl jib (it is self-tacking). Trim main and steer a clear course out through the mooring $eld.

! 12 3. DO NOT sail between the wood stick Sailing Area Boundaries near the Ideal mooring $eld and the shore. Stay inside Captains Harbor unless #ere is a large outcropping that is not visible accompanied by the Sailing Director. Please at high tide. refer to the above chart. Danger Areas! 4. Stay inside Captains Harbor unless accompanied by the Sailing Director. 1. DO NOT sail between Tweed Island and Red Rock Buoy. Red Rock itself is much 5. Please observe other danger spots noted bigger than it looks! on the attached chart bordered in black on the chart. 2. DO NOT sail in waters off the Club's East Property. #ere are many rocks and the 6. Be aware of the Ferry and try to stay water is quite shallow. out of the channel. You can sail outside of the channel, it cannot.

! 13 Putting the Boat Away Sailing Director via note, email, or phone call. Small break downs will be handled by the Before you leave the boat: club. If a serious breakdown or damage occurs Secure both eyes of the mooring bridle to due to your negligence such as a ripped the pop-up deck cleat. spinnaker, a collision requiring professional Drop the mainsail and tighten and coil repair, or a grounding, you will be charged for the mainsheet. Do not leave the mainsheet in the repair up to the deductible of the !eet the bilge where it can stay wet and rot or insurance policy, which is $500. become moldy—rather, after coiling place it on the binnacle where the mainsheet cleat is, so it is elevated from the deck. Other Important Information Neatly !ake mainsail, minimizing wrinkles by pulling aft as you !ake the sail, Guest Policy accordion-style, to make neat loose creases. A certi$ed Focus On Sailing sailor must Tie down the sail ties securely but do not tie be on the boat. #e Ideal-18 !eet is a Club so tight as to distress the sail cloth. facility; guest privileges are covered by the Put on jib cover using the spinnaker Club by-laws. halyard. Always make sure the snap shackle is secure before pulling the spinnaker halyard Insurance Policy Statement up! #e member using the boat is responsible Put on mainsail cover. for the deductible amount of $500 per Coil lines neatly and stow in the incident. Fault in racing is determined by the spinnaker bag. ISAF Racing Rules of Sailing. Default Insure both bailers at back of cockpit are responsibility lies with the Focus on Sailing open (unlocked and pushed down) to allow member on the damaged boat. Each member rainwater to drain out of the boat properly. must complete a waiver form before the If spinnaker is wet, wash with fresh water season begins. Forms are available at the and hang to dry in sail storage room (see Front Desk. Every Focus on Sailing member Launch Operator). (and spouse, if spouse plans to participate in Please be courteous of the other sailors Focus on Sailing programs) must sign one for and leave your boat as you would like it left each season. for you: shipshape. If you do not, you will be hearing from Club Management, the Marine Monday Sailing Department, the Sailing Director, and worst #e club is closed on Mondays but Ideal of all, the FOS Chairpersons. 18’s may be used, and there is launch service. TAKE ALL TRASH with you and return Please note that reservations are required for spinnaker (if used) and its sheets to the sail those wishing to sail an Ideal 18 on Mondays storage area in the club basement. and the standard check-out and check-in procedures still apply. Please make the reservation at least 24 hours in advance. Damage Reports! When a reservation is made for a Monday #ings break. Accidents happen. In sail, please report to the Launch Desk to sign- sailing, this can be quite a common out the Ideal. If a reservation is not made, occurrence. You MUST report damage or Ideal 18 use will be prohibited. With limited missing parts in the Ideal 18 LOG located at club employees around, sailing is at your own the front desk. It is also helpful to inform the risk. Beginners should take caution.

! 14 The Clubhouse #e Clubhouse shall be open on days and during hours established by the House Committee. FOS Members and their accompanied guest or immediate family members are welcome to use the facilities of the Clubhouse during open hours. Pets are not welcome in the Clubhouse or on the Club grounds except in transit to boats. Club Functions S u m m e r m e m b e r s a r e encouraged to attend Club functions not directly related to the FOS Program, such as Club Commissioning or Holiday Dress gatherings. Such attendance provides the Sailing clothing is proper attire in or summer member with the opportunity to around the Clubhouse except in areas become familiar with the Club Membership reserved for dress dining. Active as well as and that Membership with the summer FOS members and their guests are requested member. Such mutual familiarity will be to remove their hats (ladies millinery essential if the summer member chooses to excepted) in the Clubhouse. Dress dining apply for Active Membership at a later date. attire is required, unless casual dining areas are full, in the Main Dining Room, the East Dining Room and the South Porch (also the Model Room when service is precluded in the Main Dining Room). Dress dining attire shall mean for men a blazer or jacket and collared or turtle-neck shirt (neckties are admired but not required) and for women a comparable standard of dress with a view in the dress dining rooms to preserve an ambiance of dignity and elegance re!ecting the yachting tradition of the Club. Children should wear age-appropriate attire in the casual and dress dining areas.

Smoking Smoking is not permitted in the Clubhouse or on the porches, terraces, covered areas (Sun$sh Bar) or on the !oats and launches of the Club.

! 15 Business Conduct While the review of charts, racing rules, or sailing material in conjunction with the planning or reviewing of sailing activity is always appropriate, the conspicuous display of business documents or papers related to personal affairs is not permitted in any of the dining or drinking areas of the Clubhouse. Nor shall the agreeable ambiance of the Clubhouse be compromised by loud conversation or disputation. #e use of the Library, Sailing Room, or the Lounge, if such a room is not then in use by other members, is accepted for personal business use. Communications Certain of the Club’s members – doctors, investors, mothers – must stay in constant Evening Colors communication, and rules have been adapted At evening colors, a single stroke of the to meet the demands being made upon them. ship’s bell will be followed by a cannon Toward that end, a trial period has been (except on Sunday) signaling sunset and the instituted and the following rule will be in lowering of the American !ag. Everyone in effect (but subject to change.) Cell phones the Clubhouse or within sight of the !agpole, and other communication devices (“devices”) including FOS members and their guests, is are restricted from use in the Clubhouse or expected to stand silently until the hail of the Sun$sh Bar except as follows: devices “Carry On” is heard. may receive text messages if set to emit no audible signal; discreet transmission of text messages is permitted (tabletop operation in Beverages dining areas is not considered discreet); phone #e service of alcoholic beverages is calls on devices may be made or received in governed by the laws of the State which the Red Lounge, telephone booths, or second prohibit the service to minors (under the age !oor rooms (except the Library), as long as of 21), regulate hours of service, and require the rooms are not then in use. Calls received consumption on the premises of the Club. on devices set to emit no audible signal may #e Board of Directors has directed the Bar be monitored, but may not be answered in the and the waitstaff to decline service to any Clubhouse except as noted above. Members member or guest thereof if necessary to using devices should be aware that the Club is preserve the cordial and tranquil enjoyment of exceptional in permitting any use of devices in the premises or to protect the Club from any the Clubhouse. Many members consider the claims of vicarious liability. Nevertheless, use of devices to be inconsistent with the every member is responsible for his or her spirit and use of the Club and feel such use guests’ consumption of alcoholic beverages should be kept to an absolute minimum and for his or her guests’ conduct at all times, consistent with one’s obligation to work, with dignity and decorum expected of all. patients, or family.

! 16 Staff • Life Preserver: the boats have life #e Club staff and managers have the preservers but you may want to purchase responsibility, for the bene$t of all members, one that is good $tting and sporty. to maintain the dignity and decorum of the • Sneakers or sport sandals with white Clubhouse and to advise members or their soles or boat shoes are appropriate. (Black guests of any infractions of the above rules or soles mark up the boat.) any other conduct upsetting to others then • Layers (t-shirt, long-sleeve shirt, sweat enjoying the Club. Rudeness or discourtesy shirt, wind breaker, shorts or pants) #e to the managers or the staff is unacceptable temperature and weather may change conduct by any member or guest. #e sporadically throughout the day, and it is General Manager is instructed to bring to the often 5 degrees cooler on the water than attention of the House Committee or the on shore. Dressing in layers will help you Flag Officers conduct by any member or guest to stay comfortable with weather changes. that is rude or disrespectful to our staff for the • Keep an eye on #e Weather Channel, as consideration of sanctions under Section 2.15 the forecast might help you decide if you of the By-Laws. Any FOS member should bring a rain jacket or rain pants. encountering a problem with any staff As long as safety is not an issue, we will member or manager shall refrain from have class in the rain. attempting any settlement of such problem • Baseball Hat or other hat but, rather, shall immediately report the • Sun Glasses problem and the circumstances surrounding it • Sunblock - SPF 15 or higher directly to the General Manager. • Sailing gloves - inexpensive protection for your hands What to Wear & What to Bring Sailing • Water Bottle For those new to sailing, below are some • VHF Radio for launch communication pointers on what to bring with you to an and weather report instructional class:

! 17 Sailing Curriculum

Basic Sailing Course Day Options: Choose either Thursdays or Saturdays • Stopping/starting, heaving-to All courses are four sessions, each session • Getting out of irons runs from 1000-1200 • Tacking vs. gybing • Upwind vs. downwind sailing In this course, students will learn: • Beam reaching, $gure eight course • Sailing a windward/leeward course • Nomenclature boat parts, orientation • Sailing a triangular course • Rigging terms: running rigging, standing • Improve upwind sailing rigging • Basic upwind mooring approach, alternate • Pre–sailing preparation mooring departures/pick ups • Keel and the Center of Lateral Resistance • Preparation to be towed, under-tow basics (CLR), Rudder • Meteorology (elementary) and • Wind awareness and direction, No Go understanding weather forecasts Zone/Luffing Arc, In-irons • Tides (elementary) • Different types of rig • Knot tying ($gure 8, bowline, round turn • Parts of a sail and two half hitches, clove hitch, square • Aerodynamic effect of sails, Bernoulli’s knot) Principle of lift, push/pull theory • Rules of the Road (#e Top 3) • #e points of sail • Basic buoyage • Steering a boat, helm vs. crew, working • Intro to charts the controls (trimming/easing) • Destination sailing

! 18 Intermediate Sailing Course Day Options: Choose either Thursdays or Saturdays

All courses are four sessions, each session runs from 1000-1200

In this course, students will learn:

• Review sailing terms • Review points of sail • Review triangular course, windward/leeward course • Lay-lines and sailing angles • Wind and current strategies • Review mooring release/pick-up, bailout plan • Crew overboard recovery methods • Docking, coming alongside • Hull design, Archimedes’ Principle, displacement vs. planing hulls • Sail controls, tell tales • The 5 Essentials (sail setting, balance, fore & aft trim, CLR, course sailed) • Upwind improved, compensating for heel • Downwind improved, sailing fast • Steering with sail trim and weight placement • Light wind strategies • Meteorology • Tides (fundamentals) • Rules of the Road (fundamentals) • Anchoring • Reefing a mainsail

! 19 Indian Harbor Yacht Club FOS 2012 Waiver Form Focus on Sailing

Indian Harbor Yacht 710 Steamboat Road Greenwich, CT 06830 Fax: (203) 869-0135

First, Middle, Last Names

Mailing Address

City State Zip

Email Address (Print especially neat, please)

Home Phone Work Phone

Spouse First, Middle, Last Names

Doctor Name Doctor Phone

(Please note any allergies or medical conditions for you or your spouse on a separate piece of paper) I understand the sport of sailing entails certain risks and dangers and may be physically demanding. I accept and agree that, as a condition to participate, I assume the risks on land and sea of participation in the Indian Harbor Yacht Club (IHYC) Focus on Sailing Program (the “Program”) including any regattas or events I attend as a member of the Program, and I waive any rights or claims against and release IHYC and each club or organization which is host or organizer (Host Club) of any event which I attend as a member of this program. Such waiver shall mean that, to the fullest extent permitted by law, I waive the right to make any claim and release IHYC and each Host Club and their respective directors, officers, members, volunteers and employees from liability for any loss, injury or damage I may suffer in participation in the Program. Furthermore I agree to indemnify IHYC and each Host Club and any other person participating in the Program for any loss, injury or damage to person or property, including any , committee boat or other support boat, which I may cause by negligence or failure to exercise reasonable care or in any sailing or racing incident in which I failed to observe a right of way or racing rule. My liability to the IHYC for damage to Club property including the “Focus on Sailing” will be limited to the insurance deductible amount, which is $500 per incident.

Member Signature Date IHYC Member #

Spouse Signature Date

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