Instructors Ford Bucknell Sam Burd Hadley Duncan American Yacht Club Parrish Duncan American Yacht Club Will Florio American Yacht Club Kate Foley Larchmont Yacht Club Jeffrey Gordon American Yacht Club Kelsey Harrison Norton Yacht Club Rebecca Liggins Larchmont Yacht Club Teddy Mark Larchmont Yacht Club Steven Pelisier Hadley Seniff Peter Stoll Larchmont Yacht Club

Junior Instructors Billy Baxter Chris Keller Ali Larkin Ed Larkin Billy Lewis Stevie Lewis Brendan O’Leary Ben Van Duyne Kelly Weigold Hunter Westerberg

Junior Clubhouse Phone 637-2708 Email : [email protected] [email protected]

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4 2011 RYC Junior Sailing Staff

Program Director

Sally Saunders returns to RYC for her fourth summer. Most of her sailing experience was gained on the Solent in England as a member of the Royal Solent Yacht Club. She is predominantly a big boat cruising sailor. She has experience in Contessa 32’s and Nicholson 35’s amongst others. Since moving to the US 19 years ago she has become familiar with Long Island Sound.

Head Instructor

Evan Oleson is returning to us for a fourth summer. He is sailor from American Yacht Club. He began sailing Optimists at age nine and two summers later moved on to Blue Jays, which he also sailed for two summers. Since then, Evan has sailed 420’s competitively throughout Long Island Sound as well as at larger events including the Buzzards Bay Regatta and Club 420 Nationals. He also enjoys sailing Lasers recreationally and has been accumulating experience crewing on such larger boats as J105’s, J44’s, and J109’s. He sailed in the 2006 Newport-Bermuda race aboard the communications and safety vessel Geronimo. Evan attended Rye Country Day School for 14 years where he enjoyed playing football, hockey, and baseball at the varsity level for four years. He is a rising senior at Williams College. Evan is looking forward to another great summer at RYC . RYC Instructor/Coaches

Ford Bucknall began sailing at age 9 out of Indian Harbor Yacht Club. He sailed opti’s for 5 years the last two on the national circuit. After Opti’s he sailed 420’s out of Indian harbor and also on the national circuit for 5 more years. He attended Greenwich High School where he sailed on the sailing team for his junior and senior year. Senior year he sailed in Greenwich Laser racing and the Cedar Point frostbite series. He has worked as a sailing instructor on Long Island sound since the summer of 2007 and looks forward to returning to Riverside this summer.

Sam Burd grew up in Old Lyme, CT and began sailing at Pettipaug Yacht Club in Essex, CT. There he learned to sail and race on Optis and 420's. He spent three years fleet racing and team racing 420's in the ECSA, and then moved on to instruct at Mason's Island YC in Mystic CT, Great Harbor YC on Nantucket, and now Riverside YC. He currently races F18 catamarans throughout New England and loves to windsurf in his spare time. He also enjoys lacrosse, skiing, and mountain biking and is studying Engineering Management at Lafayette College. He is looking forward to a great summer of teaching sailing and windsurfing at RYC. Parrish Duncan grew up sailing out of American Yacht club, participating in Optis, Blue Jays, and 420s for eight years as well as the Big Boat program. In addition to sailing, Parrish enjoys playing lacrosse. She is currently a rising sophomore at Trinity College where she participates in the club sailing program. She is looking forward to having another fun filled summer at Riverside. RYC Info.

Hadley Duncan grew up sailing out of American Yacht Club. At the junior sailing program she sailed both Optis and 420s, both as a crew and skipper. She also participated in the Big Boat program. She is currently enrolled at Trinity College where she plays both varsity field hockey and varsity lacrosse; of which had an undefeated regular season. Hadley looks forward to coming back and having another great season.

Will Florio began sailing out of American Yacht Club when he was 8 years old. Through the years he has trained and competed in the Optimist, Laser and both the Club and International 420. Besides dinghy sailing, will enjoys sailing big boats, where he regularly is the bowman on a NYYC Swan 42, a J105, and a J122. He has just graduated from Rye High school, where he was the captain of both the wrestling and sailing teams. In the fall, Will will be attending Hobart and William Smith Colleges and looks forward to the opportunity of sailing for them. He is also looking forward to a great summer at RYC.

Kate Foley is from Larchmont Yacht Club. she sailed competitively throughout Long Island sound in 420s, V15s, Shields, J105s and Etchells. Kate attended Convent of the Sacred Heart for 15 years. At CSH she tried to stay on the water as much as possible, even though they don’t have a sailing team. She swam and rowed at the varsity level for four years and was elected captain of her crew team in her senior year. She now attends Union College in upstate New York where she continue to sail and row. Kate looks forward to another fun and memorable summer at Riverside!

Jeffrey Gordon participated in American Yacht Club’s junior sailing program for nine years. During this time he competitively sailed Optimists, 420’s, and Laser Standards as well as participating in AYC’s big boat program. He is currently enrolled at Colgate University and is a member of the sailing team skippering 420’s and FJ’s. He was an instructor at Larchmont Yacht Club l, primarily teaching Optis, and is very excited to return for a second summer at Riverside Yacht Club.

Kelsey Harrison has been sailing out of the Noroton Yacht Club since she was 8 years old. She sailed Optis for 5 years, then moved onto Pixels for two, and finally Lasers for two more years. During this time she also participated in the Big Boats program, and sailed on the weekends on her father’s J24. Kelsey is going to be a sophomore at University of Southern California, and outside of sailing she loves to swim and ski in the winter. She is looking forward to another great summer at RYC.

Teddy Mark , grew up racing Optimists in the Great South Bay in Long Island, and sailing in the Larchmont Yacht Club program. He sailed 420’s there, and then began sailing 420’s across the country and throughout the world. Teddy raced on the LISOT 420 team for three years, and on Team USA for one. He attended Rye Country Day School, and was the captain of the high school sailing team there. Teddy attends Georgetown University and is part of the sailing team. He is very excited to return to Riverside to coach Optis and his specialty, 420s!

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Rebecca Liggins began sailing Optis out of Larchmont Yacht Club when she was eight years old. Since then she has enjoyed sailing Blue Jays, FJs, and both international and club 420s. She has sailed as a crew for the LISOT 420 team and traveled and practiced with the team across the U.S and in Great Britain. Senior year she was co-captain of her high school sailing team. Currently, she is on her sailing team at Hobart and William Smith Colleges, and next fall will be going into her junior year.

Steven Pelissier grew up at Niantic Bay Yacht Club sailing Optis, 420s and Lasers. He was also the captain of the sailing team at his high school, Lyme-Old Lyme for his senior year. Steven is currently a rising sophmore at the University of Vermont and a member of the sailing team, competing in primarily 420s and FJs. He is excited for his first summer at RYC after spending the last two years coaching sailing in eastern Connecticut.

Hadley Seniff has been around sailing all her life and began taking sailing lessons when she was 8 years old. She went to Ram Island Yacht Club for my first year and then to Pettipaug Sailing Academy. I Hadley began in Optis and quickly got into racing, she was on the Opti racing team for several years then graduated to C420s where she was immediately placed on the racing team. Hadley have competed in almost all the local regattas and team races every summer the 7 years she have been racing (sailing in both C420 and Opti fleets). Hadley then became an instructor and has three years of teaching experience. She also has experience on a J35, crewing for many Wednesday night races. She is in my second year at Hobart and William Smith Colleges where she am pre-med and play club lacrosse. Hadley looks forward to a fun and memorable summer at RYC!

Peter Stoll grew up sailing optis, 420s, Laser Standards, and j105s at Larchmont Yacht Club. He also skippered 420s throughout high school for the Mamaroneck High School sailing team, and was the team captain as a senior. He is currently enrolled at Denison University. In addition to sailing, he loves lacrosse, rugby, the New York Rangers, and shark week. Peter is looking forward to another great summer at Riverside!

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7 2011 RYC Junior Sailing Committee

Chairs Kristin Taylor [email protected] 637-8020 Andrew Taylor [email protected] 637-8020

Vice Chairs Elizabeth Schinto [email protected] 698-3205 John Schinto [email protected] 698-3205

Committees:

Public Relations Mary O’Connor [email protected] 698-2225

RYC Opti Regatta Jackie Baxter [email protected] 637-8857 Suzy Lukens [email protected] 637-3170

RYC Monkey Cup Kirstin Taylor [email protected] 637-8020 Elizabeth Schinto [email protected] 698-3205

Big Boat Rene Chronert [email protected] 698-1349

End of Year BBQ Melissa Rovelli [email protected] 698-0573

Merchandise Jackie Baxter [email protected] 637-8857

Opti Evenings Blue Fish and Sail Fish Michelle Nygaard [email protected] 637-8337 Danielle Manion [email protected] 622-6220

Rays and Opti Advanced Suzy Lukens [email protected] 637-3170 Ali Ornstein [email protected] 637-4111

Parent/Child Regatta Richard Kosinski [email protected] 661-0993 John Roberts [email protected] 698-2417

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8 Junior Vespers Paul Dunay [email protected] 552 9025 Andrew Taylor [email protected] 637-8020

Safety and Boat Check-in John Schinto [email protected] 698 3205

Trophies Susan Kosinski [email protected] 661-0993

Parent of the Day Liz Van Duyne [email protected] 661-6476

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Daily Sailing Schedule

Flying Fish (2 nd floor) 9:00am – 12 noon Meet Inside the Junior Club House Blue Fish (1 st floor) 9:00am - 12 noon Meet Inside the Junior Club House Sailfish 9:00am - 12 noon Rigged and Ready at the Opti Dock Rays 9:00am - 12 noon Rigged and Ready at the Opti Dock Optimist (Advanced) 1:00pm – 5pm Rigged and Ready Pixels 1:00pm – 5pm Meet at Hoist promptly at 1.00pm Lasers 1:00pm – 5pm Rigged and ready on beach 420’s 1:00pm – 5pm Rigged and ready on beach Ideal 18 Morning 9:30am – 12.00pm Meet inside the Junior Club House Ideal 18 Afternoon 1:30pm – 4:00pm Meet inside the Junior Club House

• Please note there is no instructor supervision before your sailor’s program start time so please do not drop Flying Fish or Blue Fish at the Junior Club house before 9.00am. • The Junior Sailing Program meets rain or shine, wind or no wind. On-shore activities are planned for rainy/no-wind days. • Those sailors coming from 8.00am – 9.00am Fairwest Tennis practice will be expected to rig their boats before morning tennis so as not to hold their group up. • Instructors will take attendance every morning. If your sailor is not attending on any particular day, please ensure that you call our phone line and leave a message before 7.45am on 637 2708. • Special Request for Cooperation: Please be considerate of other program participants by being punctual in arrival/departure times for your child. We have programs in place to optimize on-the-water instruction time while allowing the flexibility to intersperse games throughout the day. • NOTE: If your child arrives after the class has left the dock they will not be able to join the program that day, unless prior arrangements have been made. Similarly if your child needs to come off the water early, arrangements must be made in advance, otherwise your child will not be able to join the program that day. Please contact the Junior Sailing Director at least 24 hours in advance. • Dismissal policy : Sailors 10 and over may dismiss themselves from class and do not need to be picked up by a parent. Those sailors under 10 must be collected by a parent or other authorized person (12 years of age or older). (please provide written notice if someone other than a parent will be collecting your sailor).

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Required Equipment for Sailing

1. A smile on your face! ☺ 2. Blade Bag (Rudder and Dagger Board) 3. Lifejacket (PFD) with whistle 4. Bailer 5. Paddle 6. Hat or Visor 7. Sunscreen 8. Water Bottle 9. Boat Shoes (NO flip-flops) 10. Sunglasses ***Be sure to mark EVERYTHING with sailor’s name*** We recommend using a “Sharpie” marker

RYC Guidelines for Junior Sailors o PFD’s (ZIPPED with whistle attached) must be worn on the docks and afloat at all times. o Safety instructions must be followed at all times. o The hoist may only be operated by an instructor/adult. o Footwear must be worn on the docks, ashore, and while sailing. o Due to U.S. Coast Guard regulations, sailors are not allowed on safety/instructor boats unless there is a true emergency. o Due to U.S. Coast Guard regulations, no towing is allowed by the safety/instructor boats unless there is a true emergency. o All sailors must pass a swim test or attend midday swim until they do. o All sailors must follow the JSA of LIS Code of Ethics with particular attention to the guidelines for sailors. o THERE WILL BE NO SMOKING AT ANY TIME DURING THE PROGRAM. o THE USE OF ALCOHOL AND/OR ILLEGAL DRUGS BY A SAILOR WILL RESULT IN THE IMMEDIATE EXPULSION FROM THE PROGRAM.

Discipline Policy

The instructors are responsible for the safety of sailors and for conducting the program. If a sailor is disruptive, the instructor will usually handle the situation appropriately on the spot. If the instructor is unsuccessful in getting the sailor to cooperate, he/she may send the sailor to the Head Instructor or Junior Sailing Director. If the sailor continues to be disruptive to the class on an ongoing basis, the instructor may ask the Head Instructor, Junior Sailing Director or Program Chair to assist, at which time the parents will be notified. In extreme cases, a sailor may be suspended or expelled. A sailor suspended or expelled from the RYC Sailing Program for disciplinary reasons will not be entitled to a refund of fees.

Incident and Accident Policy

Morning Opti Sailors

1) Sailors must inform instructors immediately if contact and/or damage has occurred. Instructors will be as vigilant as possible to watch for incidents but in the case where an instructor has not witnessed the incident, it is the sailor’s responsibility to inform instructors.

2) The instructors will then inform the Head Instructor.

3) Head Instructor will inform parents via email regarding what has happened, where damage is, etc.

4) All costs incurred in repairing damage are to be split between parties regardless of situation.

Afternoon Sailors (Adv Opti, Pixel, Laser, C420):

When contact and/or damage occurs between afternoon sailors the junior instructors will follow a set procedure to determine fault. The goal of the procedure is to teach the sailors an important lesson about seamanship and the rules of sailing, and also to determine if one boat is responsible for the costs of repairing damage for another boat.

The following procedure will be followed:

1) Immediately after contact (i.e. during practice or after a race) the sailors involved must tell their coach.

2) Any coach or coaches who witnessed or were the first to hear about the incident must report to the Head Instructor.

3) Any coach or coaches who witnessed the incident must prepare a short written report on the incident and give to the Head Instructor.

4) Sailors involved must notify their parents about the accident as soon as possible (ie during pick-up). The sailors must then prepare a diagram and small written report about the incident.

5) The sailors involved should speak with the Head Instructor as soon as possible and deliver their written reports and diagrams to the Head Instructor by 9.00am the following morning.

6) If the Head Instructor cannot accurately determine fault, he/she will recommend that the cost will be split between the parties. The Head Instructor’s Decision shall be final.

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Junior Clubhouse Rules

• Hours: Monday- Friday, 7:45am - 6:00pm; Saturday and Sunday, Closed. Available for sanctioned and appropriately supervised junior activities.

• All persons on Club premises should conduct themselves in an appropriate manner at all times- this includes no loud horseplay.

• Juniors are not permitted on the back staircase, elevator, or underneath the deck unless directed to do so by an adult or program instructor.

• Shoes and shirts are required.

• No food or beverages are permitted inside the Clubhouse, except at special events or when supervised by adults. Food and beverages are allowed on the porch of the Junior Clubhouse.

• Children under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult.

• Bicycles must be parked in racks near the entrance to the Club grounds, and may not be ridden around the parking lot. The use of skates, rollerblades, scooters, and skateboards is prohibited on Club grounds.

• No animals are permitted in the Clubhouse.

• Cell phones and other electronic devices are not permitted, including electronic games.

• In accordance with State Law, smoking is illegal for minors and illegal in commercial buildings; alcohol is not permitted for minors under the age of 21.

• In accordance with the agreement with the Town of Greenwich, music of any kind is not permitted.

• Furnishings belonging to the Club must not be abused nor removed from the Clubhouse.

• Juniors who violate any of these rules shall be subject to disciplinary action or suspension.

Medication Policy RYC Sailing Instructors will not administer any prescription or over-the-counter drugs to Junior Sailors. They will also not be responsible for carrying or providing such medications for sailors.

13 RYC Info. Communication Junior Sailing Newsletter sent by email Emails: [email protected], [email protected] Jr. Clubhouse phone: 637-2708 RYC Burgee RYC Website www.riversideyc.org RYC Junior Web site http://riversideyc.org.leag1.com/ Junior Sailing Committee; Junior Clubhouse Bulletin Board

Regular Communication: We will try to communicate all important information in two ways: by email to parents and by posting on the Junior Clubhouse Bulletin Board. Please email the Program Director at [email protected] or the Head Instructor at [email protected] with any questions or input.

Communicating Concerns: Any serious parental concerns/complaints should be voiced directly to the Junior Sailing Program Chairs. They would then handle the issue through the appropriate channels and report back to the parent. The Sailing Instructors report to the Head Instructor, and through him/her to the Junior Sailing Chairs. They do not report to each individual parent. The Sailing Instructors will try to be available to discuss specific questions on individual sailors at the end of the day, but, please email us in advance so that we can schedule a mutually convenient time. Please respect the Instructors’ lunch hour as that is their only break during the day and an important planning time for them.

The Junior Sailing Director and Head Instructor will be available at times in the Jr. Clubhouse. They will do their best to respond to any messages by email or phone on a same day basis. Please contact the Junior Sailing Chairs, if you cannot reach the Program Director or Head Instructor and have an urgent need.

We would ask that you take a 24 hour “cooling off” period before taking your concern to the program organizers.

Private Lessons Private lessons are available from any RYC Sailing Instructor. Lessons can be scheduled with the Head Instructor by email or phone requesting a specific instructor or an instructor will be assigned based on availability. Lessons can be taken after 5:15pm on weekdays or on the weekends. Private lessons are a great way for sailors to accelerate their learning curve or to make up missed time on the water after going away on vacation.

Private Lesson Fee Schedule Private (1 child) $70 per hour Semi Private (2 children) $80 per hour (split) Semi Private (3 children) $90 per hour (split) Semi Private (4 children) $110 per hour (split)

Don’t forget you can purchase our discount “book” of 6 lessons for the price of $350.

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JSA Guidelines for Parents www.jsalis.org

♦ Support and promote the JSA Code of Ethics. ♦ Place winning in the context of fun, good sportsmanship and fair play. ♦ Promote the total sport of sailing, not just racing. ♦ As spectators, remain in designated areas and manage motorboats properly (specifically, do not create a wake that could negatively impact sailors) ♦ Remember that any coaching DURING a race is prohibited. (See Racing Rules) ♦ Show respect for race officials and regatta rules. ♦ Alcohol and illegal drugs have no place in any junior sailing event. ♦ Model supportive and ethical behavior to the junior sailors.

Parents can assist their junior sailors in the following areas: Competition Parents should focus on helping their sailors achieve individual improvement/personal best. Parents should help sailors develop reasonable and appropriate goals; review these goals during the summer and reward achievement of goals. Parents should be sensitive to the type of signals they give their sailors by the type of questions they ask, i.e. “did you have a good day/time?” rather than, “How did you do?” Parents should listen to their sailors, encourage them, and emphasize sportsmanship and respect for competitors and other people.

Personal Responsibility Parents should set behavioral guidelines for their sailors that are reasonable and acceptable. Parents should allow their sailors to take responsibility for their actions and accept the consequences for their mistakes. Parents should encourage respect for the property of others and the use of LOST & FOUND procedures, rather than “borrowing”.

Preparedness Parents should emphasize the importance of equipment and the proper care of equipment. Parents can assist their sailors by helping them mark all pieces of equipment, providing blade bags, or other methods for keeping gear together, periodically checking equipment and replacing missing or broken parts. Parents should stress the importance of personal preparedness on a daily basis. Parents can assist their sailor by providing and encouraging the use of a hat, sunscreen, water bottle and proper clothing.

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Behavior Parents should encourage their junior sailors: To be honest, not cheat, lie or steal. To have respect for themselves and to show respect for others. To make a commitment to themselves and their crew. To be self sufficient. To set reasonable and appropriate goals. To strive for knowledge. To strive for their personal best. To learn from their mistakes. To maintain a good relationship with their peers, others. To handle problems themselves. To be responsible for their equipment. To know the rules and to be prepared.

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What You Need to Know About

Regattas

1. Age and Weight Requirements

For JSA regattas for Pixels, Lasers and 420s, the sailor’s age as of December 31, 2010 is the determining age. For all optimist regattas, the sailor’s age on the day of the regatta is the determining age.

Optimist Sailors Green Fleet: Have not sailed in Red, Blue or White fleet in a regatta offering a Green fleet and are 15 or younger; OR Have won fewer than 3 trophies for 1 st , 2 nd or 3 rd place in Green Fleet Regattas White Fleet: 10 years old and under Blue Fleet: 11, 12 Red Fleet: 13-15

Pixel Sailors All Must be 11 years for Pixel novice crew and 12 for open crew. Minimum combined weight of 190 for crew of two, no minimum weight for crew of three.

Laser Sailors Laser 4.7 Must be 14 years (unless written parental permission and recommendation of Junior Sailing Director and Head In structor) to 18 yrs; at least 90 lbs Laser Radial: Must be 14 years (unless written parental permission and recommendation of Junior Sailing Director and Head In structor) to 18 yrs; at least 110 lbs Laser Standard: Must be 14 years (unless written parental permission and recommendation of Junior Sailing Director and Head In structor) to 18 yrs; at least 130 lbs.

Club 420 Sailor Must be 14 years (unless written parental permission and recommendation of Junior Sailing Director and Head In structor) to 18 yrs. Minimum combined weight of 220 lbs.

2. Obtaining Information about a Specific Regatta (many options)

If you have signed up for a regatta with the Junior Sailing Director you will receive an email with the NOR (Notice Of Race) attached. Your JSA newsletter is another excellent source of information. The JSA website, www.jsalis.org, has copies of all NORs and SIs (Sailing Instructions). It also provides information for non-JSA regattas off Long Island Sound.

17 JSA/Regattas 3. Registering for Regattas

Regatta entries are submitted by the Junior Sailing Director after consulting with the Head Instructor and Coaches, who make recommendations, and after checking with parents. To register for a regatta please go online to the junior registration site and click on the appropriate registration. Registration will close two days before the regatta entries close to allow the Director to submit the registration in a timely fashion. All JSA regatta fees are included in your RYC Junior Sailing fees. Please note that if you have registered your sailor for a regatta and he or she does not participate, you will be billed for the cost of the regatta. Also if you miss the RYC Entry Deadline , as specified in the regatta schedule handout for each boat class, you must pay the regular registration fee AND pay any late fee . All regatta registrations are based on instructor recommendations. For certain regattas (including: Sears, McIntyre Team Racing, Optimist Team Racing, Dorade and Beach Point) the Junior Sailing Instructors will choose teams based on skill, interest in the event, and participation in scheduled practices. Instructors reserve the right to hold qualifying races for eligible junior sailors in order to pick teams for these events.

4. Instructors for Regattas

RYC instructors will go to each weekday JSA regatta, and JSA weekend regattas as arranged. The number accompanying depends on the number of RYC entries. RYC instructors may not take any sailors or equipment in cars or on boats to regattas. They are not insured for this. RYC will cover the cost of instructors for all JSA regattas. For non-JSA regattas, such as Buzzard’s Bay and Nationals, the Head Instructor will arrange for an instructor(s) to be present, provided there is adequate interest among the sailors. Coaching fees and instructor expenses (as well as registration fees) are the responsibility of the parents of the sailors involved and are split among the participants. The Program Chair will coordinate payments for instructors and parents will be billed through RYC.

5. Tips for the Day of the Regatta

Particularly for Optimist regattas, but also for any regattas, children enjoy having their parent present and on the water. Sometimes spectator boats are available at the hosting yacht club. The best idea is to get together with another RYC parent and take a spectator boat for yourselves. PLEASE NOTE: Due to US Coast Guard regulations, parents are NEVER allowed on a coach boat (instructors would loose their license). MOST IMPORTANTLY: Tell your sailor to be sure that they keep hydrated by drinking at least an 8oz bottle of water every 2 hours. Parents are welcome to assist their sailor; however they should be careful not to interfere with their sailor’s participation in all the coaching activities of the Sailing Instructors.

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Optis fit easily in the back of a Suburban and squeak into a Jeep Cherokee. Also easy to lift onto a roof rack with 4 people (including tall kids). We will teach you to do a trucker’s hitch with line or you can use a ratchet system available at any boat supply store (see page 14). Encourage your child to go along with a friend to a regatta to see what it is like if they are uncertain about participating. No need to bring a boat if they just want to get used to what to expect. Make a checklist with your sailor. It should include:

Regatta Equipment Check List

Boat with sails (racing or training) Blades/Blade bag Lifejacket (PFD) with whistle Bailer/paddle Sunscreen/sunglasses/hat Extra boat parts Lunch/water (may be provided by host - check NOR) Dolly (if available)

JSA Regatta Guidelines for Junior Sailors

Respected Sailors Always:

1. Know and abide by the racing rules. They promptly: • Take a penalty or retire when they know they broke a rule, or • File a protest when appropriate.

2. Obey event regulations, on and off the water, including housing rules. 3. Are organized, prepared, and responsible for their own equipment. 4. Show respect to fellow sailors and those helping to run regattas and programs. 5. Thank the Race Committee before departure.

Respected Sailors Never:

1. Swear at, intimidate or harass anyone including teammates, on or off the water.

2. Steal or borrow, without permission, anything that does not belong to them.

3. Break laws related to alcohol, tobacco, or illegal substances.

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What are Some of These Events on the Calendar?

General Boat Class abbreviations: Opti for Optimist, P for Pixel, L for Laser, LR for Laser Radial, and c420 or 420 for the Club 420. JSA stands for the Junior Sailing Association of Long Island Sound, our governing body. IHYC , AYC , etc. are the abbreviations for the host clubs for the various events. You can look up the abbreviation in your JSA handbook under Club Codes. Directions to all JSA clubs are conveniently included in your JSA handbook as well.

Captains’ Cup

RYC afternoon sailors automatically participate in Captain’s Cup 6 times during the afternoon sailing session as listed above. No boat to transport and no registration necessary. It is a series of races held to provide informal racing experience and to promote camaraderie among junior sailors from neighboring clubs (Belle Haven, Indian Harbor, and Rocky Point). Sailors compete for season trophies in the following classes: Optimist, Pixel, Laser Radial, Laser, and C420. The instructors run the races, providing a less formal race venue and a chance to race against a smaller number of competitors than JSA sponsored regattas.

Junior Sailing Championship Ladder

1. JSA Commodore Law Trophy Regatta This is the first step on the Ladder and the JSA qualifier for the next step (#3). Winners of the Law Trophy Regatta in the 420 and Standard Laser Division will represent the JSA at the Area B finals of the Bemis (double-handed) and Smythe (single-handed) National Championship Series (see #3). Sailors qualify for the Law Trophy based on their sailing record of the previous season. Qualifiers for 2008 are listed on the JSA website, www.jsalis.org. Other competitors may submit resumes for approval to the JSA chairperson by 6/17.

2. JSA Sears Cup Finals This regatta is also a first step on the Ladder, in this case for the triple-handed competition. It is open to JSA sailors who are recommended by their Program. It is sailed in 3-4 person boats (Ideal 18s). Each program may enter a maximum of 2 boats. First place finishers in this event qualify to compete in the Area B Sears Cup Finals (see #3).

3. Sears-Bemis-Smythe Area B Finals This is the second step on the Ladder for both #1 and #2 above. First place finishers of the 420 and the Standard Laser classes in the Law Trophy Regatta qualify to compete in the Bemis-Smythe Finals for Area B . The first place finishers in the JSA Sears Final compete in the Area B Sears Finals. Winners of these events proceed to the National Championships.

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E Districts: NORO/NORW

This stands for Eastern Districts regatta co-hosted by Noroton and Norwalk Yacht Clubs. This regatta is for Pixel, L, LR, and c420. NORO and NORW and the other abbreviations represent the name of the host clubs for the event. You can look up the abbreviation in your JSA handbook under Club Codes. Directions to all JSA clubs are conveniently included in your JSA handbook as well.

Opti Open B

All entries that say Opti stand for Optimist. The letter ‘B’ signifies the area of JSA that we compete in. A few of the regattas are for both ‘B&C’. These regattas will have more competitors. AYC and the other acronyms represent the name of the host club for the event. You can look up the abbreviation in your JSA handbook under Club Codes. Directions to all JSA clubs are conveniently included in your JSA handbook as well. At RYC we will host an Area B Open in early July, please check the calendar for details. All sailors from Opti 1 and above are encouraged to enter.

Leiter Cup

This regatta is open to all Junior Women ages 13-18 years old. It is raced in Laser Radials. This event is also considered the JSA Girls’ Championship. The first place finisher will be awarded a stipend to go to the US Sailing Junior Women’s Single-handed National Championship.

McIntyre Trophy - Team Race

This team racing regatta is sailed in collegiate Flying Juniors. Teams of eight sailors will compete in a round robin format for the McIntyre Trophy. Since participation is limited, the Junior Sailing Staff will choose RYC’s team.

Green Fleet Regatta

This is the perfect first regatta for your opti sailor. It is carefully structured to be a low-key beginner regatta that is a lot of fun for everyone. Parents are welcome to watch from spectator boats. This regatta is open to first year Optimist sailors and those others still getting their sea legs (see regatta info for rules if any question).

Safety at Sea

This seminar is sponsored by the Storm Trysail Club and is required for sailors who plan to sail in the Dorade and Beach Point regattas. Sailors must be 14 or older in the current calendar year. Enrollment is limited.

21 JSA/Regattas

Navigation Test and Seamanship Test

The navigation test is for sailors who will be 14 or older in the current calendar year. Satisfactory completion is necessary to compete in the Dorade Regatta and Beach Point Overnight Regatta. Sailors must supply their own chart, parallel rules, dividers and calculator on the evening of the test. Instruction will be held on Friday mornings, in the Junior Club House.

Champs and Alternates

JSA sponsors Championship events for all classes. Optis and Pixels qualify if they finish in top 30% of fleet of any qualifying regatta (Red fleet Opti just has to participate). 420, Laser and Laser Radials qualify by finishing in the top 40% of fleet of any qualifying regatta. Those who do not qualify for Champs are invited to the Alternate Regattas.

Club Champs

This is our RYC competition. Each class will have a series of races. Awards will be given for the top finishers.

Dorade and Beach Point Regattas

These are ‘big boat’ regattas crewed by junior sailors, with an instructor and an adult in each boat. The Beach Point regatta is an overnight race. To enter, sailors must be 14 or older and have satisfactorily completed the navigation test and the Safety at Sea seminar. Practices will be scheduled in the evenings to prepare sailors for this event.

22 Boat Info.

Parts, Equipment Suppliers, and Repair Work

The Boat Locker Opti, 420, Laser and Pixel 1543 Post Road East parts and accessories, life Westport, CT jackets, spray gear, foul (203) 259-7808 weather gear, sandals

Hathaway, Reiser & Raymond Lines, halyards, sheets, 184 Selleck Street shrouds, deck hardware, Stamford, CT some Opti and Pixel parts, (203) 324-9581 NO 420 or Laser parts

West Marine general boating supplies 401 Shippan Avenue 99 Water Street Stamford, CT S. Norwalk, CT (203) 969-7727 (203) 854-6545

The Dinghy Shop Opti, 420, Laser parts Amityville, NY accessories, life jackets, S shore of L.I. spray gear, etc, sail loft, (631) 264-0005 full fiberglass repair

Bill Braley fiberglass repair 26 Owenoke Way Riverside, CT (203) 637-4540

Roxburgh Marine Repair fiberglass repair 1 Bostwick Avenue Bridgeport, CT (203) 367-2770

Landfall sole distributer of Blue 151 Harvard Avenue Magic Optimists. Opti parts Stamford, CT 06902 Parts and equipment for all dinghies (800) 941-2219 seasonal charters. www.dinghylocker.com

23 Boat Info.

General Memberships

Included in the RYC Junior Sailing enrollment fees is a memberships to the JSA of Long Island Sound. To sail in any JSA sanctioned event, you must be a member of JSA. To sail in any national events, you must be a member of US Sailing.

U.S. Sailing PO Box 1260 Portsmouth, RI 02871-0907 (401) 683-0800, Fax: (401) 683-0804 email: [email protected] Website: www.ussailing.org

JSA 1 Woodbine Avenue Larchmont, NY 10538 (914) 834-4202, Fax: (914) 834-4237 email: [email protected] Website: www.jsalis.org

Boat Class Memberships

Class membership dues/fees are not covered by enrollment in the RYC junior sailing program. Many regattas sanctioned by these class associations require membership for each junior sailor entry. You will receive valuable information about sailing tips, equipment, regattas, etc. specifically for your boat class.

Optimists Lasers USODA North American Laser Class Ass. (United States Optimist Dinghy Association) One Design Management PO Box 311 2812 Canon Street North Kingston San Diego, CA 92106 Rhode Island 02852 (512) 266 8254 (410) 562-9466 email: [email protected] Website: www.usoda.org Website: www.laser.org

Pixel Club 420 International Pixel Class Association US Club 420 Assoc. C/O Nearwater Boats P O Box 386 10 Nearwater Road Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417 Rowayton, CT 06853-1711 Email: [email protected] (203) 855-8923 Website: www.club420.org Website: www.sailpixel.com

24 2010 RJYC Awards

Optimist – Flying Fish

Instructor’s Award for Improvement: Harrison Barth, Tucker Murray

Commodore Hipkins Shipshape Trophy : Awarded annually to the Junior in each racing class who demonstrates the best care of all Junior equipment on land and sea during the season. Nicholas Fiore, Jayden Nygaard

Vice Commodore Ballantyne Trophy : Awarded to the Junior in each racing class having the best attendance percentage for the season in weekday Junior races. In the event of a tie the trophy shall be awarded to the skipper having the highest racing score among the tied skippers. Graham Ornstein, Danny Taylor

Ethics Award for the Sailor who was cooperative and respectful to fellow sailors and instructors and was gracious in victory and defeat. Alex Burdick, Jackson Walker

Optimist – Blue Fish

Instructor’s Award for Improvement: Alex Rogers

RJYC Champs: 3rd : Bridget Semenuk 2nd : Tyler Eichman 1st : Sara Scanlan

Commodore Hipkins Shipshape Trophy: Will Bingle

Vice Commodore Ballantyne Trophy : Sara Scanlan

Ethics Award : Hunter Cusimano

Optimist – Sail Fish

Instructor’s Award for Improvement: Brigid Lewis

RJYC Champs: 5th : Scott Marshall 4th : Rebecca Hillestad 3rd : Brian O’Leary 2nd : Chris Burdick 1st : Taylor Schinto

Commodore Hipkins Shipshape Trophy: Cooper Murray

Commodore Ballantyne Trophy: Rebecca Hillestad

Ethics Award: Chris Burdick

25 Optimist - Rays

Instructor’s Award for Improvement: Luke Taylor

RJYC Champs: 3rd : Andrew Rogozinski 2nd : Mac Baxter 1st : Jack Scanlan

Commodore Hipkins Shipshape Trophy: Andrew Rogozinski

Commodore Ballantyne Trophy: Elizabeth Lane

Ethics Award: Erin Curtis

Advanced Optimist

Instructor’s Award for Improvement: James Westerberg

RJYC Champs: 3rd : Chris Lukens 2nd : Will Logue 1st : Jack Parkin

Commodore Hipkins Shipshape Trophy: Jake Schinto

Commodore Ballantyne Trophy: Will Killen

Ethics Award: Peter Dunay

Pixel

Instructors Award for Improvement: Caleb Edmundson

RJYC Champs: 3rd : Tommy Glover/Jack Taylor 2nd : Sam Curtis/ Caleb Edmundson,/ Jack Weigold 1st : Lisa Lewis/Margaret Dyment

Commodore Hipkins Shipshape Trophy: Ryan King

Vice Commodore Ballantyne Trophy: Jack Taylor

Ethics Award: Hunter Westerberg

Hapilee Cups: Two similar cups on the “Gil Smith” cat boat “Hapilee” in ladies regattas in 1907 and 1908 and returned to competition in 1956 by Phebe L. Gill to be awarded annually to the best girl crew in the two leading classes raced under the auspices of the Riverside Junior Yacht Club. Margaret Dyment

Lorna Cups: Two similar cups won by the “Gil Smith” cat boat “Lorna” in 1904 and returned to competition by Philip L. Gill in 1956, to be awarded annually to the best boy crew in the two leading classes raced under the auspices of the Riverside Junior Yacht Club. Sam Curtis

Laser

Instructor’s Award for Improvement: Ben Van Duyne

RJYC Champs: Radial Division: 3rd : Ben Van Duyne 2nd: Billy Baxter 1st : Ryan Giannotto

Standard Division: 1st : Forest Crossman

Commodore Hipkins Shipshape Trophy: Lizzie Michler

Commodore Ballantyne Trophy: Peter Forsberg

Ethics Award: Billy Baxtert

Club 420

Instructor’s Award for Improvement: Alexa Hopper

RJYC Champs: 3rd : Alexa Hopper/Ali Larkin 2nd : Philip Dunay/John Lewis 1st : Callie McCool/Sara Rogers

Commodore Hipkins Shipshape Trophy: Jack Dyment

Commodore Ballantyne Trophy: Katie Graves

Ethics Award: Sara Rogers Hapilee Cup: Callie McCool Lorna Cup: Philip Dunay

Big Boats

Instructor’s Award for Improvement: Lara Young

Commodore Hipkins Trophy: Robbie Rovelli

Ethics Award: Brendan O’Leary

27 Perpetual Trophies

McLemore Trophy : A perpetual trophy placed in competition in 1951 by Mrs. A. R. McLemore to be awarded annually to the member of the Riverside Junior Yacht Club who has demonstrated the greatest improvement in helmsmanship during his or her first year as skipper. The award is to be made on the basis of the recommendations of the sailing instructors. Sara Rogers

Coralie McAleer Sportsmanship Award: This brass ship’s bell is presented to the Riverside Yacht Club Junior Sailing Program in memory of Coralie McAleer by the members of the Ladies Sailing Program. It is to be awarded annually to the girl recognized for being the most outstanding in sportsmanship. Samantha Smith

The Navigation Award for both score and utilization of navigation rules as part of everyday sailing. Ryan Gionnotto

Trenary Larchmont Trophy: Presented by Ann and Barbara Trenary to be awarded annually to the member of Riverside Junior Yacht Club who attains the highest racing percentage during Larchmont Race Week. Billy Baxter

The Eric Muller Memorial JYRA Trophy: This trophy was established by Commodore Emeritus Clifton Hipkins. It is awarded annually to the Riverside Junior Yacht Club skipper who attains the highest percentage score among Riverside Yacht Club members in all open JSA regattas and in such other events selected with a minimum of ten racing events. Chris Lukens

The Maher Trophy: Shall be awarded annually to the Riverside Junior Yacht Club skipper having the best percentage in the Captain’s Cup series in a class other than Blue Jay. Ryan Gianotto

The MeVay-Farrell Pixel Trophy : Shall be awarded annually to the Riverside Junior Yacht Club skipper in the Pixel Class having the best percentage in the Captain’s Cup series. Jack Weigold

Jay Kopp Memorial Trophy: Awarded annually to a junior sailor who displays unbridled enthusiasm for the sport of sailing, character and generosity of spirit toward others. Lizzie Michler

The Peggy La Riviere Memorial Trophy: This trophy was established by the Riverside Yacht Club’s Quincy Adams Class Association in memory of the late Peggy La Riviere. It is awarded annually to that member of the Riverside Junior Yacht Club best exemplifying the highest traditions of Corinthian Yacht Racing and who is considered the most outstanding in participation in scheduled activities, sportsmanship, seamanship, teamwork, helmsmanship and general ability. Billy Baxter

Frank K. Sheldon Trophy : A perpetual trophy to be awarded each year to that member of the Riverside Junior Yacht Club who is considered by the Junior Activities Committee to have been the best sailor in the Junior Sailing Program. Jack Parkin

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