2020 Program & Event Guide Hello, on Behalf of Our Entire Community, It Is Pleasure to Introduce Our 2020 Program and Event Guide
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2020 Program & Event Guide www.sailsandpoint.org Hello, On behalf of our entire community, it is pleasure to introduce our 2020 Program and Event Guide. We sincerely hope that you’ll join us at Sail Sand Point this year as we bring the joy and life-enhancing benefits of sailing and small boats to many more people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds. Our work at Sail Sand Point is about breaking down barriers and making sailing and small boating accessible for all. In doing so, we have experienced exciting growth and development and 2019 was no exception. More than 16,000 participants joined us for transformative experiences on the shores of Lake Washington. We expanded our Group offerings, added new boats, developed new partnerships and laid the groundwork for an exciting new vision for our campus. And in 2020, we look forward to sharing even more opportunities to get onto the water, with all of you. As you consider the camps, classes, events and volunteer opportunities outlined within this booklet I encourage you to consider other people who might like to participate as well. I genuinely believe in the therapeutic, positive, healthy rewards of sailing and boating and I hope you’ll join us in sharing this gift with others. And as you consider friends, kids, relatives or colleagues who might enjoy or benefit from our programs, please note that we allocate roughly $50,000 in scholarships and offer numerous free and low cost events and programs so that tuition should never be a barrier. Additionally, our diverse fleet and wide range of offerings, from introductory beginner to adaptive to more advanced skills programs, ensure there is something right for everyone. Seth Muir Seth Muir, Executive Director Thank you to our Board of Directors: Andy MacDonald Leigh Wager Tommy Stewart David Shoultz Travis Harth Shelley Bailey Thandi Onami Lyndi Wu Wayne Wager Bill Devoe Felix Klebe 2 Contents About Sail Sand Point 4 Highlighted Programs 5 Registration Info 6 Open Boating 7 Youth Camps Summer Camp Progression Chart 9 Sail, Paddle, Play 10 Learn to Sail Camps 11 Youth Race Teams 14 Private Lessons 15 Adult Classes Learn to Sail Classes 16 Adult Sailing Progression Chart 17 Specialty Classes 18 Quick Lessons 19 Group Programs 20 Boat Yard 22 Community Events 23 Contact Us 24 3 About Sail Sand Point ail Sand Point is Seattle’s Community Boating Center, a 501(c)(3) non- Sprofit, founded in 1998 with a fleet of donated boats and volunteer instructors. Sail Sand Point opened its doors in the retired naval base now known as Magnuson Park, and in the 21 years since our humble beginnings, we've continued our mission to make sailing and paddling accessible for all. With 552 outreach participants, 1,126 hours of adaptive sailing, and $49,492 awarded in scholarships last year alone, Sail Sand Point strives to remove the obstacles that have historically kept people on-shore. Our youth camps, adult classes, and open boating program are all designed to allow anyone to get out on this beautiful slice of lake we call home! As a community of boaters, Sail Sand Point is committed to fostering a welcoming environment where students feel empowered to learn and succeed both on and off the water. In every class, our instructors nurture self-confidence, cultivate leadership skills, and inspire an appreciation for our aquatic environment. This philosophy has made SSP and its staff national leaders in sailing education, recognized with the US Sailing awards for More Than 10 Years of Hallmark Performance, Excellence in Instruction, and Outstanding Program Director. Our programs do more than teach people how to sail, they help people discover a lifelong passion they can share with a flourishing community of sailors and paddlers! 4 Highlighted Programs ail Sand Point’s mission is to bring the joy and life-enhancing benefits Sof sailing and small boats to people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds. To learn more about any of these programs, visit our website! Scholarships At Sail Sand Point, we believe that everyone deserves the confidence, strength, and joy provided by being on the water, guiding your own vessel. We provide full and partial scholarships to youth, adult, and group participants. Scholarships are instrumental in helping to eliminate barriers for water access and transforming the image of a stereotypical sailor. All less advantaged participants are welcome to apply. Adaptive Watersports We work hard to get people on the water regardless of ability. Being on the water is a therapeutic practice that not only provides recreation, but offers a life-changing opportunity for healing, growth, and independence. Through partnerships with organizations like Outdoors for All and the Alyssa Burnett Center, we've developed specialty programs to promote the benefits of adaptive watersports. STEM Education Working with US Sailing’s STEM Education Initiative, Sail Sand Point has created kid-friendly, sailing-related science modules that can be incorporated into any of our regular programs. Our "Sailing Into STEM" camp brings science to life using sailing and our aquatic environment to teach about physics, geography, and biology. Community Engagement At Sail Sand Point, community is everything. We are proud to host a variety of free events and programs for long-time participants and new visitors alike. You can see a full list of events on page 23. To keep up to date with our community events this season, follow us on social media! Volunteering Sail Sand Point thrives on the enthusiasm, time, and expertise donated by our volunteers. Volunteers help with maintenance, host events, and even help teach classes. Join Sail Sand Point’s wonderful group of volunteers! The volunteer program is simple: fill out an application on our website, sign up to help with events or projects, and receive one hour of Open Boating time for every three hours volunteered. 5 Registration Info Registration opens February 1, 2020 at 12pm Register online at sailsandpoint.org. Registering early is encouraged to ensure availability in your first choice program. Participant Agreement: All participants must have a signed participant agreement on file to take part in any of Sail Sand Point’s programs. This form can be completed on our website in advance or in person at SSP. Payment: Sail Sand Point requires payment in full to complete registration. Upon completing registration you will receive an email confirmation. One week prior to the program start date, detailed program information will be emailed to you. Waitlist: If a program is full, you may opt to register for a waitlist. No payment is required to sign up for a waitlist. You will be notified when a spot becomes available. At that point, payment is required to confirm the space. Camp & Class Cancellation Policy: If you are unable to attend a program, please let us know as soon as possible. Refunds vary based on when the cancellation is processed. Cancellations are processed Mon–Fri: • More than 3 weeks before the start of camp/class: 90% refund • Between one and three weeks before the start of camp/class: 50% refund • SSP is unable to offer refunds for cancellations submitted less than one week (five business days) before the start of camp/class. There are no refunds for the Hobie Wave Experience. SSP reserves the right to cancel programs without a minimum number of participants. For cancelled programs, we will make every attempt to place participants in an alternate program and, if unable, will issue a 100% refund. Transfer Policy: SSP does not process transfers less than 3 weeks from the start of the camp or class. More than 3 weeks from the start of the camp or class, participants will be charged a 5% transfer fee. Transfers can only be made into a camp or class where there is availability. There are no transfers for the Hobie Wave Experience. Inclement Weather: In the event of inclement weather (lightning, high wind, poor air quality, etc.) camps and classes will proceed indoors. No refunds will be issued. Adult classes may be rescheduled when possible. 6 Open Boating ail Sand Point is pleased to open our facility to the public through Sour Open Boating program. Open Boating allows anyone from the community to use boats from our fleet when they are not being used in other programs on a first come, first served basis. Sailors may check out a sailboat or windsurfer after successfully passing an instructor-issued skills test. Kayaks and stand up paddleboards are available to rent without a skills proficiency test. See website for details. Open Boating offers a path for anyone to get on the water. With our mission in mind, we strive to keep this program accessible and affordable. We hope that Open Boating users will become part of our growing community of sailors, paddlers, and supporters! Hourly Rates Annual Pass Equipment must be checked in af- Annual Passes are valid for one year ter two hours, but can be checked from date of purchase. To check out out again if there is no waitlist. a boat, the pass holder must be on board the boat, and have passed a Sailboats skills proficiency test. $35 per hour Adult Unlimited Pass $230 $115 for a 5-Hour Pass Adult Paddling Pass $175 Paddling Family Pack (Up to two adult passes $20 per hour and up to two youth passes) $375 $70 for a 5-Hour Pass Youth Unlimited Pass (≤17 years) $65 Discounts: Student (18+), Military, Park Residents & Senior (65+): 50% off Adult Unlimited/Paddling Passes Disabled: 75% off Adult Unlimited/Paddling Passes 7 Youth CampsCamps th ail Sand Point’s summer camps are a fun way to experience sailing and Spaddling for the first time, master new skills, or just hang out on the water with friends! Each of our camps are taught by US Sailing Level 1 Certified Instructors to guarantee quality instruction and safe learning.