Pleon Yacht Club 2015 Parent Handbook

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Dear Pleon Sailors and Parents,

On behalf of the staff, Executive Director Parker Dwyer and I would like to welcome you to Pleon’s 2015 Summer Program! We look forward to meeting all the new sailors as well as reconnecting with Pleon alumni. This upcoming summer we have a calendar filled with fun events and activities for all sailors.

We will be using the website (pleon.org) and email blasts as a main way of communicating. You can look to the website to find upcoming events, weekly albums and Wednesday Series results. Please refer to the calendar (http://www.pleon.org/page/calendar) for regatta dates, club events, and Terrific Tuesdays! We hope to keep parents informed as to possible races and events their children can attend this summer. My weekly newsletters will include a preview of that week’s events. However, if you cannot find what you need on the website or emails, please do not hesitate to call us at the clubhouse (781-631-1076) or send an email to myself at [email protected] or to Parker at [email protected].

This summer Pleon has a great group of instructors joining us from all over the world, as well as a dedicated group of Junior Instructors who have been at Pleon for years! Pleon has been an incredibly influential place for many sailors over the years – providing a fun place to sail, have fun, and make life-long friends. I have been at Pleon for 10 summers now, and this is my second as Commodore. Please let me know if there is anything more I can do to make Pleon as enriching for you all as it has been for me. In Pleon’s long existence, it has created a unique culture that allows young sailors to be independent and take ownership of their club. Parker and I hope that your sailors take advantage of this amazing place and enjoy it as much as we do!

Happy Sailing!

Commodore Renee Torrie

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PROGRAM GOALS

The Pleon Sailing Program is dedicated to promoting personal growth and learning through the sport of sailing. The program strives to instill a love of both cruising and racing, which sailors will maintain throughout their lives. Combining professionalism and innovation, Pleon offers the finest instruction in junior sailing and serves as a model for programs across the country. Pleon is proud to have taught some of this country’s best sailors for over 120 years.

GENERAL INFORMATION

The Pleon sailing program is under the guidance of the Executive Director, Parker Dwyer and Commodore Renee Torrie. Parker, Renee and the flag officers and staff will supervise the waterfront throughout the season, Monday through Friday from 0900 to 1700, and (starting 6/28) Sundays, with free sail from 0900 to 1200.

Pleon is a unique club that emphasizes junior sailing. Since the club’s beginning in 1887, Pleon’s flag officers and members have been sailors under the age of 21. An adult Board of Directors oversees Pleon activities and helps provide continuity and organization during the winter months. Pleon provides members with a variety of summertime activities including cookouts, movie nights, dances, Great Day, the Commodore’s Ball and a year-end banquet. Elections for flag officers are held in early August for the following summer. Pleon also hosts several regattas including regional, national and championships. This year Pleon will be hosting our annual Marblehead Junior Race Week.

COMMUNICATION

The Pleon Yacht Club telephone number is 781-631-1076.

The Pleon Yacht Club home page is www.pleon.org.

Instructors will be located at the Pleon gate between the hours of 1145–1200 and 1630–1645 to answer your questions. If you are not available at these times, call the Executive Director to schedule a telephone call or meeting with your child’s instructor.

3 Good communication among our staff, sailors and parents is important to us. Please call Christina Pandapas at 781-631-6930 if you have any questions, ideas or concerns on how to improve communication.

Racing and social activities information will be updated on our web site, www.pleon.org. Weekly newsletters will be sent out via email. If you are not receiving Pleon emails, please visit the web site and sign up for the email list.

EQUIPMENT

The primary emphasis of the Pleon Sailing Program is learning through sailing. Classes are taught in privately- and club-owned International Optimist Dinghies, Club 420s with spinnakers and trapezes, and Lasers of various rig sizes – full, Radial & 4.7, Sonars, and Open Bics.

Pleon encourages members to own and use their own boats.

SAFETY

Safety at Pleon is our first priority! Everyone is required to wear a Coast Guard approved life jacket at all times when on the dock and water. This rule applies to free sailing at Pleon and to anyone participating in an on-the-water Pleon sponsored activity.

SWIM TEST

On the first day of class, all sailors are required to take a swim test in the harbor. All participants in the program must be able to swim in a swimsuit for 50 yards and tread water for one minute. Each sailor must also be able to put on his or her life jacket while in the water. (Remember to bring a towel and a change of clothes to the first day of class.)

BEHAVIOR EXPECTATIONS

Everyone at Pleon is expected to abide by simple, common-sense courtesy and respect for him or herself, the staff and his or her fellow members. In order to ensure that everyone can have a fun time in a safe and positive environment, there are several rules which must be followed.

4  Pleon members are expected to treat both people and equipment with respect and must not in any way hinder the learning of others or act in a malicious or unsportsmanlike manner.

 No one may ever jump off the pier.

 To ensure everyone’s physical safety, non-Pleon powerboats may not be around the floats or in the vicinity of classes.

Should any member of the Pleon community prove unable to abide by these policies, the Executive Director reserves the right to excuse that member from Pleon for an appropriate period of time. In addition, families will be held financially responsible for any damaged or lost equipment resulting from a member’s negligence.

Finally, The Pleon Yacht Club is a drug and alcohol free environment. Any breach of this rule is grounds for immediate dismissal from the program.

IMPORTANT DATES

. Classes will start Monday, June 22nd and run through and including Wednesday, August 19th. (Note: Monday June 22 – Thursday June 25 classes will be held during the after school hours due to public schools getting out late. Classes will stick to the same daily schedule but morning classes will be held 3:00- 5:30 and afternoon classes will be held 5:30-8:00. Classes will return to the normal times on Friday June 26.)

 Pleon’s Commodore’s Ball will be held on Monday, August 17th.

. The annual banquet will be held on Wednesday, August 19th.

. Marblehead Junior Race Week will be held Monday, July 20th through Wednesday, July 22nd. Senior Race Week (a.k.a. “Marblehead NOOD”) will be held Thursday, July 23th through Sunday, July 26th. Please note that regularly scheduled classes will not be held at any time during this week.

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PLEON YACHT CLUB PRIVATE LESSON POLICY

Private lessons are available when the coaches have time outside of normal classes. Lessons can be scheduled through the Executive Director and set for a time that works for the coach. Those requesting lessons must be Pleon Yacht Club members, and priority will be given to those enrolled in the Pleon Sailing Program. Payment for the lessons must be made directly to the club in the form of cash or check to “Pleon Yacht Club”.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Q: What should I bring to class? A: Sailors should come to class prepared! Life jacket, proper footwear, hat, sun block, sunglasses, a water bottle, a towel, a change of clothes, and a whistle are important equipment for sailors to bring.

Q: Are there classes on rainy days? A: Pleon classes are held rain or shine. On rainy days, if the wind is not too strong, sailing classes will be held. It is essential that students bring rain gear and be prepared to sail. Land classes will be held if conditions are extremely poor.

Q: What if we’re going on vacation and need to miss a class? A: If you know that your child will be missing class, please let the Executive Director know. If your child misses a significant number of classes, you may want to consider private lessons.

Q: How may a sailor’s progress in class be monitored? A: Check-in with your child’s instructor just prior to the end of class. (1145–1200 or 1630–1645). If that is not convenient, email or call Parker Dwyer, and he will answer your questions and/or set-up a time to meet.

Q: Can I watch my child sail? How do I get involved? A: One of the things that make Pleon Yacht Club unique is that it is run by and for juniors. In order to respect the club’s philosophy, as well as to foster the independence of our students, we ask that you avoid being a visible presence during class time. The best opportunity for parents to watch or sail with their child is during

6 “free sail” or during one of the regularly scheduled “sail with your parents” evenings.

Parental involvement is important, however, and if you are looking for ways to get involved, please don’t hesitate to reach out to the Executive Director. Questions concerning club functions outside of classes should be directed to the Commodore. Both the Executive Director and the Commodore are at Pleon all day and can be contacted while your child is on the water.

Q: May I bring a friend to class? A: Unfortunately due to liability issues, Pleon has a “no guests” policy.

Q: Who is eligible for “free sail”? A: Free sailing is supervised from 0900–1200 on Sundays beginning June 28th. These times are for sailors to try out what they’ve learned and/or for parents to observe or to sail with their children. A beginner may participate in free sail with his or her instructor’s approval. Life jackets must be worn at all times by both parents and Pleon sailors. There are a few days on which free sail will not be held; please check the calendar and read the notices on the web site. Please note that sailors will not have on the water support during this time. The club will be open and Junior Instructors will be around to help rig and de-rig but will not actively be monitoring sailors while they are on the water. Please read the Free Sail Policy on the website.

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PLEON SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Some Pleon events are parent friendly! We encourage parents to attend events in blue font. Never pass up a free and fun way to get on the water with your kids! Events are explained on our online calendar and in Commodore Renee’s email blasts.

June 330 Harbor Challenge 22 PYC Start 31-2 Hyannis Regatta 28 Free Sail 31 Squam Day Regatta 29 Sail with/ Against Your Parents Night 30 Terrific Tuesday: Rockstar Day!! August 30 Movie Night 2 Free Sail 2-6 Chubb Junior Championships July 3 Sail with/ Against Your Parents Night 1 Manchester Green Opti Regatta 3-5 CJ Buckley Regatta 1 Wednesday Series 4 Terrific Tuesday: Dress Like Your 2 Manchester Green 420 Regatta Favorite Instructor Day! 2 Harbor Challenge 4-6 Opti New Englands 3 Parents and Sailors Cookout 5 Wednesday Series 5 Marblehead to Halifax Race Start 6 Harbor Challenge 5 Free Sail 7-9 Buzzards Bay Regatta 6-10 Youth Championships 9 Free Sail 6 Sail with/ Against Your Parents Night 10-12 Mass Bay Junior Olympics 7 Terrific Tuesday: USA DAY 10 Sail with/ Against Your Parents Night 8 Wednesday Series 11 Terrific Tuesday: 80’s Day whooooo! 9 Harbor Challenge 11 Movie Night 9-10 Hingham Junior Regatta 12-16 420 North Americans Regatta 11-12 New Bedford Junior Regatta 12 Club Champs 12 Free Sail 13 Harbor Challenge 13 Sail with/ Against Your Parents Night 14 GREAT DAY 14 Terrific Tuesday: Pirate Day ARR 15-16 DBMS Regatta 14 Movie Night 16 Free Sail 15 Wednesday Series 17 Venture/Man Trophy 15 Linda Wieditz Regatta 17 Commodore’s Ball 16 Harbor Challenge 18 Terrific Tuesday: What Not to Wear Day 20-22 MJRW 18 Mandatory Club Elections at noon 20-22 C420 Nationals 18 Officer and Committee Member Cookout 26 Free Sail 19 Last Day of Class 27 Carlton Trophy 19 Annual Banquet 28 Terrific Tuesday: Hawaiian Day 28 Movie Night 29 Wednesday Series

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2014 FLAG OFFICERS & COMMITTEES

Commodore Renee Torrie

Vice Commodore Rachel Foster

Rear Commodore Nicole Torrie

Secretary Ben Pitman

Executive Committee Annabelle Ayer Nate Tedford

Race Committee Grounds Committee

Morgan Cheney Haley Andreasen Mason Cheney Chase Gray Mae Colwell Emma Borggaard Abi Borggaard Nolan Adam Henry McGrath Sophie Lane Phillip Jeffries Anna O'Connor House and Entertainment

Sam Borggaard Flag Committee Celia Sliney Alexis Earp Claudia Pollock Christopher Pandapas Sarah Pollock Ashley Hoguet Grant Adam Bryn Burton Brooke Pendleton Lily Arnold

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PLEON INSTRUCTOR BIOS

Parker Dwyer – Executive Director

Parker grew up sailing in Bellport, NY and Stuart, FL where he trained to race competitively. After graduating high school he attended Boston College and was captain of the sailing team his senior year. Since graduating in 2009, Parker has worked at Coral Reef Yacht Club(Miami, FL) Great Harbor Yacht Club(Nantucket) and now Pleon! Parker coaches for Pleon’s Fall and Spring sailing programs as well as the Marblehead High School sailing team. When he is not at Pleon Parker enjoys racing in dinghies and keelboats, seeing new places, and skiing in the winter.

Renee Torrie – Commodore

Renee Torrie is returning to Pleon for her second and final year as Commodore. The 19 year old has been at Pleon for 10 summers, and it's truly become her home away from home. She's been through all the Pleon Opti classes, Laser 2 and Race Team, and 420 Race Team. She worked as a Junior Instructor for 2 years, and was Pleon Secretary before becoming Commodore. In short- Renee is willing and able to answer any questions you may have regarding Pleon! When not at Pleon, she enjoys skiing, windsurfing, and Dave Matthews Band. Renee just finished her first year at McGill University where she is studying Earth System Science. She sails for the McGill Sailing Team and is the Treasurer of the team. She's very excited to be back for the summer, and is ready to have a ton of fun! She looks forward to getting to know the Pleon sailors, and holding events for them to enjoy their Yacht Club outside of class time.

Sam Alexander - Opti Coach

Sam Alexander is from Yarmouth, Maine and grew up sailing at Pleon, Portland YC, and Sail Newport. After sailing and racing Optis for six years, he was part of the Pleon 420 race team for three summers and was a Junior Instructor for two. Sam was also captain and founder of the Yarmouth HS sailing team which won a number of regional

10 regattas in its first two years. He enjoys racing and cruising on his family's J120, skiing, and singing in various ensembles. Sam just finished his first year at Brown University where he currently studies Physics and Economics and competes for the sailing team.

Kaylie Gallagher - Opti Instructor

Kaylie is 20 years old from Ocean City, New Jersey. She just finished her junior year on the Old Dominion University and is on the sailing team there. Kaylie competed in various coed and team race regattas as a light air crew this season, expanding her knowledge and love for the sport of sailing. This is her second summer at Pleon Yacht Club and she will be working with Beginner Opti and Opti 1 kids. She looks forward to a great summer at the yacht club and can't wait to see what she can teach/learn her second time around!

Hannah Lynn - Opti Coach

Hannah grew up in Marblehead and sailed all her life at Pleon, where she was on the Laser Race Team and a Junior Instructor. She sailed on the Marblehead High School sailing team all four years and was captain her senior year. Over the years, she has fleet raced and team raced in a variety of boats including Optis, Lasers, Club 420s, FJs, Vanguard 15s, Sonars, Etchells, J70s and J105s. During the off season, Hannah likes to ski and snowboard with her family. Hannah just finished her sophomore year at Boston College and is returning to coach at Pleon for her third summer.

Sam Mackay – Opti Coach

Sam began sailing when he was 9 years old at Napier Sailing Club on the east coast of . In 2007 Sam first competed at the Worlds winning two races and the Miami Herald trophy as part of the world championship winning team. In 2008 Sam finished 2nd at nationals before finishing 19th at the 2008 worlds. Sam then progressed into the P Class and Starling placing top 3 in nationals in both classes. Sam also sailed 420 finishing 3rd at the 2011 New Zealand Nationals and 6th at the Australian Nationals. Since 2012 Sam has lived in Wellington attending Victoria University and match racing

11 for Royal Port Nicholson Yacht Club as a skipper of their youth program. Highlights over the 3 years include winning the Youth Match Racing Nationals, competing in the prestigious Governor’s Cup and gaining an open ranking of 66th in the ISAF world match racing rankings.

Clark Uhl – Opti Coach

Clark Uhl is 18 and a graduate of the Commonwealth School in Boston. He will attend Cornell University’s College of Engineering this fall and is very excited about sailing there. This fall Clark worked as an Assistant Opti Coach for Pleon, where he has sailed his whole life. He was a Junior Instructor for the previous two years and has also been an Instructor-in-Training at Community Boating in Boston. Clark raced the Sears Cup in Michigan in 2014, represented Team USA in the Opti British Nationals in Wales and has had much success racing in many different boats. Off the water Clark enjoys math as well as science, but totally loves soccer, basketball, and almost any other competitive sport. Every summer at Pleon has been a blast and he is looking forward to a great season.

Kate Wysocki – Opti Coach

Kate Wysocki is from Annapolis, Maryland and a recent graduate from Boston College with a degree in Applied Psychology and Human Development. This past year Kate sailed at BC with the coed and team racing teams. Kate attended the Severn School for high school and this is where she began sailing. She really enjoys working with younger kids and she is looking forward to coaching the Opti green fleet this summer. Previously, Kate has instructed beginner and intermediate optimists in Annapolis at the Severn Sailing Association and the Annapolis Yacht Club.

Mike Kanare - Keelboat Coach

Mike is from Wilmette IL, just about 30 minutes north of Chicago. He went to New Trier HS and was a part of the sailing team there all four years, as well as being team Captain his senior year. In the summer

12 he raced at the Chicago Yacht Club and was on their 420 and Laser race teams. He has been sailing for 10 years and he will be a senior at the University of Vermont, where he is studying economics. Outside of sailing, he likes to be active, doing almost anything outside - biking, playing soccer, and hanging out on the beach.

Bradley Adam - 420 Coach

Bradley has been sailing all of his life, growing up racing JY-15's in East Greenwich Rhode Island. At ten years old Bradley started racing his Opti competitively and moved on to be a member of the US National Team in and . His most memorable moments were winning eight out of thirteen races at the US Team Trials, and being selected to represent the US at the Junior Gold Cup Regatta in Bermuda. Bradley moved on to 420's where he won many local and regional regattas, most notably 3rd at 2010 Team Race Nationals, 6th at the 2011 US Sailing Youth Champs, and 1st at the 2012 North Americans. For fun, Bradley enjoys cruising around on his 29er and Byte CII. Bradley just finished his sophomore year at St. Mary's College of Maryland where he is on the sailing team. This will be Bradley’s third year at Pleon.

Sarah Berry – 420 Coach

Sarah Berry started sailing in junior classes when she was 10 years old and moved through to double handed sailing pretty quickly. She first represented New Zealand at the Youth Worlds when she was 13 in 2006, Weymouth England. Sarah continued to represent NZ at another more Youth Worlds and three 420 World Championships where her best placing was 4th at the 2007 Takapuna Open World. She has also competed internationally in the 29er and 470 class.

Frankie Lardies - 420 Race Coach

Frankie began sailing in 1999 at the age of 9 in the Optimist, competing at the 2004 Worlds finishing 43rd and winning the Bermuda Junior Gold Cup. He then progressed to the National P-class and Starling classes finishing in the top 5 nationally. After that he raced in

13 the 420 class competing at three World Championships with a top placing of 2nd in 2009. He also competed at the 2008 Youth Worlds in the SL16 catamaran finishing 7th. He then campaigned a 470 for a few years while also graduating from the RNZYS Youth Training Program as a Skipper. He is now a full time coach in NZ while attempting to fit in as much keelboat sailing as possible. He is an outdoors person and if he is not sailing he spends his time windsurfing, snowboarding, mountain biking or chilling at the beach. This summer, Frankie is heading from to Poland to coach team NZ at Opti Worlds once the Pleon season wraps up.

Will Bailey – Laser Coach

Will is from the US Virgin Islands and his sailing career began in the Optimist class. He competed in local and Caribbean events, as well as several national and international events, until he sized out of the Optimist. He moved from the Opti into Lasers, sailing all rig sizes. In the Laser class he competed on a national and international level, including a world championship. Will has also taken up an interest in match racing keelboats, and has competed in match racing events at all levels including the ISAF Youth Match Racing World Championship. In 2011 as captain of the Antilles School Sailing team we won a double-handed fleet racing National Championship. Will just graduated from Boston College where he was the captain of the varsity sailing team. Boston College recently placed Second at Team Race Nationals and Third at Co-ed Fleet Racing Nationals where he skippered both events.

Nick LaChance – Laser Coach

Nick grew up in Marblehead and began his racing career in Pleon's Optis at the age of 8 and now primarily sails other dinghies such as the Laser, 420, and FJ. He graduated Marblehead High School as a captain of the sailing team and currently attends Hobart College as a member of the sailing team.

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JUNIOR INSTRUCTOR BIOS

Rachel Foster is a 2nd year JI and Vice Commodore. Rachel is psyched to be working with all the classes again this summer and sailing on the 420 Race Team! She is also a Pleon store representative, so if anyone is interested in getting anything from the Pleon Store please contact Rachel or Nicole Torrie!

Nicole Torrie is returning for her second year as a junior instructor this summer. She has been going to Pleon for eight years and now sails Lasers with Pleon's race team and 420s with the Marblehead High School sailing team. This coming summer she will be co-manager of the Pleon store and is also excited to serve as Rear Commodore!

Thomas Walden joins us from the US Virgin Islands where he attends the Antilles High School. Thomas, like most of our other JIs, has sailed out of Pleon for many years. This summer Thomas is looking forward to helping our new and upcoming sailors become confident with their abilities.

Kyle Easton has been sailing since he was 7 and has taught sailing for the last 4 years. This is Kyle’s second year at Pleon and 1st year as a Junior instructor. Kyle is on the Pleon 420 Race team and a captain of the Winchester High School sailing team. He is very excited to have the opportunity to work at Pleon this summer!

Chloe Brown is very excited to spend this summer junior instructing at Pleon! Chloe learned to sail in N-10's, and is now on the Laser Race Team. Chloe also enjoys racing Snipes on the Mystic Lake. This will be Chloe’s first summer as a JI, and her third year at PYC.

Reid Shanabrook is 16 years old from Watertown, MA. This will be his fifth year at Pleon and his first as a JI. In addition to racing dinghies he enjoys racing offshore on his family’s keel boat. He is looking forward to his first Marblehead – Halifax Ocean Race this year. When not sailing Reid enjoys skiing, biking, baseball, and

15 running track. He is very excited for the summer and looks forward to instructing at Pleon.

Ben Pitman is going into his 6th year as a Pleon Sailor and is now second year JI. This year Ben has been promoted to the flag officer position of Secretary and he is excited to bring his passion and energy to the yacht club!

Nate Tedford is going to be a junior at St. John’s Prep where he sails on the sailing team, and a member of the 420 race team at Pleon. This will be Nate’s first year as a JI and he is really looking forward to working with the all the kids.

Garrett McKinnon grew up at Pleon, and this is his first year as a JI. Garrett is a junior at the MHS and sails for the Fishwagons. This summer he will be a crew on the 420 race team. Garrett is looking forward to spending time getting to know all the kids and to work with them on and off the water.

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2015 PROGRAM COMMITTEE

Lisa Adam (Co-Chair) 603-770-1268 [email protected]

Ron Homa (Co-Chair) 781-639-3255 [email protected]

Patrick Andreasen 847-624-6005 [email protected]

Steve Cheney 781-706-3536 [email protected]

Peter Frisch 781-608-0065 [email protected]

Lisa Garry Seymour 781-789-1031 [email protected]

Lisa Keith 617-251-8983 [email protected]

Chris Leake 617-901-0259 [email protected]

Charles Pendleton 781-631-8409 [email protected]

Jim Raisides 781-715-7130 [email protected]

David Romagnoli 978-807-4579 [email protected]

Eliot Shanabrook 617-653-8358 [email protected]

Meredith Tedford 617-852-9015 [email protected]

Ulf Westhoven 781-975-0836 [email protected]

17 PLEON YACHT CLUB CURRICULUM

The Pleon sailing program seeks to foster in its sailors a life-long appreciation and enjoyment of sailing as both a recreational activity as well as a competitive sport. Some of the fundamental skills of sailing that are covered during the program include seamanship, racing tactics, safety procedures and good sportsmanship.

BEGINNER CLASS

By the end of the Beginner Program, the sailor must satisfactorily perform in each of the following areas to progress to the Intermediate class.

- Point out and explain the basic parts of the boat - Point out and explain the parts of a sail - Explain the basic safety requirements of sailing: wear a life jacket, check sheets & halyards before hoisting, safety position, never leave a capsized boat - Rig and de-rig an Optimist and learn about boat care and equipment storage - Demonstrate boat-handling skills such as handling a mainsheet and tiller together, landing at a dock, getting out of irons, sailing in a straight line, tacking and jibing - Explain and demonstrate the points of sail, and sail trim relative to each - Explain the basic Right of Way rules: avoid collisions, starboard / port - Explain how to find the wind direction - Tie a figure eight and square knot and demonstrate coiling and throwing a line - Demonstrate an understanding of nomenclature such as up, down, irons, starboard, port, tack, jibe, hike

INTERMEDIATE CLASS

By the end of the Intermediate program, the sailor must demonstrate proficiency in each of the following areas in order to progress into a more advanced class:

- Refine the skills from the beginner class - Demonstrate basic safety skills such as how to handle puffs, check for approaching boats, man overboard, safety position, capsize drills - Tie additional knots such as bowline, half hitch, and clove hitch - Know basic boat care, equipment storage and sail care - Know basic sailing right of way rules: starboard/port, windward/leeward, clear ahead/clear astern, tacking or jibing too close - Explain and understand how to read the wind on the water - Review and develop further sailing nomenclature: head off, head down, head up, luff, trim sails, slack sails, tack - Getting out of irons, coiling and throwing a towline, sailing in heavy air - Demonstrate an ability to steer a course from upwind to downwind while adjusting the sails - Practice starts and racing around a course - Understand the basic language for sailing with a partner

18 INTRO TO OPTI RACING, OPTI RACING & INTRO TO 420/LASER

These development programs for the Pleon Racing Teams will emphasize training on and off the water. The subject matter will include boat handling, the racing rules, tactics and strategy. On-the-water practices will emphasize exercises that will prepare sailors for fleet, team and match racing. All students will be expected to practice proper boat and equipment care.

- Demonstrate Basic Rigging Techniques: Boat and sail setup Sail controls Daggerboard/centerboard adjustment - Improve Boat-Handling Skills: Proper sail trim Body positioning Tacking and jibing techniques Increase or decrease boat speed by altering sail trim - Understand the Race Course Types of courses Starting and sequence Upwind leg and mark rounding Downwind leg and mark rounding Finishes – upwind and downwind - Know the basic Racing Rules Rendering assistance Fair sailing Accepting penalties Boats on opposite tacks Boats on same tack Boats changing tacks Protests - Demonstrate Tactics and Strategy Starting: Positioning on the line; starboard/port approach; one-minute rule Upwind Sailing: Clean air; blanketing and covering; windshifts Downwind Sailing: Rhumbline; high or low course; attacks and defenses; positioning for next mark Mark Roundings: Boat-handling around marks; positioning; high-traffic strategies Finishing: Favored end; covering tactics, tactical weapons - Spinnaker Trim (420) Spinnaker nomenclature Hoisting & dousing Reach to run Proper pole positioning

19 420, LASER, & OPTI RACING TEAMS

This elite group will practice every day. Sailors will learn various strategies and practice advanced tactics. Participation in local, regional and national regattas is encouraged.

- Starting for both fleet and Team Racing Strategy The favored end Starting positions Windward, leeward and mid-line starts Advantages and disadvantages Tactics Starboard/port start approach Dip start Protecting your position - Upwind Strategy Wind patterns Oscillating and persistent wind shifts Determining favored side of the course Positioning on the race course Lateral separation Tactics Basics - positioning, covering, consolidating Crossing situations Playing the middle Approach to the windward mark Holding and breaking coverage in team racing - Downwind Strategy Maximizing velocity made good Sailing the longer jibe Rhumblines and laylines Windshifts - persistent and oscillating Dying or building velocities Tactics Protecting the inside Attacking and defending Clear air High road, low road and rhumbline - Mark Rounding: setting and avoiding traps at marks - Finishing Upwind/downwind finishes Favored end Attacks and defenses - Regatta Preparation Demonstrate boat care and maintenance Learn about proper regatta provisions (clothing, food, water, spare parts) Registration forms in on time Arrange transportation and accommodations

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KEELBOAT

The goal of these classes is to continue a sailor’s love of the sport in a less race intensive environment where the focus is on fun and on learning about sailing keelboats and on developing further confidence on the water.

- Rigging Techniques Sail controls

- Refine Boat handling Skills Skipper and crew position according to point of sail Develop comfort in all positions in a Sonar Sail trim according to wind angle Tacking and jibing techniques Proper mooring/landing technique Handling puffs in heavier winds Reading tell-tales

- Learn the basics of spinnaker setup

- Understand basic race management Types of courses Course set up Starting sequence and finishes (Interested students will be encouraged to assist during Marblehead Junior Race Week)

- Understand basic weather and its effects on the sailing conditions

- Learn Basic Navigation How to read a chart The compass and applications Understand and honor channel markers Basic rules of the water: starboard/port; clear ahead/astern; Windward/leeward, tacking/jibing too close

- Improve Seamanship Basic emergency procedures – MOB Anchoring techniques Knots Coiling a rope and throwing a towline Coming alongside another boat

- FUN!!!! Exploring in and around Marblehead Harbor Working together as a team

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