Junior Sailing Training Classes
Learning to Race - Saturday only
For sailors who have completed Level 2 Learning to Sail Class or have taken Learning to Race in the past
2019 Dates - 8 weeks
Saturday Class Schedule:
June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; July 6, 13, 20
9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Fees: $125 Yacht Club Members; $225 non-members
In order for your registration to be final, Please send check made out to Atlanta Yacht Club, along with a competed liability waiver to:
Trixy Hanson, Jr. Training Coordinator
2614 Stanislaus Circle
Macon, GA 31204
Course Description:
After students have completed Level 2 Classes or have participated in Learning to Race or Learning to Sail in the past. Students that have enjoyed learning the sport of sailing and would like to compete and have fun learning to maximize wind efficiency while racing their friends. In the course, the skills they will learn are (but not limited to): Starting Sequence, Basic Course Configuration, Rules of Racing, Mark Rounding, Maximizing Upwind Sailing Angles, Increasing Boat Speed, Boat Handling, Positioning for Speed, Roll Tacking and Jibing, Introduction to Tactics, Having a Race Strategy and More.
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Kids with sailing experience who are ready to race or are already participating in regattas
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9AM to 12:30PM. Rigged and ready by 9
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Covers basics of racing
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Junior races are part of the course. Coaches will coach during races
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Coaching: 1 paid Level 1 coach, 1 club volunteer (prefer with Level 1), safety boat
AYC Jr. Sailing Program Information
We will have an orientation meeting the first day of class. We will let the parents know that our classes are NOT drop off classes. Parents are required to stay close to the sailing area to help out where needed or just to be there for their child. We will have information about snack parents and volunteer opportunities at the orientation meeting. Throughout the summer we will have some sailing opportunities for parents during classes too.
The first class will begin with a swim test. All kids will be required to swim the length of the dock and back with their life jackets, tread water for 5 minutes without life jackets and then put their life jacket on while in the water. Kids must have a properly fitting Coast Guard Approved life jacket.
What to bring to every class:
- Life Jacket with whistle attached
- Water shoes (closed toe or sandals are okay - NO FLIP FLOPS)
- Hat and/or sunglasses
- Water bottle
- Towel
- Swimsuit
- Sunscreen
Rules:
- Life Jackets and shoes are REQUIRED while on docks
- Please be on time. When kids are late it, delays the class
- Boats have to be rigged by the 9am start of class, except for the Guppies class. Rigging will be covered week 1. Boats rigged by 9am weeks 2-8. Parental assistance will be needed.
Other Info:
- We know that most families have other summer plans and that kids will miss class. This is okay. Our coaches will do their best to help get everyone up to speed after an absence.
- In case of bad weather, we will still hold classes. We will do indoor activities on these days.
- When you arrive at the Yacht Club entrance, pull up to the gate. It should be on Automatic and will open when you pull up to it. Classes will be help on the Opti dock in front of the clubhouse, waterside. Or in the lower level of the clubhouse Jr. Room.
Questions? Please call/text Trixy Hanson 478-951-9098 or Joe Hanson 478-256-4223 Opti Junior Sailing Coordinators. You may also email trixyandjoe@gmail.com
