Junior Sailing Program

SUMMER 2004

During the summer of 2004, the Huntington Yacht Club will have a Junior Sailing Program open to both members and non-members. The program is designed for children ages seven to seventeen. We have a program for all ability levels from beginner to advanced racing.

The four types of boats we will be using are Optimists, Blue Jays, Lasers and club 420's (Laser and 420 sailors must supply their own boats). The 420 being used is the club 420 not the international 420. As the sailors progress in ability, they may wish to enter in away Regattas on the Long Island Sound. Please note that instructors will not tow boats to away Regattas.

As in the past, we offer HYC members the first opportunity to enroll in the program. Our program had a large enrollment last year and therefore the club would like you to enroll early, so that we can do what is necessary to maintain a balanced program. After May 15th, the program will be open to non-members as well as on a first-come first-served basis.

The program will begin on Friday, June 25th for the novice group and Thursday, June 24th for the advanced group. The program will continue for seven weeks until Friday, August 13th concluding with the End of Year Dinner. Children are expected to attend on their scheduled days (Monday, Wednesday and alternate Fridays for novice and Tuesday, Thursday and alternate Friday's for the advanced.

If you have any questions at all, please contact 631-427-4949.

DATES: Novice group meets Monday's, Wednesday's & alternate Friday's starting on Friday, June 25th. Their first Friday is June 25th. Advanced group meets Tuesday's, Thursday's and alternate Friday's starting on Thursday, June 24th. The advanced group's first Friday is July 2nd.

CLASSES: Novices use Optimists and Blue Jay's. Advanced use Optimist's, Blue Jay's, Laser's or club 420's.

PLACE: Classes will meet at the Huntington Yacht Club from 9am - 4:30pm. The boats will be towed out to the Lloyd Harbor/Huntington Bay area where the sailing will be conducted.

COMPETITION: Regatta competition is available for those who are qualified. Participants must arrange for their own transportation to and from the regatta.

*Instructors will not tow boats to away regattas.

MEDICAL FORM: A complete medical form must be filed with HYC prior to participation.

REQUIRED MEETING: A parent/legal guardian and the participant must attend this pre-program meeting scheduled for Tuesday, June 1st at 7:30pm.

COST: All fees to HYC Junior Sailing Program include JSA and US Sailing Dues as well as the fees for the pizza party, the Splish-Splash trip and the end of the season awards dinner. There will be no refunds for any unattended activities.

    MEMBERS: $720 for the program; $175 use of club boat; $50 discount for siblings

    NON-MEMBERS: $1300 for the program; $300 use of club boat; no discount for siblings

- For those supplying their own boats, Optimist's are preferred for 10 & under, Lazer's and 420's for 14 & over, and Blue Jay's are acceptable for all.

Download registration form to join.