LCYC runs a junior sailing program, instructing youth on sailing and racing. Our head instructors are US SAILING Certified* Level 1 Instructors, and they are assisted by instructors who are in the process of being certified. The program uses Flying Juniors and Optimist dinghys for training and regional races. Our location on Shelburne Bay is a wonderful place to learn how to sail.

2010 PROGRAM

The new 2010 schedule and fees are available for download below (on page 2 of the LCYC 2010 Junior Sailing Program Application attachment), as well as other necessary forms (the Medical Form and Waiver of Claims Form must accompany the program application, and are included as part of that attachment), and brief sailing biographies of our head instructors, Sarah Chickanosky and Laura Dunphy. In addition, there is a parent letter that will introduce you to some of the changes this year, as well as policies that have continued from prior years. Documentation of the curriculum is available for reference. Please note that classes are available on a first come first served basis, so please get your completed application and forms in promptly to reserve a spot for your child.

Important:

Participants must be able to swim. A swimming test will be given on the first day of each session. Participants must come to class every day with an approved life preserver (Type II or Type III) and in the case of full day class, lunch.

Groups:

Youngsters will be placed into groups based on their age and their level of experience or competence. The head instructor will make the final determination of appropriate placement.

Beginner: anyone age 8 -17 who can swim and wants to learn to sail.

Intermediate: anyone age 11-17 who has some sailing experience and wants to improve their sailing ability.

Advanced: anyone who has developed the basic skill of sailing and would like to perfect their sailing technique.

Racing Team: anyone who has interest and qualifies to compete.

Kids and parents are encouraged to participate in our junior sailing forum.

Download and Print curriculum, forms and handbook by clicking on the .pdf attachments below.

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For more information please contact Jim Turvey, Director of LCYC Junior Sailing Program: email jimturvey@gmail.com phone 878-1207(h)