2012 Junior Summer Sailing Program Balboa Yacht Club

Balboa Yacht Club’s

2012 Junior Summer
Sailing Program

Balboa Yacht Club

1801 Bayside Dr.

Corona del Mar, CA 92625

949-673-3515x131

[e-mail]



Sea Urchins
Prerequisites: Must be 6 - 7 years old.
Schedule: 9:00AM-12:00PM Monday -Thursday

Dates: Session 1: June 25-July 12

NO CLASSES ON WEDNESDAY, JULY 4^th

Session 2: July 16 – August 2

Full Summer: June 25 – August 2
This class is designed for juniors who are not quite ready to be in a sabot on their own. Students will begin with basics in water/boating safety and progress to knot tying, nautical terms, and rigging. They will also do some sailing with their instructors and even sailing with some of the more experienced children in the program. The focus of the class is to make the students comfortable on the water while they color, paste and sail their way through the summer.
Beginning Sabots

Prerequisites: Must be 8 years old by the beginning of the program or about to enter 3^rd grade.

Schedule: 9:00AM-12:00PM Monday – Thursday

Dates: June 25 – August 2

NO CLASSES ON WEDNESDAY, JULY 4^th
This class is designed to teach the basics of sailing with

the hope that your child will want to continue on to the

next level. Children will learn about boat parts, wind

direction, points of sail, cruising and onto the basics of

racing all the while making dozens of new friends! Each

child must provide his or her own boat, with all of the

correct parts, on the two rigging days prior to the

start of class.

Introduction to Racing Sabots

Prerequisites: Must have completed at least one season of a beginning sailing class.

Schedule: 1:00PM – 4:30PM Monday – Thursday

Dates: June 25 – August 2

NO CLASSES ON WEDNESDAY, JULY 4^th
This class is for children who have experience sailing but

need to work on building their skills before they begin to

race. Children may have the potential to move into C3’s by the end of the summer or by the Fall Program.
Sabot C3 - Beginning Racing

Prerequisites: Must have completed at least two seasons of sailing or at least 9 years old.

Schedule: 11AM-4:30PM Monday – Thursday

Dates: June 25 – August 2

NO CLASSES ON WEDNESDAY, JULY 4^th
This class is the first opportunity for sailors to

race against fellow BYC sailors as well as sailors from

other yacht clubs in the harbor. It is recommended that

sailors complete Intro to Racing prior to enrolling in this

class. Juniors who are comfortable with their sailing

skills and have a desire to start competing will enjoy this

class. Sailors will begin learning the racing rules, racing

tactics and tricks to improve boat speed. Sailors will race

in Balboa Bay Fleet races Tuesdays and Thursdays

every week as well as have the opportunity to sail in

weekend regattas.

Sabot C1’s & C2’s – Intermediate Racing

Prerequisites: Must have competed in C3’s and placed high enough to move up to C2’s.

Schedule: 11AM-4:30PM Monday – Thursday

Dates: June 25 – August 2**

NO CLASSES ON WEDNESDAY, JULY 4^th
Any sailor qualified as a C1 or C2 sailor last year

will begin here. This class is for sailors who want to

move forward in the racing scene and want to build on

the knowledge they have acquired. Sailors will learn

more intermediate and advanced racing rules, skills and

tactics. This class is designed to help sailors become

better racers in the hopes of attending such events as

Summer Gold Cup and the Naples Sabot National

Championship Regatta. These sailors will attend Balboa

Bay Fleet races as well as weekend regattas with their

coaches.
Sabot A’s & B’s – Advanced Racing

Prerequisites: Must have competed in C1’s and placed high enough to move up to B’s.

Schedule: 11AM-4:30PM Monday – Thursday

Dates: June 25 – August 2**

NO CLASSES ON WEDNESDAY, JULY 4^th
This class is for the advanced sabot sailors who want to

conclude their summer at Naples Sabot National

Championship Regatta. Advanced boat handling, rules

and tactics will be extensively covered during this class.

This class will also deal with mental and physical

preparation. Sailors will attend Balboa Bay Fleet races

as well as weekend regattas with their coach.
Summer Sabot Regattas
Jr. Commodore’s Cup

June 24 at Lido Isle Yacht Club

Summer Gold Cup

July 7-8 at Newport Harbor Yacht Club

INSA Membership Deadline

July 10
Dutch Shoe Marathon

July 20 at San Diego Yacht Club
Mid-Summer Regatta

July 28 at Lido Isle Yacht Club

**Naples Sabot National Championship Regatta
August 5-9 at Alamitos Bay Yacht Club




Beginning CFJ’s

Prerequisites: Must be 13 years old or about to enter the 7^th grade

Schedule: 9:00AM-12:00PM Monday – Thursday

Dates: June 25 – August 2

NO CLASSES ON WEDNESDAY, JULY 4^th
This class is open to 12 sailors on a first come

first serve basis. This class is designed for teenagers

who are new to sailing and/or new to double handed

boats. Participants will be using BYC owned boats and

equipment. This class will cover the basics of double handed sailing. This class is an excellent transition from Sabots to CFJs.
Intermediate CFJ’s
Prerequisites: Must be at least 13 years old and have prior experience in double handed boats.

Schedule: 1PM – 4:30PM Monday – Thursday

Dates: June 25 – August 2
NO CLASSES ON WEDNESDAY, JULY 4^th
This class is designed for double handed sailors with the

emphasis on racing. Sailors will be using the BYC owned CFJ’s. Sailors will learn basic spinnaker work, roll tacks, sail trim, etc. Objectives are to have members of this class compete in the Junior Olympics and CFJ Nationals – both take place in July.

Advanced Racing Class
Prerequisites: Must be a minimum of 14 years old with substantial racing experience.

Schedule: 1PM-4:30PM Monday – Thursday

Dates: June 22 – August 2
NO CLASSES ON MONDAY, JULY 4^th
This class will be held in Lasers, C420s and CFJs. If you are interested in this class please contact the BYC Junior Sailing Office before submitting your application.

Summer Advanced Sailing Regattas
Laser Pacific Coast Championship

June 22-24 at Cabrillo Beach Yacht Club

Area J Sears Eliminations

June 23-24 at San Diego Yacht Club

Jr. Commodore’s Cup

June 24 at Lido Isle Yacht Club

Ida Lewis - Double-handed Women’s Championship

June 24-30 at Minnetonka Yacht Club

Leiter Cup – Single-handed Women’s Championship

July 6-12 at Chicago Yacht Club

Junior Olympic Regatta

July 13-15 at Cal Yacht Club

C420 North Americans

July 20-23 at Falmouth Yacht Club

Governor’s Cup

July 17-22 at Balboa Yacht Club

Flight of the Lasers

July 22 at NHYC

CFJ Nationals

July 26-29 at Balboa Yacht Club

Mid Summer Regatta

July 28 at Lido Isle Yacht Club

Buzzards Bay Regatta

August 3-5 at Beverly Yacht Club, MA

US Sailing Junior Championships - Sears

August 6-10 at St. Francis Yacht Club

US Sailing Junior Championships – Bemis, Smythe

August 7-10 at San Francisco Yacht Club

Other Important Information…

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  All BYC Instructors are US Sailing Level One Certified – Prior to being hired, all instructors at BYC go through a forty hour intensive course focusing on safety and fun, and learn to develop strong curriculums and diverse teaching techniques.
  
  
  
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  All sailors must be able to swim – All summer program participants must pass a swim test. The test is by no means of test of how well you can swim but more how comfortable are you in and around the water. On the first day of the program all juniors will take this test. This test will take place within the BYC docks. Juniors will be asked to swim 50 feet and be able to tread water wearing a PFD.
  

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  All sabot sailors must have access to their own boat.
  

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  Registration Forms– Online Applications will be posted shortly – we are working with a new registration company this year and it’s taking a bit longer than expected to set up. Please bear with us, thanks! Important to note: The Member rate only applies to children or grandchildren of members.
  

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  Discipline – It is the intent of the sailing program to provide all those involved with the most enjoyable and worthwhile summer. Our primary purpose is to provide safe, quality instruction and in order to accomplish this, discipline must be maintained. Prior to the beginning of the Summer Program, you will be e-mailed a Parent Handbook, which defines your responsibilities. Please discuss this with your child. You and your child will also be required to sign a Discipline Form which explains our Discipline Procedure for the summer.
  

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  Safety – Each sailor must come with their own properly fitting, type III US Coast Guard Approved life jacket which they will be required to wear at all times on the water as well as on the docks. In addition, program participants are asked to wear shoes with laces or Velcro. Tennis shoes, aqua socks, crocs and tevas are acceptable. A water bottle, hat or visor, sun glasses and sunscreen are HIGHLY recommended every day.
  

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  Parent of the Day (POD) – This is a great opportunity for parents and relatives to observe their children and the program at work. The POD provides support to instructors; helps monitor behavior on shore and offers simple first aid and TLC when necessary. On your application you are asked to submit two possible dates for either a morning (9:00AM-1:00PM) and/or an afternoon (1:00PM-4:30PM). We will issue a POD calendar with all participants scheduled times and phone numbers. If you are unable to make your scheduled date it is your responsibility to find a replacement.
  

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  Racing Classes – All sabot racing classes require that sailors be a member of the International Naples Sabot Association (INSA). Currently INSA dues are $20 if received prior to April 30^th. Information about the class is available at www.naples-sabot.org. All racers will also be part of the Balboa Bay Fleet. Dues for the BBF are included in your summer tuition. All CFJ, 420 and Laser sailors are also required to join their respective classes, especially if you are planning on racing in the Junior Olympics, CFJ Nationals, C420 Nationals, or any other event outside of the bay.
  

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  Volunteers – Volunteers are what make our program run smoothly! At the Parent Orientation please be prepared to join any of the following activities and/or committees: Family Fun Nights, Awards Dinner, Junior Sabot Nationals, weekly race committee, trophies, etc. With your help we can have a very successful summer!!
  

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  Prerequisites – After looking through the brochure, if you think your child is qualified for a certain class but doesn’t quite meet the prerequisites please email Katie Tinder to discuss what your options as far as joining that class may be – [e-mail] .
  

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  Sign Ups – Online Applications will be posted shortly – we are working with a new registration company this year and it’s taking a bit longer than expected to set up. Please bear with us, thank you!
  

No applications will be accepted after
June 1^st!

Applications will be processed in the order received; some classes do fill up quickly.