Summer of 2010
Dates:
1st Session: June 28th - July 16th
2nd Session: July 19th - August 6th
3rd Session: August 16th - August 27th
Time:
Morning Classes: 9 A.M. - 12 P.M. Monday - Friday
Afternoon Classes: 1 P.M. - 4 P.M. Monday - Friday
***All participants must become Junior members at MBYC. For more information regarding Junior Membership please click here.
Programs:
Morning
Rock Stars
The Rock Stars class is a course designed for kids that are between the ages of 5-7 and are in their first or second year of sailing. This class focuses on getting the kids comfortable on a boat and having fun on the water. The class teaches the very beginning parts of sailing for example: the parts of the boat, how to dock a boat, learning how to pull and let the sail out, and potentially driving the boat off and on. The class is set up where an instructor will accompany anywhere from 3-6 kids in a boat and sail around Mission Bay. This is a great class for introducing kids to sailing.
Lil’ Puffs
The Lil’ Puffs class is a course designed on teaching kids 6-8 years old how to sail a small boat. In this class, the students will be sailing a small boat called a Sabot, which is an 8 foot dinghy, around Mission Bay. Often times the students will double up in a boat in order to feel comfortable and ease the responsibility aspect of sailing. This is a great class for first time sailors and students that are interested in racing at a young age.
Beginning Sabots
The Beginning Sabots class is a course designed for kids that are between the ages of 8-12 and are first time or reoccurring Summer sailors. This class is focused on fun and learning and is intended to introduce the kids to racing at the end of the course.
Beginning Double-Handed Sailing
The Beginning Double-Handed Sailing course is designed for kids between the ages of 12-17. This is a course designed to teach students how to sail a double-handed boat, which has two sails and is 15 feet long. The class is focused on teaching the students how to sail and generally incorporates racing at the end of the class.
Recreational Program
The Recreational Program is designed for kids that are not focused on the sailing aspect, but more into having fun on land. This class is often occupied by students who need to be at the club in the morning and are waiting for the afternoon classes to start. The Rec Program will provide games and movies, as well as kayak and swimming times throughout the duration of each class.
Afternoon
Beginning Sabot Racing
The Beginning C-Fleet Racing course is designed for students that have sailed and feel comfortable in a Sabot. They will learn how to sail around a course and learn about how to tack and Jibe correctly, as well as learn more about the wind and how it shifts. This is a great course for all kids that have an interest in racing and becoming an official Mission Bay Yacht Club Team Member.
C Fleet Racing
The C fleet racing class is designed for students that have already competed in regattas or are ready to compete. This class will teach the kids how to become a competitive racer. They will learn the more advanced skills and tactics of racing as well as doing drills and practice races. Students are expected to compete in some regattas as well as weekend clinics.
A & B Fleet Racing
The A and B fleet racing class is for the A and B fleet sailors only. This class is the most advanced Sabot class that we have to offer. In this class, students will learn the technical aspects of sailing along with doing video work. There will be classroom talks about strategy and mechanics prior to going on the water everyday. Students are expected to compete in multiple regattas as well as weekend clinics.
Advanced Double-Handed Racing
The Advanced Double-Handed Racing course is designed for our racing team members unless otherwise accepted. This class focuses on the most advanced areas of racing and is taught by one of our most advanced coaches. This class is designed for racers and is a tiring course.
Recreational Program
The Recreational Program is designed for kids that are not focused on the sailing aspect, but more into having fun on land. This class is often occupied by students who need to be at the club in the morning and are waiting for the afternoon classes to start. The Rec Program will provide games and movies, as well as kayak and swimming times throughout the duration of each class. |
