The San Francisco Yacht Club
Summer 2010 Youth Sailing
Please note: The following is a list of sessions and classes that are full or almost full as of April 21rd. This availability changes daily. For a more up to date list please see the list at
Session 1: June 14-18
JY-full day (Mice) *only 2 spaces available
JY-am (Mice) *only 4 spaces available
JY-pm (Mice) *only 3 spaces available
Session 2: June 21-July 2
JY-full day (Mice) *fully booked with waitlist
JY-am (Mice) *fully booked
JY-pm (Mice) *fully booked
Opti-all day *fully booked w/ waitlist
Opti-am *only 4 spaces available
Opti-pm *only 1 space available
Session 3: July 5-16
JY-full day (Mice) *fully booked w/ waitlist
JY-am (Mice) *fully booked
JY-pm (Mice) *fully booked
Opti-all day *fully booked with waitlist
Opti-am *only 6 spaces available
Opti-pm *fully booked w/ waitlist
Session 4: July 19-30
JY-full day (Mice) *fully booked with waitlist
JY-am (Mice) *fully booked
JY-pm (Mice) *fully booked
Opti-all day *fully booked
Opti-am *only 3 spaces available
Opti-pm *fully booked with waitlist
Session 5: Aug 2-13
JY-full day (Mice) *fully booked w/ waitlist
JY-pm (Mice) *fully booked
Opti-all day *only 2 spaces available
Opti-pm *only 2 spaces available
- Learn to sail, improve your skills, and join the fun at The San Francisco Yacht Club this summer by taking sailing classes.
- Lessons are offered to youths between the ages of 7 and 17.
- The program emphasis is first and foremost FUN, based on a proven curriculum from U.S. Sailing. Racing is introduced early on and encouraged throughout.
Non-members are welcome, and scholarships are available.
SUMMER 2010CLASSES MEET 9am – 4pm WEEKDAYS
- mornings (9am-noon) and afternoons (1pm-4pm) also available
- double-handed classes meet 11am-4pm
Session 1June 14 – 18 (one week only, no FJs/420s)
Session 2June 21 – July 2
Session 3July 5 – 16
Session 4July 19 – 30
Session 5August 2 – 13
Session 6August 16 – 20 (one week only. Must have participated in a previous 2010 session. No FJs/420s)
Optimist Laser Radial Laser
Flying JuniorClub 420J24
Youth sailing non-summer office hours: Monday-Friday 10:30-6:30.
Class Descriptions:
Morning vs. Afternoon: Summer sailing classes are offered all-day or morning or afternoon. All-day class is the best for getting a good amount of time on the water, although some parts of the class may be repeated occasionally. Morning class tends to have the most consistent wind in the Cove before the big sea breeze kicks in and makes the Cove shifty and the Bay windy. Early morning is a little chilly, but by the time the kids are on the water it is almost always hot and sunny. Afternoon class typically has lots of wind outside the Cove and puffy conditions in the Cove. The wind tends to be much trickier in the afternoons, and it is so nice and hot that kids often go swimming.
Harbor Mice ______
Ages 7-9Boat: JY Trainer Prerequisite: Pass the swim test
Entry-level students 9 and younger will usually begin with the stable JY Trainer, which is a simplified Optimist pram. These classes stay in the harbor at first, and place 2 friends in each boat. This class covers safety, rigging, basic boat handling, and knots. Sailors advance to the Optimist class.
Optimist (Beginner, Intermediate) ______
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Summer 2010 Youth Sailing
Ages 9-13Prerequisite: JY class or previous experience
The 8-foot Optimist is the international standard in youth sail training. The “Opti” is specifically designed for junior sailors under 120lbs in weight. We offer morning and afternoon Optimist classes for beginners, intermediates, and expert racers. At the beginning of each session, the class will be broken into three groups based on skill level. Boat ownership is encouraged but not required.
Double-handed (2 groups: Beginner, and Racing)______
Ages: 13-17 Boats: FJ and 420
FJ: The standard in high school and collegiate sailing on the West Coast, this 2-person boat is ideal for learning to sail or advanced racing. The SFYC summer double-handed class will be geared towards racing and attending local BAYS regattas as well as FJ Nationals in Southern California.
420: The standard in high school and collegiate racing on the East Coast, this 2-person boat is very similar to the FJ and is used in California as a high-level racing boat, with trapeze. 420 Nationals will be held in San Diego during the summer of 2010.
The 2010 Summer Double-handed class will meet from 11am to 4pm WITHOUT lunch at the yacht club. The class will NOT be offered during Sessions 1 or 6. (This is a new schedule for 2010). This will be the class to be in this summer. Two groups: beginner and racing will allow for racing experience and team building, with an emphasis on competitive advancement. Attending multiple sessions is recommended. Cost: your first session is full-day full price, subsequent sessions are 25% off. No charge for Opti Race Team members enrolled in the “flex” program.
Keelboat ______
Ages 8-17Boats: J24 and Cal20
With two J24s ready to go, the Bay will be your playground. In this class, there will be 4-6 students per boat, and 1 instructor. Safety, seamanship skills and fun will be the focal point of this class. Navigation, anchoring, knots, and becoming a better helmsperson will also be introduced in this class.
Youth sailing non-summer office hours: Monday-Friday 10:30-6:30.
Summer 2010 Regattas and Events:
Thursday Night Races______
Each Thursday evening during the summer sessions (June 17 thru August 19) the SFYC summer sailing staff will host opti and FJ races in the Cove. Parents are welcome to sail with kids in the FJs and the opti racers are encouraged to come down and participate in this summer series. 3 races will be scheduled each Thursday with the first start at 6pm. All are welcome free of charge. Parents and siblings, bring a picnic and enjoy the beautiful marina while the racers race. Weekly awards and a season championship will be awarded.
Friday end of session pizza party and awards lunch______
Lunch on the last Friday of each session will be a pizza party hosted by the SFYC at the Youth Dock. Awards will be handed out for each class each session, as well as T-shirts for every sailor.
Summer Opti Regattas______
June 18-20: Heavy Weather Regatta @ St. Francis Yacht Club
July 10-11: BAYS #3 @ Encinal Yacht Club
August 14-15: BAYS #4 @ The San Francisco Yacht Club
August 20-21: Pacific Coast Championship @ The Gorge, OR
September 4-5: BAYS #5 @ Tiburon Yacht Club
Summer FJ Regattas______
July 10-11: BAYS #3 @ Encinal Yacht Club
July 30-August 1: Nationals @ Alamitos Bay Yacht Club
August 14-15: BAYS #4 @ The San Francisco Yacht Club
September 4-5: BAYS #5 @ Tiburon Yacht Club
Summer 420 Regattas______
July 10-11: BAYS #3 @ Encinal Yacht Club
July 11-14: Nationals @ San Diego Yacht Club
August 14-15: BAYS #4 @ The San Francisco Yacht Club
September 4-5: BAYS #5 @ Tiburon Yacht Club
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The San Francisco Yacht Club Youth Sailing Application Form
To enroll, please fill out the application (all 3 pages) and include payment for the classes applied for. 100 spaces will be held for SFYC members only until April 1st. Please sign up early as classes fill early. Classes will be formed as they fill, or on June 1st, after which vacancies and waitlists will be published on A confirmation email will be sent within one week of receipt of application. If a session is overbooked, a refund will be given or credited toward a different session. Make checks payable to The San Francisco Yacht Club and mail to:
SFYC Youth Sailing
98 Beach Road
Belvedere, CA 94920-0379
REFUND POLICY
Notice of cancellation must be made at least 4 weeks prior to the start of the session to receive a full refund. Notice of cancellation after that time will result in a 50% refund. There will be no refunds after a session begins. All refunds are subject to a $25.00 fee.
STAFF
Staff members are US Sailing-certified instructors who have received American Red Cross First-Aid and CPR training. The curriculum is developed from the US Sailing Certification Series, the national standard for quality sailing instruction.
WATER SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
All students will be given a swimming checkout on the first day of class. The checkout will be with lifejackets on and will include:
- Swimming 50 yd unaided (with lifejacket).
- Capsizing and righting a sailing dinghy.
Sailors will also be given a water orientation to learn self-rescue techniques with a sailboat. Failure to complete the swimming checkout will result in the sailor being dropped from the course.
DISCIPLINE
Behavioral problems will not be tolerated. First time offenders will not be allowed to participate in their chosen activity for an appropriate period of time. Repeat offenders may be expelled.
WHAT TO WEAR
You must have a US Coast Guard Approved PFD (life jacket). Bring clothing, sun protection and accessories appropriate for the weather along with a complete change of clothing. Shoes should be close-toed, soft-soled and they will get wet. Wetsuits, fleece garments, and foul weather gear are recommended for cool weather, rain and wind protection. Classes are not cancelled because of weather, however, for safety concerns lessons may be taught on land if necessary.
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The San Francisco Yacht Club Youth Sailing Application Form
Sailor's Name: ______Age: ____ Gender: ____ Member #______
Sailor's Name: ______Age: ____ Gender: ____ Member #______
Address: ______City:______Zip:______
E-mail address(es) ______
T-shirt size: Youth: S___ M___ L___Adult: S___ M___ L___ XL___
Mother's Name: ______Phone (Cell): ______(Eve.): ______
Father's Name: ______Phone (Cell): ______(Eve.): ______
Insurance Carrier: ______, ID#: ______
Personal Physician: ______, Phone: ______
Special Medical conditions: ______
Waiver: In consideration of my child participating in The San Francisco Yacht Club Youth Sailing Program, I agree to accept risks of injury to my child, to hold The SFYC, its Officers, Directors, Employees, and members harmless from any claims of any nature what-so-ever, arising out of the activities of the Youth Sailing Program.
Parent/Guardian Signature______Date:______
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The San Francisco Yacht Club Youth Sailing Application Form
Sailor’s Name: ______
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The San Francisco Yacht Club Youth Sailing Application Form
Classes are offered as half-day (morning or afternoon) or as full-day, except FJ/420.
____ 9am-4pm____ 9am-noon____ 1pm-4pm (please check one)
Must also be in 2,3,4 or 5.
Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 Session 4 Session 5 Session 6
June 14 June 21July 5 July 19 Aug 2 Aug 16
to June 18 to July 2 to July 16 to July 30 to Aug 13 to Aug 20
Harbor Mice
Beginner Opti
Intermediate Opti
FJ/420 (11am-4pm)
J24 (keelboat)
(Please check all classes you wish to sign up for.)
Cost of Classes
Have your own opti? $50 per class discount.
Summer sessions (sessions 1 and 6 (one week) are half price)
MembersNon-members
½ day $385$590
Full day $680$1045
FJ/420 class: your first session is full-day full price, subsequent sessions are 25% off. No charge for Opti Race Team members enrolled in the “flex” program.
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The San Francisco Yacht Club Youth Sailing Application Form
Additional information (optional):
Please include any other information we might need in order to help give your child the best sailing experience possible.
Previous sailing experience:
Planned missed days:
Friends signing up for the same session(s):
Special needs:
Other:
Additional forms and information available at
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