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Welcome to the 2009 Eastport Yacht Club
Learn-to-Sail Program

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Download program information and medical form: Adult Sailing    Junior Sailing

Click here to download the 2009 Jr. and Adult Learn-to-Sail Summer Program application

Click here to meet our 2009 staff

Am I signed up? Click here for to confirm enrollment and/or availability

If you have questions contact Jr. Fleet Chair .

Our Mission

The Mission of the Eastport Yacht Club Jr. Fleet is to support a Learn-to-Sail program that teaches student the basics of boathandling, seamanship, safety, and sportsmanship. The program strives to develop competence and confidence in our sailors in a safe and fun learning environment.

Who Can Take Our Classes?

The program is open to EYC member's and nonmember's children/grandchildren between the ages of 8-15.  Discounts are offered to EYC, AYC, and SSA members. We also offer Adult Sailing lessons to those 18yrs and up. Enrollment is on a first come, first serve basis so Sign up Today!

New for 2009!

All our Junior Sailing classes are now 3 weeks long. Beginner and Intermediate classes are offered both AM and PM. Classes have been expanded to ages 8-15. We are also offering Intermediate Adult sailing lessons on Tuesday Evenings. The program is very excited for our brand new fleet of boats. In addition to our Opti Fleet we now have the OPEN BIC and the RS FEVA. Our entire fleet of boats is 2 years old or less.

Course Descriptions

optiBeginner Opti Sailing

Our Opti classes offer instruction for beginners by introducing basic seamanship, including rigging, steering, and beginner and intermediate sailing.  Emphasis is placed on safety, learning, and fun! Through classroom and on-the-water activities, students are introduced to water safety, boat controls, basic sailing maneuvers, basic seamanship, wind direction, and sailing a course.  Our classes are for children ages 8-11 (50-110lbs).  Classes are offered both AM and PM for 3 weeks.       Morning: 9 am - Noon            Afternoon: 1 pm - 4 pm

Intermediate OPEN BIC Sailing

bicNEW Our OPEN BIC single handed sailing classes offer instruction for the intermediate sailor who is ready to step out of the Opti. This class focuses on advanced sailing skill  including boat handling, mark rounding, starting, tactics, and tackling the race course. *Must have basic sailing experience. Our classes are for children ages 9-12 (60-120lbs).  Classes are offered both AM and PM for 3 weeks.       Morning: 9 am - Noon            Afternoon: 1 pm - 4 pm

Beginner/Intermediate FEVA Sailing

fevaNEW Our FEVA classes offer instruction for beginner/intermediate sailors. All of our classes build on previous skills and is designed for our older students.  Our classes are for children ages 10-15 . Our curriculum emphasizes terminology, basic seamanship, basic boat handling, and course sailing.  Our intermediates build on beginner skills and focus on advanced boat handling including spinnaker work, roll tacking, mark rounding, starting, tactics, and tackling the race course. Students will be grouped according to experience levels. Classes are offered both AM and PM for 3 weeks.             Morning: 9 am - Noon            Afternoon: 1 pm - 4 pm.

Adult Sailing

NEW Our Adult Sailing Program is taught in the FEVA and focuses on fundamental small boat sailing skills for beginners and intermediate sailors. Monday evenings are designed for students with no sailing experience and Tuesday evening for sailors with some basic knowledge. 
5 Monday/Tuesday Evenings: 6 pm - Sundown

2009 Costs

2009 Dates

Junior Sailing

3 weeks, $325 EYC, AYC, or SSA members $375 nonmembers,T- shirt included

Adult Sailing

5 Monday or Tuesday evenings, 6pm - sundown. $175 includes textbook.

Discounts

Bring your own Opti (-$50) includes free storage during the program.

Refund Policy

We understand summer plans changes. We offer a 100% refund before June 1st and 50% after June 1st.  Don't wait till the last minute. We expect classes to fill quickly, so sign up today!  

Junior Sailing - 3 Weeks

Session 1

June 22 - July 10 (Morning or Afternoon)

Session 2

July 13 - July 31(Morning or Afternoon)

Adult Sailing - 5 Evenings

Beginner

June 29- July 27 (Monday evenings)

Intermediate

June 30 - July 28 (Tuesday evenings)

Our Instructors

All our instructors are US SAILING Level 1, CPR, and First Aid certified and come highly recommended.

Click here to meet our 2009 staff

Our Fleet

OPTIMIST

Designed for our youngest sailors, the Optimist Dinghy has become the world standard for introductory junior trainers. Our OPTI class is designed for our youngest students ages 8-11 (50-110lbs). The program owns 8 Optis less than 2 years old.		 opti

OPEN BIC

The OPEN BIC has a  fast,  planing hull that gives a dynamic sailing experience. With its open design, including a self draining stern, even capsizing is fun! Young sailors are fully independent on the water and will be proud to sail such a modern-looking and elegant boat, one that both sails and looks like the boat of today’s champions. Our OPEN BIC class is designed for  intermediate students ages 9-12 (60-120lbs). The program owns 6 brand new Open Bics.		 bic

RS FEVA

Using a high density polyethylene roto-molded hull the RS FEVA is practically indestructible. The FEVA is one of the fastest growing ISAF International Class - inspiring performance for a lifetime in sailing. Kids love the FEVA. The FEVA offers a fast planing hull and asymmetrical spinnaker. Students will sail in groups of 2-3 per boat depending on skill level. The program owns 4 brand new RS Fevas.

If you would like to volunteer or have questions contact Jr. Fleet Chair .

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