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Sailing School at Muskegon Yacht Club

Muskegon Junior Sailing Association offers US sailing system lessons from beginning skills to racing. We encourage a life-long love of sailing, seamanship, boat handling, maintenance, boat safety, recreation sailing and racing. Development of sportsmanship, teamwork, confidence and self-reliance are emphasized.

Join a 1 or 2 week session, as your schedule permits, from Monday, June 23^rd through Friday, August 15. A wide range of program flexibility accommodates all skill and age levels. Vanguard Prams, Butterflies, Lasers, Laser Radials and JY15πs are sailed. The Sailing School employs US Sail trained Instructors with Red Cross First Aid, DNR Boat Safety and Red Cross Lifeguard training. Safety, fun and learning are stressed.

In a typical class, our instructors lead brief classroom discussions on the skills that will be covered. Building on that knowledge, instructors introduce land drills where students learn skills in a safe and comfortable setting, making on the water sailing sessions effective.

Kinder Pram Learn the wonders of sailing.

Kinder Pram Sailing Camp is the ideal course for students ages 5-6 who have not entered 1^st grade. Classes run from 6 – 7:30pm Mondays and Thursdays. Instructors are available for each boat. Parents are encouraged to observe. Limit of 6 students per session.

Parents are required to attend the first and last class of the session. Instructors arrange the classes into two groups on the first evening. Parents will learn about the journey their child will take through a sailing career at MYC, while students will be with their class. The final evening, parents will see their child in action and participate in an awards party. Safety and fun are stressed. Swimming, yard games and other activities are interspersed in order to make this a great group experience!

Pram Camp Treat your child to an unforgettable adventure.

Pram sailing camp is the ideal course for students ages 7-11 who have completed 1^st-5^th grade. Morning classes run from 10-11:30am Monday through Friday. Afternoon class runs Monday from 12:45-2:45pm and Tuesday through Friday 3-5pm. Limit of 10 students per session. Sailors can request to be with a friend.

Instructors arrange the classes into three levels: Pram Crew, Pram Skipper and Pram Singlehanded. Entry level students begin as Pram Crew, sailing with more experienced children who are Pram Skippers. Eventually students graduate to sailing on their own as Pram Singlehanded sailors. Fun Fridays, yard games, and casual competitive activities await you!

Crew with racing skippers, every Monday during class or be the skipper. Choose to crew every Saturday, 9:30-12:30pm, in Level 2 racing. Confident skippers and crew age 8 and above, may be invited to participate in a Travel Team event.

Pram Camp 2008     Session 1 am   June 23 – July 3 No classes 7/4     Mon-Thurs     10am – 12pm Members Non-members $157.50 $177.50 Session 1 pm June 23 – July 3 no classes 7/4 Mon Tues-Thurs 12:45-2:45pm 3 – 5pm $157.50 $177.50 Session 2 am July 7 – July 18 Mon-Fri 10am – 12pm $175 $195 Session 2 pm July 7 – July 18 Mon Tues-Fri 12:45-2:45pm 3 – 5pm $175 $195 Session 3 am July 21 – Aug 1 Mon-Fri 10am – 12pm $175 $195 Session 3 pm July 21 – Aug 1 Mon Tues-Fri 12:45-2:45pm 3 – 5pm $175 $195 Session 4 am Aug 11– Aug 15 Mon-Fri 10am – 12pm $87.50 $97.50 Session 4 pm Aug 11- Aug 15 Mon Tues-Fri 12:45-2:45pm 3 – 5pm $87.50 $97.50

Butterfly I Find adventure while learning to sail.

Butterfly I is the ideal course for students ages 10-12 who have completed 4^th-6^th grades. Classes run from 12:45 – 2:45 Monday through Friday. Level 1 racing is introduced and developed. Limit of 12 students per session.

Instructors arrange the class into three levels: Mainsheet Crew, Tiller Only Skipper and a Singlehanded Skipper. Entry level sailors learn boat control by working the mainsail, then practice tiller handling. Eventually sailors graduate to singlehanded butterfly sailing. Capsize and recovery techniques are mastered. Friday Fun plus swimming and yard games interspersed throughout the week make great summer memories.

Sailors are invited to crew on JY15πs and skipper Butterflies in Saturday Level 2 races from 9:30 – 12:30pm. See below. Confident skippers and crew may be invited to a Travel Team event.

Butterfly II/JY15 Teen Sailing Learn at a faster pace and fine tune your technique.

This course is ideal for studentsπ age 13 – 18 that have completed 7^th – 12^th grade. Attend class from 10am to 12pm Monday thru Friday. Level 1 racing on Mondays help the sailor fine tune their technique. Limit of 12 students per session.

Instructors arrange classes into three levels: Jib Sheet or Mainsheet Crew, Tiller Only Skipper and Singlehanded Butterfly or JY15 Skipper. Entry level sailors learn JY15 jib sheet trimming skills, and then move on to mainsheet trim. Butterfly sailors learn tiller handling, hiking and capsize/recovery techniques. Sailors graduate to singlehanded Butterfly sailors or JY15 skipper of the two person jib and main sailboat. Fun Friday plus swimming and yard games interspersed throughout the week, make this a fantastic summer experience.

Sailors are invited to crew on Butterflies and JY15πs in Saturday Level 2 races from 9:30-12:30pm. Pre and post race coaching with on-the-water supervision is provided at this intermediate level of competition. Parents may bring observation boats. Saturday races are followed by a prepared clubhouse lunch and a swim.

Advanced Sail/Intermediate Race A Competitive environment to learn performance sailing.

Sailors ages 13-18 are invited to join this class if they have completed all Butterfly II and Level 1 Race requirements. Sailors use Butterflies and Lasers, singlehandedly. If your sailor has an interest in competitive sailing or prefers recreational sailing, this class will test their skills. The group meets Monday through Friday, 3–5pm. Boat speed and handling, rigging and sail trim, race tactics, starts, mark roundings, and an intro to navigation are some of the topics covered. Limit of 8 students per session.

Practice your race skills every Saturday 9:30-12:30pm. See Level 2 race description below.

Racers are encouraged to attend Western Michigan Yachting Association (WMYA) and Lake Michigan Sail and Racing Federation (LMSRF) youth regattas. Entrance fees are extra. See their Notice of Races on their websites. Crew jobs are available in MYCπs keelboat races, Wednesdayπs at 6pm. Join MYCπs Travel Team!

MYCπs Travel Team How would you like to be part of a sailboat racing team?

MYCπs Travel Team races locally and throughout Michigan each summer, in a higher level of competition. MYCπs Team is both host and visitor to other clubs on Wednesdays from 9am-4pm. Fun Fridays are from 10am-12pm. Skippers ages 8-18 sail Pram, Butterfly, Laser, Laser Radial and JY15. Sailors must have instructor approval, be familiar with racing and racing rules and have completed all beginning and intermediate race requirements. The team will learn specific racing tactics. Transportation, coaching, boat use and travel day lunch are included in the tuition. Participation in the Travel Team requires a MYC Family Membership for ages 8 to 15 or Youth Membership for ages 16-18. MYC Youth Membership is $50. See the club bylaws for more information. Limit of 8 per session.

Travel Team skippers are encouraged to attend WMYA and LMSRF youth regattas, crew in the MYC Wednesday keelboat races at 6pm, and assist the race committee for Tuesday evening Laser and JY15 adult races. Travel Team sailors ages 13 and older may be invited to be interns in our sailing school. Attend Saturday club races from 9:30 -12:30pm. for 3 Saturdays to qualify for season trophies! See Level 2 racing below, for more info.

Awards Information Unlimited racing is included in all course tuition.

Level 1Racing Skippers and crew are awarded for attending a minimum of 3 Wednesday race clinics. Prams and Butterflies are sailed. Racing is the perfect way to improve sailing skills and knowledge quickly, regardless of oneπs level of interest in competition. Off and on the water coaching will help build confidence as sailors are introduced to basic rules, safety and starting sequence procedures. Yard games or swimming follow the race. Butterfly skippers are required to have crew. Awards are presented after the last Saturday race and lunch in August.

Level 2 Racing Skippers and crew who are are awarded trophies, for attending a minimum of 5 race Saturdays. Butterflies, JY15πs and Lasers are sailed. Awards are presented at a formal banquet, on the first Saturday in November. Skippers, crew and parents also receive applause for their efforts, from MYCπs keelboat racers. This is a morale building experience that is remembered for a lifetime! Saturday racing is coached pre and post race. Races are followed by lunch and a swim. Butterfly skippers are required to have crew. Parents may bring observation boats. Saturday races are followed by a prepared clubhouse lunch and a swim. Perpetual trophies can only be awarded to MYC family or youth members.

Capsizing or tipping over

Sailboats do capsize. In one lesson, students are taught how to ≥right≤ a boat and crawl back in.

This is an important part of learning to sail. While younger beginners are sometimes worried about capsizing, the instructors begin the lesson on land and will gently guide any anxious beginner through their first time. Itπs not long, however, before students are heard bragging and laughing about how many times theyπve tipped over!

For Questions and Additional Information call Mary

(616) 527-1348 or (231) 755-1414, during the summer

To Register call Sue at (231)755-1414

Submit payment and registration forms with medical and liability statements to MYC. Printable forms are available at www.muskegonyachtclub.org or in the lobby at MYC.

ÿ        It is recommended that each course be taken multiple times.

ÿ        The class meeting time may be rescheduled as MJSA feels best suits the program.

ÿ        Classes are not cancelled due to bad weather. The curriculum includes inside instruction.

ÿ        MJSA reserves the right to place students in an appropriate level.

ÿ        Sailors must wear a Coast Guard approved life jacket and water shoes while on the docks and sailing.

ÿ        A 5-minute endurance pool swim check is required for new sailors to our program.

ÿ        Boats rental is included in tuition. There are no refunds for using your own boat.

ÿ        Tuition includes course book, skill record, a certificate and a tee-shirt.

What to Bring

®        A US Coast Guard approved life jacket, with whistle attached

®        Water shoes, that must be wore on docks, boats and in the water

®        Towel

®        Swimsuit under your clothes

®        Sun screen

You can help ensure the success of MJSA!

Every effort is made to keep tuition as low as possible, to make

learning to sail affordable to everyone. Tuition covers only

direct operating costs. For capital additions, repairs and replacements,

we depend upon the contributions from a variety of generous benefactors.

Call Mary before donating equipment or boats.

Contributions can be mailed to:

Muskegon Junior Sailing Association

3198 Edgewater St.

Muskegon, MI 49441

MJSA is a not for profit [501©/3] organization.

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