2013 Sailing Classes
The SYC Sailing Program offers classes for any age sailor. The Polywog Program, for the youngest sailors, gets kids together and offers a basic introduction to boats and the Club through fun activities with our staff, relatives, and friends. Several levels of junior and adult training are also offered. All our instructors have passed the rigors of US Sailing instructor training and are certified. For a brief review of the scope of US Sailing's programs please visit their webb site. The Shreveport Yacht Club is cultivating a community interest in sailing. So, if you have any friends who might be interested, please let us know. One does not have to be a Club member to participate. For more information about the SYC Sailing Program please email David McCary, Chair of the Sailing Education Committee, visit our Facebook site, or just come out to our Club for a tour.
Adult Sailing
Adult sailing classes are scheduled for Memorial Day weekend, May 24 - May 27 and Labor Day weekend, August 30 - September 2, 2013. Classes are 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Adult instruction follows a formal US Sailing Level 1 format. Classes combine classroom instruction and on-the-water drills taught by certified US Sailing instructors. Included are general boating skills, weather and wind direction, boat rigging, knots & lines, rules of the road, basic sailing techiques such as sail trim and points of sail. Boating safety is emphasized with capsize recovery, man over board drills, and common water hazards. A variety of sailboats (Sunfish, JY-15s, Zumas, Catalina 22s, Club 420s, and catamarans) are available. A short "Introduction to Sailing" can also be arranged. If you are interested, contact David McCary. Class size is limited to 10 students. The registration fee is $300 for Club members and $350 for non-members. A $100 deposit is requested to reserve a spot on the roster.
Junior Sailing.
Two sessions are scheduled for the summer of 2013: June 3-7 (Mon-Fri) and June 10-14 (Mon-Fri). Classes are from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. All classes are taught by certified US Sailing Instructors. Basic classes include general skills, weather and wind direction, boat rigging, knots & lines, rules of the road, basic sailing techniques such as sail trim and points of sail. Boating safety is emphasized with capsize recovery, man overboard drills, swimming, and education on common water hazards. More advanced classes emphasize more nuanced sail trim, boat balance, racing tactics, and starting line techniques. Some students have advanced as far as the US Nationals, US Junior Olympics and World competition. Each session size is limited to 20 students, and enrollment is on a first-come, first-served basis. The registration fee is $300 per child for Club members and $350 for non-members. A $100 preregistration fee is requested to reserve a spot on the roster. Lunches and textbooks are included with the fee.
Polywogs
Two Polywog sessions are scheduled for the summer of 2013: June 3-7 (Mon-Fri) and June 10-14 (Mon-Fri), 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Classes are geared toward our youngest students (8-12 years old). Classes are introductory and instruction is given on basic water safety, there is a very basic introduction to the Optimist Dinghy (a small, unsinkable, very stable sailboat specifically designed for little people), and basic knot tying. Classes are meant to be a FUN, family-oriented, recreational, learning experience. Parents and grandparents are urged to participate. Much of the material is introduced using games, arts, and crafts.
These Classes are offered the first and second week of June, but if there is enough interest in the program, we will make it happen during any warm months. The registration fee is $300 per child for Club members and $350 for non-members. Since each class size is limited to 10, a $100 preregistration fee is requested to reserve a spot on the roster. If you are interested, contact David McCary.
