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MBC Junior Sailing 2023
Monmouth Boat Club

June 19 - August 18, 2023

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MBC Junior Sailing 2023

The following sessions will be offered for children ages 8 - 16.  All classes meet Monday through Friday with options for morning, afternoon and full day sessions.  The morning session is 9am-12pm, the afternoon session is 1pm-4pm and full day is 9am - 4pm with a 1 hour lunch. 

THERE WILL BE NO CLASSES ON TUESDAY, JULY 4th. 

Learn to Sail June 19 - 23 (AM or PM Sessions) $350 (FULL)

Learn to Sail June 26 - 30 (AM or PM Sessions) $350 

Learn to Sail Teen June 26 - 30 (Full Day Only) $500

Session 1  July 3– July 14 (AM, PM & Full Day Sessions) half day - $450, full day - $650 (FULL)

Session 2  July 17 – July 28 (AM, PM & Full Day Sessions) half day - $450, full day - $650  (FULL)

SWEEPs Session  July 31 -August 11 (only for juniors who have taken a previous session - Full Day) $600 (FULL)

MBC Fun Week August 14-18 (only for juniors who have taken a previous session - Full Day) - $350 (FULL)

Full Season July 3 - August 18 (MWF Full Day) $1200 (FULL)

Full Season July 3 - August 18 (M-F Full Day) $1500 (FULL)

 

Learn to Sail (8-12yr olds): This is a one week, half day option for juniors 8-12 yrs old who have never taken any sailing classes. Students will learn the parts of a sailboat, how to rig an optimist dinghy, wind direction and points of sail, steering and trimming sails.  This option is offered at the beginning of the summer.

Learn to Sail Teens (13-16 yr olds): This course is for teens who would like a refresher or are learning to sail for the first time. Students will develop their sailing knowledge and skills sailing on Flying Scots and 420s.  Students will learn to rig, steer, trim the sails, along with learning basic seamanship and water safety.

Beginner (8-12 yr olds): This is a course for students with less than one year of instruction.   Students will develop their sailing knowledge and skills in an exciting but safe environment.  Instruction is done in club owned Optimist dinghies, and sailors are paired with one another to learn the basics of how to rig a boat, steering, trimming the sail, knot tying, wind direction and water safety.

Intermediate (10-14 yr olds): This course is for sailors who have completed the beginner course and want to continue their progression.  This class allows students to strengthen their sailing knowledge and skills.  Emphasis is placed on proper boat-handling skills, including sail trim, body positioning, weight placement, tiller use, tacking and jibing. Sailors will also learn and develop their racing skills and will have the opportunity to participate in local regattas.  Students will sail either Opti’s or O'Pen Skiffs depending on their skill level. 

Advanced/Racing (12-16 yr olds): Sailors must be at least 12 years old and weigh more than 100 lbs. The 420 provides students the chance to learn in a double-handed boat.  Students will learn how to both skipper and crew. The focus of this class will be learning to sail as a team.  As skills improve they will learn the rules of sailboat racing and work towards learning to fly a spinnaker and use the trapeze. Please note: Sailors will be assessed at the beginning of the program to determine entrance into the advanced program. Instructors will determine sailor readiness and preparedness. If determined not ready for the advanced program,  the sailor will be retrained and have the option to retest into the advanced program. 

SWEEPs Session (8-16 yr olds):  This session is a fun introduction to racing and is only open to juniors who have taken a previous session this summer.  In the first week juniors will continue lessons at MBC with the focus on how to sail a typical race course, basic race rules and strategy. The second week juniors will participate in the SWEEPs regatta.  Sweeps is a 4 day junior regatta that takes places at the Shrewsbury Sail and Yacht Club (SSYC) Monday & Tuesday and at MBC on Wednesday & Thursday.  The racing can be competitive, but the focus is on learning and having fun.  This session is open to all levels, including Beginners!

MBC Fun Week (8-16 yr olds):  Fun Week is exactly that - after a week of racing in SWEEPs, the juniors are all excited to finish the summer with a week of fun and games.  There are no formal lessons, instead the juniors use the skills they have acquired throughout the summer to have some fun!  There is a day sail to Crazees Ice Cream, Pirate Day complete with costumes and hidden treasure, Scavenger Hunts on the water, and more.


Additional Program Information:

Registration is not considered completed until application, waivers, and payment are received.

There is a mandatory swim test on the 1st day of class, students unable to pass the swim test may not participate in the Junior program.  

There will be a Parent Orientation meeting scheduled in June to review program safety requirements.

Each student should come dressed and prepared for a warm summer day, assuming they will get wet. 

There will be no lessons on Tuesday, July 4th.

Each student must bring, to every class:

· USCG approved Type II or Type III Lifejacket w/ Whistle Attached (Sized for your child)

· Boat Shoes, Water Shoes, or Sneakers Required (No sandals, ”Teva’s”,” flip-flops”, or other open toed shoes that may fall off or risk foot injury.)

· Water Bottle (there is a water fountain at the club to refill bottles.) 

Additional Recommended Items: · Sunblock · Towel · Hat with visor· Sunglasses



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I agree (on behalf of myself and my child) to make no claims against the Monmouth Boat Club (MBC), or anyone who is a member or spouse or agent or employee thereof, for any loss of, or damage or injury to, any person or persons or property and to hold harmless the MBC and anyone who is a member or spouse or agent or employee thereof against liability for any loss, damage or injury caused to my child, or by my child to other persons or to property. I further understand that the need for immediate medical care might arise and I give my permission for such care to be given as becomes necessary.


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