Classes

 

Spring break junior sailing clinic
April 2nd & 3rd
10:00-3:00

Coach Tom will run a fun on the water camp for two days over spring break. Sailors ages 9-15 must have completed silver class, sailors will have the chance to sail harbor 20, lasers, double-handed and Bic’s. Sailors need lifejacket, lunch, water, and towel.  You can sign up for one or both days. We need 6 or more sailors to have this clinic, please register by March 29th for us to plan for few fun days on the water!
Cost per day: non-members $90, members $75


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G BREAK CLINIC


Spring CLASSES #2
aPRIL 8TH TO MaY 17TH 


Coronado Junior Sailing is looking forward to starting the Spring Sailing Season.
Please see below what classes we are offering for 6 weeks, April 8th to May 17th.


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Spring #2 Junior Sailing April 8th to May 17th

Class Descriptions

Monday, Skiff/Bic Class Ages 9 to 14, Time 3:30-5:30pm
Sailors must have completed Silver and will continue to refine boat handling and their relationship with the wind.  This class has more of an emphasis on cruising vs the other competitive classes. Common racing drills are introduced. You will get wet in this boat almost as soon as you step foot in it so, please plan accordingly. Requirements: Life jacket, water shoes/clothes, towel, hat, sunscreen, paper/pencil and water bottle. Fees: non-members $230, members $184  

Tuesday, Bronze Sabot, Ages 7 ½ to 11, Time: 3:30pm-5:30pm
(Must have taken Scallywags to start Bronze at 7 1/2) Bronze is a learn-to-sail class for young sailors with little to no experience in sailing. Sailors learn in the Naples Sabot, a singlehanded dinghy. Bronze class offers the opportunity to learn fundamental sailing skills in a fun and challenging environment. The curriculum covers fundamental safety, sailing skills, boat parts, terminology, knots and rigging. The environment is kept fun, light and above all-safe. Requirements: life jacket, water shoes, towel and water bottle. Fees: non-members $230, members $184  

Tuesday, Silver Sabot, Ages 8 to 11, Time: 3:30pm-5:30pm 
This class is for sailors with an intermediate level. Sailors are eligible to enroll when they have successfully completed the bronze level. This class blends sailing skills with several important seamanship skills including boat handling, safety position and upwind sailing. Requirements: life jacket, water shoes, towel and water bottle. Fees: non-members $230, members $184  

Wednesday, Learn to Race/Race Team for Sabots, Ages 8-15, Time: 3:30pm-5:30pm
This team will travel to regattas. They will work on racing skills, teamwork and taking care of their boats. Sailors should plan on participating in all travel regattas. Requirements: life jacket. 
Fees: non-members $230, members $184  

Regatta Dates
April 13 MBYC (Sabot and Lasers) Luff-in #2 

Thursday, Double-handed beginners Class age 10-13 Time: 3:30-5:30 This class is for those looking to transition into a double handed boat from a sabot/bic or for those with no experience but too big for a sabot. The CFJ (Club Flying Junior) is a double-handed (2 person) boat that is quite fast, challenging, and exciting. Requirements: life jacket, water shoes/clothes, towel, hat, sunscreen, paper/pencil and a water bottle.
Fees: non-members $230, members $184  

Friday, FJ/420 Teen Sailing and Race Team, Time: 4:00pm-6:00pm
This class is for teens age 12-17, Sailor will get the chance to sail with all levels of sailors and learn to race. Advanced race team class will sail in south bay, work on speed, starts, teamwork and racing. 
Requirements: US Coast Guard approved lifejacket jacket. Fees non-members $230, members $184  

Regatta Dates
April 14 Luff-in #2 (Sunday Double-handed and Skiffs) MBYC  

SUMMER CAMP 2024 
June 17th to July 26th


Coronado Junior Sailing Summer Camp 2024    

Important Information
Coronado Yacht Club members have priority from April 8th 9:00am to 21st, Non-members April 22nd 9:00am.  

Coronado Yacht Club (CYC) is excited for the 2024 Junior Program Summer Camp. The junior program offers sailing classes for all levels! We have over 50 boats in our fleet and sailors ages 6-17 can enjoy their summer on the water.  CYC has trained coaches ready to teach your sailor how to love sailing and how to be safe on the water.  

This year we are offering a few new classes, including “afternoon hanging out at the club” this class is for sailors that take a morning class and would like to stay all day. We offer fishing classes to kids ages 9-15 and we provide all fishing gear. All campers will need a US Coast Guard Lifejacket, water shoes, swimsuit, towel, sunscreen, and water bottle each day of camp. Campers staying all day will need lunch as well.  Please see below for all the class description, weeks they are offered and cost.    

Waitlist:
Clubspot will create a waitlist, it is free, and I will contact you with updates on where you are. I’m very conservative on registration at first but after registration in done and we get closer to camp dates I add sailors, if other classes do not sell out, I can move round coaches and open few more spots in classes with waitlist, so register for the classes you want, I start to move around classes and waitlist mid-May.     

COST: All classes vary in cost, see description for the cost, discount for the shorter weeks will apply to those weeks. Member discount is for flag members kids, grandchildren of flag members and junior members only, you may not sign-up friend’s kids that are not members. All members will be charged the month they register for camp.  Coronado Yacht Club will not give any refunds for classes, if you need to cancel a class, we will give you credit good up to one year for any sailing classes. If you have a schedule conflict, contact the junior office and I will try to move your sailor to another class/session if it is available.


Camp weeks:
Week #1June 17-21
Week #2 June 24-28
Week #3 July 1&2 (no classes July 3-5)
Week #4 July 8-12
Week #5 July 15-18 (no classes July 19)
Week #6 July 22-26
Week #7 July 29-1 (Sabot Nationals only)    

Scallywags: ages 6-8, time 9:00-12:00
This is a great way to introduce your youngster to sailing. The minimum age is 6 or your child must have completed kindergarten.  Your child will be exposed to sailing in a very safe, controlled environment. An instructor or Junior Instructor will be on every boat. The emphasis of this course is fun and comfort on the water… just wait until your sailor comes home talking about the trip to Stingray Point, sailing under the bridge and so much more! Requirements: water bottle, sunscreen, snack, suit, towel, water shoes and life jacket. Weeks, #1, #2, #4, #5, #6 Fees members $260, non-members $330

Fishing Class: ages 9-17, time 9:00-12:00
During this class we plan on teaching the kids the basics of fishing: how to rig a fishing pole, how to cast and how to deal with a fish once you get it back on the boat. They will have ample opportunity to fish in throughout San Diego Bay exploring North Bay, South Bay, and some secret spots that we have had very good luck fishing in. Kids will learn safety etiquette while they are out on the water fishing. Club will provide poles and bait each day.  Requirements: life jacket, hat, sunscreen, shoes, and water bottle. Weeks, #1, #2, #4, #5 members $260, Non-members $330

Bronze Sailing: ages 8-11, 9:00-12:00 Introduce the sailors to the Naples Sabot, get them comfortable sailing alone and educate them on the gear needed. We will also introduce basic knots, points of sail, how to read the wind, and how to safely launch and dock their boats. Requirements: life jacket, water shoes/clothes, towel, hat, sunscreen, and water bottle. Weeks, #1, #2, #4, #5 members $260, Non-members $330

Silver Sabots: ages 8-12, time 9:00-12:00 
Develop a greater understanding of the wind, solidify upwind sailing skills, further their knowledge of knots, and learn the rules of the road. The sailors must have passed the bronze level course or other equivalent to ensure that this class is suitable for them. Requirements: life jacket, water shoes/clothes, towel, hat, sunscreen, and water bottle. Weeks #1, #2, #4, #5 members $260, Non-members $330

Open Bic/Skiff: ages 10 to 14, time 9:00-12:00 
Sailors must have completed Silver and will continue to refine boat handling and their relationship with the wind.  This class has more of an emphasis on cruising vs the Sabot Race Team. Common racing drills are introduced. Requirements:  Life jacket, water shoes/clothes, towel, hat, sunscreen, and water bottle. Weeks #1, #2, #4, #5 #6 members $260, Non-members $330

Open Skiff/Bic: ages 9 to 14 time 1:00-4:00 
Sailors must have completed silver and will continue to refine boat handling and their relationship with the wind. With the afternoon class comes an increased amount of both wind and fun! Common training drills are introduced. Sailors will begin their education of strategy, tactics, and the rules of racing while maintaining a balance of the adventure side of sailing.  Requirements:  Life jacket, water shoes/clothes, towel, hat, sunscreen, and water bottle. Weeks #2, #4 members $260, Non-members $330

Introduction to the Laser class/ ILCA (International Laser Class Association) Racing, ages 12-18, time 1:00-4:00
The ILCA (AKA Laser) is a 1 design single-handed boat. This class is aimed at teaching both the basics of sailing and boat handling specific to the Laser. This is a good place to start if the sailor is 110+ pounds or making a transition from the sabot/Opti into bigger boats. The aim is to develop boat handling and knowledge of the Laser. Rigging is taken a step further and the sailors focus on tuning their boats to the conditions. This class strives to have a decent balance of fun and racing tactics etc. Requirements:  Life jacket, water shoes/clothes, towel, hat, paper/pencil, sunscreen, and water bottle. Week #4 members $260, Non-members $330

Intro to Race Sabots /Sabot Race Team, time 1:00-4:00
We aim to fine tune basic sailing skills such as boat handling, boat speed, rigging, and reading the wind. Participants must have completed our Gold Level course or the equivalent elsewhere. Sailors will continue their education of tactics and strategy. Advanced sailing techniques are introduced and practiced as well. Practices mostly consist of racing or drills aimed at specific situations that arise on the racecourse. There will be reprieve given in the form of games, swimming, and other fun to balance all the hard work your sailors will be putting in. If you are unsure if your sailor is ready, please speak with Coach Tom or Jill before signing up for the Sabot Race Team. When sailors are ready, they will join the travel “Squad” that competes at most San Diego and Southern California regattas. Those enrolled range from Sabot C3 Level to A Level. Emphasis is placed on building a strong team both on and off the water. Much is discussed about self-reliance under the guidance of the Jr Program and coaches. Focus is placed on strong racing and seamanship skills, teamwork, boat care/preparation and a high level of sporting conduct. Regattas the team will travel to, Summer Gold Cup NHYC June 22-23, Dutch Shoe July 19th SDYC, and Sabot Nationals @ SDYC July 29-Aug. 1 Requirements:  Life jacket, water shoes/clothes, towel, hat, sunscreen, pencil/paper, bailer, and water bottle. Week #1, #5 members $260, Non-members $330  

Sabot Race Team/Dutch Shoe practice, July 1 & 2 is all day 9:00 to 3:00,
This all-day class will give the team time to sail past the bridge and practice for the Dutch Shoe regatta that is July 19th. Requirements:  Life jacket, lunch, water shoes/clothes, towel, hat, sunscreen, and water bottle. Week #3 Fees: member $205, non-member $250  

Sabot National Prep Week: Tuesday 23- Thursday 25 @ SDYC 1-4:30.
Time to kick it into overdrive! This is a great opportunity to get everyone some big regatta experience. The more boats we have on the water to practice, the better we will perform on regatta day, prep week is with sailors from MBYC, SWYC, CYC and SDYC. Must be sailing in sabot nationals to enroll in this class. Requirements:  Life jacket, own sabot, snack, water shoes/clothes, towel, hat, sunscreen, and water bottle.  Week #6 1:00-4:30 @ SDYC Fees: member $205, non-member $250  

Sabot Nationals Monday, July 29th to Thursday, Aug. 1st 9:00-5:00   
Sabot Nationals is being hosted by SDYC from July 29th- August 1st. Every Sabot sailor and their Sabot must be registered with INSA to participate. Regatta registration fee is not included. Requirements:  Life jacket, own sabot, snack, water shoes/clothes, towel, hat, sunscreen, and water bottle. Week #7 Fees: member $205, non-member $250  

NEW CLASS, Afternoon hangout at the Club, age 6-11, time 12:00-4:00:
This class is for parents that would like all day care, sailor must be enrolled in one of the AM classes to stay for this afternoon class. Sailors will bring their lunch each day, from 12-1 have lunch, 1:00-4:00, activities on and off the water, practice knots, sail harbor 20, play at sting ray point, swimming off the dock and activities on the grass area. Requirements:  Life jacket, lunch, water shoes/clothes, towel, hat, sunscreen, and water bottle.  Weeks #1, #2, #4, #5 Fees: member $250, non-member $300  

NEW, Explore the Bay, July 1st time 9:00-3:00 age 8-16
No regular classes this week due to July 4th holiday. The goal is to have fun on and off the water, sail the harbor 20’s, play at string ray point, windsurfing, give sailors opportunity to try all junior boats, and swim off the dock.  Requirements:  Life jacket, lunch, water shoes/clothes, towel, hat, sunscreen, and water bottle.  Weeks #3 Fees: member $100, non-member $120  

NEW, Explore the Bay, July 2nd time 9:00-3:00 age 8-16 No regular classes this week due to July 4th holiday.
The goal is to have fun on and off the water, sail the harbor 20’s, play at string ray point, windsurfing, give sailors opportunity to try all junior boats, and swim off the dock.  Requirements:  Life jacket, lunch, water shoes/clothes, towel, hat, sunscreen, and water bottle.  Weeks #3 Fees, member $100, non-member $120

The Junior Volunteer Program, AM 8:30-12:30 & PM 12:30-4:30 ages 12-17,
is an opportunity for youth to gain experience during the Summer Program in a work environment. They must be at least 12 years of age and have sailing experience. Duties may include but are not limited to helping prep for the class by working together to stage boats to be rigged, managing and engaging with the class alongside the coach, being an example in a sailboat, assisting the coach on the water moving marks, sailing with Scallywags and may help in the junior office. This is the first set to becoming a paid junior instructor when your sailor is 16. Requirements: US Coast Guard approved lifejacket jacket & shoes. There is $25 fee, and they receive volunteer hours and t-shirt. Please sign up for the weeks you would like to volunteer. AM weeks #1, #2, #4, #5, #6 PM Weeks #1, #2, #4, #5.  

Any questions please email the junior office at jroffice@coronadoyc.org
Looking forward to seeing everyone on the water this summer.
Happy People Sail!!  
 
Jill Powell
Junior Sailing Director
jroffice@coronadoyc.org
619-435-0522



LIABILITY & PHOTO RELEASE FORMS

Please submit new forms with online registration, regardless of previous status. Thank you!

CANCELLATION POLICY

No refunds; we will give you a credit for a future class - good for a year. No exceptions!

For additional information, regarding CYC Classes & Programs, please access our Jr. Sailing Handbook

The marked success of the Coronado Yacht Club can be directly attributed to the principles upon which the Club is organized. The main reason for its existence is to work for the benefit of Coronado and to that end to develop Glorietta Bay as a yacht harbor, attract yachtsmen to the harbor and encourage yachting in San Diego Bay.