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Applications for the '08' Learn to Sail classes now being accepted! |
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Vallejo Yacht Club Invites all aspiring sailors to join our 2008 "Learn To Sail" Program.
The program includes various levels of instruction from Dingy to Keelboat with all classes
located at the Vallejo Yacht Club. All of our instructors are experienced sailors with US
Sailing Association certifications. They are also members of the club who volunteer their
time to help keep the cost as low as possible and are committed to introducing everyone to
this exciting sport by emphasizing and encouraging fun and safety on the water.
Learn to Sail classes are open to the Public.
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Club Membership is not required.
Our fleet of training boats includes 9 Laser Pico sailing dinghies. Fast, Fun & stable,
these 11' rotomolded boats make excellent trainers for beginning to intermediate sailors.
They are an excellent complement to our fleet of traditional El Toros & Hunter Club Trainers.
Intermediate sailors can advance to our fleet of 7 14' Lasers to
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Beginning Sailing
A 6 class introduction to sailing for those with little or no small boat sailing experience.
Taught in 8' El Toro and Pico dinghy's (w/o jib), the class covers rigging, parts of the boat,
basic boat handling and seamanship, points of sail, capsize recovery, Safety, Knots, Weather,
"Rules-of-the-Road" and Tides & Currents. Emphasis is towards "On-the-Water" experience
practicing within the protected VYC harbor. As students acquire skills, they will progress
to practicing outside the harbor. A graduate should gain all the skills necessary to confidently
and safely continue their sailing experience, either on their own or in advanced sailing classes. |
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Intermediate Sailing
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Beginning Sailing or proof of competence in a small sailboat.
A four class course providing a chance to "stretch your sailing legs" (literally!)
You'll advance to 1-person Lasers and 2-person FJ's or Laser Pico's (with jib) sailing exclusively
"outside the harbor". More focus will be placed on boat handling techniques and trim as well
as advanced capsize recovery techniques. As students gain confidence they will progress to
short races and learn the basic Rules of Racing. The emphasis will be on sportsmanship and fun. |
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Small Keelboat Sailing
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Beginning Sailing and (or) Intermediate Sailing or
proof of competence in a small sailboat or VYC instructor acceptance.
(special classes for beginning adults can be arranged on request - please contact our Program Director)
A four session introduction to small keelboat handling. This course is conducted almost
entirely in the open waters of the Mare Is. Straits and San Pablo Bay onboard 22' to 30'
keelboats. Each boat will have an instructor and 1-4 student crew. All open water boat
handling will be done by the students. Instruction will include Rigging and Sail Handling,
Advanced Sail Trim, Sail planning (course, tides, currents, weather, etc.), Anchoring, Docking,
Man-Overboard-Recovery, Rules-of-the-Road and Safety. Techniques for departing a berth and docking
will be demonstrated by the Instructor.
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Special programs
Special Programs can be arranged on request to meet your special needs. Classes can be offered
on weekdays or evenings. For example: Learn-to-Sail is an excellent "Team Building" program for
small office groups. Schedule and fees can be negotiated on an individual case basis and will
depend on instructor availability - please contact our Program Director.
Continuing the Experience...
At the completion of the Summer Junior Sailing Program members can maintain their Junior status
at VYC for a membership fee of $10.00 a month. El Toro's & Pico's can be rented for a fee of $8.00
a day, with hours as set by the Junior Sailing Director. Hours available will be dependent upon
having adequate adult supervision available. |
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Office: (707) 643-1254 |
Fax: (707) 643-1365 |
Clubhouse/Bar: (707) 643-1369 |
485 Mare Island Way, Vallejo, CA 94590 |
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