Important news regarding 2020 Sailing Lessons
COVID 19 

Parents and Friends of SSYC Juniors...
As you know and are aware, the Summer will look and feel different because of COVID19 and social distancing. We are no different than the rest of the world and we will be operating under different policies and procedures to comply with these requirements to keep our Juniors and families safe...

​IMPORTANT
Please fill out this Survey Sailing lesson intention survey  
June 14th Parent Virtual Meeting  7pm 
​Use this link meet.google.com/rin-uept-qsr

Our Instructors and advisors are working hard on plans to meet these new challenges and have a great summer for all. While still a work in progress, I have identified a baseline below.

Changes to the Junior program for 2020 based on COVID 19 requirements 
Because of the Social Distancing requirements and because of the constant changes.  We have prepared this baseline for sailing lessons for 2020. 

Social Distancing Requirements 

• 10 or less, in class with singular instructor  We will be arranging several flights of classes per day.
• Single-handed boats or double-handed with family or waivered friends  social distancing
• Temperatures will be taken for all juniors and instructors upon arrival and will be documented.
• No Juniors allowed in the clubhouse. SSYC tent will be available for cover when necessary.
• Masks need to be worn by all except on the water where it could be a danger
• Outdoor Hand washing stations will be provided
• Strict guidelines for social distancing will be enforced
• Parental pickups necessary for inclement weather or cancellations 
• Communication and over communication is necessary   
• If anyone tests positive, lessons will be canceled for the season (may change due to specific circumstances)

Class configuration
Classes will have a maximum of 10 students. There will be multiple groups depending on class size and these groups will be staggered throughout the day. 
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Class schedule 
June 29 1 week of pre-water lesson virtual classwork and online introductions
July 6 to August 14th  Lessons for 6 weeks
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To see specific class scheduling go to 2020 Schedule Changes

​Four Levels Offered

Juniors Program sailing lessons are open to the youth of the entire local community ages 8 to 18. Sign up for eight-week summer sailing courses for a very low price of $430 per student for beginner and intermediate classes; $485 per student for Racing tactics. If you have three children enrolled, take $50 off your total. 
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Classes run for eight weeks, this year starting June 29th and ending August 14 (changes due to Covid). While centered on sailing skills, the program is geared more broadly to building confidence, promoting teamwork and teaching lessons in good sportsmanship.

​The Junior Advisor and sailing instructors will help to place kids in the right class. There are 4 levels of class taught.

• Beginner class is on Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings.
• Intermediate Opti class is on Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings. 
• Intermediate 420 class is on Monday, Wednesday and Friday afternoons.
• Advanced class is all day on Tuesday and Thursdays. 

New for this year we will ask all students to sell raffle tickets to help support the program.  100 Tickets will be issued to each Junior on April 14th.  $1.00 each for 1 ticket or 6 Tickets for $5.00.  Prizes: 1st - $500; 2nd- $300; 3rd - $100; 4th - $50.  Ticket Stubs and money must be returned by May 30th Drawing Date is June 8th.  

For more information, please contact Junior Advisor Bob Sabinash at: rrsabinash@gmail.com. The club office also can help with general questions, (414) 481-2331.
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To sign up, please print and fill out the document linked below. Return the completed application with payment to the South Shore Yacht Club office.

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Required Gear

• PFD (life jacket- coastguard approved Type III)
• Whistle
• Shoes - closed toe water/sailing shoes
• Water (in portable, unbreakable water bottle)
• Quick drying shorts/swim suit
• Sunscreen

Recommended Gear

• Hat or visor
• Sunglasses
• Sailing gloves
• Windbreaker/rain coat/spray jacket
• Extra set of dry clothes
• waterproof watch with countdown timer (requirement for racing students)

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Beginner
This track is for children with little or no sailing experience. Three-hour classes meet three times a week in the junior clubhouse and on the water. All students must pass a swim test and demonstrate a comfort level in and around the water. The course teaches sailing fundamentals, nautical terminology, knot tying, basic dinghy rigging and how to understand the nuances of wind speed and direction.

Intermediate Optis
This course provides a smooth transition from beginner optis to advanced racing optis. The class will meet three times a week. In this course, students will learn the fundamentals of how to rig, sail, and race a racing opti. The class focuses on specifics and tactical aspects of the boat so students are prepared to transition into an advanced racing opti class the following year. 

Intermediate 420's
This track is for graduates of beginner training as well as students who grow out of advanced racing optis. The class meets three times a week for three hours. Students will learn the fundamentals and tactics of a 420. They will learn to become comfortable as both a skipper and a crew and most importantly how to work as a team. 

Advanced
Open only to students who have completed both the beginners and either the Opti or 420 intermediate class. Class meets twice a week for seven-hour sessions on and off the water. The boats sailed within this course are Racing Optis, 420s, and Lasers. This track teaches detailed technique for championship competition.