Objective:  Introduce new sailors to the fundamentals of boats and sailing in light and calm breezes.

Duration:  4 week or 8 week sessions, Every other Monday 9:00am - 3:00pm, Wednesdays and Fridays 9:00am - 3:00pm

Previous Knowledge/Experience:  No previous knowledge necessary. Sailors must be able to complete a short swim test

Age Group:  At least 7 years of age (up to 125 lbs)

Boat:  Ida Lewis Club Optimists. Beginner sailors may not bring their own boats

Assessment:  Sailors will be given a checklist at the end of the session indicating their progress and the suggested course for the next summer

By the end of this class, you will be able to do the following:

Rigging: Rig and de-rig an optimist on your own

Sailing:

• Be able to follow the leader

• Sail in a straight line on a reach and tack

• Sail in a straight line on a reach and gybe

• Launch from the dock

• Dock the boat safely

Capsizing and Safety:

• Capsize and recover

• Get to and stay in the safety position

Knots and Seamanship:

• Tie an 8 knot

• Tie a cleat knot

• Tie a square knot

Please note that spot in classes will not be secured until payment is received and waiver is completed and returned to ILYC.

Objective:  Improve fundamental sailing skills and introduce intermediate sailing skills in light to moderate breezes.

Duration:  4 week or 8 week sessions, every other Monday 9:00am - 3:00pm, Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:00am - 3:00pm

Previous Knowledge/Experience:  Sailors should be able to sail comfortably on a reach, tack and gybe on their own.  Sailors must be able to complete a short swim test

Age Group:  At least 8 years of age (up to 125 lbs)

Boat: Ida Lewis Club Optimists. First Year Intermediates may not bring their own boats

Assessment: Sailors will be given a checklist at the end of the session indicating their progress and the suggested course for the next summer

By the end of this class, you will be able to do the following:

Rigging:

• Rig boat for a variety of breeze conditions

Sailing:

• Be able to follow the leader at any point of sail

• Sail upwind on a beat

• Sail around a triangle course

• Sail around a windward/leeward course

• Navigate a crowded area

• Pick up a man overboard

• Start and stop the boat

• Sail with tell tales

• Sail backwards

Capsizing and Safety:

• Get out of irons

• Capsize and recover

• Get to and stay in the safety position

Knots and Seamanship:

• Tie a clove hitch

• Tie a bowline

Please note that spot in classes will not be secured until payment is received and waiver is completed and returned to ILYC.

The ILYC GREEN FLEET will again be part of the Brenton Cove Racing Program and practice out of ILYC.  The Brenton Cove Racing Program was created in partnership with Sail Newport and Ida Lewis Yacht Club.  The program aims to foster increase opportunities for sailors interested in competitive sailing.  The program allows Sail Newport and Ida Lewis Yacht Club to take advantage of improved resource opportunities created through this cooperation. 

REGISTER HERE via Sail Newport

Objective:

• Introduce intermediate sailors to advanced sailing techniques and beginner racing in a fun environment.

• Sailors in Green Fleet will be invited to sail in local regattas and the local race week.

Duration: 8 week session

Previous Knowledge/Experience: Successful completion of optimist intermediate sailing class or is able to demonstrate the ability to sail comfortably at all points of sail in a range of wind conditions. Sailors must be able to complete a short swim test

Age Group:  At least 9 years of age (or by instructor recommendation) (up to 125 lbs)

Boat:  Optimists Sailors may provide their own boat or charter a boat through Sail Newport.  Information is provided in the Sail Newport link above.

Assessment: Sailors will be given a checklist at the end of the session indicating their progress and the suggested course for the next summer Sailors are encouraged to participate in regattas at the green fleet level.

By the end of this class, you will be able to do the following:

Rigging: Rig your sail and boat for performance in all wind conditions

Sailing:

• Sail efficiently at all points of sail in most conditions (calm to moderate to heavy winds)

• 3 minute dinghy start

• 5 minute race start

• Roll tacking and gybing

• Penalty turns

Knots and Seamanship:

• Learn the basics of the Racing Rules of Sailing

• Identify and understand the government marks of channels

• Learn how to tie down your boat for travel on your car or on the trailer

Objective:  This is one of our most social classes. This course takes a recreational/adventure approach to teaching intermediate to advanced sailing skills. The primary goal of building life long sailors.

Duration:  4 week or 8 week sessions, Mondays and Fridays or Tuesdays and Thursdays with Wednesday as an optional add-on day, 9:00am - 3:00pm
 
Previous Knowledge/Experience: Some previous sailing knowledge is helpful, but not required. Sailors should be comfortable on the water and must be able to complete a short swim test.

Age Group:  11 - 16 years of age (at least 100 lbs)

Boat: Sailors will primarily use our fleet of Topaz Argos, and may have the opportunity to sail 420s.

Assessment: Sailors will be given a checklist at the end of the session indicating their progress and the suggested course for the next summer.

By the end of this class, you will be able to do the following:

Rigging:

• Rig and de-rig a RS Vision

• Understand the sail controls and how to optimize the sails

Sailing:

• Be able to follow the leader

• Sail in a straight line on a reach and tack

• Sail in a straight line on a reach and gybe

• Sail upwind on a beat

• Sail downwind with a spinnaker

• Sail without the rudder

• Sail backwards

• Launch from the dock

• Dock the boat safely

• Launch from a mooring

• Sail onto a mooring safely

• Anchor and pull up anchor

Capsizing and Safety:

• Capsize and recover

• Get to and stay in the safety position

• Get to and stay in a heave-to position

• Recognize the signs of incoming bad weather

Knots and Seamanship:

• Plot a course for a day sail and complete that course

• Learn proper VHF radio etiquette and use

• Tie an 8 knot

• Tie a cleat knot

• Tie a square knot

• Tie Bowline

Please note that spot in classes will not be secured until payment is received and waiver is completed and returned to ILYC.

Objective: Introduce intermediate sailors to the fundamentals of sailing boats with spinnakers and trapeze.

Duration: 4 or 8 week sessions with 2, 3, 4 or 5 day options - either Wednesday and Friday, Tuesday and Thursday with Monday add on day 9am-3pm.

Previous Knowledge/Experience: Successful completion of optimist intermediate sailing class or Day Sailor class or demonstrate the ability to sail comfortably at all points of sail in a range of wind conditions. Sailors must be able to complete a short swim test

Age Group:  At least 13 years of age (at least 100 lbs)

Boat: 420

Assessment: Sailors will be given a checklist at the end of the session indicating their progress and the suggested course for the next summer. 

By the end of this class, you will be able to do the following:

Rigging:

• Rig and de-rig a 420 with a partner

• Rigging your boat for performance in most wind conditions

Sailing:

• Sail efficiently at all points of sail in most conditions (calm to moderate conditions)

• Upwind on a beat

• Skipper upwind with a crew on the wire

• Sailing downwind with spinnakers, both symmetric and asymmetric

• Skippering with a crew on the trapeze

• Crewing from the trapeze

• Be able to roll tack a 420

• Be able to roll gybe

Knots and Seamanship:

• Learn the basics of the Racing Rules of Sailing

• Identify and understand the government marks of channels

• Develop a working knowledge of wind, current and weather

Please note that spot in classes will not be secured until payment is received and waiver is completed and returned to ILYC.