The Ida Lewis Yacht Club Junior Sailing Program

emphasizes sportsmanship and teamwork.

Our program is fun for both the novice and the returning veteran

who may wish to hone advanced skills.

Our goals are to teach the joys of sailing, and for those who wish to race,

the thrill of competition.

Our activities will promote the sport in all weather conditions, with boat handling and seamanship skills a part of each class.

This package includes information and registration for our Junior Program.

• Commodores-In-Training Program
• Big Boat Program
• ... and the NEW Brenton Cove Racing Program  (developed as a cooperation between Ida Lewis Yacht Club and Sail Newport, for our ADVANCED Opti and ADVANCED 420 Sailors.)

Please complete four forms: 

2010 Registration Form, Invoice Form with Deposit,

Liability Waiver, and Medical History

Download four forms in PDF Writer

and return to: Ida Lewis Yacht Club, Junior Committee, P.O. Box 479, Newport, RI 02840

2010 Program Schedule

2010 Junior Class Schedule

 Class days & times may change slightly, to accommodate registration.  We will notify student of any changes prior to the beginning of class.

IDA LEWIS YACHT CLUB JUNIOR SAILING PROGRAM

Summer 2010

Equipment:  Junior Sailors must wear a Coast Guard approved life jacket (PFD) when in any vessel or on any docks. In addition, they must have a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, a water bottle and boating shoes (bare feet are not allowed at any time, closed toe shoes are recommended). A t-shirt must be worn while on the docks.

Swim Test:  Beginner through Advanced sailors in the program must pass a swim test each year, which is given during the first week of classes. Your child must be able to swim 50 yards without a life jacket, tread water, and put on a life jacket while in the water. This is the ONLY time your child will be on the water without a PFD while in the program. No swim test will be given to Commodores-in-Training and they will never be without a life jacket on or near the water.

Instructors:    Our instructors have extensive coaching experience.  We are confident they are the most qualified on the bay.  In addition, they are certified in Red Cross CPR/First Aid and have completed US Sailing Level One Certification or the international equivalent. Instructors will promote sailing in a safe and fun way and have been chosen to teach at Ida Lewis because of their love of the sport, their demonstrated proficiency and their commitment to being positive and caring role models for our Junior Sailors.

Enrollment:  Members and non members sign up is open for all classes. Registrations will be prioritized by date of receipt.   Members will receive priority on registrations received prior to March 1st.  After March 1st, selection will be based on a first come, first serve basis. 

Application deadline is March 15th.  This deadline is necessary for planning and staffing purposes.  Applications after this date will be taken, but will be subject to availability.

ILYC Members: $200 non refundable deposit required for each sailor. Payment options on registration.  Members deposit will be billed upon receipt of registration, balance will be billed April 1st.

Non members: Non members submit $300 non refundable deposit for each sailor. Payment in full must be received by April 1st.   Non members will need an Ida Lewis Yacht Club sponsor to enroll your child in Ida’s junior sailing program. Please include sponsor member’s name and email address.    Non member fee includes special junior membership dues.

Fees include: Instruction, facility use, program costs, boat storage, awards dinner (student) and coaching at selected Regattas.

Fees do not include: Special coaching, travel, expenses, clinic and regatta fees, private lessons, etc.

No program fee refunds: After May 1st.  (Deposits are non refundable.)

Questions:  If you have any questions, please contact:    glryley@gmail.com