2008 Dates to Remember or See the Full Calendar
May 25th - On-site registration 11AM-2PM
June 25th - Parent orientation 4PM
June 26th Opening Day for Waterfront Lessons
July 2nd - Interclub@SCYC
July 3rd - Jr. Commodore Regatta

Employment Opportunities for 2008

Welcome to another great year on the waterfront. We hope you've had a good winter, but it's time to start thinking about summer. Fun days of swimming and sailing on Manahawkin Bay will be here soon. We look forward to seeing old friends and meeting new ones. We're planning a great program and hope you'll join us. The waterfront staff brings a broad base of experience to our program and has US Sailing and Red Cross certification. Many of your favorite instructors will be back. Linda Behr will run our swim program and Andy Temme will head up sailing. Cathy Bosland will run our Bay Kids program. We look forward to sharing this summer with you, your children and grandchildren.

Eligibility: The Junior Waterfront program is open to all children and grandchildren of family voting members and to all junior members. SCYC membership is necessary in order to register for the program.

Parent Orientation: A MANDATORY meeting for parents will be held in the clubhouse on Wednesday June 25th at 4:00pm. All parents who have children in the waterfront program MUST attend this essential meeting.

Schedule: The waterfront program is an eight-week program beginning June 26th and ending August 20th. There will be no sailing classes held during the Junior Commodore Regatta, the Wednesday that SCYC hosts the LBIYRA Interclub, or during the SCYC Green Fleet Regatta. In the event of severe weather, classes may be cancelled. If there is any question about the weather conditions or cancellation please call the club after 8:30 am. There are no make up classes and no refunds.

Registration: Completed forms and class fees are due by June 1st. We encourage you to register by mail. Please use a complete set of forms for each child. If there are any questions on registration please contact Letty Thomas, the Waterfront Director at (609) 597-4534. Pre-registration for family voting members will hold a place in a class until June 1st. Registration for junior members starts May 1st. Registration is Sunday May 25th (Memorial Day Weekend) from 11 AM to 1:30 PM. Children MUST have reached the required age for a given class by this date. There will be a $25.00 registration/ activity fee per child to cover the cost of program t-shirt, equipment and end of the program awards. Registration will close on July 11th.

Club Sailboat Use Policy: If your child is returning for a 2nd year of sailing the club policy requires them to bring their own boat with them. We allow beginners the use of our club boats for the first year (class use only) as an introduction to sailing. Please be aware that there is limited availability of club 420s and lasers for use.


PROGRAMS AND OBJECTIVES

Bay Kids | Opti 7 | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Racing Team | Boardsailing
Recreational Sailing | Double Handed | Interclub Competition | Weekend Racing
Adult Sailing | Swim Lessons | Swim Team

All sailors regardless of age or number of years in the program are required to pass a safety swim test the first day of the program. Each sailor must wear a USCG-approved, vest type PFD while on the water. Participants in swimming and sailing will be tested and placed by an instructor. Sailors may stay in a sailing or swimming level for more than one year depending on the student's level of achievement. Lesson times may be subject to change due to class size.

BAY KIDS - Introduction to waterfront activities for children age 4 to 7. Classes will be held MWF from 9:00am to noon. An opportunity to bring our younger members into the
Waterfront program and teach them about the island, the bay and various aquatic sports, with a "hands-on" activity oriented program. Each child must have an USCG-approved, vest type PFD and water shoes for each class. A snack will be provided each day. Note: A child cannot be enrolled in both Bay Kids and Opti 7 if they are seven years old.

SAILING COURSES

OPTI 7 - This course offers an introduction to sailing for 7 year olds in a very relaxed and secure atmosphere. The main focus is for sailors to become comfortable and confident while in a boat and on the water. Held Tuesday and Thursday. Students are encouraged to use their own boats but the class can accommodate up to ten children without boat. Class size is limited because of the young age of the sailors.

SAILING LEVEL I (Novice)- Introduction to basic sailing and seamanship. Students will learn a positive attitude toward sailing as well as responsibility for self, others and equipment. Students are encouraged to begin in an Optimist dingy. Other boats may be available depending on a sailor’s size and age. Please speak to the head sailing instructor. This class will meet three times a week. This program can accommodate a limited number of children without boats. Participants should purchase the book "Start Sailing Right" by Derrick Fries. ONLY FIRST YEAR STUDENTS CAN ENROLL IN THE SAILING PROGRAM WITHOUT A BOAT.

SAILING LEVEL II (Intermediate) - (prerequisite-level I) Focus is on improving basic skills and seamanship. Overall boat control is stressed - this includes tacking, sail trim, safety and points of sail. Racing will be introduced. STUDENTS MUST HAVE THEIR OWN BOAT, Optimist dinghy preferred. Participants should purchase the book "Start Sailing Right" by Derrick Fries. This class will meet four times a week.

SAILING LEVEL III (Advanced) - (prerequisite-level II) Designed for sailors who have acquired basic skills and are ready to start racing. Focuses on improved boat handling skills, sail control, sportsmanship and basic racing and rules. Responsibility for equipment care and maintenance are stressed. This class will meet three afternoons a week in addition to the interclub or midweek club racing on Wednesday. Off island regatta participation is encouraged.

RACING TEAM - (Advanced racing) - (prerequisite - Level III / instructor recommendation) Focus is on racing strategies and tactics. Additional topics will include: weather patterns, maximizing boat speed, sail dynamics, sail trim, starting and finishing, comprehensive knowledge of rules, and sportsmanship. Team racing will be introduced. Requires a full commitment to Wednesday interclubs and the Weekend Series with a minimum of 3 away regattas. Regatta attendance counts as a class session. Class meets 3 afternoons with a full day Wednesday at interclubs.

BOARDSAILING - (prerequisite completion of Level II) this class will meet the skill level of each individual/group. Participants will be able to rig and properly care for the equipment, learn how to stand on and turn a board, and be able to sail across wind, upwind, and downwind. More advanced skills will be taught as appropriate. Participants should purchase the book "Start Windsurfing Right" by James Coutts. This course meets 4 times over 2 weeks.

RECREATIONAL SAILING –(prerequisite – Level III or equivalent) Noncompetitive focus is on rigging, piloting, navigation, and safety. Powerboat maintenance, operation, and safety will also be introduced which will help prepare for the NJ boating safety certification course and test. This class will meet 3 times per week. Schedule TBD.

420's (DOUBLE HANDED) I & II - Focus is on basic skills of double-handed sailing, including rigging, launching, basic maneuvering and racing. Teamwork of crew and skipper is required. A minimum combined weight of 230 lbs. is recommended for 420's. Beginner and advanced classes will be scheduled after the sailor's skills have been evaluated. It is recommended for experienced sailors and there is limited space in the beginner class using SCYC club boats. Advanced sailors will train for regattas and attend interclubs on Wednesdays. Off island regatta participation is encouraged.

INTERCLUBS - (Sponsored by the Long Beach Island Yacht Racing Association): These are weekly races involving all the sailing clubs on Long Beach Island. Each Wednesday a different yacht club hosts this event in which Optimist dinghies, Sunfish, 420's and Laser Radials are welcome to participate. All Interclub skippers must be registered. Visit the LBIYRA web site for more information. SCYC has trailers available for transportation of boats. Parents can be very helpful with Interclubs. Parent assistance is needed for getting a trailer to an Interclub at least once. This makes our attendance at interclubs possible. Also parents must be responsible for their children's transportation to and from Interclubs. Parents are asked to help out when it's SCYC's turn to host the LBIYRA interclub or a regatta by assisting with lunches, registration, or wherever possible.

SCYC - WEEKEND SERIES (Commodore and Championship Series): Junior races are held on Saturday and Sunday morning for Optimists and Sunfish. Other classes may participate but a minimum of three (3) boats is required with advanced notice to the race committee. Children must have basic knowledge of racing procedures and rules in order to participate in these races. Please check with your head sailing instructor if you'd like to participate. You must separately register for this series. We would like to encourage as many participants as possible. Club owned boats will be used for our instructional program only and may not be utilized for weekend racing.

PARENT OF THE DAY (POD) - Parents of sailors are expected to give 2 lesson periods to the program as POD’s. POD's are essential to the success of our sailing program. They provide an extra hand for students and instructors, assist with minor first aid and help with communications and safety. POD's remain on shore when the sailing class is on the water to provide a radio link with the instructors. The POD will be supplied with instructions and all necessary equipment. Parents are asked to sign up for the Parent of the Day (POD) at registration and leave a $50.00 deposit. This deposit will be returned to you the once you have completed your two lesson periods as Parent of the Day.

ADULT SAILING LESSONS FOR BEGINNERS, INTERMEDIATE & ADVANCED- This course offers adult sailing lessons to club members on July 11, 25, August 1, 8. The purpose of the course is to teach adult members (18 and older) how to sail his or her own boat if available, or learn to sail on a 19' Mariner. The goal is to instruct adults how to sail a boat and to feel comfortable as a skipper and crew. Participants will learn why and how a boat sails, the different points of sailing, sail adjustments, various maneuvers, how to get out to the bay and how to safely dock the boat. Newt Wattis and other SCYC experienced sailors have volunteered to give the lessons. Register in the waterfront office or call Newt Wattis with questions.

SWIMMING COURSES

SWIM LESSONS - For students of all ages and abilities. Stresses water safety and confidence. Classes will be structured and scheduled after registration. Four levels - beginner, advanced beginner, intermediate and advanced are offered, as well as private lessons.

SWIM TEAM (FUN TO BE ON!) -Open to all boys and girls up to age 17. Team practices are MTW & F, times to be announced later. Practices are held at the club in the bay. Swim meets are held on Thursdays (occasionally Tuesdays) at the various yacht clubs on the island. The program 's goal is to give team participants a competitive swimming experience within a fun and rewarding team environment. Team objectives include instruction in the competitive strokes, proper shallow racing dive technique, sport knowledge and overall improvement in strength, flexibility and cardio-vascular endurance. Emphasis is placed on team spirit, sportsmanship and positive group dynamics. The swim squad welcomes swimmers without prior competitive swim experience.

Other activities and classes may be available depending on interest and enrollment.

CONTACT US

For more information please contact:
Letty Thomas, Waterfront Director at (609)-597-4534.
You can also contact Andy Temme, Jr. Sailing Coordinator

Surf City Yacht Club, 9th Street at the bay, Surf City, NJ 08008
(609) 494-1532

Last updated by Andy Temme on 6/8/08