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2008 Tred Avon Yacht Club
Junior Sailing Program
We are looking forward to a fun sailing packed program this year! There will be fun sailing, onshore sailing activities, field trips, racing and much more.
TAYC’s Junior Sailing Program is designed for sailors between ages 6 and 18 years old. Members and member grandchildren are eligible. Non-members are welcome as well.
If you have any questions regarding the TAYC Junior Sailing Program, please feel free to contact Sarah Shattuck at taycjuniorsailing@gmail.com. To request a registration packet, please contact Vicky Van Loo at Tred Avon Yacht Club (410-226-5269) or you can visit
http://www.tayc.com/junior_sailing.htm. Please check our new website for event announcements throughout the year.
Boat Information
Optimist
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Optimists are an eight foot, single-handed dinghy designed specifically for junior sailors. It has become the international standard in junior instruction due to its stability and safety. Optimists are easy to transport and a great first boat for junior sailors. |
Club 420
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The Club 420 is the most popular and versatile double-handed junior boat in North America. The boat is designed for sailors above 100 pounds. The boat has a main sail, jib and spinnaker. Junior, high school, and collegiate sailing programs use the 420 as the basis for their programs. |
Laser
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The Laser is an Olympic class boat that sailed by juniors and adults. The Laser is a great option for single-handed sailors who are too big or too old to race an Optimist.
Lasers offer three different sail plans, so you can use the sail that is appropriate for your weight or the weather. The Laser Radial is great for lighter sailors who do not want a full rig. We typically have more Laser Radials than full rigs in our classes.
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Beginning Optimist Courses
Introduction to Sailing
We offer a one week and two week introduction to sailing class. These courses are designed to provide an introduction to sailing and boating safety with an emphasis on fun. Students do not need their own boat, but they will need their own life jacket. Sailors will do onshore sailing related activities, as well as on the water sailing instruction. The number of boats limits class size, so sign up early!
Classes Monday, Tuesday, & Thursday: 9 am to 1 pm; Wednesday: 1 to 4pm
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One Week Class Schedule |
Members |
Non-Members |
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Intro Session 1 |
June 23rd -June 26th |
$210* |
$240* |
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Intro Session 2 |
July 7th -July 10th |
$210* |
$240* |
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Intro Session 3 |
July 21st -July 24th |
$210* |
$240* |
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Two Week Class Schedule |
Members |
Non-Members |
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Intro Session 1 |
June 23rd -July 3rd |
$360* |
$420* |
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Intro Session 2 |
July 7th -July 17th |
$360* |
$420* |
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Intro Session 3 |
July 21st -July 31st |
$360* |
$420* |
*If you are using a club boat for these classes, you will be charged an extra $10 per week.
Beginner Optimist Program (4, 6, and 8 weeks)
This fun course is designed for the novice sailor ages 8 and up. Topics will include rigging, sailing upwind, sailing downwind, sailing around a course, boating safety, etc. Racing is not emphasized, but if a student shows early interest in racing and he/she demonstrates a strong readiness for racing, he/she may be given the opportunity to move into a racing class. Students will need their own Optimist and life jacket.
Classes Monday, Tuesday, & Thursday: 9 am to 3 pm; Wednesday: 1 to 4 pm
Each session is 2 weeks; we strongly encourage sailors to attend consecutive sessions. Please keep in mind session 1 is where most children adjust to the camp routine and form lasting friendships. You can choose 2, 3, or 4 sessions that are 2 weeks each.
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Class Schedule |
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Session 1 |
June 16th -June 26th |
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Session 2 |
June 30th -July 10th |
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Session 3 |
July 14th -July 24th |
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Session 4 |
July 28th -August 7th |
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Session Choices |
Members |
Non-Members |
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2 Sessions |
$570 |
$780 |
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3 Sessions |
$740 |
$1,020 |
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4 Sessions |
$850 |
$1,160 |
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Optimist Courses
Intermediate Optimists (4, 6 and 8 weeks)
This course is designed for those with some sailing experience. The emphasis will be on boat handling, but racing and cruising will be addressed and explored. Students will need their own boat and life jacket.
Classes Monday, Tuesday, & Thursday: 9 am to 3 pm; Wednesday: 1 to 7 pm
Each session is 2 weeks;
we strongly encourage sailors to attend consecutive sessions. You can choose 2, 3, or 4 sessions that are 2 weeks each.
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Class Schedule |
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Session 1 |
June 16th
-June 26th |
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Session 2 |
June 30th
-July 10th |
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Session 3 |
July 14th
-July 24th |
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Session 4 |
July 28th
-August 7th |
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Session Choices |
Members |
Non-Members |
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2 Sessions |
$570 |
$780 |
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3 Sessions |
$740 |
$1,020 |
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4 Sessions |
$850 |
$1,160 |
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Advanced Optimists (4, 6 and 8 weeks)
The Advanced Optimist Class is for sailors who might not want to race as much as the Racing Optimists, but have already taken the Intermediate Optimist Class.
Classes Monday, Tuesday, & Thursday: 9 am to 3 pm; Wednesday: 1 to 7 pm
Each session is 2 weeks; we strongly encourage all sailors to come to Session 1. You can choose 2, 3, or 4 sessions that are 2 weeks each.
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Class Schedule |
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Session 1 |
June 16th
-June 26th |
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Session 2 |
June 30th
-July 10th |
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Session 3 |
July 14th
-July 24th |
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Session 4 |
July 28th
-August 7th |
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Session Choices |
Members |
Non-Members |
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2 Sessions |
$570 |
$780 |
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3 Sessions |
$740 |
$1,020 |
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4 Sessions |
$850 |
$1,160 |
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Racing Optimists (8 weeks)
This course is aimed at those who want to race-race-race! We will have an exciting racing coach this year that will travel with this class to regattas. Lessons include boat handling, racing drills, strategies, tactics, protests, etc. Students will travel to various regattas to practice their racing skills. Students will need their own boat and life jacket.
Classes Monday, Tuesday, & Thursday: 9 am to 3 pm; Wednesday: 1 to 7 pm
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Class Schedule |
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Session |
June 16th
-August 7th |
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Session |
Members |
Non-Members |
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4 Sessions |
$850 |
$1,160 |
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Laser and 420 Classes
Laser/ Laser Radial Rig Classes (8 weeks)
This class will teach sailors boat handling, rigging, racing tactics, seamanship, and many other skills. This class will have a racing group that attends Bay regattas. Students will need their own boat and life jacket.
Classes Monday, Tuesday, & Thursday: 9 am to 3 pm; Wednesday: 1 to 7 pm
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Class Schedule |
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Session |
June 16th
-August 7th |
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Session |
Members |
Non-Members |
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4 Sessions |
$850 |
$1,160 |
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420 Classes (8 weeks)
This class will teach sailors boat handling, rigging, racing tactics, seamanship, and many other skills. This class will have a racing group that attends Bay regattas. Students will need their own boat and life jacket.
Classes Monday, Tuesday, & Thursday: 9 am to 3 pm; Wednesday: 1 to 7 pm
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Class Schedule |
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Session |
June 16th
-August 7th |
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Session |
Members |
Non-Members |
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4 Sessions |
$850 |
$1,160 |
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