East Bay Sailing Foundation
Parent Handbook
2013 Season
East Bay Sailing Foundation
Parent Handbook
Table of Contents:
Letter of welcome
Mission statement
Staff
Contact information
Arrival/Dismissal
Daily Schedule
Lunch
Supply list
Swim check
Important Dates
Parent on Duty/Volunteers
In case of emergency
Inclement weather
Code of conduct
Discipline
Use of equipment
Photos
Guests at Bristol Yacht Club
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Dear Parents and Guardians,
It is my great pleasure to welcome you to East Bay Sailing Foundation for the 2013 summer
season. The staff and I are extremely excited for the season to begin and cannot wait to meet
all of the new sailors, and to welcome back the returning ones.
I will be the Program Director for the 2013 season. I have worked as a sailing instructor since
2005 and have coached at all levels from beginner to high school teams, and have run several
programs. I had the distinct honor or working at EBSF last fall and am thrilled to be returning for
the summer season. I strongly encourage you to take a moment to come and introduce yourself
to me in person as I would love to get to know the families of EBSF.
We have a wonderful group of instructors and coaches working with us this summer who will
be responsible for teaching your children both the fundamentals and intricacies of recreational
and competitive sailing. Our goal for this summer is to provide your children with a safe and fun
environment in which to learn to sail. The information within this parent manual will help us to
achieve this goal. Please read thoroughly and contact us with any questions.
Regards,
Kelsey Crowther
East Bay Sailing Foundation
Program Director
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MISSION STATEMENT:
Our mission is to foster self-confidence through instruction in sailing, seamanship, and racing
skills at appropriate levels in a safe and fun environment so that participants may enjoy the
benefits of sailing for a lifetime. We encourage an ongoing dialogue among students, parents,
instructors, the EBSF Committee and the involvement of anyone who supports these goals.
STAFF:
Program Director: Kelsey Crowther
420 Race Coach: Steven Pelissier
420 Assistant Coach: James Scanlon
Opti Race Coach: Henry Robinson
Opti Assistant Coach: Christian Alix
Intermediate/Advanced Senior Instructor: Jeff Chace
Beginner Optimist Senior Instructor: Peter Barlow
Beginner Mercury Senior Instructor: Lauren Thompson
Junior Instructors: Peter Dwyer, Katherine Perry, Sean Crandall, Luke Williams
Sailing Assistants: Nianoa Nathanson, Ray Mangiaratti, Nick Senich, Hannah Scanlon
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Program Director: Kelsey Crowther
Email: mail@eastbaysailingfoundation.org
Club phone: (401) 253-0775
Personal phone: (978) 886-3674
Mailing Address: P.O Box 1169 Bristol, RI 02809
ARRIVAL/DISMISSALL:
Arrival: Students may begin arriving at 8:45 am and should check in with their instructor at that
time. If your child is going to be late please notify the program director
Dismissal: Students will only be released to their parents or other individuals listed on their
registration form. A sign out signature will be required for signing out any child in the Novice,
Beginner Mercury, or Beginner Opti sessions. Please assure that you child is picked up no later
than 4:15.
DAILY SCHEDULE: (Schedule is subject to change)
8:45 Arrival
9:00 Sailing school begins
9:30 Morning sail
12:00 Lunch
12:45 Afternoon sail
3:00 Return to docks
3:15 De-rig
3:45 Debreif
4:00 Dismissal
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LUNCH:
Each student (exception of novice) must bring their own lunch. Please keep in mind that
students will not have access to refrigerator or microwave. A small snack for the end of the day
is also suggested.
SUPPLY LIST: (Bold indicates equipment that is required for participation)
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Coast guard approved life jacket
Swimsuit
Close-toed shoes (old sneakers work great!)
Refillable water bottle
Whistle attached to lifejacket
Sunscreen
Sunglasses
Hat
Towel
Change of clothes
Gear bag
Sailing gloves
Rain jacket
SWIM CHECK:
All students will complete a swim “check” at the beginning of the session (first session if they
are enrolled for more than one). Novice – Beginner Mercury must float comfortably with their
jacket for 3 minutes and swim a distance of 50 yards. Beginner Opti – 420 Race team must
tread water without a lifejacket for 3 minutes, put their life jacket on in the water, and swim a
distance of 50 yards. This swim check allows us to see who is comfortable in the water and who
we need to pay extra attention to.
IMPORTANT DATES:
Parent Orientation: 6/18/2013 From 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Classes begin: 6/24/2013
Session 1: 6/24/13 to 7/3/13
Note: Durring the week of the 4th of July classes will begin at 8:30 and end at 4:30
Session 2: 7/8/13 to 7/18/13
Session 3: 7/22/13 to 8/1/13
Session 4: 8/5/13 to 8/15/13
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PARENT ON DUTY/VOLUNTEER:
East Bay Sailing Foundation relies on the participation and enthusiasm of our parents and
guardians.
Volunteers: There are plenty of opportunities to volunteer with the club, such as boat
maintenance, communication, marketing . If you have a particular skill you would like provide,
or simply want to donate your time please let us know. If you would like to volunteer please
contact the program director for more information.
Parent on Duty: A parent volunteer will be “on duty” between 9:30 and 3:00 when students are
on the water. Their duties may include, some administrative work, serving as the land contact
for instructors who may need to drop off kids to get a band aid, or relay a message from a
parent to the staff via radio, etc. Participation is not required but we suggest that each parent
volunteer at least once throughout their session. Partial days can be arranged.
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY:
In the unlikely event that your child has a medical emergency, immediate action will be taken to
assure their safety. The student will be assessed and either treated onsite or taken to the
nearest medical facility. You will be contacted using the emergency contact information you
provided during registration. An incident form will be completed.
INCLEMENT WEATHER:
Unfortunately weather conditions do not always allow for on the water lessons. Lessons
however, will be held rain or shine. A judgment call will be made by the instructors and
program director using local weather reports, and radars. On the occasion that the weather is
not conducive for sailing (too windy, thunder storms, etc.) on land/indoor activities will be held.
Children may call home for early pick up beginning at 12:00, however, supervision will be
provided until 4:00 as usual.
CODE OF CONDUCT:
East Bay Sailing foundation strives to provide a fun and safe environment in which to educate
the next generation about the skills and joys of sailing. In order to do so it is of the utmost
importance that we maintain a physically and emotionally safe educational environment. In
order to do so the students must conduct themselves accordingly:
Students will….
 Will respect their instructors, adults, members, and fellow sailors.
 Will, at all times, listen to the directions given to them by an instructor or adult.
 Will treat EBSF equipment as though it were their own.
 Will display good sportsmanship at all times.
 Will not act in a way that endangers themselves or others. Safety first.
 Will conduct themselves in a manner that reflects positively on both themselves and
EBSF
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DISCIPLINE:
Students are expected to conduct themselves appropriately during their lessons and during any
and all time that they are on Bristol Yacht Club Property. All behavioral incidents will be logged.
1st offense: Instructor will discuss the incident with the student and give them a verbal warning.
Parents will be notified of the incident.
2nd offense: Instructor will refer the student to the Program Director. The student will remain
on land for the remainder of the day. The student’s parents will be called in for a conference to
discuss both offenses and discuss how best to avoid future problems.
3rd offense: The situations will be reviewed carefully with the Program Director, the board and
the student’s parents and may result in dismissal from EBSF Program. Students who are
dismissed from the program will not be reimbursed.
Note: The program reserves the right to dismiss any child for serious infractions, including but
not limited to, violence, destructive and or illegal behaviors.
USE OF EQUPIMENT:
If a child is using a club boat any damage or loss of equipment that exceeds normal wear and
tear (staff discretion) will be reported to the EBSF program director. At that point the cost of
repair will be charged to the family. If damage is done to double handed + boat responsibility
will fall on both the skipper and crew. EBSF is not responsible for damages done to privately
owned boats/equipment.
PHOTOS:
East Bay Sailing Foundation will be working on creating a photo library this summer. Photos
taken during sailing sessions, organization functions may be included for your viewing pleasure.
If you do not consent to the use of your child’s image, please notify the club in writing.
GUESTS AT BRISTOL YACHT CLUB:
We are very fortunate to be located at Bristol Yacht Club and wish to continue the positive
relationship we have built over the years. We ask that you be courteous and mindful of BYC
space and do not leave your belongings or club equipment lying around. Also if you see the
Bristol Yacht Club Commodore around please be sure to thank him for letting us use this space.
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