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Table of Contents
RYC Info:
RYC Junior Sailing Program Goals/ JSA Code of Ethics
RJYC Officers and Instructors/Instructor Assignments
Junior Sailing Committee
Program Diagram
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4 -8
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Important Information for All Sailors and Parents
Daily Sailing Schedule
Required Equipment, JSA Optimist Safety Inspection Checklist
420 Check Sheet, Laser Check Sheet, RYC Guidelines Jr Sailors
Discipline, Incident/Accident procedure flow chart
RYC emergency procedure, damage policy
Junior Club House Rules, Medication Policy
Communication / Private Lessons
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12-13
14-16
16-17
18-19
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JSA Info:
JSA Guidelines for Parents
What You Need to Know About Regattas
JSA Regatta Guidelines for Sailors
Calendar Events – Explained
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23-25
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Boat Info:
Parts, Equipment Suppliers, and Repair Work
General Sailing Memberships & Boat Class Membership
RYC 420 Charter Agreement, RYC 420 Charter Equipment Checklist
Boat Locker Warning and Release of Liability Form
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32-35
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2011 Award Recipients
2012 Class Lists
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RYC Junior Calendar and Important Sailing Dates
(please consult JSA website, www.jsalis.org, regularly for updates)
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Volunteer Opportunities
Water, Friday Lunches, Parent of the Day and RYC Opti Regatta, 53
Pinnies and T-shirt sale
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Junior Clubhouse Phone 637-2708
RYC Website www.riversideyc.org
Email: jrsail@riversideyc.org
headsailinginstructor@riversideyc.org
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Riverside Junior Yacht Club
Sailing Program Goals
Mission: To develop a life-long love of sailing in a safe and fun environment with a focus
on each sailor’s personal progress.
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To ensure that safety is paramount.
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To encourage fun while learning.
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To encourage a lifetime love of sailing through learning of fundamentals and
achievement of personal goals.
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To provide the opportunity for RYC junior sailors to achieve success at the regional and
national level.
Junior Sailing Association
of Long Island Sound
The JSA is the governing body of Junior Sailing on Long Island Sound.
www.jsalis.org
Code of Ethics
“You haven’t won the race if in winning the race, you have lost the respect of your
competitors.”
Paul Elvstrom (4 time Olympic Gold Medalist in the Finn Dinghy)
1. Treat other persons and their property as you know they should be treated, and as you
wish them to treat you and your property.
2. Regard the racing rules as agreements, the spirit and letter of which you should not evade
or break.
3. Be gracious in victory and defeat.
4. Be cooperative and respectful. Remember that your actions on and off the water reflect
on you and your sailing organization.
The RYC junior sailing program will continue to emphasize ethics and good
sportsmanship this summer.
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Junior Officers of Riverside Yacht Club 2012
Commodore
Vice Commodore
Rear Commodore
Fleet Captain
Secretary/Treasurer
Billy Baxter
Olivia Rovelli
Billy Lewis
Jack Dyment
Philip Dunay
2012 RYC Sailing Instructors
Program Director
Megan Magill
Riverside Yacht Club
Head Instructor
Teddy Mark
Larchmont Yacht Club
Program Administrator
Sara Anibal
Rocky Point Club
Instructors
Morgan Kiss
Chris Klevan
Brooks Clark
Lexi Coudert
Macatawa Bay Yacht Club
Norfolk Yacht and Country Club
Newport Harbor Yacht Club
Coral Reef Yacht Club & Edgartown
Yacht Club
American Yacht Club
Larchmont Yacht Club
American Yacht Club
Larchmont Yacht Club
American Yacht Club
Will Florio
Peter Stoll
Emma Brinkman
Laura Lubben
Hope Wilson
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Junior Instructors
Billy Baxter
Philip Dunay
Caroline Keller
Ali Larkin
Lisa Lewis
Emma Lukens
Jack Parkin
Ben Van Duyne
Peter Dunay
Jack Dyment
Chris Keller
Ed Larkin
Stevie Lewis
Pierce Ornstein
Jack Scanlan
James Westerberg
2012 RYC Sailing Staff
Junior Clubhouse Phone 637-2708
Email: jrsail@riversideyc.org
headsailinginstructor@riversideyc.org
Megan Magill-RYC Program Director
I grew up in San Diego, CA sailing Sabots, 420s, and FJs. As a skipper in high
school I was a fleet race and team race National Champion for Point Loma
High School. While racing I-420s, my crew and I placed 2nd at the ISAF Youth
Worlds in Busan, South Korea. In college I raced for the US Naval Academy
and then finished school at St. Mary’s College of Maryland as a skipper on
their Women’s, Co-Ed, and Team Race teams. I am a 4 time All-American and
All-American Honorable Mention and in 2011 I was the runner up for College Sailor of the Year.
Teddy Mark- Head Instructor
I grew up racing Optimists in the Great South Bay in Long Island, and
sailing in the Larchmont Yacht Club program. I raced on the LISOT 420
team for three years, and on Team USA for one. I was captain of the Rye
Country Day School sailing team for two years. I am a sophomore at
Georgetown University and sail on the varsity team. This is my third year
at RYC and my first year as Head Instructor.
Sara Anibal- Administrator
I grew up sailing out of Rocky Point Club and competed at most JSA regattas
throughout the years. I then participated on the Greenwich High School sailing
team for three years where I was the varsity captain my senior year. I now attend
the University of Vermont and am majoring in Elementary Education and
Music. I am also an active member of the sailing team there and compete almost
every weekend. I look forward to being a part of Riverside this summer!
Hope Wilson
I’m from Rye, New York, and have sailed out of American Yacht Club for nine
summers. I competed in JSA events as well as New Englands, 420 Nationals,
North Americans, and Buzzards Bay Regatta. I was also a member of the Big
Boat Program at American, participating in the Dorade and Beach Point
Overnight for four years, and racing on Friday evenings on a J105. Currently, I
am a senior at Phillips Exeter Academy in Exeter, New Hampshire. Next fall, I
will be attending Dartmouth College and I will be on the sailing team there. I am
looking forward to coaching at Riverside this summer!
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Emma Brinkman
I grew up sailing at American Yacht Club. I sailed Opti's for 5 years and crewed
on 420's for 4 years. I was also a part of the Big Boat program at AYC where I
sailed on a J105 and a J124. I have sailed all over Long Island sound at JSA
regattas and at various other events including Buzzards Bay Regatta, Nationals,
New Englands and North Americans. I am currently a senior at Rye High School
in Rye, New York. I look forward to coaching and being a part of the junior
program at Riverside this summer!
Chris Klevan, Head Racing Optimist Coach
I was born and raised in Norfolk, Virginia where I started sailing Optis. I am
graduating with a double major in Environmental Studies and Geoscience from
Hobart and William Smith Colleges, Class of 2012. As a member of the Hobart
and William Smith varsity sailing team I received ICSA All-American Crew
honors at the conclusion of the 2011 season where our team finished 2nd in
Cascade Locks Oregon for the ICSA National Championship.
Laura Lubben
I am currently a senior at Mamaroneck High school and I am looking to sail in
college wherever that may be. I sailed optis and 420s out of Larchmont Yacht
Club since I was 7 years old and am currently on the sailing team at my high
school. I worked at American Yacht Club last year as an opti coach as well as an
administrator but am really looking forward to coaching full time this summer!
Will Florio
This summer I will be returning to Riverside Yacht Club for my second year.
Last summer, I had the privilege of coaching sailors from the Flying Fish, C420,
and Big Boat programs. I also had the honor to sail on Thursdays during
Vespers, where I ran the foredeck of Commodore Anderson's Farr 395, Skye.
Since then, I have been studying at Hobart College, where I am a member of the
sailing team. This summer I will be competing aboard Eleanora in the Westward
Cup in Cowes, England.
Lexi Coudert
I am currently a freshman on the Georgetown University sailing team. I graduated
from The Benjamin School in North Palm Beach, Florida in 2011. I grew up sailing
Optimists, Lasers, and 420’s at the Edgartown Yacht Club in Martha’s Vineyard and
at the Coral Reef Yacht Club in Miami, Florida. I sailed lasers most competitively at
both the national and international levels. I have sailed extensively in the Southern
Massachusetts and Florida areas and look forward to a new experience on the Long
Island Sound this summer!
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Morgan Kiss, Head 420 Racing Coach
My name is Morgan Kiss and I grew up sailing optimists out of Macatawa Bay
YC in Holland, MI. I competed for the US at Optimist Worlds in 2007, and
transitioned into the 420 when I was 15. I was on the US Development team in
the I-420 for three years, and got the opportunity to compete in two ISAF Youth
Worlds, winning a silver medal in 2011 with crew Christina Lewis. I'm currently
sailing in college for Yale, and am really looking forward to joining the RYC
coaching staff this summer!
Brooks Clark
I am from Newport Beach, California where I grew up sailing Sabots at
Newport Harbor Yacht Club. After sabots I crewed in both 420s and CFJs
sailing many National and North American Championships. I sailed for
Newport Harbor High School and won both Fleet Race and Team Race
National Championships my senior year. I finished 2nd at the Governor's
Cup Match Race as a bowman in 2009 and 2011. I am currently a junior at
the College of Charleston where I skipper and crew on the sailing team and
really enjoy team racing.
Peter Stoll, Head Laser Coach
My Name is Peter Stoll, and I grew up sailing optis, 420s, Laser Standards, and
J105s at Larchmont Yacht Club. I also skippered 420s throughout high school for
the Mamaroneck High School sailing team, and I was the team captain as a
senior. I am currently enrolled at Connecticut College. In addition to sailing, I
love lacrosse, rugby, and the New York Rangers. I am looking forward to another
great summer at Riverside
Instructor Assignments
Megan Magill
Program Director
Teddy Mark
Program Head Instructor
Sara Anibal
Program Administrator
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Morning Sailing
Snappers
Laura, Hope and Will
Barracudas
Brooks, Lexi and Emma
Dorado
Morgan, Chris, and Peter
Intro to 420s (Tuesday & Thursday)
Chris and Will
420 Team Racing (Monday & Wednesday)
Morgan and Brooks
Afternoon Sailing
Afternoon Opti
Emma and Hope
Advanced Opti
Chris and Laura
420 Racing
Morgan and Brooks
Rec 420
Lexi and Will
Laser
Peter
Taste of Sailing
All instructors will alternate for this program
Big Boat Program
Teddy, Brooks and Will
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2011 RYC Junior Sailing Committee
Chairs
Elizabeth Schinto
John Schinto
jschinto@optonline.net
jschinto@optonline.net
253-6896
253-6863
cricket@dymentfamily.com
John@dymentfamily.com
536-0359
629-5614
RYC Opti Regatta
Jackie Baxter
Suzy Lukens
Sara Keller
jaxbax@optonline.net
slukens@optonline.net
kellerfam@optonline.net
637-8857
637-3170
637-6771
RYC Monkey Cup
Cricket Dyment
cricket@dymentfamily.com
629-5614
Big Boat
Kathy Lewis
lewis5013@gmail.com
698-1349
End of Year BBQ
Melissa Rovelli
felixrovelli@aol.com
698-0573
Opti Evenings
Morning
Margo Murray
Ali Ornstein
margo@vineyardvines.com
aliornstein@me.com
637-0381
637-4111
Afternoon
Liz Van Duyne
Kristin Taylor
lvand@optonline.net
kristinog@gmail.com
661-6476
637-8020
Parent/Child Regatta
Richard Kosinski
Steve Dolan
rkosinski@quantcast.com
Stephen.dolan@nmfn.com
661-0993
637-270
Safety and Boat Check-in
John Schinto
jschinto@optonline.net
698 3205
Trophies
Susan Kosinski
Charlie.kosinski@yahoo.com
661-0993
Parent of the Day
Max Grover
marcela_grover@yahoo.com
637-6767
Vice Chairs
Cricket Dyment
John Dyment
Committees:
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2012 RYC Junior Sailing Program Diagram
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Daily Sailing Schedule
Snappers (2nd floor)
Barracudas (1st floor)
Dorado
Morning 420s
Optimist (Adv)(2nd Floor)
9:00am – 12 noon
9:00am - 12 noon
9:00am - 12 noon
9:00am - 12 noon
1:00pm – 5pm
Optimist Afternoon (1st floor) 1:00pm – 5pm
Lasers(next to hose)
Racing 420s(back porch)
1:00pm – 5pm
1:00pm – 5pm
Rec 420s
Taste of Sailing
1:00pm – 5pm
1:00am – 4pm
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Meet Inside the Junior Club House
Meet Inside the Junior Club House
Rigged and Ready at the Opti Dock
Meet at the dock house
Rigged and ready meet at Junior Club
House
Rigged and ready meet at Junior Club
House
Rigged and ready meet in parking lot
Rigged and ready meet at the Junior
Club House
Meet at the dock house
Meet outside the Junior Club House by
by the tree
Please note there is no instructor supervision before your sailor’s program start time
so please do not drop Snappers or Barracudas at the Junior Club house before
9.00am.
The Junior Sailing Program meets rain or shine, wind or no wind. On-shore
activities are planned for rainy/no-wind days.
Those sailors coming from 8.00am – 9.00am Fairwest Tennis practice will be
expected to rig their boats before morning tennis so as not to hold their group up.
Instructors will take attendance every morning. If your sailor is not attending on any
particular day, please ensure that you call our phone line and leave a message before
7.45am on 637 2708.
Special Request for Cooperation: Please be considerate of other program participants
by being punctual in arrival/departure times for your child. We have programs in
place to optimize on-the-water instruction time while allowing the flexibility to
intersperse games throughout the day.
NOTE: If your child arrives after the class has left the dock they will not be
able to join the program that day, unless prior arrangements have been made.
Similarly if your child needs to come off the water early, arrangements must be
made in advance, otherwise your child will not be able to join the program that
day. Please contact the Junior Sailing Director at least 24 hours in advance.
Dismissal policy: Sailors 10 and over may dismiss themselves from class and do
not need to be picked up by a parent. Those sailors under 10 must be collected
by a parent or other authorized person (12 years of age or older). (please
provide written notice if someone other than a parent will be collecting your
sailor)
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Required Equipment for Sailing
1. A smile on your face! 
2. Blade Bag (Rudder and Dagger Board)
3. Lifejacket (PFD) with whistle
4. Bailer
5. Paddle
6. Hat or Visor
7. Sunscreen
8. Water Bottle
9. Boat Shoes (NO flip-flops)
10. Sunglasses
***Be sure to mark EVERYTHING with sailor’s name***
We recommend using a “Sharpie” marker
The following checklists are used for boat check in. Please come
prepared as you will be expected to have all of these items on
your boat and your sailor will not be allowed to start until their
boat passed the checklist. We will have the Dinghy Locker and
the Boat Locker on site for boat check in.
JSA Optimist Safety Inspection Checklist
420 Check Sheet
Laser Check Sheet
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RYC Guidelines for Junior Sailors
o PFD’s (ZIPPED with whistle attached) must be worn on the docks and afloat at all
times.
o Safety instructions must be followed at all times.
o The hoist may only be operated by an instructor/adult.
o Footwear must be worn on the docks, ashore, and while sailing.
o Due to U.S. Coast Guard regulations, sailors are not allowed on safety/instructor
boats unless there is a true emergency.
o Due to U.S. Coast Guard regulations, no towing is allowed by the safety/instructor
boats unless there is a true emergency.
o All sailors must pass a swim test or attend midday swim until they do.
o All sailors must follow the JSA of LIS Code of Ethics with particular attention to the
guidelines for sailors.
o THERE WILL BE NO SMOKING AT ANY TIME DURING THE PROGRAM.
o THE USE OF ALCOHOL AND/OR ILLEGAL DRUGS BY A SAILOR WILL
RESULT IN THE IMMEDIATE EXPULSION FROM THE PROGRAM.
Discipline Policy
The instructors are responsible for the safety of sailors and for conducting the program. If a
sailor is disruptive, the instructor will usually handle the situation appropriately on the spot.
If the instructor is unsuccessful in getting the sailor to cooperate, he/she may send the sailor
to the Head Instructor or Junior Sailing Administrator. If the sailor continues to be
disruptive to the class on an ongoing basis, the instructor may ask the Head Instructor,
Junior Sailing Director or Program Chair to assist, at which time the parents will be notified.
In extreme cases, a sailor may be suspended or expelled. A sailor suspended or expelled
from the RYC Sailing Program for disciplinary reasons will not be entitled to a refund of
fees.
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Riverside Yacht Club
EMERGENCY PROCEDURE
In the event of an emergency or incident, the Junior Program Director will:
GET HELP…
FIRE: Get people and staff out of the area
Call 911
INJURY: Provide immediate first aid
Call VHF 16 (on water) or 911 (on land)
Disburse onlookers
INCIDENT:
Robbery, obnoxious customer, collision (boat/car), trespasser, stolen property/boat
Call Police at 203-622-8000
Jr. Director monitor VHF 69
ON THE WATER EMERGENCY
1. Provide immediate first aid and retrieval.
2. Call Harbor Police VHF 16. Tell them your closest location (RYC, IHYC, OGYC, or
BHC)*.
3. Call Jr. Prog Director: Sara Anibal or Teddy Mark VHF 69
4. The Jr. Prog. Director will ensure that the proper emergency responders (Coast Guard, Harbor
Police, Ambulance, and/or police) have been called and notify the Club Manager as well as the
parent and/or guardian.
5. The Jr. Prog. Director will then report to the Gas dock for pick up of injured and arrival of
emergency responders.
* Emergency locations may be closer to Riverside Yacht Club, Indian Harbor Yacht Club, Belle
Haven Yacht Club, or Old Greenwich Yacht Club. In this case, the instructor will notify the
emergency responders of the closest destination and meet emergency responders there.
Accidents, injuries, and incidents MUST be reported in writing as soon as possible after their
occurrence to the Marina Manager. Reports will be submitted no later than the day of the shift
following the incident.
Search for boats before dark (all boats should be in sight one hour before closing) and take a
VHF radio. Make sure all boats are accounted for at closing time. If boat cannot be found, call
Harbor Police at VHF 16
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Damage Policy
Morning Sailors
1) Sailors must inform instructors immediately if contact and/or damage has occurred.
Instructors will be as vigilant as possible to watch for incidents but in the case where an
instructor has not witnessed the incident, it is the sailor’s responsibility to inform
instructors.
2) The instructors will then inform the Head Instructor.
3) Head Instructor will inform parents via email regarding what has happened, where
damage is, etc.
4) If fault cannot be accurately determined, all costs incurred in repairing damage are to
be split between parties regardless of situation.
Afternoon Sailors (Adv Opti, Afternoon Opti, Laser, Racing C420 and Rec 420):
When contact and/or damage occurs between afternoon sailors the junior instructors will
follow a set procedure to determine fault. The goal of the procedure is to teach the sailors an
important lesson about seamanship and the rules of sailing, and also to determine if one boat
is responsible for the costs of repairing damage for another boat.
The following procedure will be followed:
1) Immediately after contact (i.e. during practice or after a race) the sailors involved
must tell their coach.
2) Any coach or coaches who witnessed or were the first to hear about the incident must
report to the Head Instructor.
3) Any coach or coaches who witnessed the incident must prepare a short written report
on the incident and give to the Head Instructor.
4) Sailors involved must notify their parents about the accident as soon as possible (ie
during pick-up). The sailors must then prepare a diagram and small written report about
the incident.
5) The sailors involved should speak with the Head Instructor as soon as possible and
deliver their written reports and diagrams to the Head Instructor by 9.00am the
following morning.
6) If the Head Instructor cannot accurately determine fault, he/she will recommend that
the cost will be split between the parties. The Head Instructor’s Decision shall be final.
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Junior Clubhouse Rules
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Hours: Monday- Friday, 7:45am - 6:00pm; Saturday and Sunday, Closed.
Available for sanctioned and appropriately supervised junior activities.
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All persons on Club premises should conduct themselves in an appropriate
manner at all times- this includes no loud horseplay.
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Juniors are not permitted on the back staircase, elevator, or underneath the deck
unless directed to do so by an adult or program instructor.
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Shoes and shirts are required.
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No food or beverages are permitted inside the Clubhouse, except at special
events or when supervised by adults. Food and beverages are allowed on the
porch of the Junior Clubhouse.
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Children under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult.
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Bicycles must be parked in racks near the entrance to the Club grounds, and may
not be ridden around the parking lot. The use of skates, rollerblades, scooters,
and skateboards is prohibited on Club grounds.
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No animals are permitted in the Clubhouse.
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Cell phones and other electronic devices are not permitted, including electronic
games.
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In accordance with State Law, smoking is illegal for minors and illegal in
commercial buildings; alcohol is not permitted for minors under the age of 21.
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In accordance with the agreement with the Town of Greenwich, music of any
kind is not permitted.
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Furnishings belonging to the Club must not be abused nor removed from the
Clubhouse.
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Juniors who violate any of these rules shall be subject to disciplinary action or
suspension.
Medication Policy
RYC Sailing Instructors will not administer any prescription or over-the-counter drugs to
Junior Sailors. They will also not be responsible for carrying or providing such medications
for sailors.
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Communication
Junior Sailing Newsletter sent by email
Emails: (Sara Anibal)jrsail@riversideyc.org, (Teddy
Mark)headsailinginstructor@riversideyc.org, (Megan
Magill)sailingdirector@riversideyc.org
Jr. Clubhouse phone: 637-2708
RYC Burgee
RYC Website www.riversideyc.org
RYC Junior Web site http://riversideyc.org.leag1.com/
Junior Sailing Committee; Junior Clubhouse Bulletin Board
Regular Communication: We will try to communicate all important information in two
ways: by email to parents and by posting on the Junior Clubhouse Bulletin Board. Please
email the Program Administrator at jrsail@riversideyc.org, the Head Instructor at
headsailinginstructor@riversideyc.org
and
the
Program
Director
at
sailingdirector@riversideyc.org with any questions or input.
Communicating Concerns: Any serious parental concerns/complaints should be voiced
directly to the Junior Sailing Program Chairs and Program Director. They would then
handle the issue through the appropriate channels and report back to the parent. The Sailing
Instructors report to the Head Instructor, and through him/her to the Program Director and
Junior Sailing Chairs. They do not report to each individual parent. The Sailing Instructors
will try to be available to discuss specific questions on individual sailors at the end of the
day, but, please email us in advance so that we can schedule a mutually convenient time.
Please respect the Instructors’ lunch hour as that is their only break during the day and an
important planning time for them.
The Junior Sailing Administrator and Head Instructor will be available at times in the Jr.
Clubhouse. They will do their best to respond to any messages by email or phone on a same
day basis. Please contact the Junior Sailing Chairs or Program Director, if you cannot
reach the Program Administrator or Head Instructor and have an urgent need.
We would ask that you take a 24 hour “cooling off” period before taking your concern to the
program organizers.
Private Lessons
Private lessons are available from any RYC Sailing Instructor. Lessons can be scheduled
with the Head Instructor by email or phone requesting a specific instructor or an instructor
will be assigned based on availability. Lessons can be taken after 5:15pm on weekdays or
on the weekends. Private lessons are a great way for sailors to accelerate their learning
curve or to make up missed time on the water after going away on vacation.
Private (1 child)
Semi Private (2 children)
Semi Private (3 children)
Semi Private (4 children)
Private Lesson Fee Schedule
$70 per hour weekday
$80/hr weekend
$80 per hour (split)
$90/hr weekend
$90 per hour (split)
$100/hr weekend
$110 per hour (split)
$120/hr weekend
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JSA Guidelines for Parents
www.jsalis.org
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Support and promote the JSA Code of Ethics.
Place winning in the context of fun, good sportsmanship and fair play.
Promote the total sport of sailing, not just racing.
As spectators, remain in designated areas and manage motorboats properly
(specifically, do not create a wake that could negatively impact sailors)
Remember that any coaching DURING a race is prohibited. (See Racing Rules)
Show respect for race officials and regatta rules.
Alcohol and illegal drugs have no place in any junior sailing event.
Model supportive and ethical behavior to the junior sailors.
Parents can assist their junior sailors in the following areas:
Competition
Parents should focus on helping their sailors achieve individual
improvement/personal best.
Parents should help sailors develop reasonable and appropriate goals; review these
goals during the summer and reward achievement of goals.
Parents should be sensitive to the type of signals they give their sailors by the type of
questions they ask, i.e. “did you have a good day/time?” rather than, “How did you
do?”
Parents should listen to their sailors, encourage them, and emphasize sportsmanship
and respect for competitors and other people.
Personal Responsibility
Parents should set behavioral guidelines for their sailors that are reasonable and
acceptable.
Parents should allow their sailors to take responsibility for their actions and accept
the consequences for their mistakes.
Parents should encourage respect for the property of others and the use of LOST &
FOUND procedures, rather than “borrowing”.
Preparedness
Parents should emphasize the importance of equipment and the proper care of
equipment.
Parents can assist their sailors by helping them mark all pieces of equipment,
providing blade bags, or other methods for keeping gear together, periodically
checking equipment and replacing missing or broken parts.
Parents should stress the importance of personal preparedness on a daily basis.
Parents can assist their sailor by providing and encouraging the use of a hat,
sunscreen, water bottle and proper clothing.
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Behavior
Parents should encourage their junior sailors:
To be honest, not cheat, lie or steal.
To have respect for themselves and to show respect for others.
To make a commitment to themselves and their crew.
To be self sufficient.
To set reasonable and appropriate goals.
To strive for knowledge.
To strive for their personal best.
To learn from their mistakes.
To maintain a good relationship with their peers, others.
To handle problems themselves.
To be responsible for their equipment.
To know the rules and to be prepared.
What You Need to Know About
Regattas
1. Age and Weight Requirements
For JSA regattas for Lasers and 420s, the sailor’s age as of December 31, 2010 is the
determining age. For all optimist regattas, the sailor’s age on the day of the regatta is the
determining age.
Optimist Sailors
Green Fleet:
White Fleet:
Blue Fleet:
Red Fleet:
Have not sailed in Red, Blue or White fleet in a regatta offering
a Green fleet and are 15 or younger; OR
Have won fewer than 3 trophies for 1st, 2nd or 3rd place in Green Fleet
Regattas
10 years old and under
11, 12
13-15
Laser Sailors
Laser 4.7
Laser Radial:
Laser Standard:
Must be 13 years (unless written parental permission and recommendation of
Junior Sailing Director and Head Instructor) to 18 yrs; at least 90 lbs
Must be 13 years (unless written parental permission and recommendation of
Junior Sailing Director and Head Instructor) to 18 yrs; at least 110 lbs
Must be 13 years (unless written parental permission and recommendation of
Junior Sailing Director and Head Instructor) to 18 yrs; at least 130 lbs.
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JSA Sail Number Requirement:
The JSA is continuing the use of the special sail numbers for the Laser and Radial classes.
These 1 to 3 digit numbers have helped improve scoring accuracy for the large Laser fleets
that race in the JSA events. The JSA Laser sail numbers assigned in prior years will stay
with the hull, even if the skipper or sail rig (radial or standard) is different in the current
year. Laser and Radial sailors need to have these numbers applied to sails at all JSA regattas
this year (starting with the Law Trophy and Eastern / Western Districts, plus all other Laser /
Radial regattas. Instructions for requesting a JSA sail number can be found in the JSA
website, www.jsalis.org along with a list of current sail number assignments.
Club 420 Sailor
Must be 13 years (unless written parental permission and
recommendation of Junior Sailing Director and Head Instructor) to 18
yrs. Minimum combined weight of 220 lbs.
A sailor’s age is on December 31st of each year. Weight and age
requirement may be requested to be waived for a specific regatta
by written consent of the sailors parent together with the
recommendation of program chair and head instructor. Such
requests are subject to acceptance solely by the regatta host club.
2. Obtaining Information about a Specific Regatta (many options)
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If you have signed up for a regatta with the Junior Sailing Administrator you will receive
an email with the NOR (Notice Of Race) attached.
Your JSA newsletter is another excellent source of information.
The JSA website, www.jsalis.org, has copies of all NORs and SIs (Sailing Instructions).
It also provides information for non-JSA regattas off Long Island Sound.
3. Registering for Regattas
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Regatta entries are submitted by the Junior Sailing Administrator after consulting with
the Head Instructor and Coaches, who make recommendations, and after checking with
parents.
To register for a regatta please go online to the junior registration site
http://riversideyc.org.leag1.com/ and click on the appropriate registration. Registration
will close two days before the regatta entries close to allow the Administrator to submit
the registration in a timely fashion.
All JSA regatta fees are included in your RYC Junior Sailing fees for the class of boat
that you are registered for in the RYC program. For example, if you are registered for
the 420s and you want to compete in an optimist regatta, you will be responsible for the
fees associated for the optimist regatta. RYC will pay for 420 regatta fees only.
Please note that if you have registered your sailor for a regatta and he or she does not
participate, you will be billed for the cost of the regatta.
Also if you miss the RYC Entry Deadline, as specified in the regatta schedule handout
for each boat class, you must pay the regular registration fee AND pay any late fee.
All regatta registrations are based on instructor recommendations.
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For certain regattas (including: Sears, McIntyre Team Racing, Optimist Team Racing,
Dorade and Beach Point) the Junior Sailing Instructors will choose teams based on skill,
interest in the event, and participation in scheduled practices. Instructors reserve the
right to hold qualifying races for eligible junior sailors in order to pick teams for these
events.
4. Instructors for Regattas
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RYC instructors will go to each weekday JSA regatta, and JSA weekend regattas as
arranged. The number accompanying depends on the number of RYC entries. RYC
instructors may not take any sailors or equipment in cars or on boats to regattas. They
are not insured for this.
RYC will cover the cost of instructors for all JSA regattas.
For non-JSA regattas, such as Buzzard’s Bay and Nationals, the Head Instructor will
arrange for an instructor(s) to be present, provided there is adequate interest among the
sailors. Coaching fees and instructor expenses (as well as registration fees) are the
responsibility of the parents of the sailors involved and are split among the participants.
The Program Administrator will coordinate payments and parents will be billed through
RYC.
5. Tips for the Day of the Regatta
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Particularly for Optimist regattas, but also for any regattas, children enjoy having their
parent present and on the water. Sometimes spectator boats are available at the hosting
yacht club. The best idea is to get together with another RYC parent and take a
spectator boat for yourselves. PLEASE NOTE: Due to US Coast Guard regulations,
parents are NEVER allowed on a coach boat (instructors would loose their license).
MOST IMPORTANTLY: Tell your sailor to be sure that they keep hydrated by drinking
at least an 8oz bottle of water every 2 hours.
Parents are welcome to assist their sailor; however they should be careful not to interfere
with their sailor’s participation in all the coaching activities of the Sailing Instructors.
Optis fit easily in the back of a Suburban and squeak into a Jeep Cherokee. Also easy to
lift onto a roof rack with 4 people (including tall kids). We will teach you to do a
trucker’s hitch with line or you can use a ratchet system available at any boat supply
store (see page 14).
Encourage your child to go along with a friend to a regatta to see what it is like if they
are uncertain about participating. No need to bring a boat if they just want to get used to
what to expect.
Make a checklist with your sailor. It should include:
Regatta Equipment Check List
Boat with sails (racing or training)
Lifejacket (PFD) with whistle
Sunscreen/sunglasses/hat
Lunch/water (may be provided by host - check NOR)
Blades/Blade bag
Bailer/paddle
Extra boat parts
Dolly (if available)
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JSA Regatta Guidelines for Junior
Sailors
Respected Sailors Always:
1. Know and abide by the racing rules. They promptly:
 Take a penalty or retire when they know they broke a rule, or
 File a protest when appropriate.
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Obey event regulations, on and off the water, including housing rules.
Are organized, prepared, and responsible for their own equipment.
Show respect to fellow sailors and those helping to run regattas and programs.
Thank the Race Committee before departure.
Respected Sailors Never:
1. Swear at, intimidate or harass anyone including teammates, on or off the water.
2. Steal or borrow, without permission, anything that does not belong to them.
3. Break laws related to alcohol, tobacco, or illegal substances
What are Some of These Events on the
Calendar?
General Boat Class abbreviations: Opti for Optimist, L for Laser, LR for Laser Radial,
and c420 or 420 for the Club 420.
JSA stands for the Junior Sailing Association of Long Island Sound, our governing body.
IHYC, AYC, etc. are the abbreviations for the host clubs for the various events. You can
look up the abbreviation in your JSA handbook under Club Codes. Directions to all JSA
clubs are conveniently included in your JSA handbook as well.
Captains’ Cup
RYC afternoon sailors automatically participate in Captain’s Cup 6 times during the
afternoon sailing session as listed above. No boat to transport and no registration necessary.
It is a series of races held to provide informal racing experience and to promote camaraderie
among junior sailors from neighboring clubs (Belle Haven, Indian Harbor, and Rocky
Point). Sailors compete for season trophies in the following classes: Optimist, Laser
Radial, Laser, and C420. The instructors run the races, providing a less formal race venue
and a chance to race against a smaller number of competitors than JSA sponsored regattas.
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RYC Junior Sailing Club Champs
This is our RYC competition. Each class will have a series of races. This year the RYC
Junior Sailing Club Champs will be an accumulation of scores for the entire season. Every
Thursday starting July 5th all groups except Snapper will race and the instructors will record
and keep track of all the races. The afternoon sailors races will be the Captain’s Cup races
and the RYC sailors will be recorded for each group. A low point scoring system will be
used. Each skipper and crew will carry her own individual score. In the event of a tie it will
be broken in order of: 1. who sailed more, 2. who has the lowest score, and 3. who sailed
most recent. Awards will be given out at the end of the summer for the top finishers in each
group at the Junior Banquet.
Junior Sailing Championship Ladder
1. JSA Commodore Law Trophy Regatta
This is the first step on the Ladder and the JSA qualifier for the next step (#3). Winners of
the Law Trophy Regatta in the 420 and Standard Laser Division will represent the JSA at
the Area B finals of the Bemis (double-handed) and Smythe (single-handed) National
Championship Series (see #3). Sailors qualify for the Law Trophy based on their sailing
record of the previous season. Qualifiers for 2008 are listed on the JSA website,
www.jsalis.org. Other competitors may submit resumes for approval to the JSA chairperson
by 6/17.
2. JSA Sears Cup Finals
This regatta is also a first step on the Ladder, in this case for the triple-handed competition.
It is open to JSA sailors who are recommended by their Program. It is sailed in 3-4 person
boats (Ideal 18s). Each program may enter a maximum of 2 boats. First place finishers in
this event qualify to compete in the Area B Sears Cup Finals (see #3).
3. Sears-Bemis-Smythe Area B Finals
This is the second step on the Ladder for both #1 and #2 above. First place finishers of the
420 and the Standard Laser classes in the Law Trophy Regatta qualify to compete in the
Bemis-Smythe Finals for Area B . The first place finishers in the JSA Sears Final compete
in the Area B Sears Finals. Winners of these events proceed to the National Championships.
E Districts: NORO/NORW
This stands for Eastern Districts regatta co-hosted by Noroton and Norwalk Yacht Clubs.
This regatta is for L, LR, and c420. NORO and NORW and the other abbreviations
represent the name of the host clubs for the event. You can look up the abbreviation in your
JSA handbook under Club Codes. Directions to all JSA clubs are conveniently included in
your JSA handbook as well.
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Opti Open B
All entries that say Opti stand for Optimist. The letter ‘B’ signifies the area of JSA that we
compete in. A few of the regattas are for both ‘B&C’. These regattas will have more
competitors. AYC and the other acronyms represent the name of the host club for the event.
You can look up the abbreviation in your JSA handbook under Club Codes. Directions to all
JSA clubs are conveniently included in your JSA handbook as well. At RYC we will host
an Area B Open in early July, please check the calendar for details. All sailors from Opti 1
and above are encouraged to enter.
Leiter Cup
This regatta is open to all Junior Women ages 13-18 years old. It is raced in Laser Radials.
This event is also considered the JSA Girls’ Championship. The first place finisher will be
awarded a stipend to go to the US Sailing Junior Women’s Single-handed National
Championship.
McIntyre Trophy - Team Race
This team racing regatta is sailed in collegiate Flying Juniors. Teams of eight sailors will
compete in a round robin format for the McIntyre Trophy. Since participation is limited, the
Junior Sailing Staff will choose RYC’s team.
Green Fleet Regatta
This is the perfect first regatta for your opti sailor. It is carefully structured to be a low-key
beginner regatta that is a lot of fun for everyone.
Parents are welcome to watch from
spectator boats. This regatta is open to first year Optimist sailors and those others still
getting their sea legs (see regatta info for rules if any question).
Safety at Sea
This seminar is sponsored by the Storm Trysail Club and is required for sailors who plan to
sail in the Dorade and Beach Point regattas. Sailors must be 14 or older in the current
calendar year. Enrollment is limited.
Navigation Test and Seamanship Test
The navigation test is for sailors who will be 14 or older in the current calendar year.
Satisfactory completion is necessary to compete in the Dorade Regatta and Beach Point
Overnight Regatta. Sailors must supply their own chart, parallel rules, dividers and
calculator on the evening of the test. Instruction will be held on Monday evenings at
Landfall Navigation in Stamford.
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Champs and Alternates
JSA sponsors Championship events for all classes. Optis and Pixels qualify if they finish in
top 30% of fleet of any qualifying regatta (Red fleet Opti just has to participate). 420, Laser
and Laser Radials qualify by finishing in the top 40% of fleet of any qualifying regatta.
Those who do not qualify for Champs are invited to the Alternate Regattas.
Dorade and Beach Point Regattas
These are ‘big boat’ regattas crewed by junior sailors, with an instructor and an adult in each
boat. The Beach Point regatta is an overnight race. To enter, sailors must be 14 or older and
have satisfactorily completed the navigation test and the Safety at Sea seminar. Practices
will be scheduled in the evenings to prepare sailors for this event.
Parts, Equipment Suppliers, and Repair Work
The Boat Locker
1543 Post Road East
Westport, CT
(203) 259-7808
Opti, 420, Laser and Pixel
parts and accessories, life
jackets, spray gear, foul
weather gear, sandals
Hathaway, Reiser & Raymond
184 Selleck Street
Stamford, CT
(203) 324-9581
Lines, halyards, sheets,
shrouds, deck hardware,
some Opti and Pixel parts,
NO 420 or Laser parts
West Marine
401 Shippan Avenue
Stamford, CT
(203) 969-7727
general boating supplies
99 Water Street
S. Norwalk, CT
(203) 854-6545
The Dinghy Shop
Amityville, NY
S shore of L.I.
(631) 264-0005
Opti, 420, Laser parts
accessories, life jackets,
spray gear, etc, sail loft,
full fiberglass repair
Bill Braley
26 Owenoke Way
Riverside, CT
(203) 637-4540
fiberglass repair
Roxburgh Marine Repair
1 Bostwick Avenue
Bridgeport, CT
(203) 367-2770
fiberglass repair
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Landfall-The Dinghy Locker
151 Harvard Avenue
Stamford, CT 06902
(800) 941-2219
www.dinghylocker.com
sole distributer of Blue
Magic Optimists. Opti parts
Parts and equipment for all dinghies
seasonal charters.
General Memberships
Included in the RYC Junior Sailing enrollment fees is a memberships to the JSA of Long
Island Sound. To sail in any JSA sanctioned event, you must be a member of JSA. To sail
in any national events, you must be a member of US Sailing.
U.S. Sailing
PO Box 1260
Portsmouth, RI 02871-0907
(401) 683-0800, Fax: (401) 683-0804
email: ussailing@compuserve.com
Website: www.ussailing.org
JSA
1 Woodbine Avenue
Larchmont, NY 10538
(914) 834-4202, Fax: (914) 834-4237
email: info@jsalis.org
Website: www.jsalis.org
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Boat Class Memberships
Class membership dues/fees are not covered by enrollment in the RYC junior sailing
program. Many regattas sanctioned by these class associations require membership for
each junior sailor entry. You will receive valuable information about sailing tips,
equipment, regattas, etc. specifically for your boat class.
Optimists
USODA
(United States Optimist Dinghy Association)
PO Box 311
North Kingston
Rhode Island 02852
(410) 562-9466
Website: www.usoda.org
Lasers
North American Laser Class Ass.
One Design Management
2812 Canon Street
San Diego, CA 92106
(512) 266 8254
email: laserclass@laser.org
Website: www.laser.org
Club 420
US Club 420 Assoc.
P O Box 386
Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417
Email: info@club420.org
Website: www.club420.org
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Riverside Yacht Club
420 Charter Agreement
Name of Sailor:
__________________________________________________________________
Name of Parent:
__________________________________________________________________
Address:
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
Home Phone:
___________________________Email:_______________________________________
Name of Co-Charterer
______________________________________________________________
(Co-charterer will execute a separate agreement)
Hull #: _________________________ Sail #: ________________________
(Hull and sail # and check list to be completed on first day of program)
Sailor and Parent hereby charter the 420 (“Boats”) for a term corresponding to Riverside
Yacht Club’s (“RYC”) 2012 Junior Sailing Program (“Program”) commencing on June 25th
and ending on August 17th , 2012. The terms and conditions of the charter are set forth in
this Charter Agreement (“Agreement”) which states the entire agreement and supersedes
any prior oral or written expressions relating to this 420 charter.
1. Sailor shall use, operate and care for the Boat in a safe and seamanlike manner at
all times. Sailor and his crew shall wear a USCG approved PFD at all times when in
the Boat, and shall comply with all applicable government regulations and all rules
of the Program, the JSA of LIS, and US Sailing.
2. Parent and Sailor represent that Sailor has competence, experience and strength to
sail the Boat. Parent accepts that the sport of sailing and the conduct of the
Program entail and are subject to certain inherent risks, and, on behalf of the Sailor,
Parent accepts all risks on land and at sea of participation in the Program. Parent
agrees to indemnify and hold the Club harmless from any claims, losses, liabilities,
or expenses, including legal expenses, resulting from injury or loss to person or
property resulting from this charter or from sailing the Boat during the term of this
Charter.
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3. Sailor will have the unrestricted use of the Boat in connection with Sailor’s
participation in their class in the 2012 Program. Sailor must comply with Club’s
policy and have Sailing Director’s permission to sail the Boat outside program
hours. The Club reserves the right to use the Boat outside the participants Class
hours.
4. The Sailor’s responsibilities and obligations in this Agreement shall apply to any 420
used by Sailor in the Program in the event that Sailor shall use any 420 other than
the chartered Boat at any time.
5. Sailor and Parent are responsible for any loss or damage to the Boat (other than
normal wear and tear) and for loss or damage to any person or to any other boat or
property caused by Sailor; provided, however, that RYC will maintain insurance on
the Boat (RYC policy) and the liability of Parent will be limited to any costs, losses or
liabilities to persons or property caused by acts or injuries which are deductible
from or excluded from coverage under the RYC Policy.
6. Any damage or loss to the Boat and any other 420 used by Sailor in the Program
shall be reported immediately to the Sailing Director. In the event of loss or
damage resulting from acts or events involving other boats or sailors during the
Program, the Sailing Director and Program Co-Chairs shall make a determination as
to the apportionment of responsibility for such damage or loss. Their findings and
decision shall be final and binding on Sailor and Parent.
7. The Charter Fee will be charged to the RYC member or Non-Member Junior Sailing
account, as will charges for any repair or replacement of missing parts for which
Sailor is responsible under this Agreement.
8. The terms and conditions of the 2012 JSA Waiver Agreement, which has been
signed by Parent and a copy of which is attached hereto, shall apply to all activities
under this Agreement;
9. Prior to first use of the Boat, Sailor will sign an Equipment Check List verifying the
presence and condition of all equipment associated with the Boat. After each use
and at the end of the Program, the Boat will be inspected for damage and missing
parts, and Sailor and Parent will be responsible for repair and replacement of
everything on the Equipment Check List.
10. The Boat will be stored on RYC Satellite Dock. After each use sails will be properly
rolled and stored, the Boat will be properly tied down, and all equipment (rudder,
tiller, spinnaker pole, etc) will be properly stored;
11. ABSOLUTELY NO alterations, drilling of holes, equipment changes or replacements,
repairs or bottom work (including sanding or painting) will be made to the Boat
without the prior permission of the Sailing Director.
12. RYC reserves the right to suspend or limit Sailor’s use of the Boat if, in the opinion
of the Sailing Director or the Program Co-chairs, Sailor uses the Boat in an unsafe or
careless fashion. Except during the hours of the program, RYC reserves the right,
subject to the priority rights of the Sailor defined herein, to permit the use of the
Boat, as directed or permitted on each occasion by the Sailing Director by
individuals enrolled in the RYC Program or members of RYC. When being sailed by
anyone other than Sailor, responsibility will be assumed by such person; the terms
and conditions of the 2012 JSA Waiver Agreement or 2012 RYC Waiver Agreement
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will apply, and an inspection will be performed before and after the Boat is sailed to
assure that loss or damage will be the responsibility of such person or the Club and
not of the Sailor.
13. The Agreement does not govern the conduct of the Sailor as a member of the
Program and does not limit Sailor’s responsibilities and obligations while
participating in the Program.
Agreed to:
_________________________________________________________
Parent
Date
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Sailor
Date
__________________________________________________________
RYC Representative
Date
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Riverside Yacht Club
420 Charter Equipment Check List
Name of Sailor
__________________________________________________________________________
Hull # ______________________________________
Sail #________________________________________
 Hull
 Hiking Straps
 Locker Covers
 Spinnaker Turtle
 Centerboard Control Line / Shock Cord
 Boom
 Mainsheet Blocks (2)
 Outhaul
 Boom Vang Blocks and Rope
 Spinnaker Pole
(installed)
 Mainsheet Bridle and Block (installed)
 Capsize Retrieval System (installed)
 Mast
 Headstay
 Shrouds (2) with Adjusters
 Spreaders (2)
 Main Halyard
 Wire
 Rope Tail
 Jib Halyard
Spinnaker Halyard
 Spinnaker Toppinglift with Snaphook
 Spinnaker Downhaul / Shock Cord
 Mainstay Cunningham
 Rudder Assembly
 Rudder
 Rudderhead
 Tiller with Cleat and Hiking Stick
 Trim Hold Down Line
 Preventer Pin and Lanyard
 Mainsail with Sail Number
 Mainsail Bag
 Jib with Tack Shackle and Cleats
 Spinnaker with Sail Number
 Spinnaker Sail Bag
 Rope Package
 Main Sheet
 Spinnaker Sheets (2)
 Tow Line
RYC: _____________________________________________________________
Sailor/ Parent
_________________________________________________________________________
Sailor/ Parent
_________________________________________________________________________
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2011 RJYC Awards
Optimist – Flying Fish
Instructor’s Award for Improvement: Charlie Kosinski
Commodore Hipkins Shipshape Trophy: Awarded annually to the Junior in each racing class who
demonstrates the best care of all Junior equipment on land and sea during the season.
Aiden Iaconis
Vice Commodore Ballantyne Trophy: Awarded to the Junior in each racing class having the best attendance
percentage for the season in weekday Junior races. In the event of a tie the trophy shall be awarded to the
skipper having the highest racing score among the tied skippers.
Caroline Turner
Ethics Award for the Sailor who was cooperative and respectful to fellow sailors and instructors and was
gracious in victory and defeat.
Luke Scanlan
Optimist – Blue Fish
Instructor’s Award for Improvement:
Alden Grover
RJYC Champs:
5th
4th
3rd:
2nd:
1st:
Danny Taylor
Robert Donellan
Graham Ornstein
Nick Dow
Ben Schinto
Commodore Hipkins Shipshape Trophy: Jaden Nygaard
Vice Commodore Ballantyne Trophy:
Angus Manion
Ethics Award:
Tucker Murray
Optimist – Sail Fish
Instructor’s Award for Improvement:
Alex Rogers
RJYC Champs:
3rd:
2nd:
1st:
Hunter Cusimano
Sara Scanlan
Tyler Eichman
Commodore Hipkins Shipshape Trophy: Sara Scanlan
Commodore Ballantyne Trophy:
Terry McGrath
Ethics Award:
Hunter Cusimano
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Optimist - Rays
Instructor’s Award for Improvement:
Taylor Schinto
RJYC Champs:
5th:
4th:
3rd:
2nd:
1st:
Commodore Hipkins Shipshape Trophy:
Turner Franco
Reilly Van Duyne
Rebecca Hillestad
Brian O’Leary
Taylor Schinto
Cooper Murray
Commodore Ballantyne Trophy:
Turner Franco
Ethics Award:
Spencer Jimenez
Advanced Optimist
Instructor’s Award for Improvement:
Jack Scanlan
RJYC Champs:
3rd: Jack Scanlan
2nd: Jake Schinto
1st: Chris Lukens
Commodore Hipkins Shipshape Trophy: Jake Schinto
Commodore Ballantyne Trophy:
Will Killen
Ethics Award:
Caroline Keller
Pixel
Instructors Award for Improvement:
Bryce Klair
RJYC Champs:
1st:
Commodore Hipkins Shipshape Trophy:
Jake Rogers, Harrison McCool, Ben Lewis
Caleb Edmundson
Vice Commodore Ballantyne Trophy:
Ben Lewis
Ethics Award:
Harrison McCool
Hapilee Cups: Two similar cups on the “Gil Smith” cat boat “Hapilee” in ladies regattas in 1907 and 1908
and returned to competition in 1956 by Phebe L. Gill to be awarded annually to the best girl crew in the two
leading classes raced under the auspices of the Riverside Junior Yacht Club.
Katherine Shimada
Lorna Cups: Two similar cups won by the “Gil Smith” cat boat “Lorna” in 1904 and returned to competition
by Philip L. Gill in 1956, to be awarded annually to the best boy crew in the two leading classes raced under
the auspices of the Riverside Junior Yacht Club.
Harrison McCool
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Laser
Instructor’s Award for Improvement:
RJYC Champs:
Radial Division:
Standard Division:
Tommy Glover
3rd:
2nd:
1st:
Lizzy Michler
Ben Van Duyne
Billy Baxter
1st:
Forest Crossman
Commodore Hipkins Shipshape Trophy: Peter Forsberg
Commodore Ballantyne Trophy:
Ben Van Duyne
Ethics Award:
Ali Larkin
Club 420
Instructor’s Award for Improvement:
Lisa Lewis
RJYC Champs:
3rd: Jack Parkin/Chris Keller
2nd: Chris Keller/Ali Larkin
1st: Emma Lukens/Alexa Hopper
Commodore Hipkins Shipshape Trophy: Jack Dyment
Commodore Ballantyne Trophy:
Eddie Larkin
Ethics Award:
Hapilee Cup:
Lorna Cup:
Margaret Dyment
Alexa Hopper
Chris Keller
Big Boats
Instructor’s Award for Improvement:
Michael Haidinger
Commodore Hipkins Trophy:
Michael Chronert
Vice Commodore Ballantyne Trophy:
Billy Baxter
Ethics Award:
Philip Dunay
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Perpetual Trophies
McLemore Trophy: A perpetual trophy placed in competition in 1951 by Mrs. A. R. McLemore to be
awarded annually to the member of the Riverside Junior Yacht Club who has demonstrated the greatest
improvement in helmsmanship during his or her first year as skipper. The award is to be made on the basis of
the recommendations of the sailing instructors.
Tommy Glover
Coralie McAleer Sportsmanship Award: This brass ship’s bell is presented to the Riverside Yacht Club
Junior Sailing Program in memory of Coralie McAleer by the members of the Ladies Sailing Program. It is to
be awarded annually to the girl recognized for being the most outstanding in sportsmanship.
Lizzie Michler
The Navigation Award for both score and utilization of navigation rules as part of everyday sailing.
Jack Dyment
Trenary Larchmont Trophy: Presented by Ann and Barbara Trenary to be awarded annually to the member
of Riverside Junior Yacht Club who attains the highest racing percentage during Larchmont Race Week.
Emma Lukens
The Eric Muller Memorial JYRA Trophy: This trophy was established by Commodore Emeritus Clifton
Hipkins. It is awarded annually to the Riverside Junior Yacht Club skipper who attains the highest percentage
score among Riverside Yacht Club members in all open JSA regattas and in such other events selected with a
minimum of ten racing events.
Chris Lukens
The Maher Trophy: Shall be awarded annually to the Riverside Junior Yacht Club skipper having the best
percentage in the Captain’s Cup series in a class other than Blue Jay.
Chris Lukens
The MeVay-Farrell Pixel Trophy: Shall be awarded annually to the Riverside Junior Yacht Club skipper in
the Pixel Class having the best percentage in the Captain’s Cup series.
Jake Rogers
Jay Kopp Memorial Trophy: Awarded annually to a junior sailor who displays unbridled enthusiasm for the
sport of sailing, character and generosity of spirit toward others.
Peter Dunay
The Peggy La Riviere Memorial Trophy: This trophy was established by the Riverside Yacht Club’s
Quincy Adams Class Association in memory of the late Peggy La Riviere. It is awarded annually to that
member of the Riverside Junior Yacht Club best exemplifying the highest traditions of Corinthian Yacht
Racing and who is considered the most outstanding in participation in scheduled activities, sportsmanship,
seamanship, teamwork, helmsmanship and general ability.
Billy Baxter
Frank K. Sheldon Trophy: A perpetual trophy to be awarded each year to that member of the Riverside
Junior Yacht Club who is considered by the Junior Activities Committee to have been the best sailor in the
Junior Sailing Program.
Brendan O’Leary
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Sailing Program Class List Summer 2012
Morning Opti SNAPPERS
Last Name First Name
Ashley
Anneliese M. K.
Ashley
Dall
Grover
Hawley
Lewis
Mackay
McGrath
Nygaard
Rogozinski
Rubich
Stout
Wise
Bound
Koven
Laitala
Lewis
Raabe
Raabe
Charlotte K. M.
Morgan
Whitaker
Adeline
Peter
Audrey
Olivia
Tristan
Alec
Kate
Hannah
Madeline
Louisa
Annabel
Lochlan
Matt
Maxwell
Morgan
Morning Opti
BARRACUDAS
Last
Name
First Name
Carey
Annie
Clark
Cusimano
Dolan
Dyment
Haidinger
Kosinski
Rogers
Scanlan
Turner
Walker
Iaconis
Lewis
Dawson
Tyler
Christopher
Andrew
Elizabeth
Charlie
Jordan
Luke
Caroline
George
Aidan
Fiona
sashley@cmaact.org;
gbashley@aol.com
sashley@cmaact.org;
gbashley@aol.com
micheledall@yahoo.com
marcela_grover@yahoo.com
ehawley203@gmail.com
jen@lewiscounsel.com
Kevin.Mackay@genworth.com
iwona.mcgrath@gmail.com
mmnygaard@yahoo.com
kenandsasha@snet.net
julie.rubich@gmail.com
janestout@optonline.net
hlwise@msn.com
simon.bound@morganstanley.com
sophiecoko@yahoo.com
laralaitala@yahoo.com
LEWISCL@me.com
bluepointe@optonline.net
bluepointe@optonline.net
rcarey3@optonline.net
trishclark@optonline.net;
sclark68@optonline.net
julcus@optonline.net
dolanfamily3@gmail.com
cricket@dymentfamily.com
chaidinger@optonline.net
charlie_kosinski@yahoo.com
katierog@aol.com
scanlans@optonline.net
tturner@financial-tracking.com
cesmith7@yahoo.com
aiaconis@dmoc.com
lewisriverside@gmail.com
203-661-4102
203-661-4102
203-622-5909
203-637-6767
203-276-1974
203-637-6776
203-637-9389
203-348-1667
203-637-8227
203-698-9366
203-698-2550
203-698-1117
203-698-0936
212-990-0262
212-706-1577
203-344-1703
713-528-5203
203-637-9555
203-637-9555
203-637-8082
203-637-0133
203-344-1306
203-637-2705
203-629-5614
203-662-9814
203-661-0993
203-698-1996
203-698-2313
203-344-1795
203-409-3838
203-637-7010
203-990-0336
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Morning Opti
DORADO
Last Name First Name
Brendel
Jenna
Dall
Jesen
Dow
Nicholas
Grover
Alden
Manion
Angus
Murray
Tucker
Nygaard
Jaden
Ornstein
Schinto
Taylor
Van Duyne
Walker
Donnellan
Graham
Benjamin
Danny
Kate
Jackson
Robert
micheledall@yahoo.com
jpd36@optonline.net
marcela_grover@yahoo.com
dbdubin@yahoo.com
margo@vineyardvines.com
mmnygaard@yahoo.com
aliornstein@me.com;
david_ornstein@ml.com
jschinto@optonline.net
Kristinog@gmail.com
lvand@optonline.net
cesmith7@yahoo.com
saradonnellan@yahoo.com
203-637-0151
203-622-5909
203-344-1211
203-637-6767
203-622-6220
203-637-0381
203-637-8227
203-637-4111
203-698-3205
203-637-8020
203-637-1235
203-409-3838
203-637-7779
Morning 420 INTRO (Tues & Thur)
Last
Name
First Name
Carey
Caroline
rcarey3@optonline.net; jcarey@stonepoint.com
Lewis
Brighid
jen@lewiscounsel.com
Lukens
Christopher slukens@optonline.net
Marshall
Scott
pprofant@yahoo.com
Murray
Cooper
margo@vineyardvines.com
Ornstein
Pierce
aliornstein@me.com; david_ornstein@ml.com
Rogers
Jake
katierog@aol.com
Rubich
Christopher julie.rubich@gmail.com
Scanlan
Jack
scanlans@optonline.net
Schinto
Taylor
jschinto@optonline.net
Van
Duyne
Reilly
Lvand@optonline.net
Hillestad
Rebecca
elin.hillestad@ubs.com
O'Leary
Brian
tkoleary@optonline.net
Morning 420
Last Name
Baxter
Dunay
Dyment
Keller
Keller
Lukens
Parkin
Schinto
Westerberg
Graffeo
Lewis
Van Duyne
TEAM RACING (Mon & Wed)
First Name
Billy
jaxbax@optonline.net
Peter
phdunay@yahoo.com; isabel@Dunay.com
Jack
cricket@dymentfamily.com
Caroline
kellerfam@optonline.net
Chris
kellerfam@optonline.net
Emma
slukens@optonline.net
Jack
susie.parkin@btopenworld.com
Jake
jschinto@optonline.net
James
www.jwesterberg@gmail.com
Emily
LMGraff2@aol.com
Lisa
lewis5013@gmail.com
Ben
lvand@optonline.net
203-637-8082
203-637-6776
203-637-3170
203-637-8077
203-637-0381
203-637-4111
203-698-1996
203-698-2550
203-698-2313
203-698-3205
203-637-1235
203-542-5431
203-637-4934
203-637-8857
203-552-9025
203-629-5614
203-637-6771
203-637-6771
203-637-3170
203-344-9130
203-698-3205
203-637-1944
203-698-1760
203-637-5013
203-637-1235
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Afternoon Opti
Last Name
First Name
Cusimano
Hunter
Franco
J. Turner
Hawley
Bennett
Keller
Eliza
Murray
Cooper
Rogers
Alex
Scanlan
Sara
Lewis
Griffin
Advanced Opti
Last Name
First Name
Baxter
Mackenzie
Carey
Lukens
O'Leary
Ornstein
Scanlan
Schinto
Van Duyne
Hillestad
Caroline
Christopher
Brian
Pierce
Jack
Taylor
Reilly
Rebecca
REC 420
Last Name
First Name
Edmundson
Jimenez
Jimenez
McCool
Rogozinski
Rubich
Taylor
Killen
Klair
Lewis
Caleb
Simon
Spencer
Harrison
Andrew
Christopher
Luke
William
Bryce
Ben
julcus@optonline.net
rachelfranco@optonline.net
ehawley203@gmail.com
kellerfam@optonline.net
margo@vineyardvines.com
katierog@aol.com
scanlans@optonline.net
lewisriverside@gmail.com
203-344-1306
203-869-0062
203-276-1974
203-637-6771
203-637-0381
203-698-1996
203-698-2313
203-990-0336
jaxbax@optonline.net
rcarey3@optonline.net;
jcarey@stonepoint.com
slukens@optonline.net
tkoleary@optonline.net
aliornstein@me.com; david_ornstein@ml.com
scanlans@optonline.net
jschinto@optonline.net
Lvand@optonline.net
elin.hillestad@ubs.com
203-637-8857
lisaedmundson@yahoo.com;
tuckeredmundson@yahoo.com
fivebrowndogs@yahoo.com
fivebrowndogs@yahoo.com
robinmccool@optonline.net
kenandsasha@snet.net
julie_mcarthur@yahoo.com
Kristinog@gmail.com
Wkillen@gmail.com
klairs5and10@verizon.net
LEWISCL@me.com
203-637-8082
203-637-3170
203-637-4934
203-637-4111
203-698-2313
203-698-3205
203-637-1235
203-542-5431
203-869-3138
203-698-2020
203-698-2020
203-210-5536
203-698-9366
203-698-2550
203-637-8020
203-344-1910
203-629-4853
713-528-5203
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420 Racing
Last Name
Baxter
Dunay
Dunay
Dyment
Keller
Keller
Lewis
Lukens
Parkin
Schinto
Van Duyne
Westerberg
Forsberg
Lewis
Laser Racing
Last Name
Dyment
Glover
Westerberg
First Name
Billy
Peter
Philip
Jack
Caroline
Chris
Steve
Emma
Jack
Jake
Ben
James
Peter
John
First Name
Margaret
Tommy
Hunter
Big Boat Program
Last Name First Name
Baxter
Billy
Crossman
Seaton
Dunay
Philip
Dyment
Jack
Glover
Tommy
Haidinger
Michael
Keller
Chris
Larkin
Edward William
Lewis
Billy
Lewis
Lisa
Lewis
Steve
Rovelli
Olivia
Van
Duyne
Ben
Lewis
John
Taylor
Jack
jaxbax@optonline.net
phdunay@yahoo.com; isabel@Dunay.com
phdunay@yahoo.com; isabel@Dunay.com
cricket@dymentfamily.com
kellerfam@optonline.net
kellerfam@optonline.net
lewis5013@gmail.com
slukens@optonline.net
susie.parkin@btopenworld.com
jschinto@optonline.net
lvand@optonline.net
www.jwesterberg@gmail.com
klforsberg@optonline.net
LEWISCL@me.com
203-637-8857
203-552-9025
203-552-9025
203-629-5614
203-637-6771
203-637-6771
203-637-5013
203-637-3170
203-344-9130
203-698-3205
203-637-1235
203-637-1944
203-869-0191
713-528-5203
cricket@dymentfamily.com
bglover@ap.org
twesterberg@gcds.net
203-629-5614
203-698-2196
203-637-1944
jaxbax@optonline.net
george@clevelandduble.com
phdunay@yahoo.com; isabel@Dunay.com
cricket@dymentfamily.com
bglover@ap.org
skatertaph@optonline.net
kellerfam@optonline.net
jmlarkin@optonline.net
lewis5013@gmail.com
lewis5013@gmail.com
lewis5013@gmail.com
felixrovelli@aol.com
203-637-8857
203-637-8640
203-552-9025
203-629-5614
203-698-2196
203-698-0779
203-637-6771
203-698-1060
203-637-5013
203-637-5013
203-637-5013
203-698-0573
lvand@optonline.net
LEWISCL@me.com
Kristinog@gmail.com
203-637-1235
713-528-5203
203-637-8020
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A Taste of Sailing
Last Name
First Name
Barth
Bennett
Barth
Harrison
Bingle
Annie
Bingle
William
Haffenreffer
Duff
Haffenreffer
Katharine
Jimenez
Sebastian
Sykes
Elle
Beck
Asher
Buckingham
Jonathan
Craver
Ainsley
Craver
Katie
Downey
Megan
Finn
Gabrielle
Geary
Riley
Geraghty
Francois
Iaconis
Alec
Keatinge
Maggie
Kelley
Hudson
Kelley
Summer Grace
Kliavkoff
Delaney
Kliavkoff
Henry
Pettinato
Emily
ebarth@me.com
ebarth@me.com
eryn.bingle@gmail.com
eryn.bingle@gmail.com
haff67@yahoo.com
haff67@yahoo.com
fivebrowndogs@yahoo.com
ckoontz@att.net
mdsski@yahoo.com
stacybuckingham1@gmail.com
vcraver@mac.com
vcraver@mac.com
ccdowney@optonline.net
finn@snet.net
geary@erensen.com
s.olivier@twgroup.net
aiaconis@dmoc.com
sheilakeat@gmail.com
binakelley@gmail.com
binakelley@gmail.com
ellen_kliavkoff@yahoo.com
ellen_kliavkoff@yahoo.com
maggiepettinato@yahoo.com
203-637-1176
203-637-1176
203-637-7370
203-637-7370
203-698-0780
203-698-0780
203-698-2020
203-637-7089
203-629-1265
203-637-1032
203-698-7810
203-698-7810
203-637-1410
203-698-2382
203-661-4050
203-637-0256
203-637-7010
203-637-3429
212-366-6838
212-366-6838
203-344-1787
203-344-1787
203-661-0322
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Important Opti Dates for Summer Junior Sailing
Wednesday July 4th – day off – Happy 4th of July!!
Saturday July 7th – Opti Regatta – Riverside Yacht Club
Sunday July 8th – Monday July 9th - Girls Opti clinic and Regatta – Noroton Yacht Club (2 day)
Monday July 9th – Opti Vespers
Monday July 16th - Opti Regatta – Belle Haven Club
Tuesday July 17th – Wednesday July 18th - Opti Team Racing – Noroton Yacht Club
Thursday July 19th – Opti Regatta – Larchmont Yacht Club
Saturday July 28th – Opti Regatta – American Yacht Club
Sunday July 29th – Parent Child Regatta – RYC @ 0900
Monday July 30th – Opti Green Fleet – Rocky Point Yacht Club
Monday July 30th - Opti Vespers
Tuesday July 31st – RYC Afternoon Sailors Fun Night 6pm
Thursday August 2nd Opti Green Fleet Gala – American Yacht Club
Tuesday August 7th – RYC Morning Sailors Fun Night 6pm
Wednesday August 8 - Thursday August 9th - Opti Champs – Cold Spring Harbor Yacht Club (2
day)
Thursday August 9th – Opti Alternates – The Waterfront Center
Friday August 10th – Opti Green Fleet, Monkey Cup – Riverside Yacht Club
Thursday August 16th – Beach BBQ at Great Captains Island
Important C420 & Laser Dates for Summer
Thursday June 21st – Friday June 22nd – Advanced clinic (2011 JSA Champ qualifiers or by
resume)
Tuesday June 26th – “Tuesday night Thing” (TNT) – Team Race for Ideal and 420’s at RYC
Monday July 2nd – Tuesday July 3rd - Law Trophy – Indian Harbor Yacht Club
Tuesday July 3rd - TNT
Wednesday July 4th – day off – Happy 4th of July!!
Monday July 9th – Wednesday July 11th - McIntyre Team Racing – SUNY
Tuesday July 10th - TNT
Thursday July 12th – Eastern Districts – Noroton (note: for c420 and Laser standard)
Thursday July 12th – Eastern Districts – Norwalk Yacht Club (note: for laser radials )
Friday July 13th – Sears Cup – Waterfront Center
Monday July 16 – Wednesday July 18th – Larchmont Race week – Larchmont Yacht Club
Tuesday July 17th - TNT
Monday July 23rd – Tuesday July 24th – Cedar Point Race Week
Tuesday July 24th – TNT
Tuesday July 31st - TNT
August 3rd- August 5th– Buzzards Bay Regatta (optional)
August 6 – Alternate Regatta (laser, radial and C420)– American Yacht Club
August 6 – August 7th – Champs (laser, radial and C420) – Centerport Yacht Club
Thursday August 16th – Beach BBQ at Great Captains Island
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Important Date for Big Boat Sailors
Friday July 20th – Safety at Sea – Larchmont Yacht Club (Mandatory)
Monday July 30th – JSA Navigation and Seamanship exam – Riverside Yacht Club
Big Boat Potential Practice Dates:
Classroom Course Work:
Monday July 2nd - 7:00 pm (Final Time to be Confirmed) Navigation Coursework at Landfall
Navigation
Monday July 9th - 7:00 pm Navigation Coursework at Landfall Navigation
Monday July 16th - 7:00 pm Navigation Coursework at Landfall Navigation
Monday July 23rd - 7:00 pm Navigation Coursework at Landfall Navigation
Evening
July 11th Wednesday Night IHYC Vespers - 5:30 pm until 9 pm
July 25th Wednesday Night IHYC Vespers - 5:30 pm until 9 pm
August 1st Wednesday Night IHYC Vespers - 5:30 pm until 9 pm
August 8th Wednesday Night IHYC Vespers - 5:30 pm until 9 pm
Morning
July 13th Friday morning from 9 am until 12 pm
July 27th Friday morning from 9 am until 12 pm
August 3rd Friday morning from 9 am until 12 pm
Big Boat Races
Friday August 10th – Port Washington Regatta
Monday August 13th – Dorade Trophy – Stamford Yacht Club
Tuesday August 14th – Wednesday August 15th – Beach Point Overnight
Thursday August 16th – Beach BBQ at Great Captains Island
Important Dates for RYC Jr Sailors
Thursday June 21st – Friday June 22nd – Advanced clinic (2011 JSA Champ qualifiers or by
resume)
Tuesday June 26th – “Tuesday night Thing” (TNT) – Team Race for Ideal and 420’s at RYC
Monday July 2nd – Tuesday July 3rd - Law Trophy – Indian Harbor Yacht Club
Tuesday July 3rd - TNT
Wednesday July 4th – day off – Happy 4th of July!!
Saturday July 7th – Opti Regatta – Riverside Yacht Club
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Sunday July 98h – Monday July 9th - Girls Opti clinic and Regatta – Noroton Yacht Club (2 day)
Monday July 9th – Wednesday July 11th - McIntyre Team Racing – SUNY
Monday July 9th – Opti Vespers
Tuesday July 10th - TNT
Thursday July 12th – Eastern Districts – Noroton (note: for c420 and Laser standard)
Thursday July 12th – Eastern Districts – Norwalk Yacht Club (note: for laser radials )
Friday July 13th – Sears Cup – Waterfront Center
Monday July 16th - Opti Regatta – Belle Haven Club
Monday July 16 – Wednesday July 18th – Larchmont Race week – Larchmont Yacht Club
Tuesday July 17th – Wednesday July 18th - Opti Team Racing – Noroton Yacht Club
Tuesday July 17th - TNT
Thursday July 19th – Opti Regatta – Larchmont Yacht Club
Thursday July 20th – Safety at Sea – Larchmont Yacht Club
Monday July 23rd – Tuesday July 24th – Cedar Point Race Week
Tuesday July 24th – TNT
Saturday July 28th – Opti Regatta – American Yacht Club
Sunday July 29th – Parent Child Regatta – RYC @ 0900
Monday July 30th – Opti Green Fleet – Rocky Point Yacht Club
Monday July 30th – JSA Navigation and Seamanship exam – Riverside Yacht Club
Monday July 30th - Opti Vespers
Tuesday July 31st – TNT
Tuesday July 31st – RYC Afternoon Sailors Fun Night 6pm
Thursday August 1 Opti Green Fleet Gala – American Yacht Club
August 3rd- August 5th– Buzzards Bay Regatta (optional)
August 6 – Alternate Regatta (laser, radial and C420)– American Yacht Club
August 6 – August 7th – Champs (laser, radial and C420) – Centerport Yacht Club
Tuesday August 7th – RYC Morning Sailors Fun Night 6pm
Wednesday August 8 - Thursday August 9th - Opti Champs – Cold Spring Harbor Yacht Club (2
day)
Thursday August 9th – Opti Alternates – The Waterfront Center
Friday August 10th – Opti Green Fleet, Monkey Cup – Riverside Yacht Club
Friday August 10th – Port Washington Regatta
Monday August 13th – Dorade Trophy – Stamford Yacht Club
Tuesday August 14th – Wednesday August 15th – Beach Point Overnight
Thursday August 16th – Beach BBQ at Great Captains Island
Green = C420 and Laser Dates
Black = Opti Dates
Red = Big Boat Dates
Blue = Importnant RYC Jr Program Dates for all
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Volunteer Opportunities for the RYC Junior Sailing Program
Water
We would like to have our instructors have coolers of water with them at all times while out
on the water for those hot July and August days with our sailors. We would appreciate your
donation of a case of water dropped off at the Junior Clubhouse so that we insure our
children stay hydrated this summer.
Friday Lunches
You and your family can host a Friday afternoon lunch for all of our sailing instructors.
This is a wonderful opportunity to purchase or prepare a meal for the 12 Riverside Yacht
Club instructors! Please sign up for one of our Friday lunches.
Parent of the Day (POD)
There is one volunteer needed every morning from 9 am to 12 noon to sit by the pool at
RYC in case there are any morning sailors that may need to come off the water. The
volunteer will have a walkie talkie and will be called if there is a sailor that is not feeling
well, has gotten hurt or just the conditions were too severe. All of our instructors are on the
water with our children so this volunteer is needed so that there is an adult with this child
until the parent can arrive for pickup. We ask that all parents please sign up for at least one
day as we have 40 days to fill! The chair for this is Max Grover.
RYC Opti Regatta
On July 7th , Riverside Yacht Club will host their Optimist regatta. We would appreciate
your help anytime during the day to make sure that this regatta is a success. Whether it’s
hauling boats, race committee, safety boats or checking sailors in, we would like to recruit
your help! The chairs for this regatta are Jackie Baxter, Suzy Lukens and Sara Keller.
Pinnies and T-Shirts for Sale
The Riverside Yacht Club Junior Sailing program will be selling sailing pinnies which are
highly recommended for the safety of our sailors. The pinnies stretch over the life jacket to
ensure that the straps will not get entangled in any part of your boat while sailing. It is also
the perfect touch for team Riverside to come in uniform for our sailing regattas. The cost is
$30. We are also selling T-Shirts for anyone that would like to purchase one. The cost is
$16.
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