Welcome to the KSEA Sailing School Web Site 2008
Summer 2008 Registration will begin March 15th
Our web site will make it possible for you to find out about our programs, to register and pay online, to make donations or volunteer, to see updated newletters and information as the season goes on, and to contact us if you need to. On this page, read an overview of our program, and follow the links for more detailed information. The Classes page (the second tab on the menu above, or follow any link to register) contains all the information about classes; this is where you begin the registration process. For more detailed instructions on registering, click here. Please call or email if you have questions or problems.
Program The KSEA Sailing School season begins with Learn to Sail Week, June 23, 2008 to June 27, 2008, a week of introductory sailing classes open to beginners of all ages. Our regular program of Optimist and 420 sailing classes begins June 30th, 2008 and runs through August 15,2008, in two 2-week and one 3-week sessions. Rowing classes, open to 6 and 7 year olds, meet on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday Mornings in four two-week sessions. Opti and 420 Race Teams practice in the afternoons and compete in interclub and regional regattas.
Registration may be done online, and payment can be made by credit card or by check. Registration will begin on March 15th, 2008. Please be sure to register ahead for all classes, since many classes fill up early, and no exceptions to class size will be made. Click here to see classes and register.
Junior Membership
A child whose parents are not members of KYC must pay $25 to become a junior member. Once a junior member, whether currently enrolled in a class or not, the sailor is entitled to participate in race days, potlucks and KSEA-sponsored special events throughout the summer. Junior membership is not required for rowers and Learn to Sail Week participants.
Class Placement Students progress through the levels of sailing class at different rates. It is expected and desirable that a student spend a number of sessions at a given level before moving on to the next. All class placements will be determined by the instructor at the end of each session.
Racing Participation in racing teaches important sailing skills. Some racing, in a fun and non-competitive atmosphere, is incorporated into all classes. For the advanced sailor who does not want to race competitively, Opti Adventures and Cruising 420 classes are appropriate. KSEA Race Days will be on Fridays at 12:30-15:30 for everyone. It is expected that all afternoon sailors and the Cruising 420 sailors participate in the Friday afternoon session, either as a racer or as race support.
Race Teams Opti and 420 race teams are for experienced and eager racers. Team membership is determined by the instructor. Team members will train at KYC and travel as a team to compete in a number of local, regional and national regattas throughout the summer. Race Team is best considered a single session of 7 weeks.Participation for a shorter time is at the option of the instructor, and must be coordinated with the travel and training schedule. Parents will be expected to volunteer time to help organize and carry out the travel plans. The cost of regatta registration and travel expenses will be in addition to the class fee. Scholarships are available. For the Opti race team boat ownership is required. Children who do not wish to travel to compete will be placed on the JV Opti Race Team
Race Days Friday race days are part of the week's curriculum. Confident beginners, intermediate sailors, advanced Opti and 420 sailors and race teams will race in the afternoons from 12:30-15:30. Friday student races will count as series races and prizes will be awarded based on individual scoring.
Special Events There will be regularly scheduled pot luck dinners at the club for parents, sailors, instructors and friends. Watch the calendar for other events like the Long Island Picnic and Pirate Day. Click here for Calendar.
Safety Your child's safety is our highest priority. You will be given drop-off and pick-up procedures on the first day of class; please follow these procedures and avoid allowing children to walk in the parking lot. Please pick your child up promptly. Life jackets that are appropriate for sailing and properly sized are required at all times on dock, floats and boats. Lifejackets must have waterproof whistles attached by a short tether. No bare feet or flipflops are permitted. Every child must pass a swim test on the first day of class. Safe behavior on docks, floats and boats is required: no pushing or rough play will be tolerated.
Boats Students in Opti classes will use their own boat, a club-owned boat or a boat owned by another family. In all cases students will be responsible for the proper treatment of the equipment and for any damage caused by reckless behavior or neglect. The $15 boat use fee helps to pay for the seasonal repair and maintenance, and eventual replacement, of the fleet of sailing dinghies. See the Boats page page for a full statement of boat use policy and procedures.
Clothing and Equipment Life jackets are required. Students should bring a duffel or backpack with a towel, bathing suit, change of clothing and jacket or slicker. Hats and eyeglasses should be secured. Sailors must accept responsibility for lost personal items. It can be chilly on the water. Please make sure that your child has the appropriate clothing for each day.
Inclement Weather Sailing Class will not be canceled due to inclement weather! However, classes may be conducted on shore at the discretion of the Head Instructor.