Its time again for the JYSF Holiday Cake Sale! This year hand made double-chocolate orange cakes frosted with melted dark and white chocolate and flavored with triple-sec are being offered. Funds raised through the sales of these cakes will go to support 2001 activities and especially the construction of our new dock.

Cakes are available for $25 and can be picked up at the Yacht Club on Friday December 22.

Click here to download the order form (PDF)
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Prizes offered for cake sales!! JYSF sailors who sell five or more cakes will be awarded a US Sailing t-shirt. If you sell 10 or more cakes we'll make you a cake to keep for your self!

JYSF provides sailing instruction for youth 10-19 and for adults.  Dinghy sailing classes for youth 12-19 start with beginning dinghy sailing and progress through intermediate, advanced, and racing classes. For 10 and 11 year olds an introduction to dinghy sailing course is offered.  Qualified youths may participate in the independent study free sail program to practice and hone their skills.

Adult classes are held as fund raisers for the youth programs.  Qualified adults may also participate in the independent study free sail program.  

Copies of JYSF newsletters, registration forms, required forms, and the Parent/Student Handbook are available in Adobe Acrobat PDF format below.

You can get a copy of the Adobe Acrobat viewer by clicking here 

• 2000 Cake Sale Order Form (PDF)
  
• 2000 Cake Sale Order Form (MS Word)
  
• Commodore's Cup Announcement
  
• May Free Sail Special Edition Newsletter
  
• March 2000 Newsletter (includes application forms)
  
• 2000 Youth Application
  
• 2000 Adult Application
  
• 2000 JYSF Parent/Student Handbook
  
• Youth Required Forms (Medical, Waiver, and Behavior)
  
• Business and Corporate Sponsorship of JYSF Activities
  

All JYSF programs are built around the US Sailing philosophy that sailing programs should emphasize three core elements: Safety, Fun, and Learning.  To assure safety students are required to wear sailing drysuits and PFDs at all times when on the docks or in the boats.  To help track student progress JYSF give each student the US Sailing "Little Red Book" which records the student's demonstration of sailing skills in different wind conditions. 

Drysuit use is in included in the cost of all courses. 

A half-day course introducing the sport of sailing to younger students. Safety and comfort around the boats will be emphasized while students learn to self-rescue and to maneuver the sailboat.

Youth -- Ages 12-19
Level 1 - Beginning Dinghy Sailing ($205)

Introduction to dinghy sailing. Covers the basics of rigging, launching, and maneuvering the sailboat. Self-rescue and water safety skills are emphasized.

Continuation of Level 1 instruction. Class reviews and expands upon material in Level 1 class. Materials are covered at a faster pace and at a greater level of difficulty than in Level 1 class. (Prerequisite Level 1 - Beginning Dinghy Sailing)

Building on the fundamentals mastered in the Level 1 and 2 programs, students will work to improve and refine their sailing skills. Advanced sail handling, including the use of the spinnaker will be introduced. Seamanship and the skills needed for safe boating are emphasized. (Prerequisite successful completion of Level 2 - Intermediate Dinghy Sailing)

Building on the fundamentals mastered in the Level 1 and 2 programs, students learn racing rules, tactics, and strategies. Advanced sail handling, including the use of spinnakers, is introduced. Emphasis is on racing skill development. Through the use of team racing, students are encouraged to help each other compete effectively, rather than just racing for a personal win. (Prerequisite successful completion of Level 2 - Intermediate Dinghy Sailing, Recommended Level 3a - Performance Sailing))

Courses start on Friday evening with 3 hours of classroom and dry land drills of basic sailing skills. All day Saturday and Sunday are devoted to on-the-water demonstrations, practice, and coaching.

Wednesday-night-at-the-races 
Instructors, adult graduates, and free-sail authorized youth students are all invited to the Wednesday night race clinic. Each week will start with a short lesson or demonstration of a racing topic. Depending on the weather and the desires of those participating we will then work on skill drills or fun races. Participants will pay for this class on a per session basis using their free sail annual pass (no additional fee) or a free sail punch card. This will be a great time to brush up on racing skills, learn some new things, and generally have fun on the water. A great midweek break, especially for parent-student teams!

JYSF Program Fees
All program fees include the use of a sailing drysuit.  No discount is offered for personal equipment used.  Participants are responsible for providing their own PFD for use during classes.  (Full and partial scholarships are available in case of need.)
 

Introduction to Sailing (Ages 10-11)

$100

Level 1, 2 & 3 (Ages 12-19) 

$205

Wednesday-night-at-the-races

One free sail punch per person per week

Adult Learn-to-Sail 

$150

(Session is per person and includes drysuit. )

Youth Independent Study Free Sail

(Annual) $75

Youth Independent Study Free Sail

(5 Sessions) $30

Adult Independent Study Free Sail

(Annual) $150

Adult Independent Study Free Sail

(5 Sessions)  $75

Other Useful Information

Sailing Scholarships 
Financial Assistance is available to students who would otherwise be unable to participate in JYSF programs.  Several community organizations have made donations for the purpose of providing scholarships. The Foundation is also able to waive fees in whole or in part.  Interested parties should contact Chris Stockard (465-4306/586-2838) or Steve Turner (364-3611) for more info.

Information on free sail practice
The Independent Study Free Sail program is an opportunity for youth and adult graduates of JYSF programs to practice the sailing skills developed in class.  All participants are required to wear sailing drysuits and PFDs at all times.  No on-the-water coaching is provided, although a safety boat is available to provide assistance in an emergency.  Boats are available on a first-come-first-served basis during Free Sail periods.  Unsafe sailing, late returns of boats, or negligent damage to boats or gear may result in expulsion from the Independent Study program. 

Youths 12-19 who have successfully completed a JYSF Level 2 course, and who demonstrate excellent boat handling skills, maturity, and good judgment in JYSF classes can be authorized by a JYSF instructor participate in the Independent Study Free Sail Program.  Youths must be pre-approved by an instructor and have a signed free sail form on file at least 24-hours before the free sail period.  In two person boats (such as our Club 420s) where both the skipper and crew are under 19, both must qualify for youth free sail privileges. 

Adult graduates of a JYSF program who have had their "Little Red Book" signed off in all skill at the appropriate wind range may participate in the Independent Study Free Sail Program.  A qualified adult may take as crew a youth graduate of a JYSF program.  The Adult Independent Study program is a fundraiser for JYSF youth programs. 

For More Information...
Download the newsletter at the top of the page or contact Chris Stockard 465-4306(days) or 586-2838 (eves), Steve Turner 789-7459 (days) or 364-3611 (eves), or Sam Skaggs 463-4843.