The RYC Winter Junior Sailing School runs out of the RYC during the months of October – March and is designed to teach junior sailors, aged 8 – 18, to safely enjoy the activity of sailing. This school is unique to many junior sailing programs in that:
- It is designed to encourage the safe enjoyment of sailing for juniors of all ages and inclinations.
- It is accessible to a wide range of juniors at a reasonable expense. Instruction is given in avariety of boats to a variety of skill levels.
- The school enjoys the favorable learning conditions offered by the “Richmond Riviera”
- The school is run by volunteers and depends on the commitment of participating parents
(NEW) In 2009/2010, all sailors are asked to bring their own (easily identifiable) lunch to each class, in the event that we are unable to find a volunteer to manage this year's hot lunch program. Beverages will be provided by the program.
To learn more about the Junior Sailing School, read the attached “Program Overview” (Click Here).
Instruction is Offered for:
- Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced sailors in single person “prams” (Optimists and El Toros)
- Older, Advanced sailors in single person Laser.
- High School sailors (in two person FJs), for students who wish to train and compete as a team
For a complete list of class requirements and objectives, read the attached “Program Overview” (Click Here).
Student / Parent Requirements
Each student must be at least 8 years of age on the first day of class and be able to pay attention in class for up to 1 hour without individual supervision.
Each student must be member of the RYC. If a student is not part of a family that is a member of the RYC, then the student may join the RYC as a Junior Member for a nominal annual fee (plus a one-time initiation fee).
Each student must bring the appropriate safety and exposure gear to every class. With a few exceptions, each student also needs to bring his / her own (fully functional) Pram or Laser to each class.
- FJ’s are supplied to all participants in the High-School Double-Handed program.
- A limited number of Optimist prams are available for charter to beginner students.
- For a complete list and explanation of all requirements, please read the attached “Program Overview” (Click Here).
Fees
- Sailors who are not members of the RYC must join the RYC junior program for $50 / yr (+ a one-time registration fee of $20)
- Pram and Laser instruction = $115 per. sailor
- Rental costs for an Optimist (limited availability) = $250 (for use during program hours only)
- Instruction + rental costs for the High School-Double Handed program = $250
- A limited number of boat racks will be available from the harbor master for those wishing to store their boats at the RYC during the program. Cost for a boat rack = $60 for the 6-months of the program
- In addition, parents must volunteer for at least 2 consecutive volunteer days during the program.
Registration - Step 1
All students must fill out the following on-line registration and medical information form by September 11. Please note: You must ALSO print out and sign a hard copy of this form before you press “Submit”
Click here to complete on-line “Registration”
Registration - Step 2A
(for returning students who are not chartering and do not need storage space)
If you are a returning student, who is not chartering an Optimist and who does not need a storage space:
- You may mail your printed and signed registration form with payment to: Richmond Yacht Club Junior Program, P.O. Box 70295, Pt. Richmond, CA. 94807. Payment is by check only, made out to “Richmond Yacht Club”
- Payment and registration should be received by September 13.
- You may also renew your Junior Membership (if applicable) via mail. Junior Membership renewals will be mailed out from the RYC separately on September 1.
Registration - Step 2B
(for new students, those chartering, or those who need storage space)
If you are a new student, or if you hope to charter an Optimist, or if you wish to rent a storage space:
You must attend registration at the Richmond Yacht Club on September 13, from 10am to 2pm. At this registration you must bring:
- Printed and signed registration form (see above link)
- Printed and signed Jr. Membership Application (if necessary).
- Please also fill out this form on-line (click here).
- Note…please print a hard copy of this on-line form before you hit “submit” and bring a signed hard copy of this form with you to registration
- Printed and signed Optimist Charter Agreement (if desired)
- Please also fill out this form on-line (click here)
- Note…please print a hard copy of this on-line form before you hit “submit” and bring a signed hard copy of this form with you to registration
- Printed and signed Storage Agreement (if desired)
- Please also fill out this form on-line (click here)
- Note…please print a hard copy of this on-line form before you hit “submit” and bring a signed hard copy of this form with you to registration
- Individual checks for payment
Schedule and First Class
- A complete schedule is in the attached “Program Overview” (Click Here)
- Registration is September 13, from 10am – 2pm at the RYC
- First class for Prams and Lasers is October 11, 9:30 am – 3:30 am
- All parents and students must attend this first class with all required safety gear and their lunches.
- All parents and students must have their boats and all required equipment for rigging on the dinghy dock at 9:30 am. See “Program Overview” for more details (Click Here).
- First class for High School, Double-Handed FJs is October 4, 9:30 am – 3:30 am
Contact
For information on registration, please contact Ornaith Fowler by emailing
For information on the school, please contact Michael Quinn at 510-558-8829
PDF Version of Forms
If you abso;utely cannot complete forms online, please pring out the necessary PDF's and comlete them in their entirety. We encourabe you to register on-line, as we can capture your data more accurately and more efficiently.
Thank you very much.
We look forward to seeing you on the water this Winter! | 
