Keuka Yacht Club Sailing School

Keuka Yacht Club 2010 Jr. Sailing

KEUKA YACHT CLUB'S JUNIOR SAILING PROGRAM

Keuka Yacht Club's Junior Sailing Program is one of the oldest in the United States. Founded during WWII, KYC continues the philosophy that sailing is an excellent way for children to learn self-reliance, self-esteem, and sportsmanship

Today, KYC's Jr. Sailing Program is a U.S. Sailing approved program (U.S. Sailing is the agency governing sailing and yacht racing in the United States, including the Olympics.) Our Head Instructor is a U.S. Sailing Level One Certified Instructor. We believe that sailing should be good education, a source of personal satisfaction, and fun.

Classes are small, only twelve students per class.
Introduced in 2009, we will continue to feature a racing focus during Session 3 tailored to interested returning Jr. Sailor Program attendees

This year we have added The Flying Junior Sloop (FJ) the KYC Jr. sailing fleet fleet. It was formally called the Flying Dutchman Junior and it was designed in 1956. The FJ is sailed by more collegiate sailing teams than any other double-handed sailboat. Also popular as a junior trainer, the FJ is a light, tough, agile performer. Especially popular on lakes and rivers, the FJ tacks and accelerates quickly, making the best use of restricted sailing areas. This boat’s addition adds another dimension to the Jr. Sailing education at KYC.

There are four two-week sessions, from 9 am-12 noon. This year's class dates are:

Session 1: June 21 - July 1 – Monday through Thursday
Session 2: July 6 - July 15 – First Week Tuesday through Friday, Second Week Monday through Thursday
Session 3: July 20 - July 30 - Monday through Thursday
Session 4: August 3 - August 13 - Monday through Thursday

Tuition: KYC members: $195, additional students of same household: $170
Non-members: $225, additional students of same household: $200
Textbook: “Start Sailing Right” $14.00 (includes Red skills book)
Register by May 1st and recieve a $10 discount

Some classes fill up early so register early to reserve the session that best fits your schedule. 2010 Application (Download Application)

Private lessons and Adult Sailing lessons are also available.

Keuka Yacht Club was founded in 1872 and has a long and interesting history. We are a friendly, family oriented club and welcome new members, whether sailors, power-boaters or social. We hope to see you this summer!

Jr. Sailing Contact: Peter Gamba, 315-595-8899; school@keukayc.org - and Jr Sailing Committee

Jr Sailing Committee:

Peter Gamba – KYC Jr Sailing Committee Chair – Sailing Session 1 Manager , Level 1 US Sailing Certified , - Board Member
Dave Chervenic – KYC Fleets –KYC Lightning Fleet Leader - Board Member
Ron Beyer – Sailing Session 4 Manager KYC- Board Member
Bob Wilder- KYC Race Committee – Expert Sunfish Sailor
Art Wilder- Lifelong Sailor, KYC Sail Boat Maintenance, KYC Member
Debbie Koop – KYC Jr Session 3 Manager – Level 1 US Sailing Certified, KYC member- Former Jr Sailing Board Member, KYC Member
John Brown – KYC Jr Sailing Session 2 Manager – Level 1 US Sailing Certified – KYC Member
Paul Terrell- Lead Instructor 2010 – Experienced boater, sailor and an instructor at Finger Lakes Community College
Jenna Chervenic – Assistant Instructor 2010 – Engineer / HS School Teacher- experienced sailor

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