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OPTIMIST RACING PROGRAMS
Developement Team
This program is for sailors who have demonstrated a keen interest in racing and who have attained White Sail Level III or equivalent. Sailors must have strong boat handling skills and be eager to compete. Racing knowledge will cover wind strategy, race tactics and boat and sail tuning. Most course time will be spent on the water perfecting boat handling skills and gaining confidence in competitive situations. All sailors in this program are expected to participate in fleet race nights. Throughout July, the team will attend 2 regattas. Team members are encouraged to participate in other regattas in August. Racing Optis that are provided are in top racing condition.
Program Dates: |
From June 29 to July 24 |
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Program Fee:
With own Opti $810 RHYC member
$900 non-member
With RHYC Opti $900 RHYC member
$1,000 non-member |
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| Advanced Optimist Racing Team |
Most Olympic sailors started racing in an Optimist. Recognized world-wide, Optis can be raced until the age of 14. This is a comprehensive program for Opti racers who would like to race for the entire summer. The team will attend 3 regattas with a coach including the RHYC Fogh Boorman. Racers must provide their own boat. If a racing Opti is required, an additional fee will apply. Please email sailingschool@rhyc.on.ca to inquire.
Program Dates: |
From June 29 to August 22 |
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Fees indicated in the racing programs include coaching costs only. Additional costs will be incurred for regatta registration, transportation, food and accommodations. All participants will meet, as soon as possible, prior to the beginning of the racing session, to discuss these costs and a budget will be formulated for each team.
We encourage early registration to assist in planning |
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Program Fee:
$1,282.50 RHYC member
$1,425 non-member |
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Program Fee:
With own boat $1594.80 RHYC member
$1,772 non-member
With RHYC boat $1,774.80 RHYC member
$1,972 non-member
Note: Please contact sailingschool@rhyc.on.ca, if planning to purchase a boat, to ensure the appropriate choice is made for individual racers. |
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CYA SILVER/GOLD PROGRAM
The Silver/Gold Program is a comprehensive course for sailors 14-18 years of age who are interested in racing and have ideally completed their Bronze Level V or equivalent. Any sailor who has not reached this level will be required to work towards its completion. The course, taught in single and double-handed boats including Byte, Laser Radial, Laser, and Laser 2 class boats, is ideal for the avid racer. The 29er may be included, dependent on experience. Topics include tactics, rules, sail and boat tuning, strategy and sail controls. The student will gain confidence in competitive sailing. Students are encouraged to set their own goals. The course complies with CYA Standards and students will be able to earn levels up to Gold. All sailors in this program are expected to participate in fleet race nights. The team will attend 3 regattas, finishing with CORK. This program requires occasional weekend travel and demands a high level of commitment from both sailors and their parents including chaperoning and pulling trailers, as required.
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One Session: |
From June 29 to August 22
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HIGH PERFORMANCE RACING TEAM
SINGLE-HANDED |
This High Performance team is for accomplished, enthusiastic sailors who have raced, in their single-handed boat (Byte, Radial and Laser Full Rig), for at least one season and are prepared to give racing their full attention. The racing program requires travel and demands a high level of commitment from both sailors and their parents, including chaperoning and pulling trailers, as required. Sailors learn racing rules, tactics and competitive boat-handling skills
through on-water drills and on-shore coaching sessions from a CYA certified race coach.
Age: 15 and up (as of December 2008)
Students must supply their own boat.
Note: Applications will be reviewed for acceptance to this program. Racing resumes will be required. There are only 9 spots in this program
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Schedule to be determined |
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Program Fee: to be determined
Regatta expenses not included. Budget to be determined based on final schedule. |
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REGIONAL COACHING PROGRAM FOR DEVELOPING RACERS
Extend your training season! This program encourages the serious racer to train year round! Dinghy sailors of all ages, with a keen interest in developing their racing skills, will have access to coaching one day on the weekends and one day a week, surrounding the summer season (schedule to be finalized). The program included practice races and onshore sessions. Boats typically included in the program are Optimist, Byte, 420, laser, Laser radial, 29er and Laser >>. For an additional coast a Laser >>, 420 or Optimist can be provided, if required. CYA levels are not awarded as a part of this program.
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Spring Session : |
2nd week of May until the end of June |
| Fall Session : |
| Second week of September until the beginning of November |
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| Program Fee: $275 per session |
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• Session lengths are as listed in the brochure and run full weeks including holidays.
• Youth Classes run from 8:30 am – 4:30 pm daily.
• Equipment needed: life jacket with whistle attached, hat, sunglasses, sun screen, towel,
swimsuit & extra clothing.
• Fees do not include regatta registration, transportation or other costs associated with
attendance at regattas.
• Please make cheques payable to: • RHYC Junior Activities |
NSF cheques will be assessed a $50 administration fee. Refunds are not granted if the participant misses days. Full refund will only be granted, less $50 administration fee for cancellation prior to June 1, 2009. There is no refund after this time. Transfer of sessions will be accommodated if space allows. Refunds for medical reasons will be considered with a letter from a medical doctor. Classroom sessions and shore activities will be substituted when conditions prohibit sailing. |
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Waiver: I authorize the Royal Hamilton Yacht Club to provide such medical care to the person listed above, as it may deem necessary in the event of injury or otherwise and agree to pay for all expenses incurred thereby. In part consideration, the RHYC permitting me or the person listed above to participate in activities of its Sailing School Program, I agree to release and discharge and to indemnify and save harmless the RHYC from and against all claims or proceedings by whomsoever made or brought in respect of any costs, losses, damage or injury arising by reason of my/their participation in such activities or by reason of the provision of medical care to me/them. I also hereby give my permission to the RHYC to use any and/or all photographs of my child(s) for future publications or product advertising.
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