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YOUTH LEARN TO SAIL
Welcome to the Royal Hamilton Yacht Club’s Sailing School program, we provide a safe and fun environment for youth of all ages to learn to sail! Join us for a two week session in July or August to learn the fundamentals, improve your skills, or be involved in one of our racing programs. The RHYC Sailing School is a certified CANSail teaching center and a proud partner of the Canadian Yachting Association.
REGISTRATION AND BROCHURES
Click on link below to
download 2012 RHYC
Sailing School
Brochure
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Click on link for
RHYC Sailing School
Online Registration
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Click on link to download Learn To Sail - Sailor's Information and Parent's Guide
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To find out more about our JR. Sailing School,
please email juniorsail@rhyc.ca or call (905) 528-8464 Ext. 227
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DISCOVER BOATING (AGES 6-8)
Starting July 2nd
Discover Boating is a fun program designed for children ages 6-8. This program introduces children to sailing in the Optimist Dinghy in order to establish comfort on the water in a fun environment with a strong emphasis on water safety. A typical day may include activities such as: swimming, sailing, games (on and off the water), boat trips across the bay, and much more!
Program Fee: 2 weeks - $490 |
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Dates: July 2nd - July 13th
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Dates: July 16th - July 27th |
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Dates: July 30th - August 10th |
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Dates: August 13th - August 24th |
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WHITE SAIL I, II, III (AGES 9-12)
New CANSail 1 & 2 - Starting July, 2nd
White Sail introduces new sailors to the fundamental sailing skills in the Optimist dinghy. Course material covers safety, seamanship, and boat-handling. In the classroom, students will learn basic terminology, knots and the rules of the water. On the water, young sailors work on boat safety, boat handling skills, docking, and sail control.
Program Fee: 2 weeks - $500 |
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Dates: July 2nd - July 13th
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Dates: July 16th - July 27th |
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Dates: July 30th - August 10th |
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Dates: August 13th - August 24th |
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TEEN WHITE SAIL I, II, II (AGE 13-17)
New CANSail 1 & 2 - Starting July, 2nd
Teen White Sail is designed to introduce teenagers to sailing. Teenagers will enjoy following the same ciriculum as the Youth White Sail program but in a separate classroom and in the larger, double-handed 420 dinghy. Course material covers safety, seamanship, and boat-handling. In the classroom, students will learn basic terminology, knots and the rules of the water. On the water, young sailors work on boat safety, boat handling skills, docking, and sail control.
Program Fee: 2 weeks - $525
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Dates: July 2nd - July 13th
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Dates: July 16th - July 27th |
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Dates: July 30th - August 10th |
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Dates: August 13th - August 24th |
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BRONZE SAIL IV & V
New CANSail 3 & 4 - Starting July, 2nd
The Bronze program builds upon the fundamental skills established in White Sail on the water and in the classroom. Sailors will develop advanced boat handling skills and learn how to trapeze and fly spinnaker in the 420 dinghy. Bronze sailors will also be introduced to the basic racing skills needed to compete in club race-nights.
Prerequisites:
White Sail III or Equivalent
Ages 13-17
Program Fee: $1025 - 4 Weeks
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Dates: July 2nd - July 27th
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Dates: July 30th - August 24th |
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OPTI DEVELOPMENT
Starting July 30th
The Opti Development program is for sailors who have successfully completed White Sail III and who have demonstrated a keen interest in racing. This course focuses on improving boat-handling skills and reinforcing proper technique. Sailors will also be introduced to the fundamental racing theory and tactical skills. The sailors will also attend local regattas and race-nights to apply their skills and knowledge in competition.
Program Fee:
$1,100 - RHYC Boat
$900 - Personal Boat
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Dates: July 30th to August 24th
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OPTI RACING
Starting July 2nd
The Optimist Race team is a full summer program for those sailors who have existing racing experience and are looking to improve their skills towards a high performance level. This team attends several regattas throughout the season requiring more dedication from both the sailor and parents. Team members will be required to participate in a fitness and nutrition program tailored to their age group.
Program Fees:
$1920 - RHYC Boat
$1565 - Personal Boat
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Dates: July 2nd - August 24th
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RHYC RACE TEAM
New CANSail 5 & 6 - Starting June, 27th
The RHYC Racing program is a comprehensive course for sailors 14-18 years of age who are interested in racing or to continue to develop their racing skills. The course is taught in single and double-handed boats including 420, Laser, and Radial.
The program requires a high level of commitment for both athlete and parent. Sailors are expected to participate in a fitness and nutrition program in addition to daily on water training and theory instruction. The parents are an important part of the team and are expected to chaperone and/or tow trailers to regattas. Please contact us for more information.
Program Fee:
$1710 - RHYC Boat
$1565 - Personal Boat |
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Dates: June 27th - August 24th
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ABLE SAIL
The Royal Hamilton Yacht Club has sailboats specifically designed for individuals who require a bit more support in the boat due to a disability. The RHYC provides both the Access 2.3 Dinghies as well as Martin 16’s. Wednesday night sessions are our usual Sailing evenings.
For more information on Adult or Youth Able Sail programs please contact us!
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SPRING TRAINING - Starting May 1st
Spring Training is an excellent opportunity to get a head start on the competitive season. The focus of the program is to prepare racers for the summer by working on boat-handling skills in a variety of wind conditions. We require sailors to have adequate clothing and for a range of weather and water conditions we may encounter. Optimist, 420, Laser, Radial, and 29er sailors are invited to participate in Spring Training.
Program Fee: $325
Dates: May 1st - June 19th
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Click here for sponsors of the RHYC Sailing School Program
• 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 |
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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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