Junior Sailing Program

Junior Sailing Program

Since 1989, BYC’s Junior Sailing Program has provided area youth with the skills to enjoy and explore the waters around them. From reading winds and tides to knot tying, tacking and the importance of team work, Breakwater instructors not only teach young sailors everything they need to know to sail safely, but they also instill in them a sense of confidence which stays with them for the rest of their lives. 

Thousands of youngsters have gone through the BYC junior sailing program over the years, and much of the program’s success can be attributed to the skill, enthusiasm and dedication of BYC’s instructors. Many current instructors began as junior sailing students themselves and are now passing their knowledge, experience and passion for sailing on to the next generation.

The summer sailing program begins in late June and runs through early September. Each session lasts one week and ages 6 and up are eligible to take part, BYC also offers a four week discounted session. Students in the program start out by learning the basics of sailing, including how to rig a boat and what to do when it capsizes. They are also learn how a boat responds to wind before they experience this concept firsthand on the water. Practice is offered through sailing games and mock races, which are excellent learning tools. While there is a lot of learning going on, BYC’s instructors make sure they keep it fun.

The program utilizes BYC’s fleet of JY-15s and Optis and sessions run three hours daily Monday through Friday. Weekly sessions are held behind BYC’s Community Sailing Center. On rainy days, instructors lead students in sailing-based activities and games in the clubhouse.

Beginners meet from 9 a.m. to noon and intermediate sailors from 1 to 4 p.m. BYC also offers a racing program for the most serious sailors using the club’s fleet of 420s and Lasers. BYC’s racing team competes locally against teams from the North and South Forks of Long Island as well as in regional and national events. Many students find it beneficial to enroll in multiple sessions and novice sailors typically spend three to four weeks in the beginners program before moving to the intermediate level and beyond.

Teaching youngsters to sail is at the core of BYC’s mission, and for that reason, through fundraising and community support, each summer BYC is committed to offering numerous sailing scholarships to local youth. Scholarships are distributed through local public schools and organizations like the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts.

Lifejackets will be provided for sailors if they do not have their own. It is advised that sailors bring a gear bag daily with the  below equipment:

Change of clothes, hat, sunscreen, water shoes or flip flops, sunglasses, sweatshirt, water bottle, and a towel.

The fee for the week long program starts at $425. For more information or to register, contact BYC’s Sailing Director Sean Elliott at Sailingdirector@Breakwateryc.org or call (631) 725-4604

 

 

Junior Sailing Programs (students age 6 and up)

1-Week Sessions

Monday – Friday, June 29 – August 31

4-Week Sessions

Monday – Friday, June 29 – August 31

Beginners – 9am to 12 noon
Intermediate/Racing – 1pm to 4pm
CIT Program – ALL DAY

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Release

Release of liability for participation, transportation, and medical permission with respect to Breakwater Yacht Club activities and programs


I, the undersigned
parentguardianlegal custodian of
a participant in recreational activities and programs sponsored by the Breakwater Yacht Club (BYC) agree that in consideration of BYC allowing the Participant to participate in its activities, the undersigned releases and discharges BYC and other persons, including but not limited to, providers of private and public transportation, including persons using their own vehicles and their heirs, administrators, executors, successors and assigns from, and hold them harmless against any claims, actions, causes of actions, suits, damages, and liabilities of any nature whatsoever, arising out of the participants, participating in BYC activities and programs, including but not limited to, transportation of the Participant to and from other facilities by persons using their vehicles or hired or public transportation facilitates. Photographs of sailors and participants may used by Breakwater Yacht club for promotional purposes


Damage Responsibility

I the undersigned assume the obligation for the expenses of repair and/or replacement of the program equipment, the damage of which is attributable to my child’s reckless or irresponsible behavior.


 

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 2020 BYC JS REGISTRATION FORM

 

If you have already registered and not yet paid, or will be registering by mail and wish to pay for the program online, please use the product form below:

 

Junior Sailing Fees

$125.00 – $2,590.00

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Registrant(s)

Name of the person or people for whom this fee is being paid (REQUIRED)

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For and in consideration of Breakwater Sailing Center, Inc. (“BYC”) allowing me, the undersigned, to participate in any capacity in the BYC Summer Youth Sailing Program or any other BYC sanctioned, licensed, or approved event or activity (“Event” or “Events”); I, for myself, and on behalf of my spouse, children, heirs and next of kin, and any legal and personal representatives, executors, administrators, successors, and assigns, hereby agree to and make the following contractual representations pursuant to this Agreement (the “Agreement”):

A. RULES AND REGULATIONS: I hereby agree to abide by the rules, regulations, and policies of the BYC, including any and all COVID-­‐19 related safety measures required by the BYC.

B. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF RISK: I knowingly, willingly, and voluntarily acknowledge the inherent risks associated with the sport of sailing, and that participation in any BYC involves risks and dangers including, without limitation, the potential for serious bodily injury (including broken bones, head or neck injuries), sickness and disease (including communicable diseases such as COVID-­‐19), trauma, pain & suffering, permanent disability, paralysis and death; loss of or damage to personal property; exposure to extreme conditions and circumstances; accidents involving other participants, event staff, volunteers or spectators; contact or collision with other participants or natural or manmade objects; adverse weather conditions; facilities issues and premises conditions; failure of protective equipment; inadequate safety measures; participants of varying skill levels; situations beyond the immediate control of the Event organizers and competition management; and other undefined, not readily foreseeable and presently unknown risks and dangers (“Risks”).
C. ASSUMPTION OF RISK: I understand that the aforementioned Risks may be caused in whole or in part or result directly or indirectly from the negligence of my own actions or inactions, the actions or inactions of others participating in the Events, or the negligent acts or omissions of the Released Parties defined below, and I hereby voluntarily and knowingly assume all such Risks and responsibility for any damages, liabilities, losses, or expenses that I incur as a result of my participation in any Events. I also agree to be responsible for any injury or damage caused by me or any agents under my direction and control at any Event.

D. RELEASE AND INDEMNITY: In consideration of my participation in any Event, I hereby release from liability and waive any claims against the owner or organizer of the Event, its licensees, competition managers, promoters, sponsors, advertisers, beneficiaries, venue providers, and supporting BYCs, together with the officers, directors, employees, volunteers and contractors of them (the “Released Parties” or “Event Organizers”), with respect to any liability, claim(s), demand(s), cause(s) of action, damage(s), loss, or expense (including court costs and reasonable attorney fees) of any kind or nature (“Liability”) which may arise out of, result from, or relate in any way to my participation in the Events, including claims for Liability caused in whole or in part by the negligent acts or omissions of the Released Parties. Further, I agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Released Parties and Event Organizers against and from any and all Liability imposed on, incurred by, or asserted against any Released Party or Event Organizer resulting from, arising out of, in connection with, or relating to my breach of this Agreement.

E. COMPLETE AGREEMENT AND SEVERABILITY CLAUSE: This Agreement represents the complete understanding between the parties regarding these issues and no oral representations, statements or inducements have been made apart from this Agreement. If any provision of this Agreement is held to be unlawful, void, or for any reason unenforceable, then that provision shall be deemed severable from this Agreement and shall not affect the validity and enforceability of any remaining provisions.
I HAVE CAREFULLY READ THIS DOCUMENT IN ITS ENTIRETY, UNDERSTAND ALL OF ITS TERMS AND CONDITIONS, AND KNOW IT CONTAINS AN ASSUMPTION OF RISK, RELEASE, WAIVER FROM LIABILITY, AND INDEMNIFICATION.

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Session

Single Session – Beginner/Intermediate (Half Day), Single Session – Beginner/Intermediate (Full Day), 1-Week Session – Beginner, 1-Week Session – Beginner (full-day), 1-Week Session – Intermediate, 1-Week Session – Intermediate (full day), 1-Week Session – Racing Program (9 and up), 1-Week Session – Racing Program (full-day), 1-Week Session – CIT Program (pre-qualified candidates), 1-Week Afternoon Marine Science Program, 4-Week Session – Beginner, 4-Week Session – Beginner (full-day), 4-Week Session – Intermediate, 4-Week Session – Intermediate (full-day), 4-Week Session – Racing Program (9 and up), 4-Week Session – Racing Program (full-day), 4-Week Session – CIT Program (prequalified candidates)

 

 
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