WICKFORD SAILING ASSOCIATION, INC.
PO Box352, Pleasant St., Wickford, RI 02852
Wickford Yacht Club (401) 294-9010
www.wickfordyc.org

Summer Sailing Program Information 2008


The program’s objective is to train students in the art and skill of sailing. Through hands-on experience and class instruction, we hope to produce well-rounded sailors who are at home aboard a sailing dinghy, a cruising sailboat, or a racing boat. Above all, our goal is to have our students safely enjoy their time on the water. Boats include a fleet of Optimist Prams and Club 420’s, two Ensign sloops and three power support boats. All full-time instructors have been certified in the U.S. Sailing Instructor Level One course. They are also current with CPR and First Aid.

IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS

Please download and print this Information sheet and the Class Schedule using the links below and read them in entirety.
Information sheets and forms are also available on the outside bulletin board at the Yacht Club.
Program Information (this document, 1 page)
Class Description & Fee Schedule
Student Application Form
Adult Application Form

IMPORTANT DATES

NOTE: Classes begin on THURSDAY this summer!

Special ORIENTATION Meeting: THURSDAY, JUNE 12, 2008 — 7 pm
Orientation meeting for new students and parents at the Wickford Yacht Club (end of Pleasant Street) at 7 pm.
A preview of the program will be presented. Scheduling, rules, gear etc. will be discussed. New students are strongly encouraged to attend and any former student is welcome.

Lessons begin THURS. June 19 & end WED. Aug. 13th with Awards presentation on Friday August 15.
Please see the Class Description & Fee Schedule for fees, description, days and times of the 4 different classes.

On rainy days instruction will be held indoors, or if possible, field trips may be scheduled.


IMPORTANT NOTES:
1. EACH STUDENT IS REQUIRED TO HAVE THEIR OWN COAST GUARD APPROVED LIFE JACKET (vest type recommended). LIFE JACKETS WILL BE WORN AT ALL TIMES WHILE ON THE DOCKS AND WATER.
2. SWIM TEST: A mandatory swim test will be the first day of class. All students will be asked to swim a short distance and show their ability to tread water. Students should bring a change of clothes and a towel.
3. SNEAKERS OR BOAT SHOES MUST BE WORN AT ALL TIMES (except during the swim test).
4. Special Events: Day trips will be held at various times. These will be scheduled as far in advance as possible.
5. NBYA Junior Regattas are held at various locations and times, see www.nbya.org. Students in the three Racing classes are encouraged to participate and Intermediates could with Instructor permission. NBYA registration is required. See instructors for details.
NBYA Olympic "Junior" Race Week —held in Bristol this year Mon-Thurs, August 11-14.


WSA CONTACTS:
Instructors and Instruction —Doug Nannig — 294-3022 doug.nannig@gmail.com
Regattas— Cindy Wilson — 295-5338 chwPhoto@verizon.net
Sailing Scholarships — Paula Lees — 294-4393 Plees2200@cox.net
Wickford Yacht Club — 294-9010 website: www.wickfordyc.org

Applications and Registration — Kathy Brown 294-2525 wickfordbrowns@earthlink.net

Checks Payable to Wickford Sailing Assoc., mail to: WSA c/o Kathy Brown, 160 Prospect Ave., N. Kingstown, RI 02852

ADULT PROGRAMS:
2 sessions 4 weeks each. $100/per session. Classes are Monday evenings, 6 pm until dusk.
Session 1: June 16, 23, 30, July 7
Session 2: July 14, 21, 28, August 4
Adult classes are taught using the Pearson Ensign. Participants supply their own Lifejackets.

Click on the following link for the Adult Registration form.

This form as a One page .pdf for Printing. WSA Sailing Program Information