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The Youth Sailing Program aims to teach the art of sailing to young sailors and, for those who are interested, introduce them to sailboat racing. The youth sailors learn on the club-owned fleet of Optimist Prams, Laser Radial and O'pen Skiffs. We often have the children crew on a keelboat during our camp or sailing class. sessions. Programs are coached by our mature, experienced dinghy and keelboat sailors/racers. Highlights include:
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DCYC youth sailing is open to both new sailors and to the intermediate level sailor - ages 8 to 15 (exceptions considered on a case-by-case basis). Open to DCYC Members & Non-members The program focuses on developing or improving basic sailing skills which are taught in Optimist Prams, O'Pen Skiffs ( f.k.a. Open Bic) and/or Laser Radial. The kids will perfect the basics of rigging and sailing in straight lines on and off the wind; capsize recovery; identifying points of sail, wind direction and sail trim. They will learn how to start a race and make their way around the race course. On the water safety is the top priority and practiced at all times; care and proper use of boats and equipment is taught.
As the sailors advance, they will be focus on improving boat handling skills; should be able to sail in stronger winds; better understand wind shifts; and develop strategies for racing. When the youth sailor is ready, he/she typically progresses to a Laser, FJ or 420. These are used by many high school and collegiate teams and at Texas Sailing Assoc. (TSA) circuit events. DCYC provides sailboats for its camps and classes. View a Story and Photos about DCYC Sailing Camp
| Youth sailors are required to pass the basic swim skills test at DCYC to participate in summer camp and/or sailing classes. Parents, please refer to the camp procedures and policies brochure. See link below. ========================================== Questions ? Youth Sailing Coach, Ed Henkel: kw1720cc@gmail.com 2020 Summer Sailing Camp Schedule and Information: Member: - $170.00 Non-Member: $220.00 View the DCYC Summer Camp details, procedures, and policies.Register for the July 13-17 Camp 2020 Camp Sessions are sold-out.
==========================Fall 2020 Saturday Youth Sailing Classes Member: - $125.00 Non-Member: $150.00 Saturday September 12, Sept. 19, Sept. 26, & Saturday October 3, 2020 View the DCYC Youth Saturday Sailing Class Details, Procedures & Policies View the DCYC Youth Saturday Sailing Class Curriculum Register for 2020 Fall Saturday Sailing Classes (Now Available) 5/13/20
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DCYC has four Optimist Prams available for use in the Opti Green Fleet at the 2020 Pirates of the Corinthian Regatta- Oct. 10-11, 2020. These will be made available to qualified youth sailors who have successfully completed a DCYC sailing class or DCYC summer camp. DCYC youth sailing coach will determine if youth sailor is qualified to participate in the Regatta. No charge to use DCYC boat. Separate Regatta Entry Fee likely required. | .jpg) Saturday Youth Sailing Classes - Fall 2020Saturday September 12, Sept. 19, Sept. 26 & Saturday October 3, 2020 |
