Monthly Meeting of

The Board of Governors

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Open to the general membership.

Members are invited to address the Board at the beginning of each meeting. 
( time limits are strictly enforced )

The BOG meets once each month, Wednesday at 7:00 PM
( in the third full week of the month )

Warmest Regards,
Timothy Johnson,
your 2020 DCYC Commodore

Come Join us for a $5 Taco Party on Saturday, January 25th !

Includes a full Taco Bar with everything provided, as usual, BYOB.

Hosted by the DCYC Social Committee 

A Valentine Evening at the club 

Salad, Beef Tenderloin, Baked Potato & Desert

$ 20 per person 

BYOB 

Saturday, February 15, 2020

7:00 p.m.

Registration is limited to 40 

 Thank you

Hosted by the DCYC Social Committee

St. Patrick's Day Party! 

Avoid the crowds at the bars & restaurants and come party at the club with your friends! 

Tuesday, March 17, 2020

6-9 p.m

Enrollment will be limited so register early.

 Thank you

Hosted by the DCYC Social Committee

The DCYC intermediate sailing class is open to youth sailors who have a demonstrated sailing proficiency. Suggested ages: 10 to 14 years old. (Exceptions considered on a case-by-case basis).

Improve Racing & Boat Handling Skills:

• Upwind or close-hauled precise steering with proper air flow over the sail

• Luff tension, vang, sprit halyard tension, foot tension, mainsheet trim, cunningham use

• Reading and reacting to the wind shifts and velocity changes

• Improving reach & run boat speed; centerboard positioning for each point of sailing

• Hiking out & body positioning for different points of sail

• Maximizing a lift

• Roll tacking & gybing

• Sailing by the lee and healing to windward

• Starting line position, starting on-time, finding clear air, practice starts

• How to restart after OCS (over early)

• Mark rounding with overlapped boats

• Fast mainsheet trimming using both hands while still holding tiller

• Starting signal sounds & flags

• Good sportsmanship on the race course

• Penalty turns such as 360-degree turn after touching a mark

• 720-degree penalty turns; calling out: Protest!

• On the water practice of basic racing rules and sailing instructions

• Crossing the finish line

• Committee boat (RC) actions

• Tactical actions such as safe-leeward position, luffing another boat; establishing an overlap, covering

• Multiple practice races

Classes are scheduled to be sailed in Optimist Class prams, we also have a Laser Radial and O’pen Skiffs for larger sailors.

The DCYC Beginner Sailing program is open to new sailors ages 8- 13 (exceptions considered on a case-by-case basis). While this class is open to new sailors, those children with some experience are encouraged to apply because they will have an opportunity to improve their existing sailing proficiency.  For experienced sailors/racers, Dallas Corinthian Yacht Club offers Intermediate/Advanced Classes.

Learn the Basics, Improve Existing Skills

The program focuses on developing basic sailing skills taught in Optimist Prams, O’pen Skiffs and/or Laser Radial.

The youth sailors will perfect the basics of rigging and sailing in straight lines on and off the wind; capsize recovery; identifying points of sail, how to leave and return to a dock, wind direction, and sail trim.  They will begin to learn how to start a race and make their way around the race course and the responsibility of caring for the boats and equipment. 

A Chance to Sail a Keelboat

Sometimes, during the class schedule, the children will have an opportunity to crew on a keelboat with their coaches to learn how it differs from a dinghy; how to tack a jib using winches; how to steer a keelboat on all points of sail; and how to adjust the main and jib sheets for proper sail trim.

Details, Details…

This is a four - week program generally run on successive Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Classes are generally formed in the Spring and Fall sailing seasons in North Texas. These are sailing classes during which the primary focus is on learning to sail. It is different from DCYC’s sensational, summer sailing camps which tend be a balance between summertime fun and a relaxed sailing theme. The DCYC facility is located on the scenic shores of Lake Lewisville in Oak Point, Texas. Your child can apply for these programs on DCYC’s website. Open to DCYC members and non-members

Please check DCYC’s website www.dcyc.org  for Beginner Sailing Class 2020 schedule.

Coaches/Instructors/Boats

Dallas Corinthian Yacht Club has club-owned sailboats available for sailing class students to use. The coach or coaches will be on-the-water providing guidance and safety from a motor-driven chase boat. Our coaches/Instructors are mature, patient, enthusiastic, safety-driven, highly experienced racers/cruisers. Safe boating and safe behavior at the Club is the top priority of all concerned. Our classes are relatively small to provide proper instruction to the young sailors.  All students must pass DCYC’s swim skills test, and wear an approved PFD (life jacket) always when near the lake.

2020 Class Schedule

Spring 2020      May 2, 9, 16 & 30, 2020.  Four Saturday Sessions

Fall 2020         ******Check back later for fall 2020 for dates ******

**SAVE THE DATE**

ANNUAL HERITAGE CUP & J/24 CORINTHIAN CUP REGATTA

MORE DETAILS COMING SOON! 

The DCYC youth sailing camp is a five-day session available to beginning sailors and to those with existing sailing skills. Camp is open to DCYC members and non-members subject to availability. Suggested ages: from 8 to 15. (exceptions considered on a case-by-case basis)

The Camp Program:

Sailing Camp at DCYC is all about summertime fun with a focus on sailing. Our instructors are skilled dinghy and keelboat racing sailors with junior sailing training experience. Whilst ample time to enjoy our refreshing pool and engage in sailing camp-themed activities ashore is provided, the instructors will ensure that the on-the-water part of the program focuses on developing sailing skills to include boat handling; seamanship and safety-at-sea.

Campers will sail in Optimist Prams, Laser Radial and O’pen Skiffs. The kids will learn how to rig and de-rig the boats, sail away from the dock, and to return safely. Recovery from a capsize is also taught. The youth sailors will be reminded regularly to liberally re-apply sun block, stay hydrated, encouraged to wear a hat, and take other smart sun-protection precautions. They will learn how to start a fun race and make their way around a race course. We’ll attempt to do one group sail on a member’s keelboat.

The DCYC youth sailing camp is a five-day session available to beginning sailors and to those with existing sailing skills.  Camp is open to DCYC members and non-members subject to availability.  Suggested ages: from 8 to 15. (exceptions considered on a case-by-case basis)

The Camp Program:

 Sailing Camp at DCYC is all about summertime fun with a focus on sailing. Our instructors are skilled dinghy and keelboat racing sailors with junior sailing training experience.  Whilst ample time to enjoy our refreshing pool and engage in sailing camp-themed activities ashore is provided, the instructors will ensure that the on-the-water part of the program focuses on developing sailing skills to include boat handling; seamanship and safety-at-sea.

Campers will sail in Optimist Prams, Laser Radial and O’pen Skiffs.  The kids will learn how to rig and de-rig the boats, sail away from the dock, and to return safely. Recovery from a capsize is also taught.  The youth sailors will be reminded regularly to liberally re-apply sun block, stay hydrated, encouraged to wear a hat, and take other smart sun-protection precautions. They will learn how to start a fun race and make their way around a race course.  We’ll attempt to do one group sail on a member’s keelboat.

The DCYC youth sailing camp is a five-day session available to beginning sailors and to those with existing sailing skills.  Camp is open to DCYC members and non-members subject to availability.  Suggested ages: from 8 to 15. (exceptions considered on a case-by-case basis)

The Camp Program:

 Sailing Camp at DCYC is all about summertime fun with a focus on sailing. Our instructors are skilled dinghy and keelboat racing sailors with junior sailing training experience.  Whilst ample time to enjoy our refreshing pool and engage in sailing camp-themed activities ashore is provided, the instructors will ensure that the on-the-water part of the program focuses on developing sailing skills to include boat handling; seamanship and safety-at-sea.

Campers will sail in Optimist Prams, Laser Radial and O’pen Skiffs.  The kids will learn how to rig and de-rig the boats, sail away from the dock, and to return safely. Recovery from a capsize is also taught.  The youth sailors will be reminded regularly to liberally re-apply sun block, stay hydrated, encouraged to wear a hat, and take other smart sun-protection precautions. They will learn how to start a fun race and make their way around a race course.  We’ll attempt to do one group sail on a member’s keelboat.

The DCYC youth sailing camp is a five-day session available to beginning sailors and to those with existing sailing skills.  Camp is open to DCYC members and non-members subject to availability.  Suggested ages: from 8 to 15. (exceptions considered on a case-by-case basis)

The Camp Program:

 Sailing Camp at DCYC is all about summertime fun with a focus on sailing. Our instructors are skilled dinghy and keelboat racing sailors with junior sailing training experience.  Whilst ample time to enjoy our refreshing pool and engage in sailing camp-themed activities ashore is provided, the instructors will ensure that the on-the-water part of the program focuses on developing sailing skills to include boat handling; seamanship and safety-at-sea.

Campers will sail in Optimist Prams, Laser Radial and O’pen Skiffs.  The kids will learn how to rig and de-rig the boats, sail away from the dock, and to return safely. Recovery from a capsize is also taught.  The youth sailors will be reminded regularly to liberally re-apply sun block, stay hydrated, encouraged to wear a hat, and take other smart sun-protection precautions. They will learn how to start a fun race and make their way around a race course.  We’ll attempt to do one group sail on a member’s keelboat.

Pirates of the Corinthian Regatta

This is DCYC's annual junior regatta that is part of the Texas Sailing Association circuit. All competitors are between the ages of 8 and 20 years old. They race dingy boats such as the Optimist, Laser, C420, and Open Bics. 

Come join in on the fun as a spectator or volunteer to be part of the action! To volunteer, contact Michele Ditmer at micheleditmer@gmail.com. 

For Registration, Meals and Merchandise, click HERE
( Opens Regatta Network )

DCYC members can register for dinner here.

**SAVE THE DATE**

ANNUAL HERITAGE CUP & J/24 CORINTHIAN CUP REGATTA

MORE DETAILS COMING SOON! 

**SAVE THE DATE**

J/24 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP

MORE DETAILS COMING SOON! 

Chairpersons: Tonja Sanchez-Holmes & Michele Ditmer