Dillon Yacht Club

Dillon Yacht Club Jr. Sailing
Teaching the next generation of sailors from a whole new level

At the Nation's Hightest Yacht Club

DYC JR. PROGRAM OVERVIEW AND SCHEDULE

THE DILLON YACHT CLUB ESTABLISHED ITS’ JR. PROGRAM IN SUMMER OF 2002. SINCE THEN THE CLUB HAS BEEN EDUCATING STUDENTS EVERY SUMMER USING PICO AND HUNTER SAILBOATS.

Dear Parents,

The Dillon Yacht Club is gearing up for another wonderful teaching season at the nation’s highest yacht club based at 9017ft. We are very excited to get this season underway as the program continues to grow and expand each and every year. The juniors need your help as the program is a Colorado registered 501 (c) 3 non-profit and can only survive by the generous contributions from individuals and the business communities that are based from the town of Dillon, to surrounding counties and all the way to the front range of Denver. One can always get involved and have the piece of mind that your contribution will be put to its fullest extent to educate or next generation of sailors.

“Once you see the determination in a young sailors eyes, you develop a sense of compassion knowing that oneself has been there before”

Frank Keesling

DYC Commodore

Teachers are certified Level 1 Instructors
We are offering classes to 70 students from June 26 to Aug 11, 2006. These are one week four day classes from Monday to Thursday. Students can range between the ages of 10 to 18 with beginner to advanced skill levels being taught.

The Town of Dillon and Dillon Marina support our juniors.
The town of Dillon handed out more than $163,000 in 2005 to local nonprofit organizations in the form of labor costs, reduced or waived rental fees, lowered or free fees and cash donations. The Dillon Yacht Club received $4,103.11 through staff time, slip rentals and dry storage. The future use of this plan is to develop a docking facility that will allow the students to access the boats much easier having to pull them out onto the shore that was lined with old carpet. The program also plans to construct a storage rack to properly store the boats and marina kayaks in their own location.

Sailing on 14' Pico's

or Hunter 140's

CLASS DESCRIPTIONS

Introductory Sailors
Boats: Picos
This the perfect choice for our youngest or first time sailors. Students sail in Picos with an instructor nearby at all times. The instructor to student ratio places an emphasis on safety and learning! This course is designed to be a pleasant and unintimidating introduction to sailing and water safety.

Prerequisite: Must be 10 years old, and be able to pass a basic swimming test.

Beginner
Boat: Pico and Hunter
The junior sailor that has been through our programs before will learn a wide variety of skills from fundamentals of sailing and boat handling to racing. Of course there will always be an emphasis on safety. At the beginning of the session, the instructors to assess each student individually and give them the attention they need to bring the whole class up to a new skill level. Each student will work within their range of competency.

Intermediate to advanced
Hunter 140 and Capri 16
Students will be introduce to ‘crewing” in the double-handed Hunter 140 and the advanced Capri 16. At the beginning of the session, the class will be based on skill level. This will allow the instructors to assess each student individually and give them the attention they need to bring the whole class up to a new skill level. Each student will work within their range of competency. During some segments of the class all skill levels will sail together so they can have fun and learn from their own peers. Beginners will focus on the fundamentals of sailing, safety and boat handling. Intermediate sailors will expand their knowledge of boat handling techniques, begin racing while advanced students will perfect boat handling skills and delve deeper into racing and sail theory learning more about wind and racing techniques.

Beginners will focus on the fundamentals of sailing, rigging, safety and boat handling.

Intermediate sailors will expand on their knowledge of boat handling techniques and begin racing and close quarters drills.

Advanced students will perfect boat handling skills and dive deeper into racing and sail theory learning more about wind, and racing techniques.

LEARN-TO-RACE CAMP
Pico and Hunter 140
This is a three day session will run from July 5, 6 & 7. This class is intended to be a non-intimidating introduction to racing sail boats. During this session students will learn about handling techniques, starting, rules, tactics, plus all the other fun activities associated with beginning racing.

Seven sessions are available:

June 26-29

Racing Clinic July 5, 6 and 7
July 10-13 (sold out)
July 17-20
July 24-27
July 31-August 3

Aug 7-10.

Monday to Thursday from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm rain or shine.

Bring a lunch and water.

Your child will need to show proof that he/she can swim at the American Red Cross Level FOUR or a like equivalent. Must be able to tread water with a life jacket on for 5 min and swim at least 25 yards

To be kept informed for the program, please send an email to info@dillonyachtclub.com

Advanced reservations are encouraged as classes fill up quickly.

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Cost is $250.00 per class

Please select the date or dates of the week(s) you would like to participate.

Program Dates:
  June 26 to 29
  July 5, 6, 7 (Racing Clinic)
  July 10 to 13
  July 17 to 20
  July 24 to 27
  July 31 to Aug 3
  Aug 7to 10

Student Information
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Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

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Novice, Intermediate, Advanced

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