Kids: Learn to Sail this Summer; Waukegan Junior Sail Program Starts June 11
Why send the kids to the same-old day-camp this summer when they can learn to sail?
Sign them up for the Junior Sail program sponsored by the Waukegan Yacht Club Youth Foundation. For nearly 50 years, the foundation has taught children age 8 to 17 the basics of seamanship, safety, racing and sportsmanship, as well as respect for the environment.
Junior sailors make new friends, develop new skills and learn a sport they can enjoy for a lifetime. Our fleet of prams, Optis and Club 420s let children learn to rig and sail up to three different craft as they advance their skills.
The program sails from the Waukegan Yacht Club in the sheltered waters of Waukegan Harbor for all beginning sailors. For advanced sailors, race coaching is offered with the opportunity to compete in area regattas with other junior programs.
Safety is a priority. All instructors are certified in CPR and Illinois DNR boating safety; lead instructors have achieved U.S. Sailing Level One certification. Life jackets are worn at all times; instructors in safety boats accompany students on the water; water safety drills are taught. All program boats have flotation and are designed to be righted and sailed away. Many fun activities are provided as part of this educational experience.
The Junior Sail program accepts children as young as 8 and is ideally suited for students of elementary and middle-school age.
The Waukegan Yacht Club is a short walk from the Metra station (Union Pacific / North Line). Arrangements can be made to meet your child at the station and walk them to and from the Club.
Learn more about the program and meet current sailors and parents:
Spring Fling: Learn About Junior Sail Event
Sunday, April 26 from 2 - 4 pm at the Waukegan Yacht Club
Meet junior sailors and parents, learn about the program and sailing in general, enjoy a pizza buffet, and have some fun, including racing in a rain gutter regatta! Those who register for the program at the event receive a tuition discount ($75 for half-day and $150 for full-day sessions).
RSVP by April 19: Email Junior Sail at jrsail@wyclub.com. Provide your contact information and let us know who will be attending, including the ages of potential sailors, so we have enough pizza and fun activities for everyone.
2015 Junior Sail Program Details
Location: Waukegan Yacht Club
Session I-June 11 to July 2 (16 days) Session II-July 6 to July 31 (18 days)
Half-day program - $592 Half-day program - $666
Full-day program - $1184 Full-day program - $1332
Tuition discounts for early payment.
Learn more about the WYC Youth Foundation and get the application with complete details and times:
https://wyclub.com/1/index.php/sailing-school.
Also visit our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/WYCYF-Junior-Sail/1428384180743024
Questions? Email jrsail@wyclub.com.
About the Waukegan Yacht Club Youth Foundation
The Waukegan Yacht Club Youth Foundation is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) charitable organization. Since 1966, its Junior Sail program has provided sailing scholarships, water safety education and equipment for youth in the community. The Waukegan Yacht Club supports the Foundation's community outreach efforts by loaning facilities and storage areas.