Summer Fun: Learn to Sail

Posted March 17, 2016 11:00 pm

Anne Nagro

Looking for something different to do this summer? How about learning to sail!

The Junior Sail program, sponsored by the Waukegan Yacht Club Youth Foundation, has been teaching children age 8 to 17 the basics of seamanship, safety, racing, sportsmanship, and respect for the environment for 50 YEARS.

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.

2016 Junior Sail Program Details

Location: Waukegan Yacht Club

Session I-June 8 to July 1 (18 days)

Half-day program - $666

Full-day program - $1332

Session II-July 5 to July 29 (17 days)

Half-day program - $629

Full-day program - $1258

(No class July 25 + 26)

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/WYCYFJuniorSail/

Questions? Email jrsail@wyclub.com.

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