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The Fond du Lac Sailing Club

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Youth Sailing School 2011


Would you like to learn how to sail a boat? This summer the Fond du Lac Yacht Club is again offering free sailing classes as a public service to the youth of the Fond du Lac area. The FDLYC has been conducting the youth sailing school since the 1960's.

Registration is now underway for this summer’s sailing school. Classes will be held on Tuesdays starting June 14, 2011 and will run for six weeks. Two separate classes are held each day with the first class from 9 a.m. to Noon; the second class from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. The school offers instruction in 9’ youth sailboats and in Laser class boats for those with more advanced sailing skills. There are a limited number of openings for these classes so register early. Also, parents are encouraged to help out during the lessons.

Throughout the summer, the Fond du Lac Sailing Club sponsors small boat racing on Tuesday nights. Sailing school students are invited and encouraged to enhance their sailing skills and to participate in the Tuesday night racing. Tuesday night races start at 6:20 p.m. Sailing school students participating in the racing would need to be at the FDLYC at 5:30 p.m. on race nights. Students also have the opportunity to serve on race judge boats and to crew on Thursday night Cruiser boat races.

The class is open to all area youth age 8 and up. Students must be able to swim (parent verified), and they must have a parent signature on the registration form. Students will need to provide their own U.S. Coast Guard approved life vest along with shoes they can wear in the water. Life vests and water shoes must be worn at all time when on the boats and docks.

Students will be instructed on reading the wind, sailing at different angles to the wind, parts of the sailboat and how to rig a boat. Sailing terminology is practiced during classes. Knots are taught, such as the figure 8, bowline, and how to use a cleat. Students are taught what to do if capsized and how to recover. Weather awareness and sailing safety are always reinforced. Boating Rules of the Road are explained and practiced. There is always an emphasis on fun!

The registration form for youth sailing can be found on the Fond du Lac Sailing Club website at http://www.fdlsail.com. Additional information on youth and adult sailing in Fond du Lac can also be found on this site. Also, see our ad in the FDL Recreation Department summer guide.

You can also register your child for the sailing school by contacting Lore or by calling 920-539-2434. Registration is a first come first serve system. Waivers must be signed by parents.

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