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Junior Sailing Report - Flag Officer: Learn to SailMy, how the summer has flown. I can’t help but reflect on all that has been done this past summer and all that is left to do. The time and energy required to co-ordinate the Junior Sailing program was far greater than I anticipated and would not have been possible without the assistance of our Head Instructor, Ross Romney and our Junior Liaison, Lisa LaFrance. We ran 4 sessions throughout the summer, providing instruction to over 150 youth. We continue to use the Optimist Dinghy, Mirror & Club 420. Last year we had 6 instructors who provided instruction in White Sail I, II, III and Bronze and Silver with a race component. Plans for next year include hiring a seventh instructor so that we can double up staff in each program session. This will permit more opportunities for attending regattas without negatively impacting regular programming. We plan to host two (2) junior award ceremonies; the first after Session 2 in July and the second at the conclusion of Session 4. This will provide an opportunity for these young sailors to be recognized for their achievements throughout the summer. Written sessional evaluations will be provided at the conclusion of each session. This winter we intend to expand our Optimist Fleet to 17 with the addition of 4 new boats. Our stated goal is to maintain a club fleet of 20 Optimists with 10 420’s. With our expanded fleet we may consider a storage rack system to better utilize the limited space we have. New for this year will be a dedicated space in Optis for PRO Kids during each session. This was made possible through the financial support of the Municipality of Chester. In keeping with goals of NSYA, we are trying to get as many youth as possible exposed to sailing. In addition we have received funding from the Lunenburg County Community Health Board to install a bicycle rack at the club. The boat storage policy will remain in effect. A seasonal fee of $75 will be charged to ALL dinghies not registered and involved with current junior programming. Permission to store said dinghy is at the sole discretion of CYC. The Junior ramp is an ongoing issue. Consideration is being given to replacing the ramp with a floating dock system. This would address boat launch & recovery of our dinghies and provide easier access for those individuals with mobility issues. An application for Provincial funding is being pursued, however any financial assistance dedicated to this measure would be greatly appreciated. The annual Junior Sailing Fund Raiser is scheduled for July 30. Session dates are as follows: Session 1 28 June to 09 July Opti Jam 04 August to 05 August Please refer to the Junior Website for registration information and deadlines. Feel free to contact me anytime regarding the Junior Program Paul Avery, Flag Officer – Learn to Sail pjavery@eastlink.ca or 275-4793 |
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