SUMMER PROGRAM INFORMATION
FAQS
SUMMER CAMP GROUPS
Beginner sailors (8 - 16 years) with little or no
previous experience
(8 day program)
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Note: Most sailors
repeat this level before graduating to
intermadiate, particularly younger sailors.
Intermediate sailors (8- 16 years) who have
completed River Rookies or who have previous
applicable basic training
(8 day program)
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Note: Multiple sessios
recomended in order to progress.
Advanced Level Sailors (9-16 years) graduates of the intermediate level who have
attained a high level of competence
(8 Day Program)
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Bay Racers (Travel Team Racers 9-18 years)
Advanced level sailors ready for
competition.
The Bay Racer Team receive high level
coaching and travel to regattas hosted by other
clubs around the Bay throughout the summer.
Training days Mon - Thurs - 9am to 4pm
Regatta travel day hours will vary
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BAY RACER
PREREQUISITES:
Minimum attendance = 4 weeks and 4 regattas. Any
exception or variation by special
permission of
Program Director prior to registration
Sailor must become a NERYC club member (junior or
family) after initial trial period
Sailor must receive coach recommendation and
approval of Program Director
Sailor must be committed to attendance, travel,
regatta participation, and parent/guardian must be
willing to transport sailor to the event and be in attendance on regatta
travel days
Program coordinator will provide logistical support.
Staff will provide coaching and on water support
Parents are responsible for Neryc program fees,
neryc regatta activity fees,
event entry fees**, any association affiliation dues,
transport to events, as well as any accommodation and
meals when
applicable.
Parents may be asked to assist with towing trailers to events
Regatta entry fees vary but range approx. $25 - $50
per event
It is recommended for sailors to join the Chesapeake Bay Yacht racing
Association (CBYRA)
as this provides the benefit of discounted on regatta entry fees. Annual
Junior membership dues are nominal.
Find out
more about CBYRA
.
CAMP HOURS
In session from 9 am till 4 pm Monday thru Thurs. Camp Sessions run over 2 consecutive weeks.
Please arrive in time to start
promptly at 9am each day.
All campers must be picked up by 4:30pm latest or incur a $25 per half
hour late fee.
Bay Racers hours may vary in accordance with
regatta travel and schedule
WEATHER
Expect to attend every day of your session, rain or shine. We anticipate
times of too much wind, too little wind, storms and our lesson plans
will simply adjust to accommodate for additional classroom time and/or
appropriate activities as necessary.
PICK-UP PROTOCOL
Pick-up is at 4pm. Please be on time.
Campers not picked up by 4:30pm will incur a
late fee of $25 per half hour.
DAILY SIGN IN AND OUT
All participants maust be
signed in and out daily
CAR POOL
We are willing to try and facilitate car pooling arrangements by
connecting families travelling from the same areas. Speak to the Program
Director
ABSENCE
If your child will miss a day, please call
to advise
REGISTRATION
All campers must have pre-registered online. A confirmed registration
request will hold the space for 7 days, thereafter the session
will be filled on a first to pay basis. Payment in full is required to
secure your registration. No child will be permitted to participate
without full payment of all fees, or without having completed and
submitted the required forms: code of conduct and health forms which are
available online.
See
Program Packet Forms
FEES
Program
Fees are payable in advance
See
Full Fee
Schedule
CANCELLATION
POLICY
Before May 1,
any refunds subject to
25% cancellation fee, and
exclude any
convenience
fees paid.
May 1 to June 1, any refund will be subject to
50% cancellation fee
and exclude any convenience
fees paid..
AFTER
June
1
-NO
REFUNDS, NO EXCEPTION
If circumstances create a situation beyond your control, provided we
have openings, we will endeavor to work with you to re-schedule your session(s)
within the same season. (No guarantee given).
Are
fees prorated or refunded if I cancel or miss part of a session?
Every year, we have to turn many sailors away and put others on waiting
lists because we operate on a first
-come, first-serve basis, so we do
not offer pro-rating. We also have to make commitments to staffing,
insurance and incur other fixed epenses well in advance. See
cancellation policy above.
We do understand that sometimes plans can change, however, so we are
happy to try and work with you to re-schedule if possible in the same
season, space permitting of
course.
See Full Terms And Conditions Of Participation
SWIM TEST
All students will be required to swim a
distance of 50 yards and tread water for 2
minutes while wearing a USCG approved Type II PFD or life
vest. Life vests are provided for use at camp; however, participants may also
bring their own.
SUN PROTECTION
All campers must have sunscreen applied before they
arrive in the morning and they
must bring sunscreen with them for re-application
during the day.
WHAT TO WEAR TO CAMP
Bathing suite, board shorts and t-shirt or rash guard type shirt (comfortable, cool clothing)
GAITOR/
FACE MASK
Preferred alternative if you need/wish to wear a mask. It is
also great for just keeping cool if it is wet.
LUNCH
Participants are required to provide their own
lunch in a mini cooler bag
A REFILLABLE environmentally friendly water bottle
ABSOLUTELY NO
DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BOTTLES PLEASE.
WHAT TO BRiNG
A small tote/backpack that includes: a towel, a
light sweat shirt, a change of clothes, a hat and
SPF 30 + sunscreen.
Sunglasses with
lanyard are recommended
All personal property
should be labeled with the
child’s name
All campers must wear water shoes/sandals when out
on the docks, beach and while sailing.
Shoes must
be able to stay on feet whilst swimming.
FLIP FLOPS ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE.
CAMP T-SHIRTS
Camp t-shirts are included
with your registration. Shirts are handed out at the end of each session
together with instructor reviews and awards.
FAQS
If
it's raining, storming etc. Is there camp?
We do not cancel for inclement weather. Safety always comes first and
our staff review forecasts routinely monitor radar for approaching
storms. Except for lightening, thunderstorms, high wind conditions, and
windless conditions of course, we will sail so come prepared. On these
occasions, chalkboard sessions will be extended and other forms of
supervised activity will take place depending on the time available.
Please be assured that all our coaches and staff areprepared to
supervise activities that are designed to maximize both educational as
well as fun value during any ‘no sail’periods.
Do
you have a carpool set up?
No, however, we will try and assist in connecting you with other participants
who may be interested in carpooling. Sometimes members of our coaching
staff will offer transport services for a fee. Any such arrangement is
independent of the program. Please contact the Program Director for
assistance.
What
about supervision before and after camp?
We do not offer any extended before and aftercare. Staff arrive at 8:30AM and camp is in session from 9am to 4pm Mondays through Thursdays.All campers must be picked up by 4:30PM.
Can I
stay and watch my child sail?
Our experience has shown that young sailors
learn their best, progress faster and get the most benefit out of the
program
without the distraction of a parent. Our coaches also appreciate being
able to focus on teaching without
Is
there a lost and found bin?
We do have a lost and found bin and it fills up every week, so we
encourage parents to please label everything and to check their children
take all their belongings home each day. At the end of each summer
season, all unclaimed items will be donated to Goodwill or discarded.
What
do I bring?
Sailors need closed‐toe water shoes e.g. Keens, Crocs, neoprene booties
or sailing boots. Flip flops are not acceptable for sailing. Everyday
please pack a small gear bag with sunscreen, a water bottle, a towel,
change of clothes including a light sweat shirt and lunch. There's a
good chance that sailors will get wet every day. It is recommended
sailors wear bathing suit, sailing or board shorts, rash guard or UV
protective quick dry shirts, a hat and sunglasses.
Must
I buy a life jacket?
NERYC can provide a life jacket, but we strongly encourage sailors to use their own USCG approved TYPE 3 life jacket.
.
Do
not Bring
We understand the requirement for cell phones, however sailors will be
expected to keep them in their bags during classes and out on the water.
We strongly discourage sailors from bringing tablets and video games.
They will not have any opportunity to make use them outside of the lunch
break and we would rather they enjoyed the benefits of social
interaction during this time.
Do not bring plastic disposable water bottles
Is
there a swim test?
Sailors will need to pass a short swim test on their first day. This is
done in our protected basins while wearing a PFD and shoes. This is to
ensure sailors are comfortable in the water. Capsize recovery will be
learned and/or reviewed as early in each class as is practical.
What is Sail Camp
Program
Membership?
A temporary camp membership status granted to sailors registered in the summer program. It facilitates participation for non members, and gives sail camp families the opportunity to utilize the restaurant as a guest (max 3 times) and, to request transient dockage whilst their sailors are at camp.
Is there any transient dockage while my sailor is a t camp?
Yes at the special camper fee of $25 per day plus $5 per day for power. I
How do I become a
Family
or Junior Member?
Information and applications are available at neryc.com.Members enjoy
discounted camp fees, and many other benefits.
What
does it take to participate in the Junior Racing program?
Sailors who are suitable proficient, and are interested in racing and travel to regattas, should discuss eligiblity to participate with Coach and Program Director. Race team members must have a parent or guardian travel transport them to, and accompany them to ,events. Additional fees apply:regatta entry and a per event activity fee in addition to Bay Racer session fees.
PROGRAM TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF PARTICPATION
REGISTRATION:
THIS ONLINE REQUEST MUST BE CONFIRMED BY THE PROGRAM DIRECTOR. ONCE
CONFIRMED, SESSION SPACES/S WILL BE TEMPORARILY RESERVED UNTIL PAYMENT
IS RECEIVED. A SPACE IS ONLY GUARANTEED ONCE PAYMENT IN FULL IS
RECEIVED. IF YOUR SESSION GROUP REACHES CAPACITY, ANY UNPAID SPACES WILL
BE RELEASED AND ALLOCATED ON A FIRST TO PAY BASIS.
THE CAMP DIRECTOR RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ASSESS SKILL LEVEL AND REVISE A PARTICIPANT'S PROGRAM SELECTION AT ANY TIME.
CANCELLATION POLICY:
BEFORE MAY 1, 2024 - REFUNDS SUBJECT TO 25% CANCELLATION FEE
MAY 1 TO JUNE 1, 2024 - REFUNDS SUBJECT TO 50% CANCELLATION FEE
ONLINE CONVENIENCE PAYMENT FEES CHARGED WILL NOT BE REFUNDED IN
ANY INSTANCE.
AFTER JUNE 1, 2024 - NO REFUNDS NO EXCEPTION
(The nature of the program requires a high staff to participant
ratio and we make must make commitments to staffing, as well as
insurance and other fixed expenses well in advance of commencement.)
WE UNDERSTAND PLANS CAN CHANGE, IF CIRCUMSTANCES CREATE A SITUATION BEYOND YOUR CONTROL, PROVIDED WE HAVE OPENINGS, WE WILL DO OUR BEST TO WORK WITH YOU TO RE-SCHEDULE YOUR SESSION WITHIN THE SAME SEASON. NO GAURANTEE GIVEN.
CONDITIONS OF PARTICIPATION:
nO SAILOR WILL BE ALLOWED TO PARTICPATE WITHOUT RECEIPT OF
FULL PAYMENT AND ALL ALL PROGRAM FORMS. NOTE: THE PROGRAM FORM
PACKET (AN ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT TO THIS ONLINE REGISTRATION AND IS AVAILABLE AT
FORM
PACKET
PARTICIPANT AGE LIMITS AT START OF SESSION = 8-16 YEARS FOR SAIL CAMPERS , 9-18 YEARS FOR BAY RACERS.
THE PROGRAM DIRECTOR RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ASSIGN OR RE-ASSIGN PARTICIPANTS TO GROUPS BASED ON THEIR AGE, SIZE, SAILING SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND/OR PROGRESS ACHIEVED.
PARTICIPANTS ARE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE THEIR OWN LUNCH AND A REFILLABLE WATER CONTAINER.
PARTICIPANTS SHOULD BRING THEIR OWN COAST GUARD APPROVED (PFD) LIFE VEST APPROPRIATE TO THEIR AGE AND WEIGHT. NERYC DOES HAVE LONER PFD'S BUT A PERSONAL PFD IS RECOMMENDED
ALL PARTICIPANTS WILL BE REQUIRED TO PASS A SWIM TEST = WHILST WEARING A USCG APPROVED LIFE PRESERVER, PARTICIPANTS MUST BE ABLE TO SWIM A DISTANCE OF 50 YARDS AND TREAD WATER FOR 2 MINUTES.
A PROGRAM MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED FOR NON-MEMBER FAMILIES WHO WISH TO PARTICIPATE. THE PROGRAM MEMBERSHIP AND FEE IS INCLUDED IN YOUR REGISTRATION FEES. PROGRAM MEMBERSHIP COVERS THE DURATION OF SESSIONS ATTENDED. PROGRAM MEMBERS ARE EXPECTED TO ABIDE BY CLUB RULES AND THE PROGRAM CODE OF CONDUCT.
PARENT ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND AGREEMENT OF PARTICPATION
I acknowledge my child/will be xpected to abide by the program, rules and code of conduct, and agree that failiure to comply may result in my chlid/ren being barred from particpationwithout refund of fees paid.
I agree I am solely responsible for the prompt arrival and departure of
my minor child at the beginning and end of each day's activity.
I agree will not allow the minor child to remain on the premises of the
North East River Yacht Club after each day's program without appropriate
supervision or the written permission of NERYC.
I agree that the North East River Yacht Club will have no responsibility
for the supervision of my minor child at times other than during the
scheduled activities.
iI agree that my minor child is in good health, and I know of no reason
why he/she would be incapable of participating in the activities.
I agree I will disclose any medical, physical, emotional or behavioral
issue that might affect my child’s ability to participate, and
immediately notify the Junior Program Director of a change in my minor
child's physical, mental or emotional health or other condition would
affect my minor child's ability to participate in the Junior Sailing
Program activities.
I acknowledge that the boats and/or other property of NERYC and others
will be used by members of NERYC Junior Program and are subject to
normal wear and tear. I hereby agree to be responsible and pay for
any property damage, beyond normal wear and tear, as defined by NERYC,
or due to abuse or negligence, by my minor child as a member of the
NERYC Junior Program.