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PROGRAM MEMBERSHIP
Makes Sail camp accessible to non member families and is
inlcuded in your camp fees. Sail camp program member families may dine at the
club and may request transient dockage during camp for $25 per day and
$5 for power per day.
LEVELS
River Rookies - Beginner sailors (7- 16 years) with little or no
previous experience
SESSION DATES (8 day program)
Dates
fees details
Note: Most sailors
repeat this level before graduating to
intermadiate, particularly if younger.
River Skippers - Intermediate sailors (8- 16 years) who have
completed River Rookies or who have previous applicable basic training
SESSION DATES (8 day program)
Dates fees details
Note: If you would like your child to continue sailing after completing his/her River Rookies/Skippers training, you may register for one or more of the available sessions that follow. He/she will then have the opportunity to progress, and working toward graduating to the next level when appropriate.
River Captains -
Advanced Level Sailors (8-18 years) graduates of the intermediate level who have
attained a high level of competence
.Dates
fees details
Bay Racers - Travel Team Racers (8 -18 years) competent sailors
actively competing in local and regional regattas
Dates fees details
Minimum of 3 required, 4-8 recommended
to maximize benefit.
Bay Racers
should make every effort to include sessions 1 and 2 in order to
practice and prepare for the regatta season. Please plan your summer
accordingly.
We would like to encourage all Bay Racers to register for as many of the
weeks and participate in as many away regattas as possible.
HOURS
In session from 9 am till 4
pm daily. Staff are on duty 8:30 am till 4:30pm.
Please arrive at 8:45am
on your first Monday for check-in. Please arrive in time and
ready to start promptly at 9am each day. All campers must be picked up
by 4:30pm or incur a $15 per hour (or part thereof) late fee
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.
BEFORE/AFTERCARE
If you need assistance with before/aftercare,
please discuss the available options with the Program Director. Charge $15
per hour
PICK-UP PROTOCOL
Please be on time.
All campers must be signed in and out each day. Our staff are on
duty 8:30 am till 4:30pm.
Campers not picked up by 4:30pm will incur a
late fee of $15 per hour.
ALL CAMPERS MUST BE SIGNED IN AND OUT DAILY.
CAR POOL
We are happy 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
2 weeks,
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
CANCELLATION
No refunds after May 31st, 2014. Note: If circumstances create a
situation beyond your control, provided we have openings, we will work
with you to re-schedule your session within the season.
FEES
Fees
are payable in advance of your session.
See
Fee Schedule
SWIM TEST
Day one – All students will be required to swim a
distance of 50 yards 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)
WHAT TO BRING TO CAMP
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).
A small tote/backpack that includes: a towel, a
light sweat shirt, a change of clothes, a hat and
SPF 30 + sunscreen.
Sunglasses are recommended
All personal property must be labeled with the
child’s name
FOOTWEAR
All campers must wear water shoes/sandals when out
on the docks, beach and while sailing.
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, awards and completion certificates
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.
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, firstserved basis, so we do
not offer pro-rating and, unless you have a medical exemption authorized
by a physician, we havea no refund policy after May 31st.
We do understand that sometimes plans can change, however, so we are
happy towork with you to re-schedule sessions, space permitting of
course.
Do
you have a carpool set up?
No, however, we will 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?
Camp is in session from 9am to 4pm Mondays through Thursdays starting
June 16 till August 14th.
Supervised care is offered from 8:30am till 4:30pm each camp day. We do
not offer any extended before and aftercare, but sometimes a special
arrangement can be made, please contact the Program Director for
assistance.
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.
Where
do I get sailing gear?
Annapolis is full of sailing shops. Some offer discounts up to 15% if
you mention you will be participating in the NERYC program. We recommend
APS LTD, Mauri Pro Sailing, Sailing Pro Shop, Landfall Navigation, The
Dinghy Shop, Gill NA, West Marine All have online stores and offer
discounts for interscholastic sailors.
Must
I buy a life jacket?
NERYC provides life jackets, but we encourage sailors to use their own
USCG approved life jackets if they own one.
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 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 and request
transient dockage for $25 per day plus $5 per day for power. It is
included in camp fees and is in effect for the sessions attended.
How do I become a
Family
or Junior Member?
Information and applications are available at neryc.com. Family
($670p.a.) members or Junior Members ($200p.a.) enjoy discounted camp
fees, access to equipment 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 parents are responsible for ll regatta entry fees and a per event activity fee in addition to session fees.
