Summer
Program Information & FAQS
WHAT TO KNOW
PROGRAMS
River Rookies - Beginner sailors (8 - 16 years) with little or no
previous experience
(8 day program)
program details
Session dates/fees
Note: Most sailors
repeat this level before graduating to
intermadiate, particularly younger sailors.
River Skippers -
Intermediate sailors (8- 16 years) who have
completed River Rookies or who have previous
applicable basic training
(8 day program)
program details
Session dates/fees
Note: Multiple sessios
recomended in order to progress.
River Captains -
Advanced Level Sailors (9-16 years) graduates of the intermediate level who have
attained a high level of competence
(8 Day Program)
program details
Session Dates/fees
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 - 9am to 4pm Mon
Regatta travel day hours will vary
Prerequisites
Minimum
attendance- 4 weeks
Sailor expected to become a NERYC club member
after initial trial period(Junior or
Family)
Sailor must receive coach recommendation and
approval of Program Director
Sailor must be committed to attendance and
participation
Sailors are expected to attend all weeks and
regattas. Exceptional cases only, will be
considered for permission to be excused.
Staff will provide coaching and on water support
Parents are responsible for their sailor’s
transport to events, as well as accommodation,
meals and supervision before and after events
Parent/guardian attendance at away events
required
program details
Session
Dates/fees
.
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
Fees are payable in advance
See
fee
Schedule
CANCELLATION
No refunds after May 1.
Before May 1, any refunds subject to 30%
admin fee. up to
May 1 and excludes convenience fees.
After May 1, refunds will only be considered for a legitimate medical reason
such as broken
limb,
subject to 50%
admin fee excluding convenience fees and would be pro-rated as
applicable.A
physician’s
order will be
required.
If circumstances create a situation beyond your control, provided we
have openings, we will work with you to re-schedule your session(s)
within the season. 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.
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 to work with you to re-schedule sessions, space permitting of
course.
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 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 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.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, awards and completion certificate.
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 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. We do not offer any extended before and aftercare.
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. Family
($745p.a.) members or Junior Members ($250p.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 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.