The Erie Yacht Club

Click here to download the 2012 Reyburn Sailing School Brochure and Application. 

No Classes Wed July 4th (sorry, no makeup)

Optimist Programs (Ages 6 - 13)

Opti Seaman (Beginner, ages 6-7)

This 6-week class is geared for our littlest sailors with an emphasis placed on safety, learning, and fun! Students are introduced to water safety, boat controls (main sheet and tiller), basic sailing maneuvers (tacking and jibing), and wind, through classroom and on-the-water activities. Our goal is to create a positive learning environment so our little ones are excited to sail. Class size limited to 14. Tues/Thurs evenings, 6-8:30PM, Cost $225 Member / $255 Non-Member
* Note: Parents are required to volunteer 2 evenings during the program to assist instructors.

Opti Mate (Beginner and Intermediate, ages 8-10)

This 8-week class is for our younger sailors who want to participate in our traditional all day program. Students sail independently in our Optimist dinghies under the close supervision of instructors and participate daily in classroom lessons and land-based activities. The curriculum emphasizes terminology, basic seamanship (knot tying, rigging), basic boat handling (steering, sail trim, capsize recovery) and course sailing. Class size limited to 14. Mon/Wed OR Tues/Thurs 9AM-4PM,  Cost $435 Member / $495 Non-Member

CFJ/420 Learn-to-Sail Program (Ages 10 - 17)

The CFJ and 420 are tried and true boats for our older students. Our CFJ and 420 classes are designed for Juniors 10 years and up. Each one of our programs is designed to meet the specific needs of our students. When you sign your child up for our traditional junior sailing program they will be placed in one of three classes based on their experience and ability.

Learn-to-Sail (Beginner and Intermediate, ages 10-16)

This 8-week class introduces sailors to the basics of sailing. The curriculum emphasizes terminology, wind and water theory, water safety, boat controls, sailing maneuvers, upwind and downwind sailing, and right-of-way rules through on land and on-the-water activities. As students progress curriculum emphasizes terminology, basic seamanship skills (knot tying, rigging), basic boat handling (steering, sail trim, capsize recovery), basic course sailing, introduction to the spinnaker, and beginner racing. Class size limited to 25.
 

• Mon/Wed or Tues/Thurs 9AM-4PM, Cost $435 Member / $495 Non-Member 
• Friday 9AM-4PM, Cost $270 Member / $315 Non-Member. 
  

Junior Racing (Advanced, Minimum Skipper Rating ages 13-18)

 This 9-week program offers a positive team setting where young sailors can learn and apply advanced racing skills in the 420 and Laser. Junior racers begin their day with a general meeting and review of the previous practice. On-land, sailors participate in lectures and land drills emphasizing a key skill each day. On-the-water, coaches direct the team through a series of practice drills and mini races. A debrief session concludes the practice. Our junior racers train for a summer-long schedule of competitions, which include regattas (multi-race events) and clinics. Each student has the opportunity to represent the Erie Yacht Club at these events. Parental chaperones and additional expenses for travel to regattas may apply. June 12 - August 10 (No classes week of July 16th for Bay Week). Class size limited to 22. Class size limited to 22.
Tues/Thurs evenings 3:30-6:30PM and Fri 9AM-4PM, Cost: $515 Members $575 Non-Members

Adult - Learn to Sail (18 & up)

Chose a full 8-week course or your choose of (2) 4 Week Classes. We focus on the theory of sailing, terminology, rigging and de-rigging, equipment stowage and care, personal safety, knots, safety on the dock and on the water, points of sail, small boat handling, right-of-way rules, capsize and man overboard procedures, and much more. Classes are taught in the CFJ and 420 and limited to 2 students per boat. Tuition fees include US SAILING textbook.

Mon/Wed 2– 4 Week Sessions
Cost $175 Member / $220 Non-Member Evening 6PM - sundown
Dates June 18 - July 16 or July 20 - August 15
Time Evenings 6PM-Sundown

Tues/Thurs 1– 8 week Session
Cost $325 Member / $375 Non-Member Evening 6PM - sundown
Dates June 19 - August 9
Time Evenings 6PM-Sundown

Note: There is no class Monday July 4th. Class makeup will be Monday August 15.

So what are you waiting for sign up today!

Discounts

• Early Bird Special...  $-20 if application is received  by May 15th.
• More than one student from same family receive a $-20 off each additional child/adult.