Youth Sailing Program
Though it may be hard to believe, we are just months away from the start of summing sailing! The coaches here at OLC are working hard to set up a great summer for all our sailors, both seasoned and brand new. That being said, we ask that all parents/guardians take the time to read through the following information so that your children are prepped and ready to go by the start of the first week of camp, June 9th.
Gear
Sailors should bring the following items to class each day:
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Lifejacket- to be worn and zipped shore to shore.
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Whistle- attached to lifejacket and only to be used for distress calls.
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Swimwear/Lake Clothes- sailors spend most of the day out on the water and are likely to get wet almost every day.
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Shoes- strongly advised to be worn at all times to walk across the gravel from the boat rack to the area where they will launch the boats. Old Tennis shoes and Chaco's tend to work well. Crocs and flip flops are NOT recommended as they are harder to keep on while swimming.
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Water Bottle- there will be an area to refill once they are here.
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Snacks- Sailing is in the afternoon after the lunch hour. Please make sure that your sailor(s) are fed prior to dropping them off. Finger foods are typically best and will help to reenergize your sailor(s) at the end of class when recapping the day.
Optional Gear
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Sailing Watch- no other jewelry can be worn
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Clothes that are easy to move in
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Sunscreen, sunglasses, hats and/or visors
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Towel and a change of clothing (in case your sailor takes a dip in the lake)
Attendance
Please let us know in advance if your sailor will be missing a class so that our instructors don't waste time waiting for them on shore. Please email planned absences to olc@clubolc.com. If it is a last minute absence, please text Bergen, the lead instructor, at (262) 490-0161. Parents are responsible for getting your sailor(s) to class as well as picking them up afterwards on time. A $10 fee will be charged for pickups that occur later than 15 minutes after the completion of class.
Snacks
We ask that all sailors bring individual snacks to eat during snack time. However, if you are motivated to buy popsicles or other frozen treats for your sailor's class, we will graciously accept your generosity.
Regattas
As sailors reach certain skill levels, we encourage them to also experience sailing at selected regattas, but this is optional. If your child expresses an interest in racing, please reach out to their instructor.
Expectations
Please review the contents of this page with your sailor(s). Parents should encourage sportsman like behavior including adherence to class rules, respect for equipment, observance of proper sailing etiquette and being a gracious winner or loser by congratulating the competition and being respectful to fellow sailors.
Only registered OLC sailors will be able to participate in class. This is for insurance purposes. Please do not bring friends to class.
Only registered OLC Sailing School coach boats are allowed to tie up to the east pier during class. Please do not bring your boats and leave them tied up to the east pier for an extended period of time on class days.
It is OLC policy that no dogs are allowed on or around the pier area of the club.
Private Lessons
If your sailor, or you as a parent, are interested in time on the water in addition to your scheduled class time, please arrange a day with one of the instructors. The cost is based on an hourly rate. Please Click Here to email Julie for more information.