Junior Saturday Morning Training
2009-10 Racing Season
The Sailing Development Group of the Adelaide Sailing Club runs training for junior members on Saturdays from 9.30am to 11.30am during the club season with a break over Christmas.
The program seeks to first develop juniors’ ability to safely manage a yacht in light to moderate conditions [basic skills] & then further extend their racing skills [better sailing].
Training occurs in juniors’ own boats or the club’s fleet of Pacers. All junior and youth classes are welcome with fleets of Holdfast Trainers [lease boats available], International Cadets, 125s, 420s, Pacers, Catamarans, Lasers and 303s.
Young beginners (7-10 years) also welcome to try the sport with the aid of senior sailors in our Pacer dinghies. Training follows the YA ‘Get into Small Boat Sailing’ coaching guide & is provided by coaches from within the club.
For non-members formal sailing courses are also available through the club.
Basic Skills Taught
Training is based on YA’s ‘Get into Small Boat Sailing’ coaching guide & includes,
YA Skills Report - Basic Skills 1
1. Rigging with assistance
2. Ropework
3. Sailing techniques and manoeuvres
4. Crewing/helming under sail power
5. Rescue procedures and drills
6. Launching and recovery
7. Sailing theory and background
8. Observation of basic rules
9. Avoiding collisions
10. Wind, tides and currents
YA Skills Report - Basic Skills 2
1. Boat rigged independently
2. Ropework
3. Sailing techniques and manoeuvres
4. Crewing/helming round a course
5. Tacking the boat
6. Gybing the boat
7. Capsize recovery
8. Crew recovery
9. Care of equipment on and off water
10. Bring a boat alongside a fixed object
11. Sailing theory and background
12. Essential rules
13. Meteorology
Club Racing
Generally all juniors should progress to racing in events when they successfully pass a ‘basic skills’ assessment. For details please see your coach.
For children under 8-years of age please note the club’s ‘Sailing Instructions’ in regard to age/competency requirements for juniors competing in club events.
Getting Started
If you haven’t sailed before and would like to try it new juniors are always welcome on Saturday mornings. On arrival please make yourself known to the coordinator at the red trailer, on the lawns in front of the club. You should bring with you,
1. A wetsuit ideally, otherwise shorts & a couple of warm jumpers will do.
2. An approved PFD if you have one. PFDs can be hired from the club for $5.00.
3. A hat & waterproof sunscreen
4. Sunglasses
5. A towel & change of clothes
6. Sandshoes to wear in the boat
7. $10.00 fee if you are not a member
8. A small amount of money
Juniors should be able to demonstrate competence & confidence in the water whilst wearing a PFD.
Valuables
The club is a fairly open venue. Please secure your valuables and do not leave them in change rooms.
Responsibilities of Guardians
To assist in conduct of training guardians are requested to,
1. Complete an enrolment form on commencement in the program.
2. Remain at the club in case their child requires assistance.
3. Be responsible for their child when they are not being coached.
4. Check their child is suitably dressed [including sunscreen].
5. Ensure their child is properly wearing an approved PFD.
6. Ensure their child registers for each training session.
7. Ensure their child complies with any Adelaide Sailing Club by-laws.
Membership
All juniors participating in the training program must be members of the Adelaide Sailing Club & produce their membership card when registering. Juniors from other YA affiliated clubs may participate at no cost but must prove membership.
Junior non-members wishing to try sailing may access two sessions for $10.00 [GST included] per session.
Crewing
Juniors crews are often in demand for club, state, national & even international events. Juniors [experienced or novice] wanting to crew should let a coach or the training coordinator know, so introductions can be made.
Punctuality
To maximise on-water time and avoid delaying coaches and other juniors, all participants are requested to be rigged, changed and ready to go to sea at 9.30am sharp.
Safety
By its nature, sailing can be dangerous and every effort is taken by the club to ensure the safety of juniors. Juniors & their guardians are requested to follow some simple rules.
1. Juniors must register before putting to sea & ‘sign off’ on return.
2. Juniors must wear an approved PFD whenever on the water.
3. Juniors must wear protective headwear if instructed.
4. Juniors may not put to sea until so instructed.
5. Juniors must return to the beach immediately when instructed to do so.
6. Juniors & guardians must attend any briefings.
7. Juniors must comply with any direction from a coach.
Volunteers
Volunteers provide all junior training and parents are encouraged to assist. Sailing knowledge isn’t required, as many tasks need only a willingness to be involved.
Parents are also welcome to join the Sailing Development Group to assist in coordinating junior training. Meetings are held at 7.30pm on the 2nd Monday of each month at the club.
Certificates of Achievement
Please speak with your coach if you would like a certificate of achievement.
Enquiries
For any queries please contact the club office on [08] 8294 3232.
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