Youth Sailing Program - Week 6 (9 am - 4 pm, Aug. 15-19, 2022)

Course: Youth Sailing Program Week 6
Dates: Week 6 runs August 15-19, 2022, 9:00AM to 4:00PM
Instructor:TBD
Class Size: 18
Prerequisites: None
Registration Deadline: Monday, August 8, 2022

The Youth Sailing Program will meet from 9am to 4 p.m., Monday to Friday, for six weeks, beginning July 11 and ending August 19. Students may register for one or multiple weeks, and weeks do not need to be consecutive.

Join us for this exciting week-long sailing program where students aged 9-17 learn the basics of sailing on 8' Optimist Prams and other sailboats. Each day will feature short "chalk talks," and brief learning activities on land and lots of on-the water instruction with games, drills, and informal races on the Rondout Creek and the Hudson River. The goal at the end of each week is for all students to feel comfortable sailing on the water and to become capable, safe basic sailors.  Because each week will consist of mixed ages and experience levels, our U.S. Sailing certified instructors will adapt the program to match the needs of the students. Intermediate and advanced sailors will be encouraged to sail more challenging boats and learn higher level skills. Covid-safe procedures such as mask-wearing, staying outdoors, and working in pods will be utilized if needed. 

REGISTRATION
General Public: $475
Members at Household Level & Above: $450

**Members must log into the museum website during registration to apply their discount. Please note membership must be current as of the date of the class. Call the museum at 845-338-0071 for questions about membership.

DISCOUNTS
Second Week/Sibling Discount: Save 10% on subsequent weeks if you sign your child up for more than one week or if you sign siblings up.    After registering for the first week/first child, email  Jody Sterling, Sailing School Director, at jsterling@hrmm.org or call her at (845) 399-9229  to get the second week/sibling discount code.

Graduates: Mature graduates of the 2021 and earlier Youth Sailing Program who are 14-18 years of age, have strong sailing skills and strong leadership skills,  may apply to become student mentors and enroll in the Youth Sailing Program for 50% off tuition.  Please contact Jody Sterling at jsterling@hrmm.org for more information.

COVID PRECAUTIONS
Safety of our students, staff, and volunteers is our top priority. As the date of a class approaches, we will evaluate guidance and restrictions and reach out to our students if there is anything that will affect their experience. We list current COVID guidance and restrictions on the Sailing School's homepage at www.hrmm.org/sailing-school. 

CANCELLATION POLICY
Full refunds will be offered for cancellations that occur 30 days or more before a program's registration deadline (if no deadline, the first day of the program). Cancellations between 30 and 7 days will be offered a 50% refund or credit toward another class. Cancellations after the registration deadline or within 7 days of the first day of class (whichever comes first) will not be refunded.

WEATHER CONDITIONS
Our youth sailing program runs every day, regardless of the weather. We sail in light rain and a variety of wind conditions. If weather is dangerous, we will stay ashore and do chalk talks,  drills, learning games, etc. If Covid-19 prevents us meeting from indoors, and in the unlikely event we have seriously inclement weather, we will postpone for a day or half day and schedule a make-up. 

ABOUT THE SAILING SCHOOL
The Sailing School at Hudson River Maritime Museum offers a variety of sailing experiences for youth and adult students. Classes are available for every level of experience and include 1-day introductory sessions, youth groups, and certification opportunities. The school hosts the annual Riverport Women’s Sailing Conference each November and is the only US-Sailing-accredited sailing school in the Hudson Valley. Learn more at www.hrmm.org/sailing-school.