Jr. Safety-at-Sea Seminar – Chicago Yacht Club

June 29, 2024 - Chicago Yacht Club - Belmont Station

Address: 300 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60657


What: Storm Trysail Club Junior Safety at Sea Seminar

When: Saturday, June 29, 2024  – 8:00 am – 4:30 pm

Where: Chicago Yacht Club Belmont Station – Sailing School

Who: Junior sailors aged 11-17 who either cruise or race (or want to!) on bigger sailboats. Successful completion of this seminar may meet the safety training requirement for minors who want to race in the CYC Race to Mackinac (See NOR for details).

 

The STC Junior Safety at Sea Seminar is ideal for junior sailors who spend time on bigger sailboats, either cruising with their family or racing, or who want to start racing on offshore boats. This fun, engaging one day class helps them become safer sailors and more useful members of a big boat crew. 

 Taught by experienced offshore sailors, we will combine classroom, hands-on, and on-the-water learning experiences. Sailors will have the opportunity to learn about safety equipment and techniques and then get to apply that learning on the water on offshore sailboats under the skilled supervision of experienced sailors.

Questions? Contact Graham Sauser: [email protected] or Chuck Nevel: [email protected]

Supported by

Course Curriculum:

  • Safety Equipment including PDF and Life Rafts
  • Heavy Weather Discussion/Awareness/Radio
  • Man Overboard Discussion
  • Use of Flares
  • On the water session with man overboard recovery, setting storm sails & emergency steering

Seminar Schedule:

Saturday, June 29, 2024  – 8:00 am – 4:30 pm

What to Bring:

The class is all day and includes lunch. Sailors should be sure to bring with them:

  • Sunblock, hat, swimsuit, towel
  • Appropriate boating shoes. No flip flops or sandals
  • We will be sailing, rain or shine, so dress appropriately for the weather.
  • Refillable water bottle
  • USCG approved PFD (if you do not have one, please reach out in advance)
  • If you have an inflatable PFD, please bring it along so we can examine it and help you check it and learn about it
  • Any safety gear you own you want to learn more about!
  • A notebook and pen or pencil

Price:

$35/ person – Early bird special before June 1.

$45/person after June 1.

Class is capped at 30 attendees. Includes lunch and snacks.

Register for Jr. Safety-at-Sea Seminar – Chicago Yacht Club

Chicago Yacht Club Jr. Safety-at-Sea Seminar 2024

  • Registration Information:

  • Consent

  • Payment

  • $45.00 per sailor but $35.00 early bird discount if registered and paid by 6/1/24. Class is capped at 30 attendees. Includes lunch and snacks.
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