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. . . . SAILING PROGRAM SUMMER 2008
The goal of our LEARN TO SAIL program is to have fun while learning or improving your sailing skills!
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. . REGISTRATION INFORMATION for LEARN TO SAIL . In order to properly plan for the summer sailing program all participants must pre-register (even if only a couple of days prior to beginning of desired course) *There is no drop-in or daily sailing registration for Learn to Sail however drop-ins are welcome for afternoon Racing.
Registration forms are found at www.zigzagyachtclub.com Please download and print the registration forms. While visiting our website you might want to check out some of the other fantastic programs and social events taking place at the club this summer!
Before June 29th – send one registration form per child with a current dated cheque to: Zig Zag Yacht Club c/o Jillian Lamothe, 50 Victoria Crescent, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R2M 1X4
After June29th - bring registration forms and a current dated cheque to the Yacht Club during the Commodore's reception (Sunday, June 29th) or drop them off to the Program Administrator at the Club. If you have any questions regarding the course schedule or registration please feel free to contact: Garry Smith (Learn to Sail Chair ZZYC Board 2008) Home 204-885-5255 or Cottage 807-733-2717 Or cgsmith@mts.net
NON-MEMBER REGISTRATION : . ZZYC members have priority until June 15th ; non-member registrations will be accepted prior to this date and will be prioritized according to the date received. (Cheques for non-member registration can be post-dated to June 15/08) Non-members will be advised of registration acceptance after June 15 th .
*Please note: Registration forms will be processed in the order they are received but not without accompanying payment (cheques should be made out to ZZYC). . *NO CHILD WILL BE ALLOWED TO ATTEND WITHOUT A PROPER REGISTRATION FORM AND FULL PAYMENT . REGISTER EARLY AS CLASSES FILL UP QUICKLY! . CANCELLATION & WAIT LIST POLICY: .
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. . . . . ZIG ZAG YACHT CLUB WILL BE HOSTING MIST CAMP 2008 . . . .
MANITOBA SAILING ASSOCIATION -MIST CAMP @ ZIG ZAG YACHT CLUB. (MANITOBA INTERMEDIATE SAIL TRAINING CAMP) . What is MIST Camp? . The Manitoba Intermediate Sailing Training is a two-day training camp followed by a 2 day regatta. It focuses on fundamentals of competitive sailing skills. You will be coached by Brigitte Smutny, Head Coach of Manitoba Sailing Association, as well as national level coaches from across Canada. GO FAST and HAVE LOTS OF FUN!!! . Where and when will it be held? . MIST Camp will be held at ZZYC on Thursday and Friday July 10Th -11th starting at 9:30am and ending at 5:30pm. The ZZYC OPEN REGATTA will be held on the weekend of July 12th & 13th . . Who should come to MIST? . YOU, U and YEW! Anyone, any size, any shape, Lasers, Laser Radials, Bytes, 29ers, 420s or Optimists who enjoy sailing and wants to improve their skills!,
What do you need to bring to MIST? . • dry clothes, footwear • suitable sailing gear, water bottle, snacks • sunscreen, sunglasses, sunhat • DOT or Coast Guard approved lifejacket • Personnel logbook and new Racing Rules (can be purchased at the MSA office) • your own boat if not a member of ZZYC • To ZZYC members – 420s, 5 Optimist boats and a 29er will be available on a first come first serve basis.
NEED A PLACE TO STAY IN CLEARWATER BAY ? . Billeting: For billeting please contact Darrell Stewart (ZZYC Racing Program Director) @…dstewart@wsd1.ord or 452-9366 or Brigitte Smutny at the MSA 925- 5650
COST: . MIST Camp & ZZYC OPEN Regatta $170 per sailor / late fees after July8th - $190 (GST included) . ZZYC OPEN REGATTA ONLY $ 15.00per day per sailor (GST included) WHAT IS INCLUDED WITH MIST CAMP REGISTRATION FEE? .
. REGISTRATION INFORMATION: . -Registration forms are posted on the MSA website www.sailmanitoba.com or the Zig Zag YC website www.zigzagyachtclub.com -To register for MISTCamp send the registration form and a cheque payable to Manitoba Sailing Association office: @ 406-200 Main Street, Winnipeg , MB , R3C 4M2 Phone (204) 925-5650 Fax (204) 925-5624 Email sailing@sport.mb.ca
To register for the Zig Zag Open Regatta send the registration form and a cheque payable to Zig Zag Yacht Club c/o Jillian Lamothe, 50 Victoria Crescent, Winnipeg, MB, R2M 1X4 before June 29th – after June 30th registrations can be brought directly to ZZYC.
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. . PRAM BASIC Ideal for beginner sailors (min 7 years of age) as children sail with a partner in a sturdy Vanguard Pram boat. The focus is on confidence building and fun. .
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. *Short week price will be prorated ( see cost table for details ) .
PRAM BASIC & PRAM VET LEVEL Ideal for beginner sailors (min 7 years of age) as children sail with a partner in a sturdy Vanguard Pram boat. The focus is on confidence building and fun. .
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. *Short week price will be prorated ( see cost table for details )
PRAM VET/OPTI SKIPPER LEVEL For young sailors who have completed the Pram Basic level. Children in these levels sail single handed in both Vanguard Pram and Opti boats. The Opti Skipper level focuses on proficiency in upwind sailing, tacking, gibing and skills necessary to sail faster. Sailors in this level will be encouraged to take part in race camps and club races. .
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. *Short week price will be prorated ( see cost table for details )
WHITE SAIL I AND II or OPTI SKIPPER (max 120lbs) For sailors who have completed the Pram Vet, Opti Skipper or White Sail I level and weigh less than 120lbs. Children in this level sail single handed in Opti boats. The Opti boats produce a fundamentally strong sailor and at least 50% of all Olympic sailors started in the Optimist category. .
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. *Short week price will be prorated ( see cost table for details )
WHITE SAIL II & III
For sailors who have completed Opti Skipper or White Sail I level. This course is taught in our Club 420 boats with 2-3 sailors per boat.
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*Short week price will be prorated ( see cost table for details )
BRONZE IV For sailors who have completed WSIII level. Sailors in this level will be in Club 420 boats with one skipper and one crew. Purchasing of course manual - Advanced Sailing Skills – is mandatory. Pre-reading of theory material is recommended. This course teaches refined skills in heavier wind conditions, advanced sailing techniques. Sail theory, and sail trim are introduced. .
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. *Short week price will be prorated ( see cost table for details ) . BRONZE V AND BRONZE V *PLUS For sailors who have completed Bronze IV level or *already have their Bronze V level but, would like to continue to improve their sailing skills. Sailors in this level will be in Club 420 boats, interchanging with our 29er, with one skipper and one crew. Advanced sailing skills taught in this course are spinnaker, trapeze, roll tacking/gibing and boat handling. This is a very challenging course and pre-reading of theory material is mandatory. .
*If you are interested in racing and an extra course credit you can participate in ZZYC Racers. .
. *Short week price will be prorated ( see cost table for details ) . .
ADULT SAILING All abilities welcome – come and learn to sail or improve your sailing skills and socialize with other sailors. This course will be taught in the Club 420 boats. . • Please read policies regarding course registration and cancellation .
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For anyone (Pram Vet level and higher) interested in learning about racing or just improving their sailing skills. (This includes sailors who have already achieved their Bronze V level) Course will use both Club 420 and Opti boats, as well as our 29er for those who qualify, and include on water race training (weather permitting) and race tactics. Participants will have the opportunity to race with ZZYC instructors. . THE COURSE WILL BE TAUGHT BY INSTRUCTORS WHO HAVE COMPETED NATIONALLY AND INTERNATIONALLY FOR A NUMBER OF YEARS.
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IT WILL BE HELD EVERY AFTERNOON FROM 3:30PM TO 6PM USING BOTH OPTI , CLUB 420 BOATS AND OUR 29ER FOR THOSE WHO QUALIFY.
*CLASSES MAY BE CANCELLED ON SHORT NOTICE IF NOT ENOUGH PARTICIPANTS.
TAKING PART IN OUR WEDNESDAY CLUB RACES WILL BE A PERFECT OPPORTUNITY TO PRACTISE THE SKILLS LEARNED IN THIS FUN AND COMPETITIVE CLASS.
** If you are enrolled in this course and are interested in learning how to set up and run a race come Wednesdays at 12:30pm to assist with the “Wednesday Afternoon Races”
. . RACING AT ZZYC
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON RACES – Every Wednesday afternoon from July 2nd - August 16th the club hosts a race beginning with skippers meeting at 1pm . . Skipper's meeting: This will be an informative session and is meant for all racers and race officials ( youths interested in officiating ). This includes all sailors taking part in the afternoon lessons as well as any interested sailors from around the lake who would like to learn about racing and/or officiating. All sailors are welcome to stick around after the races for hotdogs, fun with friends and a game of Volleyball. . First race: 2:00. Start sequence 1:55 . Which sailors will have use of the club boats? . 1. Students taking the 3:30- 6pm class ( if one is scheduled ) will have use of a C420. 2. Students taking the 1pm-4pm class will have the use of a C420. 3. All other members and sailors taking lessons in the morning can use the remaining boats. If there are too many sailors they will be placed in teams 4. Opti/Skipper sailors will have first chance at the Optis as this is an integral part of their course. 5. ZZYC has one Laser that can also be used. . In the unlikely event that there are sailors who do not get a chance to race on a particular week they will be encouraged to help in running the regatta. . These races are great opportunities for sailors new to racing as well as sailors that need to improve their racing skills. All sailors are welcome to stick around after the race for hot dogs, some fun with friends and a game of Beach Volleyball.
SUNDAY CLUB RACES – Members, non-members, with or without a boat, mark these dates on your calendars to come to the ZigZag Yacht Club to race, to watch or volunteer. We are planning a Skippers meeting at 11am for these races and a race start of noon. We are hoping all of our club boats and many private sailboats will join us for a fun afternoon of racing and socialising and preparing for the Club Championship. . . • Sunday, July 20th. • Sunday, August 10th ZZYC OPEN REGATTA – Saturday July 12th and Sunday July 13th This is the big one!!!It starts with registration at 9am on Saturday, then the skippers meeting at 10am . Children attending the MIST camp are automatically registered in this regatta. This is an ‘open' regatta and anyone with a boat can enter! Everyone is also invited to stick around after the race on Saturday to enjoy a BBQ. It promises to be a great weekend of sailboat racing and we encourage all ZZYC members to come out and support our sailors and enjoy some fun, fellowship and the spirit of competition. Races resume on Sunday morning 10am. .
ZZYC CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP – Saturday, August 16th , starting with the skippers meeting at 11am . This has become a great regatta for all sailors at ZZYC. It is for members only and in the hopes of encouraging a few more of our ‘older' members to join in we are introducing a ‘Master's Class' for 2008. This is a great chance for kids and adults alike to get a taste of sailing and racing and a fun way to end the summer at ZZYC This race is followed by our very popular Family BBQ and Family Kayak Race which mark the end of the season at ZZYC. We would like to once again encourage all members to come out and watch the races, do a little kayaking, cheer on our sailors and enjoy some friendly competition. .
. LEARN TO SAIL PROGRAM - COST LIST (Prices include GST) *Please add $10 on to your cheque total for a mandatory one time per year/sailor CYA membership fee. Click the link below to view
LUNCH PROGRAM
Children under the age of 12 who are registered in both a mornng and afternoon program are welcome to join our new lunch program. The children will eat their lunch ( brought from home) as they are supervised by a Red Cross lifesaving certified instructor. |
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