For all Juniors, new and old members, it’s time to start planning your July 2012 in LDYC !
If you have not done so already you will need to look at the Pathways document to see what course suits you best for this summer. Please speak to Claire or a member of the Junior Committee if you need help with this.
Once you have decided on a course, and booked in using the relevant application form (link here), you will need to start getting things together.
1) Boat
If you have already done the 2 week Start Sailing course then you should really invest in an ‘Oppi’. Depending on your budget you can spend anything from E200 – E1500 on a second hand one.
Have a look on iodai.com (link here), and the club noticeboard.
After the 4 week Improving Skills/Advanced Boat Handling/Go Racing 1 courses it will be time to upgrade to a bigger boat.
* There are club Picos available to rent for beginners.
All boats being used on the courses will be examined by an instructor and awarded a sticker when they are deemed fit to sail. You will not be allowed on the water without a sticker. This is primarily for your own safety.
Sample Checklist (Optimist) :
| ITEM | REQUIREMENT |
| Bow Loop | Bow or Painter line may not go through gunwale. It must go through a loop of line. |
| Bow Line | It must float (polypropylene recommended) Must be tied to mast stepCheck for fraying of lines
No knots (other than at end of line) 8 meter/ 24 foot minimum length |
| Bailer | 5 Liter capacity 1 (minimum, 2 preferred).Tied into boat |
| Air Bags | 3 (even in boat with side tanks) No evidence of leaks or fraying of skin |
| Rudder Retainer Clip | Required |
| Tiller Extension | Required |
| Centerboard Retainer Line | Required |
| Mast Tie In | Line or collar required |
| Main Sheet Snap | Self-closing style prohibited |
| Boom Bridle | Maximum gap of 100 mm |
| PFD | (Buoyancy aid) Required Whistle must be attached |
2) Gear
Before you come to the club each morning check you have the following in your bag. You may not need them all each day, but better safe than sorry! It is important to be safe & warm.
Some items can be bought second hand from other members. Beginners – keep an eye out for good deals in Aldi/Lidl/Tesco!
* = must have :Sun cream * Lip salve PFD (Buoyancy Aid)* Wet suit* Whistle Swimming togs* Rash vest Bootees* Gloves Oily Pants Sailing Watch Hat Sunglasses* Kag Hiking Pants Shorts T-shirts Hoodie* Towel* Windsheeter * Lunch/Snacks/Drinks *
NO FLIP- FLOPS!
3) First day- check in
- ask for parking space for your boat if you don’t already have one
- put bag(s) in shower building
- attend briefing
- meet group & instructor
- rig boat (if requested)
- obtain sticker (if you don’t already have one)
- sign Code of Conduct sheet with instructor
- get involved !
Parents are encouraged to stay for a while and have tea/coffee upstairs. There will be a supervision rota for each week, with two parents volunteering per half day.
4) General format of each day
9.00 – 9030 : Arrive, put bag in shower building, get boat ready
09.30 – 1230 : Course
1230 – 1330 : Lunch
1330- 1600 : Course
1600-1630 : Juice/Bar, tidy up , put boat away (sail in sail shed)
You can bring lunch and eat in the clubhouse. Otherwise there is hot food available to buy in the hostel.
There will be table tennis available during lunch.
5) Evening Activities
There will be various activities organised that will be advertised on the Junior Noticeboard, e.g. disco, table quiz, x factor etc…