Sailing Class Information

Schedule

See the up-to-date 2008 schedule on our public calendar.

Costs

Level 1 through 3	$250
Junior (intro to sailing)	$135
Adult	$160

Discount on all registrations received by February 15: $50 off the $250 fees ($200 if received by Feb 15) and $25 off the $135 fees ($110 if received by Feb. 15)

Frequently asked questions...

Why does my child have to wear a dry suit? People use boats around Juneau without them all the time.

The occasional capsize of the dinghies is an expected part of the learn-to-sail process. Our Juneau water is so cold that a person in street clothes rapidly loses the ability to tie knots, hold on to a rope and other tasks essential for sailing. The dry suit allows a person to stay dry and warm (relatively) for long periods in the water and in the wind and rain so common here in Juneau. Other boaters who expect to get wet such as the operators of jet skis and personal watercraft wear them. Without a dry suit, a person falling in the water or getting splashed would have to be taken to shore to be re-warmed. Having our students wear dry suits assures that a capsize is not an emergency, just part of the learning experience.

What if my child already knows how to sail?

If your child has previously attended a formal learn to sail program, such as those provided by US Sailing, you should contact the instructors for specific advice on placement. If your child has learned to sail from family members or on their own, we recommend that they start with the Level 1 Basic Dinghy Sailing course. This will assure that they have a solid foundation in the fundamentals and that any bad habits they may have picked up are corrected.

What will happen if my child is injured?

Although one of the guiding principles of instruction at JYS is safety, there are hazards to any sporting program. In the event of a minor injury such as a small cut, scrape or bruise, the instructors can provide Band-Aids and icepacks. In the event of any more serious injury the instructor will contact the parent or guardian who should provide for necessary medical care. If the parent or guardian cannot be contacted, the student will be transported by ambulance to the emergency room and the Medical Treatment Release you signed will be presented to emergency personnel. Instructors are required to complete a written injury log for every injury, no matter how minor, should you have any questions about the circumstances.