Mar 26, 2022 · Follow the link below to learn more about the Westerly Yacht Club (WYC) – Junior Sailing Program (JSP) General Information; 2021 Program Overview; Updated: Youth, adult, and school sports and indoor sports facilities guidelines ... The goal of the Westerly Yacht Club (WYC) Junior Sailing Program (JSP) is to introduce youngsters to sailing and water safety. Our volunteers share a passion to teach sailing, by emphasizing fundamentals such as small boat handling skills, and proper technique. ... Notes. The fee is $50 / student; Wednesday evenings: 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm; January 12th and 26th; February 9th, and 23rd; March 9th, and 23rd; This class is for you if you have ever wanted to; learn about sailing, understand what you kid is talking about after Junior Sailing class or, want to volunteer with the WYC Junior Sailing Program. ... Westerly Yacht Club > JSP Orientation. Orientation Information. Orientation is scheduled for Thursday, 28 April, 2022. Orientation is the first class of the program. Jr sailors are expected to attend; parents / guardians are welcome. ... 1 Watch Hill Road, Westerly RI 02891. ... Westerly Yacht Club > News. Test Past Event – 10/24/21 . Test Past Event – 10/24/21 Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo. Categories. Test Past Event – 10/24/21 ... 1 Watch Hill Road, Westerly RI 02891. ... Westerly Yacht Club > Work Parties. Spring Work Parties. The JSP Work Parties begin, Saturday, 26 March, 2022. Dates: 26 March, 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 April; Time: 8:30 to 10:30 am. I keep a list of the items to be completed. ... 1 Watch Hill Road, Westerly RI 02891. Technical Questions ... Lounge & Lunch. Open Daily Noon to 1:00am Lunch is served M-F Noon to 3pm Members Only ... ">

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JSP Green Fleet

Lesson plan and qual card.

  • Lesson Plan

CLASS LINKS

  • Terminology
  • Principles of Sailing and Points of Sail
  • Wind Awareness
  • Personal Safety
  • Personal Gear
  • Rig & De-Rig the Boat
  • How a Square Knot
  • How to Tie a Figure 8
  • Tacking an Opti
  • Safety Position (approach a dock or mooring)
  • Right a Capsized Boat
  • General Sailing
  • Sailing Tips From Optimist Sailors
  • Start Sailing; Guide To The Basics
  • Sailing an Opti
  • Physics of Sailing
  • Animated Knots
  • Fun Opti Sailing
  • Opti Worlds
  • Boating Knots

OPTIMIST CLASS INFORMATION

  • International Optimist Dinghy Class Association
  • US Optimist Dinghy Class Association
  • Optimist Rigging Guide – Vanguard
  • Optimist Rigging Guide – Laser Performance
  • Optimist Tuning Guide
  • Optimist Parts Locator

Many of the links above connect to files posted to “You Tube”. Parents and guardians are advised to monitor student activity while watching these links.  

IMAGES

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  3. Westerly Yacht Club forbids women as 'full-time' members

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  5. Westerly Yacht Club Votes to Admit Women as Members

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COMMENTS

  1. Westerly Yacht Club

    Westerly Yacht Club The Westerly Yacht Club is a private club established in 1928 in the beautiful coastal community of Westerly, Rhode Island. Established as a social and recreational Club, it embodies its roots of family and community.

  2. About Us Public – Westerly Yacht Club

    We are proud of our location on the Pawcatuck River in Westerly, RI. We’re easy to get to by Land or Sea! If you’re a prospective member, a visitor from a reciprocating club, or a guest of one of our members, we hope you will find your time with us an enjoyable one.

  3. Past Events Gallery – Westerly Yacht Club

    Lounge & Lunch. Open Daily Noon to 1:00am Lunch is served M-F Noon to 3pm Members Only

  4. Junior Sailing Program – Westerly Yacht Club

    Mar 26, 2022 · Follow the link below to learn more about the Westerly Yacht Club (WYC) – Junior Sailing Program (JSP) General Information; 2021 Program Overview; Updated: Youth, adult, and school sports and indoor sports facilities guidelines

  5. JSP General Information – Westerly Yacht Club

    The goal of the Westerly Yacht Club (WYC) Junior Sailing Program (JSP) is to introduce youngsters to sailing and water safety. Our volunteers share a passion to teach sailing, by emphasizing fundamentals such as small boat handling skills, and proper technique.

  6. JSP Adult Sailing – Westerly Yacht Club

    Notes. The fee is $50 / student; Wednesday evenings: 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm; January 12th and 26th; February 9th, and 23rd; March 9th, and 23rd; This class is for you if you have ever wanted to; learn about sailing, understand what you kid is talking about after Junior Sailing class or, want to volunteer with the WYC Junior Sailing Program.

  7. JSP Orientation – Westerly Yacht Club

    Westerly Yacht Club > JSP Orientation. Orientation Information. Orientation is scheduled for Thursday, 28 April, 2022. Orientation is the first class of the program. Jr sailors are expected to attend; parents / guardians are welcome. ... 1 Watch Hill Road, Westerly RI 02891.

  8. News – Westerly Yacht Club

    Westerly Yacht Club > News. Test Past Event – 10/24/21 . Test Past Event – 10/24/21 Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo. Categories. Test Past Event – 10/24/21 ... 1 Watch Hill Road, Westerly RI 02891.

  9. Work Parties – Westerly Yacht Club

    Westerly Yacht Club > Work Parties. Spring Work Parties. The JSP Work Parties begin, Saturday, 26 March, 2022. Dates: 26 March, 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 April; Time: 8:30 to 10:30 am. I keep a list of the items to be completed. ... 1 Watch Hill Road, Westerly RI 02891. Technical Questions

  10. JSP Green Fleet – Westerly Yacht Club

    Lounge & Lunch. Open Daily Noon to 1:00am Lunch is served M-F Noon to 3pm Members Only