Friday, July 1, 2011
EMPTY LAUNDRY DETERGENT CONTAINERS- WANTED!
We are always looking for donations of empty laundry detergent containers for 420 and Opti bailers... if you have any at home, please send them in! Thank you!
Thursday, June 30, 2011
Breezy Sports Day!
The Beginner Opti class refreshed their memory on parts of the boat and the instructors introduced parts of the sail. They celebrated Sport's Day with basketball and soccer ball sponge races and enjoyed wearing their favorite sport's jersey and hat!
Intermediate Opti began their lesson by tacking upwind through the mooringfield. They then worked on rounding two marks focusing on sail trim. The ended the lesson, practicing their dock landings.
Beginner 420 continued to work on rigging. They practiced tiller switches on land and then went out to practice tacking.
Intermediate 420 practiced upwind sailing out into the ocean. They were excited to finally escape the river!
The Intro to Race Opti was not afraid of the wind today! They did 3 races and practiced beating upwind. They also reviewed points of sails. When the returned from practice, they practiced tiller switches on land focusing on holding the mainsheet the correct way. They ended with sailing jeopardy reviewing what they had learned from the day.
Intro to Race 420 practiced tacking/gybing on whistle. They also worked on positioning and where the crew/skipper should be sitting. It wasn't easy with the breeze but they looked great out there!
Cruising took out three prams and one 420 down the river. They attempted to do a race around Grass Island but the wind held them back from the race.
Opti Race A: Practiced tacking on the whistle to the mile marker then they refreshed their wave surfing/broad reach skills toward rock island. When returning to the club, they reviewed favored end of the lines.
Intermediate Opti began their lesson by tacking upwind through the mooringfield. They then worked on rounding two marks focusing on sail trim. The ended the lesson, practicing their dock landings.
Beginner 420 continued to work on rigging. They practiced tiller switches on land and then went out to practice tacking.
Intermediate 420 practiced upwind sailing out into the ocean. They were excited to finally escape the river!
The Intro to Race Opti was not afraid of the wind today! They did 3 races and practiced beating upwind. They also reviewed points of sails. When the returned from practice, they practiced tiller switches on land focusing on holding the mainsheet the correct way. They ended with sailing jeopardy reviewing what they had learned from the day.
Intro to Race 420 practiced tacking/gybing on whistle. They also worked on positioning and where the crew/skipper should be sitting. It wasn't easy with the breeze but they looked great out there!
Cruising took out three prams and one 420 down the river. They attempted to do a race around Grass Island but the wind held them back from the race.
Opti Race A: Practiced tacking on the whistle to the mile marker then they refreshed their wave surfing/broad reach skills toward rock island. When returning to the club, they reviewed favored end of the lines.
Friday Race Series!
The Intro to Race Opti class is invited to join the Opti Race A/B teams for the Friday Race Series. It is not mandatory, just a fun way to practice what you learned in class on the race course!
Boats should be rigged and ready by 1:00 p.m. and it will begin tomorrow! (July 1st)
Please email or call Meghan with any questions!
508-760-9933 (sailingdirector@wdyc.org)
Boats should be rigged and ready by 1:00 p.m. and it will begin tomorrow! (July 1st)
Please email or call Meghan with any questions!
508-760-9933 (sailingdirector@wdyc.org)
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Wednesday: Seal Spotted in Bass River!
The Beginner/Intermediate Opti and 420 classes had quite the thrill as they left the club and sailed out of the river. They spotted a seal! He stayed with them throughout the morning and swam off toward the end of class. We think he successfully found his way out of the river (phew!)
Drew Dillon (Intermediate Opti) sails up close to the seal to get a better look.
(Seal in the upper righthand corner of the picture)
(Seal in the upper righthand corner of the picture)
Sport's Day
Thursday (June 30) and Friday (July 1)
SPORTS DAY! Please come dressed in your favorite jersey, t-shirt or hat!
SPORTS DAY! Please come dressed in your favorite jersey, t-shirt or hat!
Monday, July 4th- RESCHEDULED
Attention Parents!
(Beginner Opti-Intermediate Opti- Beginner 420- Intermediate 420)
Sailing classes that were schedule on Monday, July 4th MORNING will now take place on Saturday, July 9th. We apologize for the last minute notice and cancelling the 4th. The harbormaster expressed his concern for the amount of traffic on Bass River on the holiday. Safety is our number one priority here at WDYC sailing. Thank you for your understanding.
Saturday July 9th
Beginner Opti- 8:30-11:30
Intermediate Opti- 8:30-11:30
Beginner 420: 8:30-11:30
Intermediate 420: 8:30-11:30
The race teams for 420 A/B will make up the time with an extra hour of practice Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday (1:00-5:00 pm)
Tuesday July 10
Opti Race-A: 1:00-5:00
420-Race A: 1:00-5:00
Wednesday
Opti Race A/B: 1:00-5:00
420 Race A/B: 1:00-5:00
ThursdayOpti Race A: 1:00-5:00
420 Race A: 1:00-5:00
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