Monday, June 25, 2012

Orientation Recap


  1. Welcome and Introduction to the Staff

  1. What should my child bring to sailing?
a. Closed-toe shoes (NO FLIP FLOPS!)
b. Hat, sunscreen, sunglasses
c. Swimsuit, shorts, t-shirt
d. Change of clothes and towel
e. Water bottle, snack
f. Medications & EpiPen
 

  1. Safety
    1. Parents: please have your cell phone on during class!
    2. Instructors: US Sailing Level 1 & CPR/First Aid
    3. VHF Radio (on land & on boats)
    4. No running/swimming on the docks
    5. Lifejacket must have a whistle
    6. Foot Protection (old sneakers, water shoes)
    7. Injury (communication)
    8. Swim Test (right off the dock, life jacket on)
    9. Capsizing (they will get wet every class J)
    10. Weather (we will host class on rainy days)

  1. Request from Instructors
    1. Please DO NOT rig your child’s boat!
    2. No parent coaching during class or at regattas
    3. Pick up/drop off times (checking in and out)
    4. Contact the Program Director

  1. How you can help
    1. Read the Sailing Blog (www.wdycsailing.blogspot.com)
    2. Join Southern Mass Sailing email list: SMSA@topica.com
    3. Arrive ON TIME with appropriate gear
    4. Volunteer with Sailing Committee: Danielle McKenna
    5. Class time/Bailer donations
    6. Class will be held on Wednesday, July 4th

  1. Race Parents
    1. Race Team meetings/deadlines
    2. Help tow trailer
    3. Donations (water, snacks)
    4. Proper attire (spray top, pants, rash guards, sailing gloves)
    5. No drop off at regattas
    6. 420 Parent Mentors: Mrs. Warner, Mrs. Seferian
    7. Opti Parent Mentor: Lisa Goggin

  1. WDYC Invitational- July 9th (NO CLASSES)
    1. Volunteers contact Karen Galanis
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