Bellport Bay Sailing Foundation
2009 Summer Sailing School Program





Calendar/Schedule

Register early and get a $25.00 discount!  Register and pay by May 1st and take $25.00 off the posted prices on our web site!  There are no discounts for private lessons.

Mail in and pay your registration now – forms are available on this site.

No in-person registration!

First day of classes for Session I – June 29, last day for Session I is July 21
First day of classes for Session II – July 22, last day for Session II is August 13
Parent Orientations:  Monday, June 29, 6:30 p.m. for BOTH Sessions.
Water safety test on the first day of classes
Awards Dinner at the Bellport Bay Yacht Club – August 13th

Sailing Registration Procedure:
1.    Read program descriptions below.  They indicate the level, the timing and the pricing of the programs.  Remember $25.00 off posted price if you register and pay by May 1! 
2.    Review BBSF’s Boat Use Policy.
3.    Print-out and fill-in the following forms:
a.    The 2009 Sailing Registration Form  <<== Please fill out the form online, then print it out and send to BBSF
b.    Parental Waiver and Consent Form
c.    Medical Form
4.    Make payment to BBSF, Inc.
5.    Send payment and forms to BBSF, Inc., P.O. Box 609, Bellport, NY 11713
6.    Questions? Contact registrar@bellportbaysf.org

Parent/Student Handbook

Program Descriptions:
          (Note: There is a tuition reduction of $25 for the second, and each subsequent registered child.)
Youth Sailing Programs in Foundation-Owned Mercury Sailboats
Program and Dates
Description
Days
Times Slots
Prices
Beginner
Session I - June 29 to July 21
Session II - July 22 to Aug 13
 Introduction to the primciples and techniques of sailing and
water safety
 Monday through
Thursday
 8 a.m. – 10 a.m.
 $375 for each session.
$525 for sessions I and II.

Advanced Beginner
Session I - June 29 to July 21
Session II - July 22 to Aug 13
 For students who have completed the beginner class or the equivalent
 Monday through
Thursday
 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
 $375 for each session.
$525 for sessions I and II.

Intermediate
Session I - June 29 to July 21
Session II - July 22 to Aug 13
 For students perfecting skillsand developing self-reliance
 Monday through
Thursday
 1:00 p.m. to 4 p.m
$375 for each session.
$525 for sessions I and II.

Advanced Sailing
Session I - June 29 to July 21
Session II - July 22 to Aug 13
 For students who are capable of skippering and who wish
to advance their skill level
Monday through
Thursday
 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. $375 for each session.
$525 for sessions I and II.
Teen Intro to Sailing
Session I - June 29 to July 21
Session II - July 22 to Aug 13
 For teens interested in trying something new Monday through
Thursday
 1 p.m. to 4 p.m
 $375 for each session.
$525 for sessions I and II.
Private Lessons

 Individual sessions customized to student’s needs and schedule.
Depends on instructor
availability.
 Afternoons, early evening
(6 p.m. to 8 p.m.),
 $40 per hour for one
student; $60 per hour for two.

7 Week Optimist Program - June 29 to August 13
Must have boat (seven program boats available for additional $250 fee, must reserve, first come basis)
Level
Description
Days
Time Slot
Price
Beginner
(Opti-ette)
An introduction to the
best little boat in the world
Monday through Thursday
8 a.m. to 10 a.m.
$525
Intermediate
 For student familiar
with the Opti and
ready to advance skills,
 including Green Fleet racing.
Monday through Thursday

 10 a.m. to 12 p.m
$525
Intro to Opti Racing
 Strengthen boat handling skills,
"go fast" rigging techniques as
well as racing tactics
Monday through Thursday

 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
$550

Opti Racing Team
Instructor recommendation required.		 Open to limited number of
focused, Opti sailors willing to
work hard to attain high skill level. 
Monday through Thursday
 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
$700
Private Lessons

 Limited availability; designed to
supplement existing programs
To be arranged To be arranged during non-class hours
 $40 per hour for one
student; $60 per hour for two..

Youth Sailing - C420 Programs (NOT A BEGINNING COURSE)
Some club boats available for Introduction to C420 and Afternoon C420
program (three program boats available for additional $250 fee, must reserve,
first come basis) otherwise – Bring Your Own, Sail Your Own (BYOSYO). 
Note C420 Racing Team is BYOSYO

Level
Description
Days
Time Slots
Price
Session I - June 29 to July 21
Session II - July 22 to Aug 13
Boat handling, tuning, using and
flying a spinnaker, racing tactics.
(Instructor approval required  for this course)
Monday
thru
Thursday
9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
or
1 to 4 p.m.
$375 for each session.
$550 for sessions I and II.

Youth Sailing - Sunfish and Laser Sailing
Bring you own - Sail your own
Program
 Description
 Days
 Time Slot
Price
Intermediate Sunfish
and Laser Sailing

 Boat handling and racing
 Mondays 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
If sufficient interest exists more time may
be scheduled during the week.
Additional Laser clinics may be added.		 $175 per student

Adult Sailing Programs
Program
 Description
 Days
 Time Slot
Price
Adult Sailing

 All levels of sailing will be accommodated from rank beginners to old salts.  Beginners will sail with an instructor in the boat while experienced sailors may prefer to take a boat out without an instructor.  Whatever your skill level, we will help you increase your sailing knowledge (fundamentals, weather, cruising, racing) in a fun format. 
 Tuesday or Wednesdays  Starting June 30 th.
 6 to 8 p.m. sailing, then post class gathering for wine and cheese (byo) at the club.

 $200 per person
Private Lessons

 Individual sessions customized to student’s needs and schedule.  Depends on instructor availability.
Afternoons, early evening, and possibly some weekends.
$40 per hour for one student; $60 per hour for two.