Keuka Yacht Club Sailing School
Keuka Yacht Club Jr. Sailing
KEUKA YACHT CLUB'S JUNIOR SAILING PROGRAM
Keuka Yacht Club's (KYC) Junior Sailing Program is one of
the oldest in the United States. Founded during WWII, KYC maintains
the philosophy that sailing is an excellent way for children to
learn self-reliance, self-esteem, and sportsmanship. Today’s
KYC Jr. Sailing Program is U.S. Sailing approved (U.S. Sailing
is the agency governing sailing and yacht racing in the United
States, including the Olympics). Our Head Instructor is a U.S.
Sailing Level One Certified Instructor. We believe that sailing
should be educational, a source of personal satisfaction, and
fun.
There are five two-week sessions. Classes are small and limited
to twelve students per class. Introduced in 2009, we will continue
to feature a racing focus during Session 3 tailored to interested
returning Jr. Sailor Program attendees. Last year we have added
the Flying Junior Sloop (FJ) to the KYC Jr. Sailing fleet. The
FJ is sailed by more collegiate sailing teams than any other double-handed
sailboat. Also popular as a junior trainer, the FJ is a light,
tough, agile performer. Especially popular on lakes and rivers,
the FJ tacks and accelerates quickly, making the best use of restricted
sailing areas. This boat’s addition has added another dimension
to the Jr. Sailing education at KYC.
Weekday Sessions:
Session 1: June 20 – June 30 Monday - Thursday
Session 2: July 5 - July 14 1st Wk. Tuesday – Friday, 2nd
Wk. Monday - Thursday
Session 3: July 18 - July 28 Monday - Thursday
Session 4: Aug 1 - Aug 11 Monday - Thursday
Session 5: Aug 15 – Aug 25 Monday - Thursday
Tuition: KYC members: $205, additional students of same household:
$180
Non-members: $235, additional students of same household: $210
Textbook: “Start Sailing Right” $14.00 (includes Red
skills book)
Register by May 1st and receive a $10 discount
Some classes fill up early so register early to reserve the
session that best fits your schedule (2011
Application Download). Private and adult lessons are also
available and organized upon demand.
The Keuka Yacht Club was founded in 1872 and has a long and
interesting history. We are a friendly, family oriented club and
welcome new members, whether they are sailors, power-boaters or
just socially minded. We hope to see you this summer!
Jr. Sailing Contact: Peter Gamba, 315-595-8899; school@keukayc.org
and Jr Sailing Committee
Jr Sailing Committee:
Peter Gamba – KYC Jr Sailing Committee Chair, Sailing
Session Manager, Level 1 US Sailing Certified, KYC - Board Member
Dave Chervenic – KYC Fleets, KYC Lightning Fleet Leader,
KYC - Board Member
Ron Beyer – Sailing Session Manager, KYC - Board Member
Bob Wilder - KYC Race Committee, KYC Sunfish Fleet Leader
Art Wilder - Lifelong Sailor, KYC Sail Boat Maintenance, KYC Member
Debbie Koop – KYC Jr Session Manager, Level 1 US Sailing
Certified, KYC member- Former Jr Sailing Board Member, KYC Member
John Brown – KYC Jr Sailing Session Manager, Level 1 US Sailing
Certified, KYC – Board Member
Paul Terrell - Lead Instructor 2011, experienced boater, sailor
and an instructor at Finger Lakes Community College
Jenna Chervenic – Assistant Instructor 2011, Engineer / HS
School Teacher, experienced sailor
