WYC Lessons
Most WYC members had zero sailing experience before joining the club. WYC
offers a wide variety of sailing lessons for our members, from novice to
skipper. We also offer teaching opportunities. If you have questions
about our lessons, lesson program, or need more information about lessons,
please contact the
Vice Commodore (kreggp@u.washington.edu).
Costs
All sailing lessons are free. Sign up for as many as you like.
Prerequisites
You must be a CURRENT member to enroll in a class. If you do not have a current membership, you will be dropped from the class you enroll in.
Unless otherwise noted, all classes are open to all members. No
experience is necessary, we are here to teach you! We supply the boats too.
Some classes do require you to read and be familiar with the
Day
Sailing handbook, that blue book you got with your membership card.
Some classes also require you to pass the Novice Written Test, see below.
A novice single handed or double handed rating requires passing both a
practical (on the water) and written test. Passing the novice written test
is a prerequisite for some classes. You can make
arrangements to take the test at the club office
during office hours, or at the WAC during Ratings Examiner or Chiefs
hours (look for hours posted on the WAC sail locker door). The
written test only covers material in the Day
Sailing handbook, which includes sailing concepts in general and
our specific club rules. More than one experienced sailor has failed the novice
written test the first time because they didn't familiarize themselves with the
club rules before taking the test!
There are many ways to sign up for a WYC sailing lesson:
Online: This is the preferred option. You can sign up below by
clicking on the Enroll link next to a class. You will get a confirmation email.
Email: You can sign up via email by contacting the
Vice Commodore (kreggp@u.washington.edu).
In your email, say what class you want to sign up
for. You will get a confirmation email.
In Person: You can sign up in person at the club office
in HUB SB-24 during regular office hours.
Telephone: You can sign up by leaving a message on the office phone
(206-543-2219) with your name, phone number and the class
that you wish to sign up for. Someone will call you to confirm that you were
able to get into the class of your choice. If you do not get a call to confirm
your choice you may want to show up for your class time, but be prepared to be
asked to sit out if the class is already full.
Boat on the Lawn: This is our big membership and lesson drive, held at the beginning of a quarter. When you see a sailboat parked on the grass in front of the
HUB, it will be staffed by WYC members who can help you join the club, sign
you up for lessons, and answer any questions you have.
What to Bring to Class
Your instructor will tell you what clothing and/or equipment to bring, but
here is a general list:
Weekly dinghy class - change of clothes (a wetsuit or drysuit also
works)
Weekend dinghy class - change of clothes, lunch
Keelboat class - rain jacket and rain pants
For all classes it is recommended to wear warm, non-cotton clothing to sail
in. Again, use this information as a guideline
only, your instructor will tell you what to bring to your particular class.
Where to Go For Class
All classes are taught at the Waterfront Activities Center (WAC) behind husky
stadium. If
you show up on time for your class, and stand around the canoe rental window
looking lost, your instructor will find you.
How to Drop a Class
Email the
Vice Commodore (kreggp@u.washington.edu)
with your wyc number and which class you want to drop.
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