Indian Harbor Junior Yacht Club

Junior Sailing Program

The 91st Season of Excellence in Junior Sailing

June 23 - August 15, 2014

Program for Children Ages 7 through 18

Also Sprite programs for 4 to 7 years olds

Beginner - Intermediate – Advanced

Experienced Sailing and Racing Instructors

Learn Sailing, Racing, Water Safety, Navigation, Seamanship

Optimists, Lasers, Laser Radials, Club 420s, Big Boats

Table of Contents

Program Information Page 2014 Proposed Key Program Dates……………………………………… 3Mission Statement……………………………………………………. 3 Curriculum…………………………………………………………… 4Boats …………………………………………………………………. 4Daily Schedule……………………………………………………….. 6What Each Sailor Must Bring……………………………………….. . 7Private Lessons………………………………………………………. 7Parent Involvement/Information……………………………………… 8Parent of the Day…………………………………………………….. 8Policies Concerning Leaving Club Grounds………………………… 9Racing and Regattas Calendar ………………………………………. 9Big Boat Program…………………………………………………….. 10Junior Instructor Program…………………………………………….. 11Rules and Regulations……………………………………………….... 12Requirements for Participation ……………………………………….. 12Safety Rules ………………………………………………………….. 12General Policies ……………………………………………………… 13Regatta Protocol ……………………………………………………… 13Discipline/Code of Conduct ………………………………………….. 14Personal Grievance Policy…………………………………………….. 15Annual Awards Dinner/Perpetual Trophies ………………………….. 16Class Associations ……………………………………………………. 19The Junior Sailing Association of Long Island Sound………………… 19US Sailing…………………………………………………………….. 19Directory at a Glance…………………………………………………. 20

“You haven’t won the race if, in winning the raceyou have lost the respect of your competitors.” - Paul Elvström

The Junior Sailing Program is supported by the entire membership of Indian Harbor and we take great pride in the program as it enters its 91st year. This manual is provided as a source of information for the Program’s participants, parents or guardians. It contains general information, the summer schedule and the rules and regulations applicable to IHYC Junior Sailing Program. Parents or guardians should review the material with the participant, and retain it as a reference. Of course, any questions about the program can be directed to the Program Chair or the Head Instructor at any time by phone or email.

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2014 Proposed Key Program Dates

June 1st – Parent Orientation Meeting 1700 June 22nd Junior Club Commissioning and Picnic – 1130 June 23rd – 91st Junior Sailing Program begins Monday and Tuesday June 30th and July 1st Law Trophy at IHYC July 4th – Independence Day, no program July 24th IHYC Opti Green Fleet Regatta July 27th – Junior Sailing Parent Regatta/Party Thursday August 14th Jr. Sailing Award’s Dinner 1800 (sailors, parents, siblings) Friday August 15th Last day of Regular Program and JSA Schedule all Sailors

come in the morning last day of JSP

IHYC Junior Sailing Committee 2014Chris Clark, Chair

(212) 906-1350Christopher.clark2@lw.com

During Program dates and hours, you can contact us at the Junior Sailing Clubhouse:

Conor Magill, Head InstructorTelephone: 203-869-2484, Extension 31

www.indianharboryc.com.assn.la

IHYC Junior Sailing Mission Statement

The mission of the Indian Harbor Yacht Club Junior Sailing Program is to promote interest in sailing through education and competition while developing sportsmanship, seamanship, self-discipline, self-reliance and a respect for nature and fellow sailors. The goal is to develop in each child an appreciation and love of sailing and confidence in his or her abilities.

The Indian Harbor Junior Yacht Club Sailing Program will launch its 91st year on June 23, 2014. Supported by the entire membership of the Indian Harbor Yacht Club, the program is intended to introduce young people to the enjoyment and disciplines of sailing, and to provide the instruction and opportunity necessary to refine sailing and racing skills.

Open to non-members as well as member children, the program spans eight weeks during the summer. Seamanship, proper respect for the vagaries of the sea, racing prowess, big boat experience, and the pleasures derived from just messing about in boats are the goals of the program. There is daily instruction on the water, and in the classroom by the instructors, as well as seminars conducted by outside noted yachtsmen.

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Competitive racing, although not a priority for everyone, is encouraged for those who want to test their skills against other junior sailors racing on Long Island Sound.

This program is open to any child who qualifies and has a desire to seek the wonder, the challenge, and the risk of the wind, the sea, and sail.

Curriculum

Our curriculum supporting the mission of the Junior Sailing Program is based on the US Sailing small boat instruction scheme. All our instructors are US Sailing certified. Skills will be taught in a sequential and logical way from rigging and basic boat handling to navigation, racing and advanced seamanship.

Parents or guardians accept responsibility for any damage or loss of property that occurs while their child is steering a boat, or other action of their child, during IHYC Junior Sailing activities. The Chair of the Junior Committee in consultation with the IHYC Junior Sailing Director, Head Instructor and Instructors will review any incident in which damage occurs and determine who is financially responsible.

A swim check will be administered during the first few days of the program. No one will be permitted to sail without first passing this basic requirement. Rainy day activities are organized by the Instructors on shore so that the Program continues rain or shine.

Boats

The JSA approved Optimist (Opti), Laser Radial, Laser, and Club 420 are used at the Club, and in most racing with other clubs. All boats have centerboards, and flotation, and can be easily righted after a capsize. Junior sailors are expected to maintain their own boats and equipment.

Optimist Recommended for Ages 8 to 15. Single-handed. Simple one sail rig. Eight feet long, weighs 75 lbs., and is easily lifted by two young children. An excellent beginner's boat as well as a highly competitive racing dinghy. The most widely-used junior boat in the world.

IHJYC runs three levels of Optimist instruction:

Opti 1, for beginning Opti sailors introduces key concepts for rigging and sailing the boat, and introduces sailors to the rules and skills necessary for racing prowess Opti 1 is recommended for sailors 8 years and older, but is open to sailors as young as 6 or 7 with the appropriate skill level and enthusiasm;Opti 2, for more experienced Opti sailors, focuses more on the skills

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necessary to develop the boat speed and tactical awareness to be a successful beginning Opti racer.

Opti Race, for expert Opti sailors focuses full time on the skills necessary to win high-level Opti races and regattas and focuses on preparing sailors for local, regional and international regattas.

Laser Recommended for age 14+. Minimum weight: 130 lbs. One skipper, one sail, high performance boat for the older advanced sailor. Extremely competitive and popular.

Laser Radial Recommended for age 14+. Minimum weight: 110 lbs. One skipper, one sail, same boat as Laser, high performance for lighter advanced sailors. The sail is shorter and smaller in size than the original Laser. Extremely competitive and popular.

Club 420 Recommended for age 14+. The Club 420 is an advanced racing boat with a main, jib and spinnaker. One skipper, one crew, used by experienced sailors who can meet the demand of highly skilled teamwork in sailing and racing. Requires a combined crew weight of 220 pounds. This boat is very popular for collegiate racing and team sailing.

Our beginner 420 program, which is open to experienced sailors who are younger than age 14, or who have less extensive sailing experience than other 420 sailors. The program introduced sailors to the 420 boat without the use of a spinnaker or trapeze, so sailors can concentrate on basic boat handling before progressing to the more advanced aspects of 420 racing.

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Daily Sailing Schedule

Flag Raising will take place promptly at 9:00am every morning outside the Junior Club House.All morning sailors are expected to be present in good time for flag raising.Opti AM Race team are expected to be rigged and ready before flag raising. All Programs meet Monday through Friday at the same time with the exception of Sprites: 4 to 5 year-old Sprites meet on Wednesdays; 6 to 7 year-old Sprites meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Sprites 9:00am - 12 noon Meet Inside the Junior Club HouseOpti 1 9:00am – 12 noon Meet at flag raising.Opti 2 9:00am - 12 noon Meet at flag raising.Opti AM Race team 9:00am - 12 noon Meet at Flag raising, (must be Rigged and Ready before flag raising)

Opti PM Race team 1:00pm – 5pm Rigged and Ready at the Opti DockLasers 1:00pm – 5pm Rigged and ready at the Dock420’s 1:00pm – 5pm Rigged and ready at the Dock

Please note there is no instructor supervision before your sailor’s program start time. Instructors will take attendance every morning.  If your sailor is not attending on any

particular day, please ensure that you call our phone line and leave a message before 7.45am on 869-2484, Extension 31. Special Request for Cooperation: Please be considerate of other program participants by being punctual in arrival/departure times for your child. We have programs in place to optimize on-the-water instruction time while allowing the flexibility to intersperse games throughout the day.

NOTE: If your child arrives after the class has left the dock they will not be able to join the program that day, unless prior arrangements have been made. Similarly if your child needs to come off the water early, arrangements must be made in advance, otherwise your child will not be able to join the program that day. Please contact the Junior Sailing Director at least 24 hours in advance.

Dismissal policy. Opti parents, when picking up your Opti sailor, please be sure to inform your Opti sailor’s instructor. (Please provide written notice if someone other than a parent will be collecting your sailor).

The instructors are not responsible for junior sailors outside of the program hours, including the lunch hour, 12:00-1:00 p.m. Please do not infringe upon instructors’ lunch hour by arriving late at pickup. The lunch hour is necessary for instructors to relax and refocus for their afternoon programs. Parents picking up late also inconvenience Parent of the Day volunteers who must stay until all Opti sailors are picked up.

While sailors in the Junior Program are automatically members of the Indian Harbor Junior Yacht Club, this junior sailing membership does not entitle juniors or their parents to privileges in the main clubhouse. Non-members are welcomed and encouraged to attend all Junior Yacht Club

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functions, but are not to use the club facilities outside of the Junior Program, unless accompanied by a member of Indian Harbor. Similarly, no junior sailor is permitted in the main clubhouse at any time unless accompanied by an adult member of Indian Harbor.

If your junior sailor is sailing a two-handed boat (the 420), the courtesy of proper, advance notification to your boat partner is expected. The successful reshuffling of two-handed boat sailors in the absence of partners, is our goal, but cannot be guaranteed and advanced notice is highly recommended and appreciated.

What Each Sailor Must Bring

A Good Attitude and Enthusiasm for Sailing. US Coast Guard approved life jacket with whistle attached. Landfall Navigation in

Stamford has numerous appropriate models. Please ask us if you have any questions about what is appropriate, we are happy to discuss anytime. Comfort is important because sailors will not be allowed on the dock unless they are wearing a PFD. Buy a good quality, well-fitting PFD and label it with permanent marker. Keep PFD in good condition by rinsing with fresh water after each use. Secure whistle by short cord. Whistles are mandatory. No sailor will be allowed on the water at IHYC or any other club without one.

Foul weather gear and a change of clothes. Contact with the water is inevitable so everyone needs some dry clothes on hand. A rain jacket will fill the bill for foul weather gear.

Hat, sunglasses and sun block. It is important that everyone to protect their skin from the sun. It is parents’ responsibility to apply sunscreen to younger children or to have older children apply water-resistant sunscreen before arriving at sailing.

Suitable footwear - non-skid, rubber soled shoes or sandals. Topsiders, Tevas and Aqua socks are popular. Deck contour Tevas have the best grip. Foot gear should stay in place when in the water. Flip flops and bare feet are not acceptable footwear.

Water bottle - A refillable plastic bottle will do, but a Nalgene bottle is preferred. Junior sailors should be encouraged by parents to keep water on hand, refilling when necessary from water hose or water cooler.

Lunch - Packed in a cooler with frozen ice pack (for full day participants only). Label Equipment - All equipment must be labeled with junior sailor’s name.

Private Lessons

Private lessons are available from any IHYC Sailing Instructor. Lessons can be scheduled with the Head Instructor by email or phone requesting a specific instructor or an instructor will be assigned based on availability. Lessons can be taken after 5:15pm on weekdays or on the weekends. Private lessons are a great way for sailors to accelerate their learning curve or to make up missed time on the water after going away on vacation.

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Parent Involvement/Information

Please understand junior sailing is parent intensive. We will strive to keep you informed about upcoming events, weekly progressions, and what is going on in general. Please check the Junior Sailing web site regularly for updates. Regatta scheduling will be done in advance, to the extent it is possible, so notification of vacation schedules is greatly appreciated.

Regular Communication: We will try to communicate all important information in two ways: by email to parents and by posting on the Junior website. www.indianharboryc.com.assn.la. Please email the Program chair at Christopher.clark2@lw.com or the Head Instructor at with any questions or input.

Communicating Concerns: Any serious parental concerns/complaints should be voiced directly to the Junior Sailing Program Chair. He/She would then handle the issue through the appropriate channels and report back to the parent. The Sailing Instructors report to the Head Instructor, and through him/her to the Junior Sailing Director and the Junior Sailing Chairs. They do not report to each individual parent. The Sailing Instructors will try to be available to discuss specific questions on individual sailors at the end of the day, but, please email us in advance so that we can schedule a mutually convenient time.  Please respect the Instructors’ lunch hour as that is their only break during the day and an important planning time for them.

The Junior Sailing Director and Head Instructor will be available at times in the Jr. Clubhouse.  They will do their best to respond to any messages by email or phone on a same day basis. Please contact the Junior Sailing Chair, if you cannot reach the Program Director or Head Instructor and have an urgent need.

Parent of the Day

During the morning hours, 9am-12pm, there will be a Parent of the Day (POD) on duty. The Parent of the Day will be on hand to help when needed and be available in the event of an emergency. The Parent of the Day will receive a written copy of the Emergency Procedure and a hand held radio. The Parent of the Day program is a great help to the instructors and it is a fun way for the parents to see what goes on at sailing! Each Opti parent is asked to volunteer for one or two mornings during the summer session. The Parent of the Day must remain on the grounds until all Opti sailors have been picked up.

Sign up may be done at the Orientation Meeting on June 1, 2014 or at the Commissioning on June 22nd. Once a final schedule is posted, changes to the schedule must be arranged by the parent wishing to change by swapping dates with another parent. Please take your commitment seriously as it affects the safety of all the junior sailors.

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Policies Concerning Leaving the Club Grounds

IHYC maintains a Closed Campus Policy for the Junior Sailing Program. All-day race team sailors are expected to stay on grounds from the beginning of the day until the end, unless attending or traveling to an away regatta. If driving junior sailors need to leave the property during the program, they should give a written permission slip to the Junior Sailing Director/Head Instructor on the day of their departure. All day program sailors or half day program sailors staying for full day special events are required to bring their own Lunches.

Instructors are not permitted to transport junior sailors or their sailboats. Parents must make their own arrangements for their children and boats to get to and from regattas. If instructor support is required for boat loading, boats must be loaded during program hours or alternative arrangements must be made directly with instructors and overtime must be paid directly by the junior sailing parent. For those JSA regattas designated by the Junior Committee in which we participate, instructors will be at the host club to help with registration, rigging and de-rigging, and coaching on the water. At most JSA regattas the instructors will be part of the safety boat fleet and may be stationed at a particular section of the racecourse. Their responsibility at that time is for the safety of all competitors in their assigned area. At those times their ability to coach individual sailors will be limited.

Racing and Regattas Calendar

In order to race successfully one must first be able to sail a boat well and enjoy doing it. There is a natural progression toward racing activities built into the program. Racing, within the class setting, provides an opportunity to test what one has learned and is used effectively to teach basic skills. When ready for it, racing can and should be fun. The head instructor will let you know when your child has demonstrated that he or she is ready to compete at a particular level (green fleet, Captain’s Cup, JSA, regional or beyond).

There are certain regattas, called “green fleet” regattas that are specifically for beginning Optimist sailors. Sailors can compete in no more than three of these regattas or are ineligible if they have placed in an open regatta at an event where there was no green fleet offered. In other Optimist regattas the fleet may be divided by age into white (10 and under), blue (11-12) and red (13-15) based on skipper’s age as of the first day of the regatta.

Throughout the summer Indian Harbor Yacht Club’s junior sailors will be invited to participate in a variety of regattas. IHYC instructors will be on hand at these JSA and sanctioned events and non-JSA events as designated by the Junior Committee and listed on the IHYC Junior web site. The instructors will assist in registration, be on the water to assist as necessary and coach when possible before or after races. Their responsibility is to safety first and then to coaching. Transportation of children and their boats to and from regattas is the parents’ responsibility.

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Sailors can also attend a full calendar of regattas outside those listed on the 2012 IHYC Junior Sailing Regatta Calendar at their own discretion and with their parents’ supervision. In these cases, IHYC instructors will not be available to accompany the junior sailors, IHYC will not send instructor safety boats or be responsible for registration. Arrangements should be made directly with the regatta organizers. Interested junior sailors should rely on boat class, organization or event web sites for full information. Participation is up to the individual sailor and his/her parents as befits his/her level of expertise and interest.

Big Boat Program

The Junior Big Boat Sailing Program is an opportunity for teens to sail with an instructor, on 35 - 45 foot well – outfitted blue-water racing sailboats. The Big Boat Program allows new sailors to learn the ropes on a big boat platform – and allows experienced junior sailors to apply their small boat sailing skills to a new challenge.

The Big Boat Program highlights fun, social and teamwork. With skills learned in the Big Boat Program, teens can be valuable crew on cruising boats and club racers in addition to honing skills such as, GPS navigation, spinnaker pole jibing, helmsman ship, and advanced boat handling skills that prepares the participant to be a racing crew.

IHYC Junior Sailing is delighted, this year, again to be able to use the Beneteau First 40.7, Lapin. Lapin is a fully fitted-out and seasoned blue-water racing boat with award winning finishes in the Newport/Bermuda Race, Block Island Race, Edlu and other distance races to her credit.

The program prepares juniors  for the Port Washington Twilight Regatta, the Dorade and Beach Point Overnight.  

Sailors who wish to participate in the Big Boat Program should register at www.indianharboryc.com.assn.la, they must have a JSA age of 14 (as of December 31, 2014). In order to be considered for race participation the following will be mandatory:

Navigation Land Based Course on Friday mornings at IHYC. Take JSA Navigation and Seamanship exams. Attend “Safety and Sea”.

Attend practices (Tuesday evenings 6.00pm - 9.00pm) Other required practices will be scheduled at the start of the program.

Junior Big Boat Sailors will be encouraged to participate in Wednesday Night Twilight Racing on Lapin and other Club boats!

IHYC hopes to enter two boats in the JSA regatta events, but this of course depends on boat owner and sailor commitment.  Therefore there will need to be some team selection.  Team

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selection will be made at the discretion of the IHYC Head Instructor, Big Boat Coordinator and Big Boat Committee and will be based on the juniors’ participation, knowledge, overall behavior and commitment to the IHYC program.

IHYC JUNIOR INSTRUCTORS 2014

Junior Sailors entering 8th grade or above are invited to apply for the Junior Instructor Program. Junior Instructors assist the Junior Sailing Instructors with the Morning Optimist program.  They are expected to be:

Interested in assisting younger sailors to rig and de-rig boats, helping with untying knots, tightening sprit poles etc.

Be comfortable getting into an Optimist and sailing it with the younger sailor, demonstrating on the water drills such as where to sit in the boat, roll tacks, and capsizing. 

Be able to help Instructors by making sure the class stays together and aiding in set up of drills and racing. 

Be able to demonstrate appropriate behavior on and off the water, as well as being role models for the younger sailors. Specifically, this means no bad or angry language.

It also means saying “hi” by name to all the young sailors so that they know they are special

 Hours are 8.45am – 12.00 noon Monday – Friday, June 24th – August 16th. JI’s are encouraged to continue their own sailing, regattas etc.  However as JI’s are an integral part of the program, please advise the Junior Sailing Program Director or Head Instructor of absences as far in advance as possible, to allow scheduling. JI’s can choose either to receive a financial “thank you” present from IHYC or a certificate for community service hours Applicants must be members of IHYC. To apply please email the Junior Sailing Program Chair at christopher.clark2@lw.com by May 1st 2014.

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Rules and RegulationsRequirements for Participation

1. Must be at least seven years old as of December 31, 2014, but not more than 18 years old as of December 31, 2014. This requirement does not apply to Sprites; please contact the Program Chair to discuss Opti 1 Program Participation by those under seven as of December 31, 2014.

2. Must pass a swim check that will be administered the first day of the program. Life vests may be worn during the swim check.

3. Must agree to abide by the rules of Indian Harbor Yacht Club and Indian Harbor Junior Sailing program, and follow the direction of the instructors. The participant must always represent IHYC in an appropriate manner; at all times responsible for what he/she says or does.

4. Parents and sailors must agree to and sign Code of Conduct.5. Parents must read, complete, and sign the waiver and indemnity agreement and the

authorization for emergency medical treatment forms. No one will be allowed to participate without these forms on file.

6. Parents must provide the proper personal equipment necessary for sailing activities and maintain privately owned boats in safe operating condition.

7. Parents or guardians accept responsibility for any damage or loss of property that occurs while their child is steering a boat, or other action of their child, during IHYC Junior Sailing activities. The Chairman of the Junior Committee in consultation with the responsible IHYC Junior Instructors and Junior Sailing Director. Instructors will review any incident in which damage occurs and determine who is financially responsible.

8. Children of non-members must be sponsored by an IHYC member and approved by the Junior Sailing Committee and are accepted only if space is available.

9. Nonmembers must complete Non Member Charging Agreement.

Safety Rules

1. A US Coast Guard approved life jacket must be worn at all times while on the dock and on the water.

2. Appropriate footwear must be worn at all times (non-skid, rubber soled shoes or sandals).3. All participants will protect themselves sufficiently from prolonged exposure from the sun

(sunscreen, sunglasses, hats, and water bottles are required).4. Participants are expected to stay in designated areas under their instructor’s supervision. Certain

areas will be off limits. No participant shall leave a class without the instructor’s permission.5. There will be no running, pushing or shoving on the docks. No diving from the docks.6. The hoist is to be used only under the supervision of an instructor. No playing near the hoists or

ramps.7. Sailors must report all broken equipment and unusual or unsafe conditions to an instructor as

soon as possible.8. Please use caution when crossing the road to the east property. Parents should discuss with their

children the danger of crossing the road and moving about the parking lot. It is suggested that all younger sailors please wait for an instructor and walk with a partner when crossing the road.

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General Policies1. IHYC Junior Sailing Program members will not be allowed in the IHYC clubhouse unless

accompanied by an IHYC adult member. This is stated in the Red Book policy of the yacht club and will be strictly enforced.

2. IHYC Junior Sailing Program members are not to board any vessel moored in the harbor other than those authorized for use in the program. Boats at mooring will not be used as racing marks.

3. IHYC Junior Sailing Program members are not allowed to operate launches or safety boats.4. Use of alcohol, or tobacco, or any illegal substance by a participant on club property or during a

club activity at another club will not be tolerated and will result in suspension from the program. Instructors will be held to the same standard.

5. Junior Sailors are only to be on IHYC club property during their schedule class time.6. We ask that parents refrain from coming on to the docks during class time, especially while the

sailors are rigging and de-rigging the boats. 7. Any behavior that is disruptive to or interferes with the safety or smooth running of the program

will not be tolerated and may result in suspension from the program.8. Junior Sailors are reminded they must wear shirts and shoes whenever in the area of the Junior

Clubhouse, parking lot or Main Clubhouse.

Regatta Protocol

1. Remember you are representing Indian Harbor and are responsible for what you say and do.2. Be courteous and considerate.3. Follow the rules that govern our sport. Respect the Protest Committee.4. Remember to thank the Race Committee.5. If housed, make sure to send a thank you note to your host family.6. If you receive an award, be sure to have a shirt on, shake the Commodore’s hand and look

him/her in the eye.

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DisciplineCode of Conduct 2013

Indian Harbor Yacht Club Junior Program sailors represent IHYC both inside and outside of program hours and both when on or off IHYC property.

Each sailor will respect and follow the rules for safety on and around the water, including the wearing of personal flotation devices at all times while on the water and the provision of assistance to other sailors when such assistance can safely be provided.

Each sailor has the responsibility to conduct himself or herself in a manner reflecting positively on IHYC while on club grounds, in the community and at regattas. Sailors are reminded that sailing and participation in the program is a privilege and not a right.

The way in which a sailor conducts himself or herself in our community and at other clubs is very important to us.

All Sailors are expected to abide by this Code of Conduct and failure to comply will result in loss of regatta privileges and suspension or removal from the program.

All Sailors and Parents must sign and agree to this Code of Conduct prior to participation in the program.

Sailors Must:

Act at all times in a manner consistent with safe practices on and around the water Exhibit fair play and good sportsmanship at all times. Respect and follow directions of Sailing Instructors at all times, whether on shore or on

the water. Respect fellow sailors, officials, staff and spectators. Help fellow sailors in loading/unloading/rigging of boats. Refrain from using vulgar or inappropriate language. Refrain from fighting (verbally or physically). Respect the rights and property of others. Not use or possess illegal drugs/alcohol/tobacco or other items such as fireworks,

paintball guns etc. Bringing any of these to the program will result in immediate suspension of the sailor under paragraph 2 below.

It is the policy of the IHYC Junior Sailing Program not to penalize any sailor who attempts to abide by this Code of Conduct in a situation not of their own making or that is unavoidable. The Junior Sailing Program Director is authorized to and will assess any alleged violation and provide enforcement of this Code of Conduct when and where appropriate. In cases of a violation of this Code of Conduct, the following course of action will be followed:

1. If a violation of this code of conduct is sufficiently serious as to make it necessary to remove a sailor from program activities on a given day, that sailor will be sent home as

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soon as practicable. This determination will be made by the Program Chair and the Junior Sailing Program Director.

2. Any subsequent violation that is determined to be sufficiently serious as to remove a sailor from program activities for a given day shall result in that sailor being sent home and being suspended for the following five program days. Following such a determination, the Program Chair and Junior Sailing Program Director will be available for a meeting with the sailor’s parents regarding the conduct that gave rise to the suspension.

3. A third violation of similar seriousness shall result in the sailor being dismissed from the program with no refund or pro-ration of program fees.

Personal Grievance Policy

If a parent has a personal grievance with an instructor or the head instructor, or with the IHYC junior program then the person with the said grievance is expected to adhere to the “Personal Grievance Policy” as outlined here.

1) Following the incident that initiated the grievance the aggrieved party shall privately con-sider the matter before bringing it to the Program Director/Head Instructor’s attention for a minimum of 24 hours.

2) No sooner than 24 hours following the incident shall the aggrieved party contacts the Pro-gram Director/Head Instructor and presents the information pertinent to the grievance.

3) The aggrieved party and the Program Director/Head Instructor shall arrange a time to further discuss the matter.

4) The aggrieved party and the Program Director/Head Instructor shall discuss the matter in an attempt to reach a point of resolution.

5) If the aggrieved party and the Program Director/Head Instructor cannot reach a resolution then the aggrieved party will request a meeting with the committee co-chairs and the Pro-gram Director/Head Instructor in a second attempt to resolve the matter.

6) If a resolution cannot be reached the Committee Co-Chairs shall resolve the problem and the aggrieved party and the Program Director/Head Instructor shall adhere to that decision.

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Annual Awards Dinner

The annual prize awards dinner will be held on Thursday August 15th, 2013.

The following perpetual trophies are kept in the main clubhouse and represent a long tradition of encouraging the ideals of our Corinthian sport. Sportsmanship, effort, care and maintenance, seamanship, and dedication are rewarded in addition to success on the racecourse. They are presented at the awards dinner.

THE YACHTSMAN’S TROPHY

The Yachtsman’s Trophy was presented in 1949 by Commodore Julius G. Forstmann and is awarded to the outstanding member of the Junior Yacht club who shows, through his or her leadership in the Club and his or her performance as a racing sailor, the greatest potential for success as a future yachtsman.

THE GRIGGS FIDELITY TROPHY

This perpetual trophy was presented in 1945 by Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Griggs in memory of their son, Robert, who gave his life in Normandy in 1944. It is awarded to the junior sailor who, by his or her dedication to sailing and commitment to the Junior Program, is judged to be most faithful to the ideals of the Indian Harbor Junior Yacht Club.

THE S.V. WALKER WATCH CAPTAIN TROPHY

This perpetual trophy was presented in 1980 by Mr. Sydney V. Walker, Jr., to be awarded annually to the junior sailor achieving the highest standard of proficiency in handling offshore sailboats. The Head Instructor is to pick the winner, in consultation with others, based upon his or her seamanship, mastery of all aspects of crewing and boat handling and his or her qualities as a good shipmate with enthusiasm and dedication to sailing on all size of boats.

THE COMMODORE R.A.C. SMITH TROPHY

This perpetual trophy was presented in 1926 and is the oldest perpetual trophy for junior sailing. It was presented by Vice Commodore Robert A.C. Smith and is awarded to the best racing sailor in the Junior Program.

THE PAUL WEADOCK SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD

Presented in 1932 by Mr. & Mrs. Bernard R. Weadock in memory of their son, Paul, a member of the IHJYC, who was killed when the mast of a boat he was sailing came in contact with an electric wire. This award is presented to the junior sailor who has demonstrated the highest standards of sportsmanship and who is judged to have best upheld the Corinthian ideals of sailboat racing.

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THE UNCLE MILLS TROPHY

Presented by Mills H. Husted in 1951, and is awarded annually to a member of the IHJYC who shows the greatest interest and desire to succeed in One-Design sailboat racing.

THE ELINOR & G. GORDON FISHER EFFORT TROPHY

Donated in 1982 by Mrs. Elinor Fisher, in memory of her husband Mr. G. Gordon Fisher, this trophy is awarded to the IHJYC Junior Sailor between the age of thirteen to fifteen who has put the most effort, regardless of sailing and racing ability, and has received no other award in the same year.

THE EFFORT TROPHY

Donated anonymously in 1965 this trophy is awarded to the IHJYC member under the age of thirteen who has put forth the most effort, regardless of sailing and racing ability, and received no other award in the same year.

CLIFFORD DAY MALLORY TROPHY

This perpetual trophy was presented in 1942 by Mrs. Mallory in memory of Commodore Clifford D. Mallory to be awarded to the junior member whose combined racing scores in all qualifying JSA events is the highest. This perpetual trophy follows the methodology established for the Clinton Bell Trophy, which is awarded to the outstanding junior sailor on Long Island Sound based upon cumulative scoring for all qualifying events.

CHAIRMAN’S SPECIAL RECOGNITION AWARD

Awarded by the Chairman of the Junior Sailing Program.

JUNIOR NAVIGATION AWARD

Awarded to the sailor with the highest score in the junior navigation test sponsored by the JSA.

THE McCLAVE SEAMANSHIP TROPHY

Presented in 1942 by Mrs. Donald McClave to be awarded to the junior sailor demonstrating the highest standards of seamanship in all aspects of care and handling of sailboats and their equipment.

THE WINDWARD TROPHY

The IHJYC Boys’ Championship. The trophy is awarded to the outstanding boy sailor in the

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Program. The award may be based either on a racing competition among boy sailors or upon the judgment of the instructors and junior sailing committee based on sailing performance and racing success.

THE LAUDER TROPHY

The Lauder Trophy was presented in memory of Commodore George S. Lauder and is awarded to the outstanding girl sailor in the Junior Program. The award may be based either on a racing competition among girl sailors or upon the judgment of the instructors and junior sailing committee based on sailing performance and racing success.

THE WILLIAM A. HOGAN TROPHY

Presented by Mr. Hogan in 1947, is awarded annually to the winner of the IHJYC Midget Championship.

THE PAGE NOVICE TROPHY

Presented in 1944 by IHYC Vice Commodore Francis S. Page to be awarded, based upon a racing competition, to the outstanding Novice sailor. In recent years, the competition has been sailed in Optimists.

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Class Associations

It is highly recommended that every sailor join the class association for the boat he or she will be sailing as well as the US Sailing Association. Class membership is required if the junior sailor is participating in regattas. Class associations promote interest in the class, define rules specific to your boat and keep you informed about developments in the class. You will receive a newsletter from the class and often a sticker for your boat.

United States Optimist Dinghy Association (USODA)www.usoda.com

US Club 420 Associationwww.club420.org

International Laser Class Associationwww.laser.org

The Junior Sailing Association of Long Island Sound

The Junior Sailing Association of Long Island Sound (JSA) is the organization that sponsors and promotes junior sailing in our area. They coordinate the schedule of events among the Clubs on the Sound, set up clinics and sanction many regattas. You will receive their newsletter that will keep you posted on sailing events and contains relevant information for sailing families. You will be charged the $55 family membership fee. (2012 rate may be higher)

JSA of LIS1 Woodbine Avenue Larchmont, NY 10538

914-834-4202www.jsalis.org

US Sailing

The United States Sailing Association (US Sailing) is the national governing body of our sport. They provide a full range of services and products to support sailing at every level. Some regattas will require US Sailing membership for participation. We strongly recommend that all sailors join US Sailing.

US SailingPO Box 1260, 15 Maritime Drive Portsmouth, RI 02871

401-683-0800www.ussailing.org

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-DIRECTORY AT A GLANCE

Indian Harbor Yacht Club Main Clubhouse Phone 203-869-2484710 Steamboat Road Fax 203-869-0135Greenwich, CT 06830 Junior Clubhouse Phone 203-869-2484 Ext. 31www.indianharboryc.com

David Foster, Indian Harbor Yacht Club, General Manager Email: Dfoster@indianharboryc.com

Zeke Horowitz, Indian Harbor Yacht Club, Sailing DirectorEmail: sailing@indianharboryc.com

Chris Clark, Junior Sailing Program ChairEmail: Christopher.clark2@lw.com

JSA of LIS (Junior Sailing Association of Long Island Sound)1 Woodbine Ave.Larchmont, NY 10538914-834-4202 ; Fax 914-834-4237www.jsalis.org

US SailingPO Box 1260Portsmouth, RI 02871401-683-0800; Fax 401-683-0840www.ussailing.org

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