The LYC Opti Green Fleet program, with Head Coach Mauricio Galarce, is a beginner level sailing race team for kids 8 -13 years old. Fundamental sailing ability is a prerequisite for admission. The purpose of this program is to continue developing sailing skills utilizing a competitive sailing curriculum throughout the academic school year. For many kids, this will be their first time competing in an organized sport. Racing sailboats provides a unique opportunity to instill the Corinthian spirit, learn valuable life lessons and promote good habits including self reliance, attention to detail and teamwork.
Sailors train and compete in the International Optimist Dinghy (Opti), a small boat designed for kids between 40lb and 125lbs to sail by themselves. Attainable goals will be established for each individual sailor at the beginning of the season and leading into events. Winning is defined differently for each sailor, while for some winning is to be crowned the overall champion, for a new sailor it could simply be completing every race. LYC applies a “process oriented” approach to measure a sailor’s development. Work ethic, application of lessons learned, effort, skills improvement etc are some of the metrics we use to evaluate a sailor’s success. Results are closely monitored over time as the sailor gains experience in the sport.
In a sport where sailors compete by themselves, it is our teamwork that provides us with competitive advantage. The collective effort of the sailors, coaches and parents will determine our success. Parent volunteers are necessary to accomplish a myriad of support tasks, including towing to venues, loading and unloading equipment, stocking provisions at events etc. Volunteerism is a celebrated integral part of our team culture.
Practice schedule: Throughout the season regularly scheduled practices and local regattas in the region will provide the outlet for learning. Attendance to practice and regattas is highly encouraged. Coaching is provided for all practice days and supported regattas.
Fridays – 3:30pm – 6pm
Saturdays – 10am – 3pm
Sundays – 10am – 3pm
Regatta Schedule: (Not Supported Means the Clinic or Regatta is not included in Spring Registration Fee)
September- Southeast Dinghy Championships, Key Biscayne Yacht Club
October- Halloween Howler Regatta, Coconut Grove Sailing Club
December- Junior Olympic Regatta, Jensen Beach US Sailing Center
February- Buccaneer Blast, Upper Keys Sailing Club, Key Largo, FL
March- LYC Boomerang Regatta, Lauderdale Yacht Club
March- Miami Sailing Week, Coconut Grove, Miami
Current Fall Season Happenings:
Dec 26-30 Orange Bowl Regatta, Coral Reef Yacht Club, Biscayne Bay (NOT SUPPORTED)
Weekly email updates will be provided including detailed information on regatta schedules, calendar dates, curriculum progress, etc.
PROGRAM FEES FOR THE SPRING SESSION
LYC Member: $1,056
Non-Member: YSG $1,600
LYC Charter Opti: $25/ Month
All decisions regarding program admission and safety will be made by the coaching staff and Sailing Director. Weather conditions may require coaching staff to restrict/ cancel practices for safety concerns. All session fees are non-refundable. Please send any questions via email to John Casey LYC Sailing Director at john.casey@lyc1938.org.
| ALL YOUTH SAILING GUESTS (YSG) MUST BE SPONSORED BY AN LYC FULL VOTING MEMBER. Please contact the Sailing Director or Opti Chair Jim Veiga should you need assistance with this policy. |