Starting January 1, 2024, PYC will accept registrations for members only. If slots are filled, registrations will be timestamped and sailors will be placed on a waiting list in order as received.
Starting February 1, 2024, PYC will open registration to non-members. If slots are filled, registrations will be timestamped and sailors will be placed on a waiting list in order as received.
Register by April 30 to take advantage of the early bird fees listed below. Registrations received beginning May 1 will be $20 more per session.
Session Availability: The Junior Sailing Program website will list the number of slots available for each program. If a session is full, your sailor will be placed on a waiting list. You will be contacted if a slot opens up.
Confirmation: All registrations will receive a confirmation email. If you do not receive a confirmation upon completion and submission of this form, please check your spam folder for these.
Deposit: There will be a non-refundable $50 processing fee due at the time of registration for each junior registered. This will be deducted from your final payment.
Late Fee: a 5% late fee will be appplied to all outstanding balances effect June 1.
Swim Drill: All sailors are required to take a swim drill the first day of each session. The drill includes swimming in a bathing suit and shoes along the length of the junior float (50 ft), treading water for 30 seconds, and putting on a lifejacket in the water. Sailors in the Minnow program will wear life jackets in a modified drill. Sailors can retake the drill if needed and coaches will offer support as needed.
Program:
Some programs have prerequisites and suggestions included in the class description. https://www.portlandyachtclub.com/junior-sailing
If the Program Director feels your sailor would do better in a program other than what you chose he or coach will contact you to discuss.
Questions: If you are unsure of the level of sailing for your sailor or have questions about the session content, please contact Junior Program Director Junior.Director@pycme.net
For all other questions, please contact Kelley Rich at manager@pycme.net or (207) 781-9820
If you are registering more than one sailor, check 1 for the first, 2 for the second, etc.
Participation in the Junior Sailing Program must be authorized by an adult who has legal responsibility for the child, even if payment will be made by someone else.
Note: For phone numbers, please use the format (207) 555-1212. For States, use the drop-down list. For ZIP Codes, please use the five-digit format, e.g., 04101.
Here is the full schedule as a reference:
Session 1: 2 weeks Mon 6/23 - Fri 7/3
Session 2: 2 weeks Mon 7/7 - Fri 7/18
Session 3: 2 weeks Mon 7/21 - Fri 8/1
Session 4: 2 weeks Mon 8/4 - Fri 8/15
Minnows: 1 week Mon 8/18- Fri 8/22 Half-day AM or half-day PM
Race Team: 8 weeks Mon 6/24 - Fri 8/16
Please consult the tables below to determine the price for the program and session(s) you have selected.
I certify that all of the information on this registration form is current and correct.
I acknowledge that I have read and understand the mission and purposes of the Junior Sailing Program.
I acknowledge that the Portland Yacht Club may deny entry into the Junior Sailing Program for any reason it deems sufficient. I also understand that the Club may suspend or terminate my child’s participation in the Junior Sailing Program for any violation of the rules of the Program or the rules of the Club.
I authorize the staff and volunteers of the Portland Yacht Club to obtain emergency medical treatment for my child if that should become necessary. I understand that I will be responsible for payment for any such emergency treatment.
I acknowledge that participation in the sport of sailing or in any activity, regatta or event sponsored and/or sanctioned by the Portland Yacht Club Junior Sailing Program may involve substantial risk to my child's body. I hereby waive and release any and all right and claim that I or my child may have against Portland Yacht Club, its officers, directors, agents, servants, employees, and members, for any and all injuries suffered by my child arising out of his or her participation in the PYC Junior Sailing Program. This includes traveling to, participating in, or returning from an event sponsored and/or sanctioned by the Junior Sailing Program. I further agree that my child and I will abide by the rules of the Portland Yacht Club while on its premises.
As consideration for the Portland Yacht Clubʼs acceptance of my child to participate in the Junior Sailing Program, I hereby agree to indemnify and hold harmless Portland Yacht Club for any damage which my child, his or her boat, or crew, may cause to any boat or equipment whether owned outright by PYC or leased or borrowed for the Junior Sailing Program. I promise, covenant and agree to be fully liable for all costs and expenses for any and all property damage or loss to both real and/or personal property caused by the intentional or negligent act of my child.
