First Mates

Information

First Mates and Afternoon Adventures is an introductory program designed to introduce children ages 5-7 to sailing, and to help them learn to be comfortable on boats and in the water. We offer two sessions, a morning session that runs from 9 am to 12 pm, followed by an afternoon session from 1 pm to 4 pm. Students will sail with an instructor on board, and participate in land and water based activities that will teach them the basics of sailing, safety, and seamanship. Sessions may also include kayaking or stand up paddleboarding. Activities will include knots, parts of the boat, nautical crafts, beachcombing, crabbing, games and adventures on land and by water. All water activities will be dependent on weather as it can get quite windy and safety is our #1 priority. Participants are NOT required to do the swim check.

Children must be 5 years old before the class date. Classes are limited to 10 participants.

***Cannot combine morning and afternoon sessions in the same week, no exceptions.***

Dates:

July 2 – August 22 (8 weeks)

Schedules:

• One-week sessions that meet Tues, Wed, and Thurs.
• First Mates - morning session: 9 am - 12 pm
• Afternoon Adventures - afternoon session: 1 – 4 pm

Cost:

• $150/child/week for children of members
• $200/child/week for grandchildren of members and guests (includes Limited Member Fee)
• (Member and grandparent accounts will be charged. Guests must pay by credit card.)

Refund Policy

Cancellations before June 1 will be granted a refund minus a $35 administrative fee. Cancellations made June 1 and after will not receive a refund. Thank you.

Registration Schedule

• March 4-18: Registration for CYC members only.
  There is unrestricted registration for CYC members
• March 19-April 2: Grandchildren of CYC members are invited to register - (Limit of three morning and three afternoon sessions for each grandchild.) Registration remains open for members.
• April 3: Registration open for all - members, grandchildren of members, and guests.

Registration:

Register for First Mates

Medical Waiver

Medical Release & Liability Waiver

Schedule for 2024

Week 1: July 2-4
9 am – 12 pm, First Mates
1 – 4 pm, Afternoon Adventures

Week 2: July 9-11
9 am – 12 pm, First Mates
1 – 4 pm, Afternoon Adventures

Week 3: July 16-18
9 am – 12 pm, First Mates
1 – 4 pm, Afternoon Adventures

Week 4: July 23-25
9 am – 12 pm, First Mates
1 – 4 pm, Afternoon Adventures

Week 5: July 30-August 1
9 am – 12 pm, First Mates
1 – 4 pm, Afternoon Adventures

Week 6: August 6-8
9 am – 12 pm, First Mates
1 – 4 pm, Afternoon Adventures

Week 7: August 13-15
9 am – 12 pm, First Mates
1 – 4 pm, Afternoon Adventures

Week 7: August 20-22
9 am – 12 pm, First Mates
1 – 4 pm, Afternoon Adventures