NORTH EAST RIVER YACHT CLUB

Intermediate sailors (8- 16 years) who have completed River Rookies or who have previous applicable basic training (8 day program)
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Note: Multiple sessios recomended in order to progress.

Advanced Level Sailors (9-16 years) graduates of the intermediate level who have attained a high level of competence (8 Day Program)
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Bay Racers (Travel Team Racers 9-18 years)
Advanced level sailors ready for competition. The Bay Racer Team receive high level coaching and travel to regattas hosted by other clubs around the Bay throughout the summer.
Training days Mon - Thurs - 9am to 4pm
Regatta travel day hours will vary

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BAY RACER PREREQUISITES:

Minimum attendance = 4 weeks and 4 regattas. Any exception or variation by special permission of Program Director prior to registration
Sailor must become a NERYC club member  (junior or family) after initial trial period
Sailor must receive coach recommendation and approval of Program Director
Sailor must be committed to attendance, travel, regatta participation, and parent/guardian must be willing to transport sailor to the event and be in attendance on regatta travel days
Program coordinator will provide logistical support.
Staff will provide coaching and on water support
Parents are responsible for Neryc program fees, neryc regatta activity fees, event entry fees**, any association affiliation dues, transport to events, as well as any accommodation and meals when applicable.
Parents may be asked to assist with towing trailers to events
Neryc Regatta Activity Fees are additional to program fees and calculated based on number of sailors attending an event and the related additional staffing support costs etc. They will be applied to regattas attended by the sailor and billed at the end of summer (fee varies but the general range is $30-$75 per event).
Regatta entry fees vary but range approx. $25 - $50 per event
It is recommended for sailors to join the Chesapeake Bay Yacht racing Association (CBYRA)
as this provides the benefit of discounted on regatta entry fees. Annual Junior membership dues are nominal.
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CAMP HOURS
In session from 9 am till 4 pm Monday thru Thurs. Camp Sessions run over 2 consecutive weeks.

Please arrive in time to start promptly at 9am each day.
All campers must be picked up by 4:30pm latest or incur a $25 per half hour late fee.

Bay Racers hours may vary in accordance with regatta travel and schedule

WEATHER
Expect to attend every day of your session, rain or shine. We anticipate times of too much wind, too little wind, storms and our lesson plans will simply adjust to accommodate for additional classroom time and/or appropriate activities as necessary.

PICK-UP PROTOCOL
Pick-up is at 4pm. Please be on time. Campers not picked up by 4:30pm will incur a late fee of $25 per half hour.

DAILY SIGN IN AND OUT

All participants maust be signed in and out daily

CAR POOL
We are willing to try and facilitate car pooling arrangements by connecting families travelling from the same areas. Speak to the Program Director

ABSENCE
If your child will miss a day, please call to advise

REGISTRATION
All campers must have pre-registered online. A confirmed registration request will hold the space for 7  days, thereafter the session will be filled on a first to pay basis. Payment in full is required to secure your registration. No child will be permitted to participate without full payment of all fees, or without having completed and submitted the required forms: code of conduct and health forms which are available online.
See Program Packet Forms

FEES
Program Fees are payable in advance

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CANCELLATION POLICY
Before May 1, any refunds subject to 25% cancellation fee, and exclude any convenience fees paid.
May 1 to June 1, any refund will be subject to 50% cancellation fee and exclude any convenience fees paid..
AFTER June 1 -NO REFUNDS, NO EXCEPTION
If circumstances create a situation beyond your control, provided we have openings, we will endeavor to work with you to re-schedule your session(s) within the same season. (No guarantee given).

Are fees prorated or refunded if I cancel or miss part of a session?

Every year, we have to turn many sailors away and put others on waiting lists because we operate on a first -come, first-serve basis, so we do not offer pro-rating. We also have to make commitments to staffing, insurance and incur other fixed epenses well in advance. See cancellation policy above.

We do understand that sometimes plans can change, however, so we are happy to try and work with you to re-schedule if possible in the same season, space permitting of course.

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SWIM TEST
All students will be required to swim a distance of 50 yards and tread water for 2 minutes while wearing a USCG approved Type II PFD or life vest. Life vests are provided for use at camp; however, participants may also bring their own.

SUN PROTECTION
All campers must have sunscreen applied before they arrive in the morning and they
must bring sunscreen with them for re-application during the day.

WHAT TO WEAR TO CAMP
Bathing suite, board shorts and t-shirt or rash guard type shirt (comfortable, cool clothing)

GAITOR/ FACE MASK
Preferred alternative if you need/wish to wear a mask. It is also great for just keeping cool if it is wet.

LUNCH
Participants are required to provide their own lunch in a mini cooler bag
A REFILLABLE  environmentally friendly water bottle
ABSOLUTELY NO DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BOTTLES PLEASE.

WHAT TO BRiNG
A small tote/backpack that includes: a towel, a light sweat shirt, a change of clothes, a hat and SPF 30 + sunscreen.
Sunglasses with lanyard are recommended
All personal property should be labeled with the child’s name
All campers must wear water shoes/sandals when out on the docks, beach and while sailing.
Shoes must be able to stay on feet whilst swimming.
FLIP FLOPS ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE.

CAMP T-SHIRTS
Camp t-shirts are included with your registration. Shirts are handed out at the end of each session together with instructor reviews and awards.

FAQS

If it's raining, storming etc. Is there camp?

We do not cancel for inclement weather. Safety always comes first and our staff review forecasts routinely monitor radar for approaching storms. Except for lightening, thunderstorms, high wind conditions, and windless conditions of course, we will sail so come prepared. On these occasions, chalkboard sessions will be extended and other forms of supervised activity will take place depending on the time available. Please be assured that all our coaches and staff areprepared to supervise activities that are designed to maximize both educational as well as fun value during any ‘no sail’periods.

Do you have a carpool set up?

No, however, we will try and assist in connecting you with other participants who may be interested in carpooling. Sometimes members of our coaching staff will offer transport services for a fee. Any such arrangement is independent of the program. Please contact the Program Director for assistance.

What about supervision before and after camp?

We do not offer any extended before and aftercare. Staff arrive at 8:30AM and camp is in session from 9am to 4pm Mondays through Thursdays.All campers must be picked up by 4:30PM. 

Can I stay and watch my child sail?

Our experience has shown that young sailors learn their best, progress faster and get the most benefit out of the program without the distraction of a parent. Our coaches also appreciate being able to focus on teaching without distractions during the camp day. If you would like to come at a time when the kids are out on the water for a discreet view, please ask us for permission and an acceptable time.

Is there a lost and found bin?

We do have a lost and found bin and it fills up every week, so we encourage parents to please label everything and to check their children take all their belongings home each day. At the end of each summer season, all unclaimed items will be donated to Goodwill or discarded.

What do I bring?

Sailors need closed‐toe water shoes e.g. Keens, Crocs, neoprene booties or sailing boots. Flip flops are not acceptable for sailing. Everyday please pack a small gear bag with sunscreen, a water bottle, a towel, change of clothes including a light sweat shirt and lunch. There's a good chance that sailors will get wet every day. It is recommended sailors wear bathing suit, sailing or board shorts, rash guard or UV protective quick dry shirts, a hat and sunglasses.

Must I buy a life jacket?

NERYC can provide a life jacket, but we strongly encourage sailors to use their own USCG approved TYPE 3 life jacket.

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Do not Bring

We understand the requirement for cell phones, however sailors will be expected to keep them in their bags during classes and out on the water. We strongly discourage sailors from bringing tablets and video games. They will not have any opportunity to make use them outside of the lunch break and we would rather they enjoyed the benefits of social interaction during this time.
Do not bring plastic disposable water bottles

Is there a swim test?

Sailors will need to pass a short swim test on their first day. This is done in our protected basins while wearing a PFD and shoes. This is to ensure sailors are comfortable in the water. Capsize recovery will be learned and/or reviewed as early in each class as is practical.

What is Sail Camp Program Membership?

A temporary camp membership status granted to sailors registered in the summer program. It facilitates participation for non members, and gives sail camp families the opportunity to utilize the restaurant as a guest (max 3 times) and, to request transient dockage whilst their sailors are at camp.

Is there any transient dockage while my sailor is a t camp?

Yes at the special camper fee of $25 per day plus $5 per day for power. I

How do I become a Family or Junior Member?

Information and applications are available at neryc.com.Members enjoy discounted camp fees, and many other benefits.

What does it take to participate in the Junior Racing program?

Sailors who are suitable proficient, and are interested in racing and travel to regattas, should discuss eligiblity to participate with Coach and Program Director. Race team members must have a parent or guardian travel transport them to, and accompany them to ,events. Additional fees apply:regatta entry  and a per event activity fee in addition to Bay Racer session fees.

PROGRAM TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF PARTICPATION

REGISTRATION:
THIS ONLINE REQUEST MUST BE CONFIRMED BY THE PROGRAM DIRECTOR. ONCE CONFIRMED, SESSION SPACES/S WILL BE TEMPORARILY RESERVED UNTIL PAYMENT IS RECEIVED. A SPACE IS ONLY GUARANTEED ONCE PAYMENT IN FULL IS RECEIVED. IF YOUR SESSION GROUP REACHES CAPACITY, ANY UNPAID SPACES WILL BE RELEASED AND ALLOCATED ON A FIRST TO PAY BASIS. 

THE CAMP DIRECTOR RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ASSESS SKILL LEVEL AND REVISE A PARTICIPANT'S PROGRAM SELECTION AT ANY TIME. 

CANCELLATION POLICY:

BEFORE MAY 1, 2024 - REFUNDS SUBJECT TO 25% CANCELLATION FEE

MAY 1 TO JUNE 1, 2024 - REFUNDS SUBJECT TO 50% CANCELLATION FEE

ONLINE CONVENIENCE PAYMENT FEES CHARGED WILL NOT BE REFUNDED IN ANY INSTANCE.

AFTER JUNE 1, 2024 - NO REFUNDS NO EXCEPTION
(The nature of the program requires a high staff to participant ratio and we make must make commitments to staffing, as well as insurance and other fixed expenses well in advance of commencement.)

WE UNDERSTAND PLANS CAN CHANGE, IF CIRCUMSTANCES CREATE A SITUATION BEYOND YOUR CONTROL, PROVIDED WE HAVE OPENINGS, WE WILL DO OUR BEST TO WORK WITH YOU TO RE-SCHEDULE YOUR SESSION WITHIN THE SAME SEASON. NO GAURANTEE GIVEN.

CONDITIONS OF PARTICIPATION: 

nO SAILOR WILL BE ALLOWED TO PARTICPATE WITHOUT RECEIPT OF FULL PAYMENT AND ALL ALL PROGRAM FORMS. NOTE: THE PROGRAM FORM PACKET (AN ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT TO THIS ONLINE REGISTRATION AND  IS AVAILABLE AT FORM PACKET

PARTICIPANT AGE LIMITS AT START OF SESSION = 8-16 YEARS FOR SAIL CAMPERS , 9-18 YEARS FOR BAY RACERS. 

THE PROGRAM DIRECTOR RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ASSIGN OR RE-ASSIGN PARTICIPANTS TO GROUPS BASED ON THEIR AGE, SIZE, SAILING SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND/OR PROGRESS ACHIEVED.

PARTICIPANTS ARE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE THEIR OWN LUNCH AND A REFILLABLE WATER CONTAINER.

PARTICIPANTS SHOULD BRING THEIR OWN COAST GUARD APPROVED (PFD) LIFE VEST APPROPRIATE TO THEIR AGE AND WEIGHT. NERYC DOES HAVE LONER PFD'S BUT A PERSONAL PFD IS RECOMMENDED

ALL PARTICIPANTS WILL BE REQUIRED TO PASS A SWIM TEST = WHILST WEARING A USCG APPROVED LIFE PRESERVER, PARTICIPANTS MUST BE ABLE TO SWIM A DISTANCE OF 50 YARDS AND TREAD WATER FOR 2 MINUTES. 

A PROGRAM MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED FOR NON-MEMBER FAMILIES WHO WISH TO PARTICIPATE. THE PROGRAM MEMBERSHIP AND FEE IS INCLUDED IN YOUR REGISTRATION FEES. PROGRAM MEMBERSHIP COVERS THE DURATION OF SESSIONS ATTENDED. PROGRAM MEMBERS ARE EXPECTED TO ABIDE BY CLUB RULES AND THE PROGRAM CODE OF CONDUCT.

PARENT ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND AGREEMENT OF PARTICPATION

I acknowledge my child/will be xpected to abide by the program, rules and code of conduct, and agree that failiure to comply may result in my chlid/ren being barred from particpationwithout refund of fees paid.

I agree I am solely responsible for the prompt arrival and departure of my minor child at the beginning and end of each day's activity.

I agree will not allow the minor child to remain on the premises of the North East River Yacht Club after each day's program without appropriate supervision or the written permission of NERYC.

I agree that the North East River Yacht Club will have no responsibility for the supervision of my minor child at times other than during the scheduled activities.

iI agree that my minor child is in good health, and I know of no reason why he/she would be incapable of participating in the activities.

I agree I will disclose any medical, physical, emotional or behavioral issue that might affect my child’s ability to participate, and immediately notify the Junior Program Director of a change in my minor child's physical, mental or emotional health or other condition would affect my minor child's ability to participate in the Junior Sailing Program activities.

I acknowledge that the boats and/or other property of NERYC and others will be used by members of NERYC Junior Program and are subject to normal wear and tear. I  hereby agree to be responsible and pay for any property damage, beyond normal wear and tear, as defined by NERYC, or due to abuse or negligence, by my minor child as a member of the NERYC Junior Program.