2010 FBYC JUNIOR PROGRAM

    "Growing up in the Fishing Bay Junior Program was one of the greatest times of my life. Traveling, giving Chessey (Charlie's Dog) shotgun, joking around with Parker and Malcolm, and racing was an experience that I will never forget. I have developed a lifelong love for sailing, and it is the Fishing Bay program I have to thank"

            Blake Kimbrough

Program Overview

The FBYC Junior Programs have evolved and become greatly respected not only on the Chesapeake Bay but across the country. There are four key ingredients that continue to drive successful Junior Sailing Programs at our Club. Commitment from the Board of Trustees and Long Range Plan, Financial Investment in World Class Coaches, dedicated parents and volunteers, and finally our young sailors. FYBC is being represented up and down the Bay, across the country, and around the world.

New this year - www.my.calendars.net/cbyrajunior  is a current on-line CBYRA Junior Calendar. Please save it as a Favorite on your computer for up-to-date scheduling information.

FBYC Equipment

The Club owns and maintains a fleet of 16 Optis, four Lasers, seven 420s and one Mobjack all which are all available for use by members. For any race on the FBYC schedule, the boats must be reserved on a first-come first-served basis through the Sailing Fleet Lt. The junior shed stores all rigging, spars, blades, lines etc. We have three junior coach boats for the coaches to use while teaching at FBYC and to use when traveling to away events. The Sailing Fleet Lt. is responsible for overall Fleet maintenance.

Safety Requirements

We have always prided ourselves on running a good junior program and have established safety standards. Mandatory safety requirements for the Junior Program include:

  1. Life jackets will be worn on the water by all ages during all Junior events.
  2. One safety boat with working motor with a "qualified" driver is required for each racecourse.
  3. Each race committee, safety boat and shore-based adult will have a working VHF radio.
  4. The full time coaches and each Junior Week Head Instructor will be a Level I certified instructor.
  5. Emergency contact information will be available for all juniors in every junior event.
  6. Any traveling junior team event must be supervised by an adult over age 25 as "adult in charge."

Key Contact List           

Division Commander...................................................Jay Buhl

Division Lt Commander...............................................Alison & David Lennarz

    Responsible for Junior Week & On Shore Activities
    Registration – Jr Week/Opti Kids/ Race Team

Opti Kids Program Director ........................................Chris Rouzie

    Responsible for two weekend Opti Kid Programs

Division Race Committee Chair .................................James Jacob

    Responsible for organizing Race Committee for all Junior events

Race Team Program

Race Team Director....................................................... Jay Buhl
Opti Development Team Director (ODT).......................TBD
Opti Team Coordinator ..................................................Ted Steadman
Laser Team Coordinator.................................................Joe Roos
**Responsible for Regatta Scheduling and Logistics

Coaching Staff

Opti Development Team Cori Radtke - mecradthesailor@gmail.com
Opti Race Team Coach Diego Raveca – Raveca@gmail.com
Laser Race Team Coach Alejandro Coos - alejandrocloos@hotmail.com

Junior Editor ... ........................................................... Jacie Swenson

    Monthly Log Articles

Sailing Fleet Lt ...............................................................Joe Roos

    General Maintenance of Sailing Fleet and Sail Inventory

Special Note Regarding all Team Traveling Schedules

Race Team Coordinators will work with Coaches and Parents to determine Travel Schedules. A calendar for each Team will be published, updated, and broadly communicated. Destination Yacht Clubs are detailed in the Events Book but Regatta dates are NOT defined.

2010 Junior Programs

The 2010 summer program will include five major components designed to accommodate a wide range of ages (6-17), varying sailing skills and abilities, and individual goals.

Opti Kids

Program is designed to be the springboard for beginning sailors from ages 6-8 to start their sailing careers. Young sailors generally up to age 8 enroll in Opti Kids for two years prior to signing up for Junior Week. Two classes are offered, one for first and one for second year sailors.

Opti Kids Schedule

AM Class* PM Class*
June 12th & 13th Year 2/Older Sailors Year 1/Younger Sailors
June19th & 20th  Year 2/Older Sailors  Year 1/Younger Sailors
* Each class is limited, without exception, to no more than 16 participants.

Opti Kids Registration

Members, only, before April 21, 2010

After April 20, 2010, Members (late) and Non-Members

Final Registration Deadline - May 20th

To register, go to www.fybc.net  and follow the links under Junior Sailing.

Opti Kids Program Director …………….....…….... Chris Rouzie

QUESTIONS? Contact Chris Rouzie at chris.rouzie@thalhimer.com

Junior Week

"I loved my 5 years at Fishing Bay's Junior Week, but I never raced. However, the sailing skills I learned at Fishing Bay enabled me to try out for the sailing team in college. I made it and became Captain of the Dartmouth women's team. Thank you so much!"

            Alice Nelson

Junior Week is the club’s centerpiece summer event. This large five-day event for juniors ages 8 and up is dedicated to learning to sail, making new friends and having a great time on and off the water. Students, depending on their age and interests, are placed in Beginning Opti, Intermediate Opti, or Advanced Racing. Other Fleets include, Laser, Laser Radial, 420 and Group Sailing with Mobjacks.

Junior Week Schedule

June 21nd – 25th

Junior Week Registration

Members only, before April 21, 2010
After April 20, 2010, Members (late) and Non-Members

Final Registration Deadline - May 20th

To register, go to www.fybc.net  and follow the links under Junior Sailing.

Junior Division Lt Commander……....................…..Alison Lennarz

QUESTIONS? Contact Alison Lennarz at avlennarz@gmail.com

Opti Development Team (ODT)

This program is a great follow up to Junior Week, a great introduction to taking racing skills to the next level, and provides a glimpse of what the Race Team is all about without a significant time and financial investment.

ODT Schedule

    June 27 – Mid August
    Practice Thursday – Sunday
    Regatta Schedule TBD by ODT Director, Coach and Parents
    Team Capacity – Six (6) Sailors
    ODT Director……………………………….…TBD

Registration – Mail or FBYC Website ……….Deadline - April 21

    ODT Coach……………………………......……….Cori Radtke

Cori started sailing in Optis on Cape Cod and progressed to 420s, Flying Scots, and Lasers at age 13 upon joining FBYC. She has raced a 420 or Laser Radial in many major East Coast events as well as the U.S. Junior Women’s Leiter Cup. Currently, Cori is a junior at Tabor Academy in Massachusetts where she sails for the nationally ranked Tabor Sailing Team. Her outstanding contributions were recognized with Tabor’s 2008 Ainger Trophy.

Opti Race Team

Team will practice six (6) days per week and or travel Chesapeake Bay / National Regatta Schedule.

Opti Race Team Schedule

June 12 & 13 Practice
June 19 & 20 Practice
June 21 – Mid August Practice & Regatta Circuit
Regatta Schedule TBD – Opti Race Team Coordinator
Team Capacity – Nine (11) Sailors

Opti Race Team Coordinator………….......................…Ted Steadman

Registration – Mail or FBYC Website …...Deadline - April 21

Opti Race Team Coach ………….…........................……Diego Ravecca

Laser Race Team

Team will practice six (6) days per week and or travel Chesapeake Bay / National Regatta Schedule.

Laser Race Team Schedule

June 12 & 13 Practice
June 19 & 20 Practice
June 22 – Mid August Practice & Regatta Circuit
Regatta Schedule TBD – Laser Race Team Coordinator
Team Capacity – Six (6) Sailors
Registration – Mail or FBYC Website ……….Deadline - April 21

Laser Race Team Coordinator……………...................…Joe Roos
Laser Race Team Coach ………………..................….….Alejandro Coos

FBYC Regattas

    “My last 3 summers on the FBYC Race Team have been truly awesome! I have learned a lot about sailing and life. Traveling is so much fun, I've been to Ft. Lauderdale, Long Island, New York, to Cabrillo Beach in California! I've made many great new friends. I'm looking forward to my next 4 summers on the Race Team.”

          Ben Buhl

FBYC ONE DESIGN EVENTS

The Spring Series, the Annual Regatta, the Fall Series and the Indian Summer Regattas are One Design Events for all One Design sailors, adults and juniors.

FBYC OFFSHORE EVENTS

The FBYC Offshore Division hosts a Spring and Fall Series, a number of Long Distance races, the Leukemia Cup and the Stingray Point Regattas, Offshore skippers are always looking for young and energetic crew to grind winches, tail sheets and dance the foredeck.

FBYC SPRING SERIES

APRIL 24 and May 2, 16, 22 & 23 2010

DESCRIPTION Junior 420, Laser and Laser Radial sailors may race throughout the series on the same course with other one-design sailors. A separate Optimist course will be provided. Juniors wishing to race One Design on the adult course should contact James Jacob at james.jacob@smithbarney.com of their intention to sail by April 1. See One Design Sailing Events for a complete description.
CBYRA SANCTION This is a CBYRA junior High Points Sanctioned Regatta for Optimists, Laser Radial and 420 classes.

FBYC ANNUAL JUNIOR REGATTA

SATURDAY, JUNE 26, 2010

EVENT CHAIR James Jacob james.jacob@smithbarney.com 703-628-6719
WHO Any Junior Sailor with an Optimist, Laser, Laser Radial or 420 may sail in this event.

The registration fee covers the cost of a light breakfast and cookout. On-line registration is available and encouraged-see www.fbyc.net. Special T-shirts may be available for purchase.
DESCRIPTION This is a single day of racing with three to five or more races open to Juniors. There will be a separate course for Optimist. Lasers, Laser Radials and 420s will sail the same course. Optimists will be divided into Red, Blue, White, and Green fleets, as defined by USODA. There will be a separate course for the Green fleet. A modest registration fee will be charged.
PROGRAM Saturday Program

Registration and Breakfast 0900

Skippers Meeting 1000

First Warning Signal 1100

Followed by 3-5 or more races

Followed by refreshments, cookout and awards.
CBYRA SANCTION This regatta is sanctioned for CBYRA High Point Awards in the Junior division for Optimists, Laser Radial and 420 classes.
SPECIAL NOTE Volunteers with powerboats are always welcome to be on the water. Camping is available and we will have housing available through our cooperative program with Christchurch School.

USODA Nationals

July 17 -24, 2010

Fishing Bay Yacht Club

Event Co Chairs – Noel Clinard & Jay Buhl

Optinationals2010.org

      Team Racing July 17-19
        Girls Nationals July 20
      Nationals July 21-24

Fishing Bay Yacht Club is honored to have been selected the opportunity to host the 2010 USODA National Regatta. The size and scope of the event will make it necessary to rely on community and other business resources. We are fortunate to have the support of the Deltaville Community Association, Deltaville Maritime Museum, Deltaville Boat Yard, Deltaville Marina, Harbor House, Christchurch, Norton Yacht Sales and Fishing Bay Yacht Club.

Our goal is to run a first class event for all young sailors, provide opportunities for local businesses, and to make Fishing Bay Yacht Club shine.

FBYC FALL SERIES

AUGUST 28, SEPTEMBER 18, 26 and OCTOBER 24, 2010

DESCRIPTION The Fall Series is a popular series. The water is still warm; there is usually good wind and a next to last chance to race in the year. See One Design Sailing Events for a complete description.

FBYC INDIAN SUMMER REGATTA

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2010

DESCRIPTION In 2010, the Indian Summer Regatta is one day One Design event, which welcomes Juniors to sail on our adult courses. This year, FBYC will be promoting this as a major club invitational event along with the second annual Sail Against SIDS Regatta. See One Design Sailing Events for a complete description.
CBYRA SANCTION This regatta is sanctioned for CBYRA High Point Awards in the Junior division for certain classes as shown in the CBYRA One Design Schedule.

Junior Travel Regattas

For complete details on Junior Regattas to: www.my.calendars.net/cbyrajunior

    "Fostered by competition and committed to coming back by the times had with friends on the road and at Fishing Bay, I was able to compete and win at the top of college racing. With my love for sailing fueled by my memories of time spent on and off the water as a junior, I spent 1000 days on the water over the past four years. Competition brought me to the regattas and practices; friends are the reason I always come back."

            Parker Garrett

    "The only way you see real competition is to participate in a national or regional event. My first national event was in 1993 Laser Radial Nationals in Miami. It was a real eye-opener because although you may be the big cheese at your yacht club or even on the Bay, there's a bigger fishbowl you can't forget about."

          Caroline Garrett

General Information

VIRGINIA STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS

SATURDAY & SUNDAY, July 3 & 4, 2010

Hampton Yacht Club

DESCRIPTION Juniors Fleets will include Laser Radials, Optimists and 420’s.

This event is well attended typically with over 50 Optimist Sailors.

This event counts 150% for Junior High Point awards for Optimist, Laser Radials and 420’s.
HOST CLUB HamptonYacht Club www.hamptonyc.com

ANNAPOLIS YACHT CLUB JUNIOR REGATTA

Annapolis Yacht Club

www.my.calendars.net/cbyrajunior
DESCRIPTION This is a big regatta with multiple racecourses. Opti Green fleet course is close to the AYC junior building in Eastport. Other racecourses may be a long sail away. This is a great event in a great location!
DATE Usually registration starts around 9:00 and 1st warning signal at 11:00.
HOST CLUB Annapolis Yacht Club, www.annapolisyc.com
DIRECTIONS AYC junior clubhouse is in Eastport. From Route 50, take Rowe Blvd. Exit, At circle; turn right on Duke of Gloucester Street. Right turn onto Compromise Street. Right turn to driveway after crossing the small bridge from Annapolis.

WEST RIVER SAILING CLUB JUNIOR REGATTA

West River Sailing Club

www.my.calendars.net/cbyrajunior
DESCRIPTION This is usually a big regatta with multiple racecourses for Opti, Laser, Laser Radial and 420s.
DATE Usually registration starts around 9:00 and 1st warning signal at 11:00.
HOST CLUB West River Sailing Club, www.westriversc.org
DIRECTIONS Follow MD Rt 4 south from the Capital Beltway or from US Rt 301. Turn onto MD Rt 408. Continue straight on MD Rt 2 when Rt 408 ends. Turn right onto Owensville Rd. This road becomes Galesville Rd at the traffic Light. Go straight and proceed to the end of this road and turn left at the Topside Restaurant. Turn left onto the Club grounds immediately next to the small park at the end of the street.

SANDY MacVICKAR JUNIOR REGATTA

SEVERN SAILING ASSOCIATION, Annapolis, MD

www.my.calendars.net/cbyrajunior
DESCRIPTION This is a great regatta location for more experienced sailors. Remember that if you want to keep having good competition at our home regattas by having other yacht club participation, you have to branch out and go to the away regattas and represent Fishing Bay.
HOST CLUB Severn Sailing Association www.severnsailing.org
DIRECTIONS SSA is in Eastport, MD. From Route 50, take Rowe Blvd. Exit, At circle; turn right on Duke of Gloucester Street. Right turn onto Compromise Street. Cross the small bridge from Annapolis into Eastport and turn left at first light. Left at end of road onto First Street. Clubhouse is on the right.

CORSICA RIVER YACHT CLUB JUNIOR REGATTA

AND MARYLAND STATE JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP

Centreville, MD

www.my.calendars.net/cbyrajunior
DESCRIPTION This is typically a large regatta that drew 53 or more Optimist sailors in 2007 as well as large Laser Radial and 420 fleets. The Optimists have their own course as do the Optimists Green Fleeters. Laser Radial and 420s are on a separate course far out in the river. Both Optimist courses are typically visible from shore.
HOST CLUB Corsica River Yacht Club www.cryc.org
DIRECTIONS Cross the Bay Bridge. At the Route 50 split (near Queenstown), take Rt. 301. Stay on Rt. 301 and take the Rt. 213 exit towards Centreville. Continue on Rt. 213 through Centreville, and turn left at Spaniard's Neck Road (the first left up the big hill on the way out of town). Watch for the club burgee and also WATCH FOR DEER! There is a hard right turn in the road after about three miles (slow down). Go .5 miles to the first left (there is a Conquest Beach sign and CRYC burgee pointing the way). Go left .5 miles and bear left with the hardtop road. You will pass several houses on your right and a green and white sign that says "Conquest Beach." The turn for Conquest is just down the road on the right and is marked "Conquest Beach." There are two brick pillars and a swing gate.
CBYRA SANCTION This event counts double junior high points for Optimists, Laser Radial and 420s.

RAPPAHANOCK RIVER YACHT CLUB JUNIOR REGATTA

Rappahannock River Yacht Club

www.my.calendars.net/cbyrajunior
HOST CLUB Rappahannock River Yacht Club www.rryc.org
EVENT DESCRIPTION This is a great event for beginning racers to test their newfound skills on a real race course. There’s also t-shirts, prizes and trophies along with a cookout and time in the swimming pool at RRYC. This event is also popular with our Learn2Sail sailors who want to try their hand at racing.

Usually open to Optimists, Laser Radial and Sunfish Classes.
FBYC PLANS We usually leave FBYC early in the morning. Because of high demand on club trailers during this week, cartopping may be necessary.
DIRECTIONS Cross the Route 3 Bridge. Turn left on Va 200 Chesapeake Drive. After 2 miles turn left on King Carter Drive toward the Tides Inn. At the entrance to the Tides Inn, turn left on King Carter Drive. RRYC will be on the Right after about 1/2 mile.

TRED AVON YACHT CLUB JUNIOR REGATTA

Oxford, MD

www.my.calendars.net/cbyrajunior
DESCRIPTION This is a big regatta, with 80 or more Optimist sailors as well as a large fleet of Lasers and 420’s.
HOST CLUB Tred Avon Yacht Club www.tayc.com
FBYC PLANS We usually try to spend Monday night at the Best Western in St. Michaels and attend the regatta on Tuesday. FBYC coaches or volunteers will transport the boats.
DIRECTIONS Route 50 East to Route 322 (Easton Bypass); Right on Route 333 - ten miles to Oxford and the Tred Avon Yacht Club.

END OF SUMMER JUNIOR REGATTA

Severn Sailing Association, Annapolis, MD

DESCRIPTION This is a great two-day regatta to shine one more time before end of the season. This is a great location for more experienced sailors.
HOST CLUB Severn Sailing Association www.severnsailing.org
DIRECTIONS SSA is in Eastport, MD. From Route 50, take Rowe Blvd. Exit, At circle; turn right on Duke of Gloucester Street. Right turn onto Compromise Street. Cross the small bridge from Annapolis into Eastport and turn left at first light. Left at end of road onto First Street. Clubhouse is on the right.

MILES RIVER YACHT CLUB JUNIOR REGATTA

Miles River Yacht Club

DESCRIPTION This is a big regatta for all Junior Classes. Optimist course is close to shore. Other racecourses may be a long sail away.
DATE Usually registration starts around 9:00 and 1st warning signal at 11:00.
HOST CLUB Miles River Yacht Club, www.milesriveryc.org
DIRECTIONS Take 95 North to Springfield and then 495 East to Exit 19A US Route 50 East to Annapolis. Merge onto US-50 E/ Ocean Gateway toward Ocean City. Turn right onto MD-322/ Easton Bypass/Easton Parkway. Turn Right onto MD-33 / ST Michaels Rd./Bay S. Continue to follow MD-33 to end.

CORSICA RIVER YACHT CLUB ANNUAL PUMPKIN PATCH REGATTA Centreville, MD

www.my.calendars.net/cbyrajunior
DESCRIPTION This is a fun regatta that drew 45 or more Optimist sailors in 2005.
HOST CLUB Corsica River Yacht Club www.cryc.org
DIRECTIONS Cross the Bay Bridge. At the Route 50 split (near Queenstown), take Rt. 301. Stay on Rt. 301 and take the Rt. 213 exit towards Centreville. Continue on Rt. 213 through Centreville, and turn left at Spaniard's Neck Road (the first left up the big hill on the way out of town). Watch for the club burgee and also WATCH FOR DEER! There is a hard right turn in the road after about three miles (slow down). Go .5 miles to the first left (there is a Conquest Beach sign and CRYC burgee pointing the way). Go left .5 miles and bear left with the hardtop road. You will pass several houses on your right and a green and white sign that says "Conquest Beach." The turn for Conquest is just down the road on the right and is marked "Conquest Beach." There are two brick pillars and a swing gate.

ANNAPOLIS YACHT CLUB HALLOWEEN HOWL REGATTA

Annapolis Yacht Club

www.my.calendars.net/cbyrajunior
DESCRIPTION This is the last big local regatta with multiple racecourses. Opti Green fleet course is close to the AYC junior building in Eastport. Other racecourses may be a long sail away.
DATE Usually registration starts around 9:00 and 1st warning signal at 11:00.
HOST CLUB Annapolis Yacht Club, www.annapolisyc.com
DIRECTIONS AYC junior clubhouse is in Eastport. From Route 50, take Rowe Blvd. Exit, At circle; turn right on Duke of Gloucester Street. Right turn onto Compromise Street. Right turn to driveway after crossing the small bridge from Annapolis.
Office Mail: Fishing Bay Yacht Club, P.O. Box 29186, Richmond, VA 23242
Race Committee: FBYC Race Committee, P.O. Box 499, Deltaville, VA 23043
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