Welcome to the SALTS Program

Meet our instructors:

Program Director: Chuck Willette

Dan Hollands

Ed. St George

Fran Doyle

Dave Lindsey

Gerry Palmer

Jerry Dodge

Simone Depew

Martha Lightfoot

LEARN TO SAIL

SBYC Adult Learn-to-Sail (SALTS) Program

The Sodus Bay Yacht Club is offering United States Sailing Association (USSA) sailing instruction to adults (18+). The SBYC Adult Learn to Sail (SALTS) program is open to members and non-members alike. Pre-scheduled group sessions consist of 12 hrs. of lessons over four consecutive weeks. Private lessons and Discover Sailing day sails around the bay are also available.

Here at the Sodus Bay Yacht club we are providing "Ideal" boats at an "ideal" location. We use Ideal-18 keelboats that are stable and friendly to sail, and the sheltered, yet expansive Sodus Bay presents an "ideal" location for basic sailing instruction.

Group lessons are given by certified sailing instructors who are experienced skippers of sailboat racing and cruising. There will be one instructor for every two students. The instruction is designed for adults with little or no prior sailing experience. With an emphasis on safety and having fun, sailors learn to sail at their own pace − beginner or seasoned. Lessons include classroom and on-the-water instruction where you will practice and learn the following small boat basic skills:

1. •rigging/unrigging
   

• steering

1. •lines and gear
   

• right-of-way rules

1. •sailing techniques
   

• docking

1. •sail trim
   

• nautical terminology

1. •points of sail
   

• basic nautical knots

1. •tacking/jibing
   

• weather awareness

1. •safety
   

• crew overboard recovery

Student handouts are provided, and an optional textbook "Learn Sailing Right - Beginning Sailing" is available for purchase.

Discover Sailing is a 3 hr. sail around the bay for those wishing to experience sailing for the first time and simply enjoy plying the "silvery waters" of Great Sodus Bay. Participants will be given a simple introduction to the basics of sailing to enhance their appreciation of the sport.

Private Lessons are available to those that need a learn-to-sail refresher, a customized lesson plan, lessons on your own time schedule, or coaching aboard your own sailboat. Any number of private lesson hours may be purchased, but each sailing session must be a minimum of 2 hours long.

Learn to Sail Programs for 2013

• Group Session #1: Wed evening, 6:00 - 9:00 PM, June 5, 12, 19, 26
• Group Session #2: Thurs evening, 6:00 - 9:00 PM, June 6, 13, 20, 27
• Group Session #3: Thurs evening, 6:00 - 9:00 PM, July 10, 17, 24, 31
• Group Session #4: Thurs afternoon, 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM, July 11, 18, 25, Aug 1

Group Session Price (12 hrs.):

Non-Members............................$300

SBYC Members..........................$300

SBYC Ideal-18 Members............$250

Discover Sailing (1 or 2 participants)

3hr. Day Sail...........................$125

Private Lesson Price* (1 or 2 students):

Non-Members..........................$50/hr.

SBYC Members.......................$50/hr.

SBYC Ideal-18 Members..........$45/hr.

* 2 hr. minimum

REGISTER NOW!

Online Registration and Calendar

PayPal or credit card payments are accepted online.

Experience the pleasures of sailing and the informal atmosphere and hospitality here at SBYC. The following additional benefits are provided to non-member group session participants:

• Access to SBYC bar and dining room facilities during the duration of your program
• Certificate of Completion will be issued
• Free 1-year Ideal-18 subscription ($100 value) to students that join the Sodus Bay Yacht Club

Help us spread the word – SALTS Flyer is found here SALTS Flyer.pdf

For more information contact: Chuck Willette; 585-703-6451