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HELPFUL STUDENT INFO
WHAT SHOULD I BRING TO CLASS?
Keep in mind that conditions out on the lake may be cooler or warmer than the temperature outside your front door. Also note that all items brought to the sailing school may get wet!What should I bring?
REQUIRED ITEMS
Life Jacket: A Type III Coast Guard approved PFD is mandatory. All students are required to wear their life jacket at all times when in and around the water. Please make sure your life jacket is the proper fit.
Water Compatible Footwear: Tie-on, velcro-fastened sandals, aqua socks, secure footwear, or sailing boots are acceptable. Flip-flops are NOT acceptable.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED ITEMS
Keep in mind that conditions out on the lake may be cooler or warmer than the temperature outside your front door. Also note that all items brought to the sailing school may get wet!
Keep in mind that conditions out on the lake may be cooler or warmer than the temperature outside your front door. Also note that all items brought to the sailing school may get wet!What should I bring?
REQUIRED ITEMS
Life Jacket: A Type III Coast Guard approved PFD is mandatory. All students are required to wear their life jacket at all times when in and around the water. Please make sure your life jacket is the proper fit.
Water Compatible Footwear: Tie-on, velcro-fastened sandals, aqua socks, secure footwear, or sailing boots are acceptable. Flip-flops are NOT acceptable.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED ITEMS
Keep in mind that conditions out on the lake may be cooler or warmer than the temperature outside your front door. Also note that all items brought to the sailing school may get wet!
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DOES MY CHILD NEED TO KNOW HOW TO SWIM?
We have a shore to shore policy regarding the use life jackets at our sailing school. While it is best if your child is comfortable with the water, they do not need to be experienced swimmers. We will be conducting a swim check in life jackets, as a part of each of our classes in order to identify the strength and comfort level of each of our students. This does not require prior swimming experience and is closely monitored by our staff.
We have a shore to shore policy regarding the use life jackets at our sailing school. While it is best if your child is comfortable with the water, they do not need to be experienced swimmers. We will be conducting a swim check in life jackets, as a part of each of our classes in order to identify the strength and comfort level of each of our students. This does not require prior swimming experience and is closely monitored by our staff.
FACTS AND FIGURES
- The Community Sailing School @ Pistakee was established in 2012.
- Our home is the Pistakee Yacht Club on Pistakee Bay in Johnsburg, IL.
- We typically have around nine instructors and assistants on staff.
- We have two head instructors who work closely with the other instructors.
- We have a Junior Instructor Mentor program in place.
- All of our instructors are supported with their continuing education efforts.
- We have a competent Program Director on site to oversee daily operations.
- All of our instructors are formally evaluated by our Program Director.
- Most of our instructors have their US Sailing Level 1 certification.
- All of our staff are CPR, AED and FirstAid certified.
- All of our staff have completed a NASBLA-approved Safe Boater course.
- All of our staff have passed the US Center for SafeSport training program.
- About 125+ students participate in our Beginner Sailing Camps.
- About 30+ students participate in our Advanced Sailing Camps.
- About 15+ youngsters (ages 4 to 8) participate in our Kindersail classes.
- About 50+ adults participate in our evening Adult Sailing classes.
- About 40+ sailors participate in our weekly Wednesday Night Races.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Below is a typical day in the life of a sailor during our sailing camps. As you can see, a major part of the day is spent learning how to sail. Why not join in the fun!
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9:00am - Meet & Greet and Chalk Talk
10:00am - Sailing Instruction 11:00am - Sailing Instruction 12:00pm - Lunch Break 1:00pm - Sailing Instruction 2:00pm - Sailing Instruction 3:00pm - Closing Activities 4:00pm - End of Day |
HAVE LOTS OF FUN!
LEARN SOMETHING NEW!
ASK QUESTIONS! BE PART OF A TEAM!
ENJOY YOURSELF! COME BACK!
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