SYC J/70 Sailing Program
Sandringham Yacht Club’s J/70 Sailing Program originally launched in 2023, and has been created to provide sailing opportunities to Young Members. The program is available in the form of Social, Development, Youth Squad and Advanced Programs. These programs are intended to help SYC achieve three clear objectives:
- To attract and retain young members at the club
- To develop a group of high quality sailors who can compete nationally and internationally in keelboats
- To train young sailors to provide a resource of crew to boat owners
SYC is now inviting its young members to get involved in one or more of the following programs, as listed below:
Social Program
The Social Program will be will primarily be focused on providing social and fun sailing opportunities. This is not intended as a coaching program, rather a relaxed environment where sailors can mix with each other, enjoy fun activities, sail boats, meet like minded people and have a great time at SYC.
In the interest of attracting new members to SYC and the SYC J/70 Sailing Program, members may bring friends from outside of SYC under the Sail Pass scheme which can be used up to five occasions for this program. We will offer a free Sail Pass on these occasions.
The social program is divided into two groups based on members ages:
- Over 18
- Under 18
Development Program
The Development Program will provide opportunities for young SYC members to participate in learning and activities based around small keelboats, expanding their skills. This focus will be introducing young members to the basics of keelboat racing and developing the various skills required to undertake all crewing roles. This program is for those who have minimal keelboat experience and will be sailed on weekends and in small training blocks of four to five sessions, both in the school holidays and during term time.
Participants of this program must be current SYC members. This program is perfect for those who have minimal keelboat experience and are looking to create pathway opportunities. This program is a great stepping stone into the Youth Squad Program and for those transitioning out of OTB youth classes, School Programs, OutThere Sailing Programs and more. Registration Links below:
Youth Program
The Youth Program will be a comprehensive sailing program, similar to that of our Advanced Squad Program but aimed at our young members between the ages of 14 to 18 years old. This program has been introduced this program as a feeder program towards our Advanced Squad Program. The course will be structured to help introduce young members to small keelboat training and racing with the goal to compete in the Victorian J/70 Regattas.
Participants looking to partake in this program should have prior racing experience at a state or national level and must be members of SYC.
The Youth Squad Program will focus on fleet racing in the J/70. It is expected that those participating in the Youth Squad Program will be fully committed, will represent SYC proudly and will assist in giving back to the next generation of up-and-coming sailors.
Advanced Program
The Advanced Program will be a comprehensive and advanced sailing program. The course will be structured to help athletes excel in all areas both on and off the water. It will provide an in depth focus on advanced aspects of sailing as members work towards competing on a state and national level with the goal to reach an international level in due course.
The Advanced Program is available to SYC young members and will be primarily focusing on fleet racing in the J/70. It is expected that those participating in the Advanced Program will be fully committed, will represent SYC proudly, both at SYC and abroad, and will assist in giving back to the next generation of up and coming sailors.
For further information or queries, please contact the SYC Boating Office on Boating@syc.com.au or on 9599 0999.
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