KHYF Sailing Team Manual
The
KHYF Junior Race Team is designed to
provide year-round coaching and equipment for youth sailors at low cost. Created in 1992 with only 7 members, the race
team has a well-accomplished history. Over
the years, we’ve held a roster as large as 42 members, at one time, and have
developed our fleet of boats and equipment to include 23 sabots, 8 CFJs, 2
Martin 24.2s, 3 Avons, a 17’ Coach Boat, four trailers and an entire container
filled with support equipment.
Development typically begins in the US Sabot,
where each sailor is assigned a boat, according to their given team ranking,
that he or she is responsible for, and may use for competing locally. Our sabot regattas range from
As sailors grow bigger and older,
most will graduate into Lasers, Laser Radials, and CFJs where they will begin
sailing in bigger fleets and traveling greater distances. Training becomes much more advanced at this
level and teamwork is strongly emphasized.
The KHYF Junior Race Team also has a long
history of sportsmanship and Corinthian spirit.
Each team member and parent is expected to represent the KHYF
accordingly. Remember: This
is a privilege; not a right!
How to become a member:
Anyone can join the race team by just informing
the Coach of your interest and attending a try-out (usually during practices)
for evaluation by the Coach. You are not
required to be a Yacht Club member although it is highly recommended to
receive the most benefit from the team.
-An application, waiver and team fee must be turned in,
annually.
Rules and Responsibilities:
1. Maintain your boat
that you have been assigned.
2. Properly put away all
equipment used and close locker after use.
3. Complete your
scheduled maintenance check-list when assigned.
4. Communicate your
attendance or non-attendance at any team event to the Coach.
5. Obey all Yacht Club rules, Youth Foundation
rules and Coach’s instructions.
6. Represent KHYF responsibly at all times.
7. Fill out a waiver form for each year (kept on
file with the Coach).
Maintenance
-In the event of damage, you must inform the
coach within 24 hours and record the damage on the maintenance log located
inside the KHYF locker by the door.
Boats
and equipment
-All equipment shall be put back in
its original storage after use.
-The locker must be closed after
use.
-All boats must be unloaded from trailers no
later than Tuesday evening following a travel event.
-During summer sailing, boats must be put back
by Sunday evening.
-Trailers must be put back in their yard space
when returned after an event.
Maintenance
Check-list
-As part of your team responsibilities, you are
periodically required to complete a KHYF ‘maintenance check-list.’
-The Coach will annually send each team member a
Maintenance check-list schedule as part of the team roster. You can expect to have to do this
approximately two times a year. You will
have one week to complete the maintenance check-list.
-The ‘Maintenance check-list’ form can be found
in the black box on the wall directly across from the YC office. It should take
approximately one-hour to complete.
-Upon completion, the check-list should be
placed back in the box.
Communication
-All team events will be posted on
the Calendar at www.KHYF.org
-It is the responsibility of each team member to
confirm their attendance/non-attendance no later than the Tuesday before the event.
-For CFJ events, confirmation must be at least one week prior to event.
Consequences
-Failure to properly communicate with the coach can
result in the loss of team privileges for that event and/or the subsequent
event.
-Failure to properly care for or put away your
assigned boat or equipment, failure to close the locker after use, or failure
to complete your maintenance check-list will result in loss of team privileges
for AT LEAST one event.
-Failure to represent the KHYF with proper
sportsmanship, or inappropriate behavior will result in loss of Race Team
privileges for AT LEAST 3 months.
**Further
infractions will be dealt with on a case by case basis, and in some cases, may
result in removal from the team.
Coach’s requirements:
** It is also recommended that all sailors keep
records and a resume of all their regatta results.
Rankings and Boat
Assignments:
-Rankings are updated annually, and are based on the Following:
1. Sailing ability
2. Race Team Participation
(attendance of practices and regattas, communication, and overall involvement)
3. Attitude and level of
interest
4. Race results
-Sabot rankings will be updated in December.
-CFJ rankings will be updated in July.
Boat
assignments
-Sabots will be assigned in December
based on the rankings.
-CFJs will be assigned in July,
based on the rankings.
-All assignments are subject to periodic review
and may be changed at the discretion of the Coach (examples: attendance,
communication, effort, care of equipment).
-Each team member is responsible for the up-keep
and maintenance of their assigned boat. All damage must be reported to the coach
within 24 hours and recorded on the maintenance log.
Sabot
Rentals:
-The KHYF has US Sabots set aside for yearly
rental. The purpose of these boats is to
give individuals the opportunity to use a top-quality boat for racing purposes
that will NOT be used by anyone else for that year.
-The boats are offered to team members according
to the sabot rankings on an annual basis.
If a selected individual chooses not to rent the sabot, it will then be
offered to the next sailor in the rankings.
-Rentors are required to store and maintain
their rented boat for a full year, and then return the sabot in the same
condition it was received.
Parent Responsibilities:
-Assist in transportation of boats and team
members whenever possible.
NOTE:
All trailers are set up for a 2” tow ball and a flat four-plug light hookup.
-Assist your children in communication with
coach, maintenance check-list, and equipment maintenance and care.
-Represent the KHYF according to the same rules
and guidelines given for race team members.
Coach’s
Responsibilities:
-Maintain and organize Race Team Calendar and
Roster.
-Organize periodic practices for each fleet of
boats.
-Organize all travel and race events.
*Coach
will assign a parent to handle travel details for long distance events.
-Write monthly telltale articles for the Jr.
Race Team.
- GOAL: To improve the racing ability and performance of our Junior
sailors.
**Nowhere in the Coach’s
job description will you find the words:
“Baby-Sitter”*
USAGE OF BOATS ON YOUR
OWN TIME:
Any member of
the KHYF Junior Race Team can gain access to, and use the equipment of the KHYF
for the purpose of practicing their skills or working on the equipment on their
own time according to the following rules:
**Before you
read these, please take a moment to reflect on the awesome opportunity that is
being given to you:
A
BOAT FOR ME TO USE, AT ANY TIME, ON MY OWN, WITHOUT ANY COSTS!
Things like this
are almost non-existent in today’s world.
All we ask, is that you follow these rules and we will continue to offer
this awesome opportunity.
1.
King Harbor Yacht Club membership of the skipper is required. (Non-YC members are not permitted on the YC
grounds unless you are a guest of a specific Youth Foundation event)
2.
Parental supervision is required at all times. (Special exemptions
apply, see below)
3.
Safety: You must
A.
Wear your life-jacket at and have all necessary Coast Guard required safety
equipment at all times.
B. Thoroughly check over each piece of
equipment before leaving dock.
C.
Have a bowline suitable for purposes of towing, (at least 20 ft.), attached to
the mast at all times.
D.
Never leave the dock in conditions over 14-knots or conditions which may exceed
your ability or skill level, whichever is lesser. If winds increase while you
are already on the water, you should return.
4.
Which equipment can I use?
A.
You are permitted to use the type of boat in which you are ranked.
**All special requests for
boat use shall be made directly to the Coach.
B. If you have been assigned a boat, you
are expected to use that boat.
C.
If you receive special permission to use another boat than the one you are
assigned, refer to boat assignment list and call the person whose boat you plan
to use and inform them of your intentions.
5.
Permission must be requested prior to use of any equipment.
A.
Permission can be granted by the Coach or Race Team Director.
B.
You must call or E-mail at least 24 hours in advance of planned usage of
boats.
6.
Access to keys to the storage locker.
**You
MUST be accompanied by your parent to obtain a key. If your parent is not with you, you will not
be given a key. (Special exemption from
this rule will be granted to a few individuals on a yearly basis as directed by
the Board. This list will be provided to
all those who can give out keys.)
**The
key to the locker is in the key-box inside the office, which can be accessed in the
following ways:
A. Weekdays from
B. Weekends from
C.
POST
7.
Storage Locker Rules:
A.
When you open the locker, you are expected to sign in on the sheet provided on
the inside of the door.
B.
All equipment is to be put back in its proper storage spot. (Wet sails should be hung up.)
C. Do
not leave without closing up the locker and returning the key!
D.
Any neglect of the above rules will result in a minimum of 3 months
suspension from use of the locker.
8. Equipment Care:
A. Parent shall assume full responsibility
for equipment.
(**Large
equipment cost reimbursements will be handled on a per-case basis with the KHYF
Board)
B. All equipment is to be hosed off after
use.
C.
Any equipment breakdowns are to be reported on the KHYF Maintenance log and to the Coach within 24 hours of the
accident.
D.The
basic rule of thumb: that all equipment is to be returned in “as good as, or
better” condition than when you received it.