News from Sodus Bay Junior Sailing Association

Issue: #2

May 2009

IN THIS ISSUE

LIGHTNING NA'S

REGISTRATION DEADLINES

RACING PROGRAM

QUICK LINKS

2008 CAMP PICTURES

PROGRAM CALENDAR

CONTACT SBJSA

Lightning Regatta

Sodus Bay Yacht Club will host the Lightning Class Women's, Junior's, Master's, and North American North American Championships for 2009....

The Women's/Junior's/Master's event begins with registration on Tuesday, August 4th, with two races per day tentatively planned for Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.

The North American Championiship regatta begins with Registration, measurement, and a practice race on Saturday, August 8th, with two qualifying races per day planned for Sunday and Monday. The Championship Series races will follow the qualifiers with two-race-per-day competition continuing through Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. For more details visit the SBYC site.

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Sodus Bay Junior Sailing Association

We are almost ready to go. New boats are being delivered, the great weather has been ordered and SBJSA will be in full swing in a few weeks. Another anticipated season is almost here, If you have not registered to participate please do so. Openings are still available in both Session I and Session II.

Registration Deadlines Approaching

June 1st registration deadlines are fast approaching. Registration does not close on June 1st but the campers tuition does increase. The process of selecting certified camp counselors depends on our deadlines. If you plan on sailing this summer at SBJSA please enroll now.

2009 Schedule

Summer 2009
Much is happening this season at SBJSA. Enrollment is now open for both our summer sessions. If you are planning on attending or need more information please follow the links below to the SBJSA website. The schedule for this year is as follows:
Session I
June 29th - July 17th
Session II
July 20th - August 7th

Double Session Including the Racing Program
June 29th - August 13th

9:30 AM - 4:00 PM daily
For more information visit www.sbjsa.org

Sodus Bay Yacht Club Membership

Sodus Bay Yacht Club Membership
Great news for many SBJSA campers and parents, the Sodus Bay Yacht club has announced a special family trial membership for this season. This membership includes the use of the club and the fleet of Ideal 18 sailboats.

The details are as follows:
* A special trial membership will be offered from July 1 through the end of the season for family members with children currently enrolled in SBJSA.
* The fee for this trial membership is $50 and $200 if you wish to get certified and use the Ideal 18's.
* Does not include voting rights, seniority, or dockage, but does include the restaurant and clubhouse.
* This membership is offered to families with campers enrolled in the SBJSA program 2009.

Images of SBJSA

SBJSA sailors participate in many camp activities during their educational experience. Lifelong friendships are common. Check out the image gallery from 2008.

SBJSA Racing Program

The schedule of travel races has been established by the Centrals (Central New York Sailing Association) committees. The travel schedule is posted on the SBJSA website. Jr. Sailors that are thinking about competition should be aware of the regional and national competitions available to them. You will find a complete list of these events on the US Sailing website. The Youth Championships are listed here.

The Sodus Bay Junior Sailing Association, Inc., founded in 1956, offers a summer day camp program that provides an opportunity for its students to enjoy summer fun while developing swimming and sailing skills, and healthy interaction with their peers. Four levels of sailing instruction, seven levels of swimming instruction, and two racing programs are part of the summer's activities. Enthusiastic counselors offer meaningful opportunites for kids to try new things. Lifelong friendships are often formed. We're focused on positive youth development by providing a safe environment, positive role models and quality programming.

Sincerely,

Mike Foley
Sodus Bay Junior Sailling Association