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2011 EHYC Cup Regatta

2011

 Eagle Harbour Yacht Club offers a wide variety of sailing programs for all ages and abilities.  Our club is located in beautiful West Vancouver, at the entrance to Howe Sound.  From our sheltered harbour, sailors not only have the privilege of sailing in one of the most scenic areas of Vancouver, but also of learning one of the best sports in the world (our humble opinion!).  Sailing is an increasingly popular sport which offers everything from enjoyment of the outdoors, practical knowledge and skills which can be applied in all areas of life.  Come join us at EHYC and discover what you’ve been missing!

Our sailing programs follow the standard curriculum set by the Canadian Yachting Association (CYA), which is recognized worldwide as one of the top national sailing authorities. Sailing schools across Canada follow and recognize the CYA certification levels, so the instruction you will receive is recognized throughout Canada and overseas. Our dedicated team of young CYA certified coaches have many years of experience on the water to share with our students through our fun, learning oriented programs.  While we emphasize fun, safety is our priority.  We hope to develop in our students a love of sailing.
Our programs also provide strong sailing skills with which some graduates have gone on to highly successful careers in the sport.  Beth Calkin sailed for Team Canada in the 2000 Olympics, and Nikola Girke represented Canada at the 2004 Athens Olympics in the 470 class and at the 2008 Beijing Olympics in the RSX windsurfer class (www.nikolagirke.com). Nikola is currently training for London 2012.  Both Beth and Nikola learnt to sail at EHYC.

 CYA programs at EHYC 

Is your child too young for our youth sailing program?  Check out this year’s MOSS program!

Beginner (White Sail I and II)

White Sail programs offer the chance for sailors with little or no experience to be introduced to sailing in our popular Pirate Dinghies.  Basic sailing skills such as rigging, points of sail, and sail trim and helming along with safety measures like righting a capsized boat are the focus. The White Sail I and II courses are designed as a fun, instructive introduction to sailing with an emphasis on developing practical skills.  Novice sailors enter at White Sail I and then progress to White Sail II.

Beginner (White Sail III)

        White Sail III is for sailors who have completed White Sail II and builds on mastering the basic skills of sailing.  In addition to perfecting their helming and crewing skills, sailors in White Sail III get the chance to sail exciting boats such as Bytes and Laser >>s.  White Sail III is designed to refine basic skills and to get sailors ready for Bronze programs.

Intermediate (Bronze IV, V)

Once you have mastered the basics of sailing taught in the White Sail programs, you will be ready for the challenge of the Bronze levels.  These courses are taught in the high performance Byte, Laser and Laser >> dinghies.  In Bronze IV, you will learn how to sail without a rudder, how to sail backwards, and many other advanced techniques.  Advanced sail theory is also a large component of the course.  Bronze V introduces the excitement of sailing with a spinnaker and trapezing, and continues to expand your knowledge of advanced seamanship.  Students in the Bronze programs are encouraged to participate in the many local regattas during the summer to experience the thrill of racing in Vancouver’s youth circuit.

Racing (Silver VI)

 Silver is for sailors who have complete Bronze and introduces sailors to the fun and excitement of racing!  There is currently no Silver booked for Summer 2011, but if there is enough interest in this course, Eagle Harbour will be running a combined Silver program with WVYC.  Please contact our office at 604 921 7636 or email us at ehyc@ehyc.org if you are interested!
Further details of the White Sail, Bronze and Silver programs are available on the Canadian Yachting Association’s website  http://www.sailing.ca/education_and_training/learn_to_sail/

Youth Summer Schedule...Ages 9-17

ALL SUMMER PROGRAMS ARE FROM 9 AM TO 4 PM WEEKDAYS, INCLUDING HOLIDAYS.   ALL STUDENTS MUST BE ABLE TO SWIM!

 Our fantastic youth programs run throughout the summer and give young sailors the opportunity to have a great time out on the water.  Every session includes a multitude of games both on shore and on the water, a BBQ and much more.  At the end of each session, we have our traditional cruise to Bowen Island for our Bake Day (weather permitting).

Notice of cancellation and refund request must be received 15 days prior to the beginning of a session. A cancellation fee of $50 will be charged on all refund requests. No refunds are available after the start of a session.

Please note that once you have made an online booking, any subsequent changes to the booking will be subject to a $25 administration fee.

Registration is now open.
Click here to register for our 2011 programs.

Additional Youth Opportunities...  

Mobile Optimist Sailing School

Eagle Harbour is hosting the Mobile Optimist Sailing School from July 11th to 15th this summer!  This course is taught in opti sailboats by CYA certified instructors through BC Sailing.  It is run from 9:30am to 3:30pm right here at the yacht club and is an exciting opportunity for younger siblings who aren't quite old enough for the youth programs we offer here.  The program is meant for kids between the ages of 6 to 10.  It is only available for one week so don’t miss out!

Date: The course will run from July 11 to 15 (one week course)
Time: 9:30am – 3:30 pm
Fee: $250, includes tax, t-shirt, and activity book. Note: fees are tax deductible

 Racing Clinic

This year we are offering seasonal training in conjunction with the newly created North Shore Race Team. These programs are run year round. The Spring and Fall seasons are very popular for the North Shore Race Team, consisting of two training sessions a week with racing at several regattas during the summer sailing season. For more information please contact Graeme Clendenan at director@northshoresailingteam.com

High School Sailing Clubs

This year we are offering school sponsored sessions weekday afternoons from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM for any school wishing to organize a sailing group. Contact the EHYC office at 604-921-7636 if you’re interesting in sailing lessons for your school.

Commodore’s Cup
 
EHYC traditionally has a large contingent of its Summer Sailing School students participate in the Commodores Cup Regatta, to be held during the week of August 29th to September 2nd. The fee of $200 includes the registration fee for RVYC, coach supervision, and use of the EHYC club dinghies.

Spring and Fall sailing will run on the given dates from 12 to 3 pm.

Group Packages

Custom group packages can be arranged at Eagle Harbour again in 2011.  Schools and youth groups (such as Girl Guides, Scouts, Cadets, etc.) are invited to set up a group sailing session.  These custom designed sessions cater to the goals of your group, and are scheduled at your convenience.  Whether you want to bring a gym class out for a series of lessons aimed at certification, or you simply want to bring your group out for a one day field trip, Eagle Harbour is the place to go!

EHYC Junior Sailing Club Membership

EHYC has a very active Junior Sailing Club. Annual membership is $95, with a $25 credit if you attended one of our Summer Sailing School sessions. Junior Members who’ve earned their White Sail III credentials can take out the club dinghies anytime they are not in use during the sailing school. Supervised sailing, social events, inter-club racing, camping trips, and fun sailing with lots of new friends are all benefits of joining the EHYC Junior Sailing Club. We currently have over 60 junior members. Please contact us at 604-921-7636 or at ehyc@ehyc.org for more information.

Youth Regattas  

One of the best parts of dinghy sailing in Vancouver, is the chance to race in the many regattas occurring throughout the sailing season.  These events range from relaxed, single days spent racing against sailors from other local clubs, action-packed provincial or national competitions. Eagle Harbour is proud to participate in many regattas throughout the season, and we encourage our sailors to show off our sailing skills.

Eagle Harbour will provide coaching and equipment for any of the above regattas for which there is sufficient interest. Costs vary for each regatta.  Please contact the club office by phone (604-921-7636) or email at ehyc@ehyc.org if your interested in participating..

Adult Programs... Age 18 & Up  

We offer both Beginner and Intermediate Adult sailing lessons.

Beginner Lessons are offered as a series of six lessons.  The cost is $250.00 for the series, or $50 per lesson per person if individual lessons are preferred. 

Intermediate Lessons are offered in a series of eight lessons.  The cost is $340.00 or $50 per lesson per person if individual lessons are preferred. 

Sessions can be held Monday through Thursday from the beginning of May to the end of September, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM each evening or on weekends if preferred. 

We do not have regular lessons scheduled for adults, but we are happy to offer them to individual groups of a minimum of 3 students per session!

Private Lessons

Private Lessons are the quickest way to become a proficient dinghy sailor. Private Lessons are also ideal if you want to tailor a particular program to your schedule and abilities.  Private lessons are taught on a one-on-one basis, and target whatever areas of practical sailing you would like to practice or learn. 

Coaching fees are $50 per hour, and two people can share the same private lesson. Contact EHYC at 604 921 7636 or email us at ehyc@ehyc.org if you’d like more information or to schedule sessions. 

Please note that there are no fixed dates for Adult and Private Lessons and the timing of sessions is dependent on the availability of coaching staff.