• All-Team Meeting on Tuesday, 1/10, 3:45 @ Wilmette Public Library: This will be a short meeting with Varsity, JV and Development sailors to discuss the winter program, chalk talk expectations, workouts, review of team expectations, spring outlook, etc.
• Varsity/JV Chalk Talks at Wilmette Public Library, Auditorium: Tuesdays, 3:45 -5:30:  1/24,  2/7, 2/14, (no 2/21), 2/28, 3/6  (1/31 may be added if space can be found)
• Varsity/JV Boat Set-Up on Saturday 3/10, 10-3, Belmont
• 3/10 All-Team Kick-Off Meeting @ 3 pm, Junior Barge, Belmont
• 3/10 Parent meeting @ 2 pm, Junior Barge, Belmont
• Tryouts for all sailors (V, JV, D)  first week: Tues 3/13, Thurs 3/15, Sat 3/17  (bus on Tues and Thurs)
• Varsity and JV Practice together Tues, Thurs, Sat beginning 3/20 thru 5/22
• Varsity practice on Wednesdays beginning 3/21 (no bus)
• Spring Break practice week of  3/26-3/30; times TBD
• Development team practice on 5 Saturdays 10-4 pm: 4/21, 4/28, 5/5, 5/12, 5/19
• No Saturday practice on 3/31, 4/14 (? 4/7 practice)
• End-of-Year Team Party- Wed 5/23 6:00-8:00 pm

REGATTAS:

March 31-April 1  Ice Breaker, Chicago Yacht Club (breakfast volunteers and housing needed)

April 14-15  High School Invite, Chicago Yacht Club, Belmont  (breakfast volunteers and housing needed)

April 21-22  Mallory Qualifer, Grosse Point, MI (fleet racing)

April 28-29  MISSA Team Race Regatta, LMSS, MN

May 6-7      MISSA Baker Qualifier, Columbia YC, Chicago

May 12-13  ISSA Mallory Nationals, Seattle, WA (if qualify)

May 12-13  Peawaukee May Madness, MN

May 19-20  Illinois & Wisconsin State Double-handed Championships

May 26-28  ISSA Baker National Championship, MIT, Boston MA (if qualify)

For more complete information on regattas and the Midwest Interscholastic Sailing Association, please visitwww.MISSA.net.

A WORD ABOUT TRYOUTS AND SPRING SAILING:

Spring sailing is more competitive than Fall because both fleet and team racing National qualifiers take place early in the season.  Conditions are more challenging due to the cold water and air temperatures, and potential for high winds.  Tryouts for returning sailors will be held during the first week to assign sailors to either Varsity, Junior Varsity or Development squad.  No new sailors will be accepted this spring unless a sailor has prior 420 racing experience and receives coach approval.  Unless a number of returning JV sailors decide not to sail, the coaches will most likely not be moving more than one or two sailors up from the Development team this spring.

GEAR REQUIREMENTS:

Drysuits*

US Coast Guard Approved Type III Life Jackets

Dinghy Boots

Winter Sailing Gloves

Spraytop

Spray Pants

Layers (fleece, polartech, performance fabrics-no cotton)

Winter Hat (non-cotton)

Socks (Neoprene, Wool)

*Drysuits (about $500) are required for spring sailing due to the cold water and air temps.  Please check drysuits carefully for holes that need repair. If necessary, the coaches can provide repair information.  Suits must be sent out and may take a month or more to repair.  Chicago Yacht Club does have a few drysuits to loan to new sailors during tryouts or in emergency situations.  As the weather warms up, sailors will transition to spray gear.

FEES:

Chicago Yacht Club spring fees (to be paid after tryouts):

• Varsity and Junior Varsity $450 for non-CYC members, $400 for members
• Development (Sat only) $200

New Trier Sailing team fees (to be paid after tryouts): total estimated cost = $250

• spring fee to cover yard signs, senior burgees, end-of-year party, team t’s etc.  $50
• bus transportation fee    $200

• New Sailor Open House at 4 pm on Sunday, August 21st at Chicago Yacht Club, Belmont Station. This will be a great opportunity to meet the coaches and some sailors,  learn about the team and gear requirements, and visit our sailing venue.
• Fall Kick-Off Meeting on Sunday, August 28th for both returning and new sailors (location and time to be determined).
• Fall Sailing begins September 6th,
• Tryouts for Varsity, JV and Development team to be held the first week or two of the season.
• Please let us know if you’re interested in Fall sailing via the “Contact Us” link.

http://www.chicagoyachtclub.org/viewCustomPage.aspx?id=103

Gear Reminder: Life jacket, watch with countdown timer,  drysuit, booties, hat, sailing gloves, sailing notebook, rulebook, change of clothes, bailer ( can be cut from large detergent or orange juice containers)

• Last Chalk Talk-this Wed 3/9 @ Wilmette Library 3:45-5:30
• Saturday Practice begins on 3/12, 10-4 pm
• Weekday Practice begins on Tuesday, 3/15, 3:45-7:45 pm (includes bus travel time)
• Tryouts for all sailors first week: Tues 3/15, Wed 3/16, Thurs 3/17 (Bus all days)
• Varsity and JV Practice together Tues, Thurs, Sat beginning 3/22 thru 5/21
• Varsity only-practice on Wednesdays beginning 3/23 (no bus)
• Spring Break Practice: proposed for Wed 3/30, Thurs 3/31, Fri 4/, ? times
• Development team practice on Saturdays 10-4 pm, 3/12 thru 5/21
• End-of-Year Team Party- Wed 5/25 or Thurs 5/26

REQUIRED FORMS:

• 5 forms: New Trier Registration, New Trier Medical Information and Parent Permission, New Trier Code of Conduct (follow NT guidelines), Chicago Yacht Club Emergency Medical,  Chicago Yacht Club Liability Release and Waiver (signed but parent only if under 18)

• Returning sailors will be asked to review, resign and date forms from Fall and make changes as needed.  Sailors must submit all before allowed to sail.

• New: All sailors must give written permission to have name listed on website roster.

TEAM RULES:

• see handout
• New Trier Code of Conduct

TRANSPORTATION:

• Bus Transportation is provided Tuesday and Thursdays for season (Wed first week only)
• Meet in front of school on Winnetka Rd, garden area @ 3:30
• Bus will depart no later than 3:45 & return to Winnetka between 7:30-7:45
• Captains will arrange carpools for varsity practice on Wednesdays
• Bus is mandatory for all sailors
• During Senior Project, seniors with must request approval from parent board member if bus not possible.  Otherwise, bus is still mandatory. No refunds during projects.
• Bus Conduct rules-follow New Trier policy

TEAM COMMUNICATION:

• check text messages and emails daily
• practice cancellation will be sent via text to sailors, and via email to sailors and parents.
• absences must be communicated to coaches  & captains as soon as possible.

FEES:
Chicago Yacht Club spring fees

• register and pay online  at www.chicagoyachtclub.org , High School Sailing (see link on sidebar)

• Varsity and Junior Varsity $450 for non-CYC members, $400 for members
• Development (Sat only) $200

New Trier Sailing season fees: (new & returning development sailors can pay after tryouts)

• Varsity & JV : $250 (includes bus, polo, sign, party,)
• Development Team: $50 (includes  polo, sign, party)
• Checks payable to New Trier Sailing

REGATTAS:

• Coaches will aim to assign roster for each regatta a week before event if possible
• Saturday practice will be held for sailors not attending regattas.
• Chaperone/drivers will be needed for all travel events & local events

• Typical weekend, non-travel regatta fee is $60, travel to MN is about $150.  
• For National events, each travelling sailor is responsible for the travel expenses.
• Sailors may apply to Chicago Yacht Club Foundation for financial support.
• Costs will be estimated and collected at departure
• Parent driver/chaperones will be reimbursed by all participants.

4/2-4/3    Ice Breaker, Chicago Yacht Club (breakfast volunteers and local housing needed)
4/9-4/10   Minnetonka Team Race Regatta, LMSS,  MN
4/16-4/17 Mallory Qualifer, Columbia Yacht Club, Chicago (fleet racing)
4/30-5/1   Baker Team Race Qualifer, LMSS, MN
5/7-5/8     Mallory Nationals, Austin Yacht Club, TX
5/14-5/15  Illinois State Double-handed Championship, Sheridan Shore YC, Wilmette
5/21-5/22  Baker National Championship,  Norfolk Yacht Club, VA
5/21-5/22  Milwaukee Madness, WI

GEAR REQUIREMENTS:
Life Jackets (US Coast Guard Approved Type III  PFD )
Drysuits
Dinghy Boot
Sailing Gloves (winter-neoprene, orange Atlas Gloves)
Spraytop
Spray Pants
Layers (fleece, polartech, performance fabrics-no cotton)
Winter Hat (non-cotton)
Socks (Neoprene, Wool)
Sunglasses
Pinnies (will be provided by team, remain property of team)

Chicago Yacht Club: www.chicagoyachtclub.org
Practice Location: Chicago Yacht Club, Belmont Harbor
From Lake Shore Drive southbound: Take Belmont Exit, get in left lane, turn left at light, drive under Lake Shore Dr, go thru light then  turn right along bike path.  Follow road along path/harbor then left into CYC parking lot or public lot (on right)
Parking: The CYC lot is for members only with access card.  Sailors may be dropped off outside gate or park in pay lot adjacent to CYC for $8.  Unauthorized cars may be towed by Chicago Park District.  Drop off inside gate is allowed if an employee can let you in using buzzer.

Coaches:  
Maggie Lumkes, Program Director, Matt Clark, Head Coach, Martha Pitt, Asst. Head Coach,
Captains:
Lizzy Hamilton ‘11, Mitchell Gordon ‘12 

 A WORD ABOUT TRYOUTS AND SPRING SAILING:
Spring sailing is more competitive than fall because both fleet and team racing National qualifers take place early in the season, and the team’s objective is to make it to one, or even better, both Nationals. It’s also more challenging than fall (and summer) due to the cold water and air temperatures, and potential for high winds.  Tryouts are held to assign sailors to either Varsity, Junior Varsity or Development squad.  For new sailors with 420 or dinghy racing experience outside of New Trier, the coaches will assess your skills and make an appropriate placement during the first week of the season.  For sailors with limited or no sailing experience, the coaches may determine that the Development squad (Saturday only) is the best fit prior to tryouts.  As the season progresses, sailors may be moved between squads at the coaches’ discretion.