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2020 WYCYF Junior Sail Spaghetti Dinner

It's time for the WYCYF Junior Sail Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser!

When:
Saturday, April 1st at 3:00pm

Where:
The Waukegan Yacht Club
199 N. Harbor Place
Waukegan, IL 60085

The Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser marks the kick-off of the 2023 Season with fun activities planned for indoors and out!

  • Raffles
  • Games
  • Live Music (Picket Fences will be playing for us)
  • Silent & Live Auction
  • Alumni features
  • ...and, of course SPAGHETTI!!

to register or for more information:
https://secure.givelively.org/event/waukegan-yacht-club-youth-foundation/junior-sail-spaghetti-dinner-2023

Looking for something for your kids to do this summer? Join us! - Bring your kids, this is a great opportunity to meet and ask questions with current students, alumni, instructors, and board members.

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Junior Sail 2022 Session Registration is Officially Open!

The WYCYF Junior Sail Program has not only taught kids to sail and race with great success for over 55 years, but has also taught them safety, self-confidence, leadership &  teamwork, increased situational awareness, better access and understanding of the environment that covers more than 2/3 of the earths surface, as well as a respect for the environment you can only get by being up close to it.

Get your kids out of the house this summer! The outdoors, where fresh air, actual unadulterated sunlight, real adventure, and a decidedly lower saturation of memes. A place where there are actual conversations that involve real speech and no typing with your thumbs!

Our Adventure Sail sessions offer new and experienced sailors (ages 8-17) the opportunity to build or extend their skills, knowledge, and comfort on the water! Mondays–Fridays, 9:00-12:00, 1:00-4:00, or both for a Full Day.

Students also have the option of fine-tuning their skills with our Race Practice & Prep program in the afternoons, 1:00-4:00, M-F. 

KinderSail is back for children ages 5-8!
One-on-one time in prams with teaching staff takes place weekly from 6:00-7:30 PM, Tuesday & Thursday evenings. 

Register your kids for an adventure this summer!

Register for 2022!
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2022 Season Session Dates

Start the adventure of a lifetime by learning to sail this summer! The WYC Youth Foundation Junior Sail program has been ‘making sailors’ for over 55 years. Adventure Sail teaches beginners to rig and sail small boats in the protected waters of Waukegan Harbor. Experienced sailors hone skills on Lake Michigan. Full days are available by registering for both AM & PM classes. Before and aftercare is available.  KinderSAIL classes (ages 5-8) take place on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, 6:00-7:30.

Contact us at info@juniorsail.org for more information. 

 

KinderSail™

Ages: 5-8

Week 1
June 7 & 9 - T/Th

Week 2
June 14 & 16 - T/Th

Week 3
June 21 & 23 - T/Th

Week 4
June 28 & June 30 - T/Th

No Classes - July 4th Week

Week 5
July 12 & July 14 - T/Th

Week 6
July 19 & 21 - T/Th

No Classes - Mac Week

Week 7
Aug 2 & 4 - T/Th

Week 8
Aug 9 & 11 - T/Th

Week 9
Aug 16 & 18 - T/Th
 

Adventure Sail

Ages: 8-17
Individual sessions are morning and/or afternoon 

Week 1
June 6-10  M-F

Week 2
June 13-17  M-F

Week 3
June 20-24  M-F

Week 4
June 27-July 2  M-F

No Classes - July 4th Week

Week 5
July 11-15  M-F

Week 6
July 18-22  M-F

No Classes - Mac Week
July 25-29

Week 7
Aug 1-5  M-F

Week 8
Aug 8-12  M-F

Week 9
Aug 15-19  M-F

Race Practice & Prep

Ages: up thru 17 years
Some previous sail experience required - RP&P sessions are held in the afternoon

Week 1
June 6-10  M-F

Week 2
June 13-17  M-F

Week 3
June 20-24  M-F

Week 4
June 27-July 2  M-F

No Classes - July 4th Week

Week 5
July 11-15  M-F

Week 6
July 18-22  M-F

No Classes - Mac Week
July 25-29

Week 7
Aug 1-5  M-F

Week 8
Aug 8-12  M-F

Week 9
Aug 15-19  M-F

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2019 End of Season Party!

It’s time to celebrate Junior Sail 2019!

Join us Saturday, November 30th,
at the Waukegan Yacht Club
3pm to 5pm.

We’ll be celebrating another great sailing season and announcing award winners!

This will be a good time to tell stories, catch up with sailing friends from the summer…possibly start thinking about your plans for next summer
(you also might want to look through the lost and found to make sure you took everything home…we’re just saying)

It’s a party, it’s a chance for all of us to say “Thank You” to you for being a part of our season. There will be light appetizers and a cash bar.

RSVP Link: http://evite.me/ayfcukggue

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Junior Sail BBQ+Fireworks Dinner Fundraiser

Bring the family for dinner in the best seat in Waukegan Harbor before the Independence Day FIREWORKS! 

The Junior Sailors are holding a fundraising dinner on July 4 in the dining room of the Waukegan Yacht Club. It’s an all-American BBQ buffet to benefit the WYC Youth Foundation. All proceeds go directly to the purchase of equipment, replacement parts, and fleet repairs for our Junior Sailing program. It’s for the kids!

This event is “rain or shine” should Mother Nature choose to surprise us with a rain shower and should the fireworks be postponed, we will take pleasure in being indoors.

Please share our event site with family and friends quickly, because only people with advanced tickets will be able to enjoy this delicious dinner and watch fireworks in the comfort of the Waukegan Yacht Club with its members!

The WYC Youth Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that is dedicated to teaching safe boating skills, sailing & seamanship, and respect for our environment to children of our surrounding communities. We rely on fundraising and charitable contributions to maintain and augment our equipment and facilities because we believe sailing is a life skill that should be affordable to families in our community.

BUY TICKETS HERE:
https://www.payit2.com/p/juniorsailjuly4dinner

Tickets will NOT be sold at the door.

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Junior Sail Open House

Not sure what to do for your child’s summer? Have you considered sailing?

 

 

Join us Sunday, July 7 at Waukegan Harbor! WYCYF Junior Sail is hosting an Open House from 1:00-4:00 pm, at the yard behind the Waukegan Yacht Club. You’ll get to meet our instructor staff and ask questions; your kids, ages 5-17, will get to sail with an instructor, and meet other Junior Sailors.

 

If you have friends or family who are curious about sailing but unsure, this is a great opportunity for kids to try sailing in a safe environment. There’s no need to RSVP and the cost is FREE!

 

At Junior Sail, we teach Water Safety, Teamwork, Leadership, Self-Confidence, and Respect for the Environment. The WYCYF (Waukegan Yacht Club Youth Foundation) has been "making sailors since 1966."

 

Interested? Come to the Open House and Give Sailing a try!

 

When: Sunday, July 7
1-4 pm

 

Where: Junior Sail yard behind the Waukegan Yacht Club, 199 S Harbor Pl, Waukegan, IL 60085

 

 

 

Goto: https://Juniorsail.org/2019-program-schedule-overview for more program information

 

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2019 Spaghetti Dinner

Join us for the WYCYF Junior Sail Spaghetti Dinner!

When: Sunday, April 7 from 4:00 - 6:00 PM 
Where: Larsen Marine Showroom. - 625 E Sea Horse Dr, Waukegan, IL 60085

Who: If you're a returning Junior Sailor, Junior Sail Alumni, current Junior Sailor, or future Junior Sailor... If you're curious about Junior Sail or know a sailor (any age)... or have read or heard the words "Junior Sail" once, even if it's in this post, you are welcome and encouraged to join us! Spring is finally here! It brings with it the annual tradition of the WYCYF Junior Sail Spaghetti Dinner. We are looking forward to a great evening of alumni features, photos, story-telling, silent auctions, laughter, and spaghetti! 

Reservations, silent auction gifts, and donations are easy to make through the link below. If you have anyone in your group who has dietary needs for "noodles only," please reserve through the link in advance. Here's your link to register: WYCYF Junior Sail Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser 2019.

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YOU’RE INVITED: Spring Fling + Parent Info Session > May 20

Please join us on Sunday, May 20 from 2-4 pm for the annual Junior Sail Spring Fling + Parent Information session at the Waukegan Joseph Conrad Yacht Club.

New Students: This is a perfect opportunity to learn about the Junior Sail program. We’ll have a presentation for parents, a rain gutter regatta for the kids and a pizza buffet for all. You’ll meet current sailors, instructors and parents and have all your questions answered about the program.

Children in elementary and middle school are the ideal ages to learn to sail — our KinderSail program accepts children as young as 5! Learn more about our 2018 KinderSail, Adventure Sail and Race Team programs, plus weekly session schedule here.

Current Students: Reconnect with your sailing friends before the season starts and be our ambassadors for Junior Sail. No one can explain how FUN learning to sail is better than you! Wear your Junior Sail t-shirt. Parents, your insights about Junior Sail are very helpful to other parents considering the program. We also could use your help rounding out the buffet. WYCYF will provide pizza and soft drinks; we’re asking current sail parents to bring a dish depending on the first letter of your last name: A-J bring appetizers; K-S bring a side dish; T-Z bring dessert.

Here’s How to RSVP: Send an email to info@juniorsail.org with who will be attending, including the ages of sailors, by May 17 so we have enough pizza and fun activities for everyone. Please help us spread the word!

 

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Win a Buccaneer!

WYCYF Junior Sail is Raffling a Buccaneer!

At this year’s Spaghetti Dinner + Reunion fundraiser, Junior Sail is selling raffle tickets to win a 1989 Buccaneer!

It’s a GREAT boat to own and we know some of you race in this fleet, as well!

1989 Buccaneer

This Buc is in terrific condition, and comes with mast, sails, tiller, rudder and trailer.

Tickets are $20 or 3 for $50.

Drawing will be held June 16 at the Chicago-Waukegan Race Party at Waukegan Joseph Conrad Yacht Club. You need not be present to win.

Buy tickets at the Spaghetti Dinner or online >> http://www.payit2.com/p/juniorsaildinghyraffle

Please share and help spread the word!

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2018 Spaghetti Dinner Reunion + Fundraiser – April 8 @ 4 pm

It’s time for our annual Spaghetti Dinner Reunion + Fundraiser!

Help us celebrate WYCYF Junior Sail at our biggest event of the year.  Enjoy a spaghetti dinner, silent auction, raffles, camaraderie and more, surrounded by boats in the beautiful showroom of Larsen Marine Service, Inc.  Bring the whole family or crew > Special donor tables are available! Please invite your friends + help spread the word.

Here’s how to RSVP

RESERVE YOUR TICKETS: http://www.payit2.com/p/juniorsailspaghetti2018 

Junior Sailors: We need your help to serve guests; please RSVP by using the link above. (All junior sailors who volunteer will get a free spaghetti dinner!)

Parents and Friends: We are collecting items for our silent auction. If you have items, services or experiences to donate, please contact us at info@juniorsail.org.

We need your help to run this event, as well!  If you can help out behind-the-scenes, please contact us at info@juniorsail.org.

EVENT DETAILS

What:          2018 Spaghetti Dinner Reunion + Fundraiser

When:         Sunday, April 8 from 4 pm to 6 pm

Where:        Larsen Marine Service, 625 E. Sea Horse Dr., Waukegan, IL 60085

Why:           This is a fun way for Junior Sail alumni, friends, students and parents to kick-off the sailing season while raising money to improve our
fleet, safety equipment and scholarship fund

How:           RESERVE YOUR TICKETS: http://www.payit2.com/p/juniorsailspaghetti2018