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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!