We had our team meeting last week- thank you to all who came! Here is a recap for everyone, please read through everything: (you can find all the forms and lots of information at www.whatcomsailing.com )
EMAIL COMMUNICATION
Our primary form of communication with the team and parents is via emails like this. Please read them and respond quickly to make planning easier. Also if there is a better email address to contact you please let us know so we can add it. We would like to have both the sailor and the parents email so both get contacted.
SCHOLARSHIPS
We realize that sailing is not the cheapest sport. Scholarships are available to those who qualify (on the free-reduced lunch program). Please contact us if you qualify and pass this information to anyone who may be interested.
FORMS
New and Returning Sailors:
Please fill out the following forms (attached are the packets for new and returning sailors):
Code of Conduct
Consent Form
Medical Form
WWU Hold Harmless
WWU Alumni Application (if you are returning sailor and have already renewed your alumni membership then we will need to see your alumni card as proof)
Please include one check for $150 made out to Whatcom Community Sailing and one check for $35 made out to WWUAA. This money covers insurance and cost to use Western boats and use of Lakewood. The lakewood alumni membership gets the sailor and family usage of the Lakewood facilities. Each sailor must have his/her own membership. Check the first box in the upper right corner for $35 alumni/friend single.
Bring these forms with you to the first practice (or you won't be able to sail!). You can also mail them to 720 11th St. #B2, Bellingham, WA 98225
PRATICES
Our first practice is in one week on Tuesday September 6th at 3:15. We will be conducting a swim test and capsize drill for all sailors. Please bring a wetsuit, towel and warm clothes.
We require all sailors to have a Type III Coastguard approved lifejacket, a whistle on their life jacket and a wetsuit. There will be days where we will require a wetsuit or you won't be able to sail. We strongly encourage proper gear, such as gloves, booties, and no cotton. On our gear page on the website, we suggest places to buy gear and what kind of gear to get. (Westcoast sailing offers high school students 15% off gear, and free shipping). Please ask us or your fellow sailors what gear we recommend if you have any questions.
We hold practices on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:15-6:30. Practices are held at Lakewood. If you need a carpool, please contact us and we will put you in touch with another sailor from your school.
8TH GRADERS
We know you are dealing with new ending time at school. Because of this, we will expect you to arrive at 4:15. You will still have plenty of time to sail. Please come ready to change quickly.
8th graders are able to sail at all regattas this fall, with the exception of the very first one in Oregon because it is a district qualifying regatta, with no JV fleet.
REGATTAS
Please see our schedule on our website for a schedule of all regattas. We will be more strict this year about going to regattas (and practices). We won't be accepting 'I have homework' or 'I have a big test' as an excuse. You know all the regattas we plan on attending now, so plan accordingly. The exception to this rule is the very first regatta, because it is a district regatta in Lasers and high winds. The out-of-district traveling regattas (California and Hawaii) are optional due to costs. We feel, and would be backed up by all returning sailors, that regattas are what really makes being on the team fun. We want all sailors to have this experience early in the year. We would like all sailors to attend either JAM or DJOD (the first couple regattas on the list) to see how fun regattas really are! Please fill out this regatta sign up form so we know which regattas you can or can't make.
PARENTS
We are excited to have your sailor on the team, and will be kept very busy organizing practices, regattas and teaching them how to become awesome racers! So, we will need your help! Regatta travel is usually based on parent drivers. We try to reimburse for gas, and food is usually free or very cheap for the weekend. (Provided by the hosting team). Please take a look at the regatta schedule and make note on which regattas you would be able to drive. Also, we are going to set up aFundraising Committee this year. Please let us know if you are interested in being on the committee or helping out! We wouldn't be able to run this team without you!
If you have any questions please feel free to contact us. We are excited to be starting another season of sailing! See you on the water!
Scott and Mallory
Coaches - WCS
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