Goals of the Mantoloking Yacht Club Sailing Program

 

Adopted January 1, 2009 by resolution of the Sailing Committee

 

The overriding goal of the sailing program is to teach the participants to sail and then to race.

 

The goals of the program for beginners are:

 

·         To invite the children to sail by making it enjoyable

·         To teach them to sail

 

The goals of the program for the intermediate and advanced sailors are:

·         To challenge them and keep them interested in sailing

·         To teach them to race

·         To instill in them enthusiasm for the sport and a commitment to it

·         To instill in them a passion for winning

·         To teach them the rules, while keeping in mind that they are a defensive and not an offensive weapon

·         To help them attain a level of achievement as close as possible to the top level of sailing

 

Goals for all levels of the sailing program include:

·         To teach them to be willing to try and not be afraid of failure

·         To teach responsibility - both for people and equipment

·         To teach teamwork

·         To teach pride in Mantoloking Yacht Club

·         To teach physical fitness and care for themselves

 

 

Helpful Links

 

·         Registration for the program

·         Directions to other clubs

·         Safety Rules

·         Links to Regattas at MYC