AGE AND
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Optimist
sailors must be 8 years of age by the end of the season in order to
participate in the program. To enroll in the 420 program, sailors must be
in high school, or at least 13 years of age, and weigh a minimum of 100
lbs. Height and strength are also considered.
PROGRAM
PLACEMENT
Optimist sailors new to the program should
follow the outline in the program description section. Returning
Optimist sailors should register for the recommended level indicated on the
2008 DJST Student
Evaluation Form.
To
qualify for the 420 program, sailors new to DJST will be evaluated on
sailing experience and competency. Returning 420 sailors should
register for the recommended level indicated on the 2008 DJST Student Evaluation
Form.
CODE OF
CONDUCT
Every
sailor will sign a Code of Conduct agreeing to behavioral expectations as
outlined. Sailors failing to follow the Code of Conduct will be subject to
disciplinary action, including possible suspension or expulsion from the
program. NO REFUNDS will be given for Code of Conduct suspensions or
expulsions.
NO SAIL DAYS
DJST is a focused program operating in an environment
conducive to sailing with safety as the first consideration. In the event
of stormy weather, class will be canceled. In the event of no-wind
conditions, class will be held with an on-shore instructional curriculum.
The fate of classes during extreme rough seas or winds will be at the discretion of the DJST
Management. There will be no refunds
for canceled classes.
PARENT
INVOLVEMENT
DJST is a tremendously successful
volunteer-driven organization thanks in large part to the involvement and
enthusiasm of the parents. Each family is required to volunteer in at least
one aspect of the program, including participation as the Parent-on-Duty
during a session in which your sailor is registered. This important
position is the on-land contact for all emergencies. Sign-up for the
Parent-on-Duty begins at the DJST Parents' Meeting in late May and will be
requested throughout the season as needed.
RULES FOR OBSERVATION
The
sailing area is off limits to non-participants during class time.
Distractions hinder the instruction process and can cause delays. The
swimming area of Weed
Beach is a wonderful location from which to observe the sailors rigging,
launching and sailing each day.
BOAT RENTAL
LIABLITY
It is
assumed that rental boats will be subject to normal wear and tear throughout
the season. If any significant damage determined to be the fault of a DJST
sailor requires the submission of an insurance claim for repairs, the parents
of the sailor involved will be responsible for 50% of the deductible. That
deductible is $1,000.00 per incident.
PRIVATE
LESSONS
DJST instructors offer
private lessons on weekends throughout the season in Optimists and 420’s for
those sailors registered in the program who might benefit from a more
one-on-one environment. Private lessons are not offered in place of group
sessions. Fees are standard for a one-hour session and vary according to
the number of instructors required. Please see Program Chair for details and
to schedule a private lesson.
REFUNDS
Refund requests for program withdrawals will
be considered only if requested prior to June 1, 2009, or if withdrawal is
for medical reasons. Absolutely no refunds will be granted after June 1,
2009.
RACING FEES
(Opti Levels 3 and 4, Opti and 420 Regatta Squads)
Junior Sailing Association (JSA) dues are required for
each sailor in order to participate in JSA sanctioned regattas and are covered
by DJST. Separate registration fees for each regatta are the responsibility
of the sailing families and must be paid at the time of the regatta
registration. Refunds for withdrawals prior to the regatta date will be
considered only if the hosting club offers such refunds.
TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM RACES
Parents are responsible for transporting sailors and their assigned
boats
to regattas. Our instructors are prohibited from driving any sailor to
or from these events. All other information regarding regattas will be
included in the "DJST Racing Packet."
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