Sea Squirts, Tigers Lions are ready to go on the 14th of September. Immerse your children in our fun, friendly Sea Squirts, Tigers & Lions , Sunday sessions to give them a love of the sea and sailing, and build those life long friendships.
Sundays commencing in September running through to November
The Sunday Sessions will begin at 9.30am until 11.00am for Squirts, 11.30am until 1.00pm for Tigers 9.30 until 12.30 for Lions.
(Please note Lions must have their own boat, or use of one. Club boats are available to rent).
Sailors must be fully dressed in appropriate and most importantly warm sailing clothing and ready to go afloat by 9.25am (Squirts and Lions) and 11.25am (Tigers).
Please note that places are limited, sailors should sign up ASAP to avoid disappointment.
For those who have sailed with us over the last few years, you know the drill – for those joining us this year, here is the score.
Ages. For those with no or little experience. To help kids meet friends their own age kids 6-8 will join Squirts and 8-10 will join Tigers.
This year we are going help those kids who have being doing Squirts or Tigers for a while and would like to try sailing solo. The intention is that parents would let the coaches know their child is ready to try sailing solo for 15-20 minutes during the morning and the coaches would help them gain confidence doing this. They wont miss out on the fun of Squirts and Tigers for the rest of the morning.
Lions. For those sailors graduating from Sea Tigers and Squirts, with their own boat (or Club boat until they have their own) who are ready to take the next step in their sailing. The aim will be to learn the basics of sailing in the optimist and prepare sailors to move up to the next optimist training group when they can sail a triangle course safely after demonstrating the confidence and ability to manage their boat in light to medium wind and wave conditions. It isn’t age restricted but the expectation is that the 8-10 yr old child will be more suitable for Lions but this is also dependant on confidence and ability so if a younger child is able and willing it may be considered.
Boats: while mostly in Oppies we may use the clubs 1720’s, Stand Up Paddleboards, Ribs, and kayaks dependant on the conditions.
Required: wetsuit (full and properly fitted to ensure warmth), life jacket, suitable foot and headwear, sunscreen (weather dependant) – a cag or waterproof coat too. If you need a wetsuit to get your sailor going, contact the Sailing Office and we will be able to rent a Club suit for May.
Bad weather: even in bad weather the programs will run – indoor and non-sailing activities such as kayaking and SUPing will happen in place of sailing.
Frequency: the key to learning sailing and water skills is the frequency not the intensity of learning. This program does not substitute a Summer Sailing course but compliment it perfectly by building confidence slowly and surely.
Our philosophy is all about giving your child a love of the sea and sailing while making friends in a fun environment. All the instructors are chosen because of their ability to connect with the kids and ensure learning in a fun /low-pressure environment.
We know, not another WhatsApp Group! But to help us keep you up to date please send your child’s name, your name and mobile number and we will add you to the WhatsApp group for the Sea Squirts & Tigers to keep you up to date. If you wish to join the group, please contact 087 2590843.
Volunteers
Sea Squirts is run on 100% volunteer basis and if you can support us, we would love your help. At our first Sunday morning, we can have a coffee and chat with the parents and share out the tasks.
Booking
Each month you will get a booking link for the forthcoming 4/5 Sundays of the month. You can book as many or as few Sundays as you like. IF YOU HAVEN’T BOOKED, we will not be able to take your child sailing as we will have no waiver or proper contact details.
Sea Squirts & Tigers – €20 Per Sailor p/ session
Sea Lions – €35 Per Sailor p/session
Non members: Members may bring down their friends and enjoy up to three Sundays to get a feel for sailing and the brilliant atmosphere of the club. Wetsuits and lifejackets are available to borrow.
The fee per session for non members is €40.00
We look forward to meeting you again this year and to our Sea Squirts and Tigers having a brilliant season of fun, friendship, and sailing.
Please be advised: There will be no refund/s issued for missed sessions. Payments are non-refundable after one month of registration date due to the cancellation of courses in the event of bad weather.
Inquiries to: sailing@rsgyc.ie
Looking forward to seeing you on Sunday!
