MPYC is run entirely by volunteers and we need a certain number of people to volunteer every sailing day. Our roles include:

• Rescue boat (RIB) driver
• Rescue boat (RIB) crew
• Race Officer
• Race Officer Assistant

If you enjoy sailing with the club, then we ask that you commit in advance to volunteering in one of these roles a minimum of three times during the September – May season.

The current forward roster can be found here.

If your name is not on the roster three times, then a member of the committee will be contacting you to ask for dates when you can volunteer.

Because of the nature of the sport weather conditions can change and be unsuitable. Also facilities in the form of suitable boats and instructors may also not be available. MPYC makes no guarantees as to availability of facilities on any particular day. The decision to sail is with the Officer of the Day and with the Instructor.

To enrol in the course you will need to pay the course fee of $235 prior to or at the time of enrolling. This includes one year’s membership fees.

What to Bring

You are required to bring warm clothes. We suggest the following:

• woollen or polyprop gear
• a windbreaker
• suitable footwear
• hat/beanie
• a change of clothes (especially underwear or swimming togs); and
• a towel
• wet suit and buoyancy aid if you have them
• Life jackets and sunscreen are available

You are welcome to have a shower after the lesson and refreshments in the clubhouse after the on the water session. 

When to arrive

Please arrive at the stated time, as it is necessary to cover some theory as well as rig the yacht so that you get the most out of each lesson.

LEARN TO SAIL PROGRAMME Spring 2020

Date	Arrival Time	Event
Sat OCT 10th	10:30	Into to Programme. Sign up
Sun OCT 11th	11:15	First Sailing
Sat OCT 24th	10:50	Sailing Camp (Labour w/e)
Sun OCT 25th	11:45	Sailing Camp (Labour w/e)
Mon OCT 26th	12:40	Sailing Camp (Labour w/e)
Sat Nov 7th	9:15	Sailing
Sun Nov 8th	10:00	Sailing
Sat Nov 21st	9:45	Under bridge sail.
Sat Dec 12th	13:30	Sailing/Games day

For the programme to work parents need to help out with duties including:

• Rigging and de-rigging optimists. Instruction will be given to parents for this.
• Running a rescue boat, especially at the start of the course (training will be provided).
• Organising boats and sailors at waters edge and in the water.

Programme for New Year will be available before Christmas.

Galley hands in canteen would be appreciated

Contact Keith Hay for further information

Thanks for registering for Learn to Sail at MPYC. A confirmation with all the details has been sent to your email address.

To confirm your place on the course please transfer the course fee of $235 (this includes one year’s club membership) to:

MPYC bank account

03 0802 0077085 00

Please use your name and JLTS as reference.

Thanks for registering for Learn to Sail at MPYC. A confirmation with all the details has been sent to your email address.

To confirm your place on the course please transfer the course fee of $370 (this includes one year’s club membership) to:

MPYC bank account

03 0802 0077085 00

Please use your name and ALTS as reference.

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