The Junior Yacht Club is an organization for Bay
Shore Yacht Club members' children between 8 and 18 years old. Its purpose
is to provide sailing related activities to its members. Any child enrolled
in the sailing program pays dues of $25 as part of their sailing instruction
fee. Any children not enrolled in sailing may pay this fee directly
and participate in all JYC events.
Sailing Orientation and Registration
What better way to kick-off the summer than
to come down to the club to enroll yourself, or your children in our
wonderful Sailing Instruction Program. This event is multi-purpose --
marking the unofficial opening of the Club’s summer season. It
is an opportunity for the membership to meet the Sailing Instruction
Committee, the Instructors, learn what it is all about, what is expected
of you, and to ask questions. The JYC hosts
this, and for a minimal charge, a pasta dinner is served. At this time
elections will be held for the following JYC positions: Commodore, Vice
Commodore, Rear Commodore, Secretary, and Treasurer. The JYC Advisor
must approve all elected officers and will meet with the officers during
the season to plan member activities.
Sailing Awards Dinner
Hosted by the Awards and Prizes Chairperson, this is an evening when
trophies and certificates are presented to all the children who participated
in the sailing instruction program. See the Bay Shore Yacht Club Yearbook
for a complete list of all awards presented. Is it a wonderful opportunity
to applaud our children for a job well done, and all are strongly encouraged
to attend. Proper attire is requested for this memorable evening.
Wednesday Afternoon & Evening Races
Every Wednesday afternoon around 2:00 pm. Children enrolled in the
sailing program may participate in these races with the approval of
the sailing instructors. The sailing instructors supervise the races
and awards are presented at the Sailing Awards Dinner for various
boat class winners. This coincides with Family Night, where parents
and other club members bring their dinner down to the Club, enjoy
the races and each other’s company, with dessert and coffee
provided by the JYC.
Huck Finn Race
An all-time favorite, the Huck Finn Race is open to all children in
the Bay Shore Yacht Club, and is sponsored by the JYC. Children are
encouraged to make a raft and race each other inside the Yacht Club
Basin. Specific rules and regulations for construction and participation
will be made available in a flyer and posted in the JYC. A Bar-B-Q follows
the races with fun prizes being awarded in many categories.
