Key information
Students should have basic swim skills; ideally be able to swim a short distance and be able to tread water comfortably.
We learn together as a group and the morning is complete when all boats are unrigged and back in the racks. No students are to leave the beach until all students are accounted for and ’class is dismissed’.
If the weather is unsuitable, we will give focus to theory & rope work plus some fun on the beach. Some sessions may need to be cancelled or rescheduled.
We need parents and carers to be involved in the program and remain at the club for the duration of the lesson. Helping carry & rig boats, assisting with launching & recovering of training and rescue boats, under the supervision of our instructors. It has been our experience that your encouragement and participation will guarantee a happy learning experience for all. This approach is at the heart of the family nature of our club.
We ask that as a parent or carer of the junior, for you to assist on one duty session on a Sunday during the season. This may be in the canteen in the morning or race recording in the tower in the afternoon. This activity underpins the smooth running of our volunteer-based club.
PYC is Sunsmart. Our club encourages sunsmart behaviour – all participants MUST wear a hat and sunscreen when outside (please ensure there is some way to tie the hat onto clothing/wetsuit so it doesn’t blow away).
It is important for a lifejacket to be a good fit, age and weight appropriate (crotch straps are strongly recommended). A Type 1 (level 100+) or Type 2 (level 50) lifejacket is a legal requirement and will be supplied by the club or may be purchased for the junior to train in. A badly fitted lifejacket may become dislodged by going over the wearer’s head. All straps should be secure to ensure the optimum performance of your lifejacket. Life jacket Information
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