Junior Big Boat

Junior Big Boat - Sailor Availability Form

2024 JBB Volunteer Sign-Up

The Junior Big Boat program is for the serious sailor who wishes to learn how to race big boats offshore. Sailors will learn big boat boat-handling, tactics, and navigation. Our Junior Big Boat team should be prepared to be on the water most of the day but can be in the classroom based on the forecast.

Late arrivals will not participate when practice is on the water. Classroom practices may end early.

All participants on the Jr Big Boat team are required to:

Attend practice
Notify Junior Big Boat coaches of an absence
Take the JSA Navigation and Seamanship exam
Attend the Safety at Sea Program at LYC

Schedule: Monday, 6:00pm-8:00pm. Wednesday, 6:00pm-8:30pm.

Ages: 14yrs-17yrs (must be at least 14yrs old in the calendar year)

Meeting Place: Junior Clubhouse

2024 Summer Information

Required Gear List:

Harness
Tether
Light/Strobe
Non-Marking Closed-Toe Shoes (Brands: Musto, Helly Hansen, Gill)
Chart (MAKE SURE IT IS THE 12354TR CHART)
Parallel Rulers and Compass/Dividers

Recommended Gear List:

Offshore Foul Weather Gear (Brands: Zhik, Helly Hansen, Musto)
Sailing Pants/Deck Pants (Brands: Zhik, Helly Hansen)
Thermal Base Layer (Brands: Helly Hansen, North Face, Patagonia)
Multitool (Brands: Leatherman)
Sailing Gloves (Brands: Gill, Helly Hansen)

Navigation Test Information

coming soon

JBB Crew Position Roles & Responsibilities

coming soon