Important Information for Those Enrolled

Life Jackets:

Every child must bring a Coast Guard approved life jacket with attached whistle to every class, or he/she may not go out in the boats. There will be NO exceptions. The jacket must be the right size, in good condition, and marked with the child's name. The jacket must be worn on dock and in boat at all times.

Clothing:

Warm clothing (at least a sweatshirt) should be brought to every class. It is often much cooler on the water than it is at home. Wearing a bathing suit under clothing and bringing a towel is advised, and a hat, sunglasses and wearing sun block are highly recommended.

Shoes:

Closed-toed shoes must be worn. Boat shoes or other rubber-soled shoes that will not be damaged by water (they will get wet) are recommended. Flip-flops are not acceptable.

Bad weather:

We will sail on rainy days unless it is also very windy or there is the possibility of thunder and lightning. BE SURE YOUR CHILD BRINGS ADEQUATE RAIN GEAR AND WARM CLOTHING.

Swim Test:

Each year, every student must pass a swim test on the first day they attend the program.

Parent Volunteers:

Our paid staff runs all teaching and activites. However, we occasionally need parents to help drive sailors to away races, prepare a cookout or chaperone a special event.

Problems:

If there is a problem, we want to know about it. Students often talk at home but not in class. If something is truly bothering your child, please have him or her talk to Eric Hartell our program director, or call him yourself (508-563-9757). Most problems are pretty easy to fix, but we need to know about them. (Please do not try to talk to staff members about problems immediately before or after classes. They do not have the time to deal with individual issues at these times.)

Pick up time:

Please be prompt in dropping off and picking up your child. If you are late, we have to remain with your child until his/her ride comes. Students are not permitted to hang around before and after lessons.

School T-shirts:

Are available for $15 and may be purchased at classes.

Tuition Payments:

Minimum enrollment is one week. You may not register a child for partial weeks, and refunds will not be given for missed classes. Payments should be made by check or money order to: Buzzard Sailing School. Please note first and last names of the children you are paying for in the lower left corner of the check so that we may properly credit your account.

Note:

Please remember that the Buzzards Sailing School rents the building and marina facilities from the Wings Neck Trust. The beach and docks are private property of the Trust and are not to be used by sailing school students outside of class time.