C420 RACE TEAM
Recommended for Ages 13–18 (younger sailors considered with Director approval)
The Club 420 (C420) is a double-handed sailboat designed for teamwork, speed, and skill development. This boat uses three sails: the main, jib, and spinnaker, offering an exciting and challenging experience for sailors ready to advance their training.
This program is ideal for sailors who enjoy working with a partner and want to build on their existing sailing foundation. Participants will refine their boat handling, sail trim, tactical decision-making, and spinnaker work, all while learning to sail efficiently as a team.
Pre-requisite: Completion of the C420 Summer Beginner Course through VYBA or equivalent experience with approval.
PRACTICE
Tuesdays 3:30pm - 7:30pm (or sunset)
Saturday 10am-3pm
TUITION
FULL YEAR
Register online – one payment, due by Sept. 1st
$1340 - Tuesday and Saturday Practices
Fall Season: Registration Online - Due no later than September 1st
$700- Tuesday and Saturday Practice
Spring Season: Registration Online - Due no later than December 31
$700 - Tuesday and Saturday Practice
Personal boats are NOT required - VYBA will provide a designated boat and equipment for the school year. The Sailors will be responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of the equipment to the Venice Youth Boating Association standards. Regatta fees are in addition to the tuition. Parents/guardians are responsible for their child at regattas while on land. The coach is responsible for them on the water and will have communication with the parents/guardians while on the water.
Sailors need to arrive each day prepared to sail! We require each sailor to bring:
· Snack (No refrigeration is available on site)
· U.S. Coast Guard Approved Type III Life Jacket (Personal Flotation Device) with whistle attached
· Closed-Toe Shoes to be worn at all times!! (No Crocs or Flip-Flops allowed on land or on water)
· Sunscreen
Call Executive Director Yvonne Watson at 941.468.1719 OR director@veniceyouthboating.org for more information.
