Question 1

Is my athlete ready to compete?

Accepted Answer

We make sure to provide opportunities to compete at all levels, from never-evers to seasoned veterans. Conference events can be attended almost any of our participants. The drive to learn and be challenged is all that is needed. Competition is part of the training process and we plan ahead to make sure it is a positive experience for all skill levels. 
We encourage all sailors to sign up for the events that they are interested in. If a sailor isn’t ready or needs to be encouraged to move up to the next level, coaches will discuss this privately with the student athlete to ensure a positive experience.

Question 2

What should I wear to practice?

Accepted Answer

A huge part of sailing is staying warm and comfortable so that you can compete. Sailing gear can be intimidating, but generally speaking you get what you pay for. Here’s WS’s guide to sailing gear. Enjoy!
 WS’s rules of sailing gear: Dress to be wet
Even if the air temp is 70+ students need to dress well enough to potentially be immersed and continue sailing. Always dress for the “worst case scenario” and shed layers as necessary with coaches or tie them into your boat. Don’t be that person ending practice early!
 Rain gear is not waterproof
Normal rain gear is baggy and does not have the wrist, neck, and waist seals needed to keep you drier. Sailing or kayaking outer layers are encouraged.
 No cotton while sailing
Cotton cools once wet. No cotton, including socks, should be worn while sailing. Even with spray gear on your perspiration will be enough to eliminate the warmth. Stick to synthetic or wool layers that will retain their warmth once wet.
 
Dinghy boots
Wool/synthetic socks
Wool/synthetic base layer (long underwear) think underarmour or compatible
Wool/synthetic insulating layer (under spray gear)
Hat/balaclava/gaiter
Gloves (warm when wet) but good dexterity
Watch with countdown timer
Life Jacket
 Suggested gear:
Drysuit (replaces spray gear. More watertight but more expensive. Some events will require these.)
 Sailing Lifejacket
A standard lifejacket is made to sit on the back of your chair, not to be actually worn. Try on your lifejacket. Sit in it, wear your layers, and make sure you can move!
 Loaner Gear
Gear can be intimidating. We can loan you anything from spray gear to boots. If you can provide the layers, we can keep you dry and floaty until you purchase gear. Don't be intimidated!  What brands do you suggest?
Stick to Gill, Henri Lloyd, Helly Hansen, and Musto. Other companies are lighter built for performance but will not last as long nor do they carry the guarantees that these older companies do.  Zim Sailing has a Scholastic Sailor discount for all registered ISSA and ICSA sailors. Apply Here!

Question 3

How can I help?

Accepted Answer

Volunteering is a huge piece of the sailing community and is essential both to its success and its best feature – its community! Volunteering takes three main forms: Organization, Events, and Housing. If you’re able to volunteer, please take note of our weekly update emails and needs, or check out our volunteer listings for our needs! Some seasons have different needs based on the events we’re hosting or traveling to. And remember, we can’t do it without you!

Question 4

How do I register to join the team & practice?

Accepted Answer

Online Registration Click here to register or on the header "registration" menu bar of wayzatasailing.org Create an account and register for your respective team’s school Pricing (9-12) Registration fee: $525 (2021) (7-8) Registration fee: $425 (2021)

Question 5

How do I attend a racing event?

Accepted Answer

Firstly, mark you interest on the Regatta Interest Form Please mark your interest to attend on the Regatta Interest Form by the sign-up or selection date indicated.
 The Regatta Interest Form will show dates, # of athletes needed, and simple planning information. Additional information can be found in each events Notice of Race which will be posted to MISSA’s Calendar.
 Once your name in on the Regatta Interest Form, we’ll contact you from there for the next steps. Watch your email! Blue events Blue events on our Regatta Interest Form are open, anyone can attend, simply sign-up on the sheet before the deadline.
 Coaches will send out a reminder TH/F before to remind those who sign up and share information Red events Red events on our Regatta Interest Form require selection by coaching staff. Please indicate your interest on the sheet.
 On the date marked, coaches will select sailors from the list, highlighting interested names and locking the sign-up.
 Late sign-ups, if possible, will have to be done through the coaching staff directly as the online document will be locked.
 Order on Regatta Interest/Sign-up document has no bearing on selection by coaches or pairings, it is not first come first serve.
 While you may not be chosen for every event, signing-up on the interest document shows you’re interested so coaches know what you’re goals are. Keep pushing!

Question 6

Which Calendar should I be looking at?

Accepted Answer

Unfortunately, we do use a few different calendars. The guide below will help you find the details you’re looking for!

Events Page
Our events calendar is the most up to date, as it is the calendar we use in office and is linked to our daily schedules. It doesn’t however, carry all the details you need to plan. events calendar Use it for: reminders, syncing to your schedule, at a glance info.

MISSA Our organizing body maintains a comprehensive MISSA Schedule with links to Notices of Race (NORs) that include every bit of information. The downfall here is that it is Midwest wide and doesn’t necessarily indicate which events we’re actually attending, and just because there are registration forms on the site doesn’t mean that’s how the procedure works! Use it for: getting planning details, addresses, locations, rules for specific events, registering once selected by coaches.
 Handbook:
Our WS HS Sailing Handbook and Regatta Interest documents have the best balance between the two. Locations, estimated costs, which events will be supported by staff, and sign-up deadlines. If you’re interested in lettering, the handbook also contains the requirements and a planning sheet so you can set and meet your goals. Use it for: planning your season, getting basic information, indicating your interest to attend, and viewing selections for teams.

Question 7

What do sailors need to bring?

Accepted Answer

Anything they need to be in, out, and on the water for the day! 
Essentials for all lessons:
- A USCG approved life jacket
- Water compatible shoes
- Sunscreen
- Sun protection (think sleeves, hat, and sunglasses) - Dress for the weather - Water bottle

+ Youth Camps:
- Swim suit
- Towel
- Spare Clothes
- Warm layers
- Rain jacket or spray gear
- snacks

+ Full Day Classes:
- Bag lunch (full day courses)
 Never Recommended: Not recommended:
Expensive electronics
Toys
Candy

Question 8

Where do I park? Where do I drop-off / pick-up?

Accepted Answer

Summer Camps: 2022 AM Drop-off / PM Pick-up Map

Limited parking is available directly adjecant to our building. For summer camps and instructional programming, most camps DO NOT drop off or pick up at our building. Adults, race students, HS students, and evening lessons may utilize this parking when available.

In general, please use the gravel lot located at 1100 Eastman Lane. Classes may have specific drop off locations, including in offsite lots or directly at other nearby lakes/fishing locations.

Please check your email for instructions (generally sent the Friday before your camp begins) for updated specific information.

Question 9

What happens on rainy or stormy days?

Accepted Answer

Rain by itself doesn’t stop us from sailing, so dress and be prepared!
 If we have lightning, severe wind, or inclement weather we will enact our severe weather plan or cancel class. This may include moving to tornado shelters if necessary. Our program continually monitors weather throughout the day to make sure your student is safe.  
WEATHER CANCELLATIONS Due to limited site capacity indoors, classes may be cancelled preemptively for days when sheltering indoors may be necessary. This decision will be made at the exclusive direction of the Executive Director. Class cancellations will be issued on the following stoplight system: 
1. RED LIGHT WEATHER indicates class cancellation will be or has been made. Calls, emails, and texts will be sent to email on file.  
2. YELLOW LIGHT WEATHER indicates unstable weather and only students that can be picked up within 2 hours of an unscheduled weather cancellation will be allowed to participate. Be ready for a potential RED LIGHT. 
3. GREEN LIGHT WEATHER indicates there is no expected cancellation.

Question 10

Is there a good place for me to stay and watch my child?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely! Each class is a bit different in timing, placement, and student needs due to weather and class composition. 
In general, one hour before pickup is normally a great time to arrive early and watch from your car, or outside the designated site boundary. The public dock on Arlington circle is frequently the best place! Please do not interact with students or the class. Staying out of view keeps our studens on track!
 If you’re interested in viewing your student during class, please reach out to your instructors. Staff are happy to accommodate requests and can suggest times and places to view from that will help you see the action while minimizing any potential for distraction.

Weekly we do our best to provide a flyby opportunity to see your kids sailing from the dock. Keep an eye on your email for times and locations!

Question 11

Where is Wayzata Sailing located?

Accepted Answer

Our instruction and sailing site is located at 456 Arlington Circle South, Wayzata, MN 55391.

Our mailing address is P.O. Box 768, Wayzata, MN 55391

Question 12

Are boats provided?

Accepted Answer

Boats are provided for all camp and adventure classes.
 However, in some racing classes you may see a class split into two registration pools. For example, our Laser racing class is split into “(BYO Laser)” or “(WS Laser)”. This means a class has a sign-up for the provided boats (WS Laser) and a sign-up for those that need to provide their own (BYO Laser).
 If you’re passionate and progressing we always suggest that you consider purchasing your own boat. This not only speeds up your learning but opens our equipment back up for new folks!

Question 13

Do I need to be able to swim to attend?

Accepted Answer

Because your child will not be in or around water at any time without a properly secured life jacket, we do not require unassisted swimming skills. For sailing safety, we do require that your child be comfortable around the water and with swimming at least 40 yards in their life jacket.

Question 14

Where do I find racing/event information?

Accepted Answer

Information regarding the structure of events is linked fairly directly to which race class or session you're registered for!

For High School programs: Dockside For Summer Race programs: Summer Dockside For Tuesday Night programs: Summer Dockside For College programs: Please contact your team leaders directly.

Question 15

How do coaches select pairings and teams for events?

Accepted Answer

Our coaches always strive to speak directly to students face-to-face on their selections and reasoning, but we use a consistent platform in which to form teams. Coaches have to balance a multitude of factors when creating teams and pairings both at home and at regattas. Some examples: How can we be successful? Which sailors mesh well? (can they sail with everyone from the roster?) What teams need to be formed to meet our goal (winning, training, getting everyone sailing)? Can I sail everyone on the roster, equitably? Do I have back-up to support every student and their role? Is this a qualifying or a team depth building event? What team members will be needed to continue at later stages? What team members will spend the money to attend expensive later stages? What chaperones can attend? Can we bring boys, girls, mix, and fit in to housing safely and affordably? Do we have enough cars to get everyone there? (often limits the # we can bring) Coaching plans favor equality but are subject to weather, events, and day-to-day complications. Sometimes this limits our ability to sail everyone equally as planned. Please be respectful of the difficult decisions required and the work that coaches put in to balance sailors needs and wants with competitive outcomes. Complications like absences, sicknesses, and conditions can vastly effect who is paired and sailing together. Interested in sailing more and traveling to big events? Skill is a part, but not the whole equation. Attitude is more than a smile. Think flexibility, willingness, and effort to put the team first!
 Start thinking about the bench, pairings, opening your schedule, etc. differently. In college sailing, you won’t get much say, start getting in that flexible mindset now! Being there is a big part of the team.
 Get your parents to step up! More chaperones, means bigger teams can attend. While it doesn’t promise roster increases, it does make it possible.
 Sign up early and help the Team Liaison by responding promptly. Early communication, quick responses, and offers of help before they are needed go a long way to making travel possible!
 Expand your role – being able to skipper or crew, and being vocal to do either, makes you indispensable. When a team size is limited due to transportation, it is often easiest to select someone who can drive and crew for the final few spots.

Question 16

Mallory? Baker? What's all that?

Accepted Answer

Some of our regattas have funky names, often named after sailors and including a ton of history. High school competitions like the Baker and Mallory Nationals Championships are over 80 years old! You can always click through events and their history over on the main hssailing.org website.
 Functionally and for our purposes though, Baker simply indicates that an event is part of the series that leads up to and includes our national team racing championship. Mallory indicates that an event is part of a series that leads up to and includes our fleet racing championship.
 Sailing is funky like that, and because there are different racing styles, we have a different national championship for each. Think of team racing and fleet racing like cross country running and sprinting. Different styles and strategy, but both are running sports. So we have different championships and qualification series for each style!

Question 17

How can I follow the racing and results?

Accepted Answer

To ease confusion while following racing, we utilize an online scoring system called techscore. Some events score live, others will complete scores once ashore. It also provides important information like rotations (to tell which boat your team and student are in). Feel free to ask coaches on site how to use the rotation to find your student athlete!
 Spectating is encouraged but at some venues, because of wind or lake conditions, spectating is not always easy from shore. We always recommend that if you’re interested in seeing the action, that you volunteer to help run the racing. Often Race Committees need additional help with no experience needed. Short of that you may consider purchasing a good pair of binoculars or a spotting scope to see your sailor from shore.
 While your own spectator boat is another way to get close, on-the-water spectating is not allowed for certain events by our organizing authority. Please check the sailing instructions (if available) and with your coaching staff beforehand to make sure you’ll be able to use your spectator craft safely and within the rules.
 Rule 4 of our US Sailing Racing Rules of Sailing allows sailors to be penalized for the actions of any support or related persons, including parents and their spectator boats. Please be diligent and respectful while at any event!

Question 18

How do Competitions work? What are Regattas?

Accepted Answer

Sailing competitions (called regattas) are all about managing your boat, reading the wind, and avoiding traffic. We’ll break it into three simple categories: Formats, Courses, and Rules. Formats: High School sailing races in two main formats. A/B Fleet Race and Team Racing.
 A/B Fleet Racing consists of a team of 4-8 sailors racing two boats in an A and B division. Scores from the A division and B division are added together for a team score. Rules govern who can sail in which divisions so you have to use everyone on your team. Generally a team sails two races in a division before switching out for the other. Racing is against all other schools at one time, with everyone on the course. Teams may change boats for each race to make sure racing is fair.
 Team Racing consists of a team of 6-9 sailors racing three boats together cooperatively against only another school’s three boats. A teams three scores are added together and must be less than the other school’s to win the race. Unlike A/B Fleet Racing sometimes Team Racing will have sailors intentionally slowing other schools with right-of-way rules to let their own teammates pass and improve the team’s score.
 Courses: Generally courses are laid out so that sailors will start at an imaginary line between a buoy and a boat with an orange flag. They must be on a certain side of the line when the 3 minute starting sequence is complete. Sailors will then proceed to race around a pre-set array of orange buoys without hitting them or other sailors. Sailors are given points for the place they finish.
 Rules: US Sailing, ISSA, and MISSA (our governing bodies) all publish rules that govern our competitions. The main piece for spectators is that they also publish right-of-way rules to govern how boats can interact on the water – preventing collisions to keep it a non-contact sport.
 The best way to learn about competitions as an adult is to volunteer! You’ll be front row to help out under a seasoned coach or volunteer, have front row seats, and can pick the brain of the Principal Race Officer running the event.

Question 19

How do I get information on competitions?

Accepted Answer

Sailing competitions are called regattas. Regatta information is communicated through a standard published letter, called a Notice of Race (NOR). Our organizing body MISSA posts all of these in one place so they’re always at hand. While their calendar does contain events that we won’t be traveling to (our district is large and we can’t travel every weekend) it does nicely condense the information.
 If you’re looking for details on directions, entry fees, times, requirements, or your student’s eligibility – the NOR is designed to answer all the details! We post a short version in the regatta interest form but it may not include all information or eligibility. Find all posted NORs at http://missa.hssailing.org

Question 20

Is my athlete ready to compete?

Accepted Answer

We make sure to provide opportunities to compete at all levels, from never-evers to seasoned veterans. Conference events can be attended almost any of our participants. The drive to learn and be challenged is all that is needed. Competition is part of the training process and we plan ahead to make sure it is a positive experience for all skill levels. 
We encourage all sailors to sign up for the events that they are interested in. If a sailor isn’t ready or needs to be encouraged to move up to the next level, coaches will discuss this privately with the student athlete to ensure a positive experience.

Question 21

How can I help?

Accepted Answer

Volunteering is a huge piece of the sailing community and is essential both to its success and its best feature – its community! Volunteering takes three main forms: Organization, Events, and Housing. If you’re able to volunteer, please take note of our weekly update emails and needs, or check out our volunteer listings for our needs! Some seasons have different needs based on the events we’re hosting or traveling to. And remember, we can’t do it without you!

Question 22

How do I attend a racing event?

Accepted Answer

Firstly, mark you interest on the Regatta Interest Form Please mark your interest to attend on the Regatta Interest Form by the sign-up or selection date indicated.
 The Regatta Interest Form will show dates, # of athletes needed, and simple planning information. Additional information can be found in each events Notice of Race which will be posted to MISSA’s Calendar.
 Once your name in on the Regatta Interest Form, we’ll contact you from there for the next steps. Watch your email! Blue events Blue events on our Regatta Interest Form are open, anyone can attend, simply sign-up on the sheet before the deadline.
 Coaches will send out a reminder TH/F before to remind those who sign up and share information Red events Red events on our Regatta Interest Form require selection by coaching staff. Please indicate your interest on the sheet.
 On the date marked, coaches will select sailors from the list, highlighting interested names and locking the sign-up.
 Late sign-ups, if possible, will have to be done through the coaching staff directly as the online document will be locked.
 Order on Regatta Interest/Sign-up document has no bearing on selection by coaches or pairings, it is not first come first serve.
 While you may not be chosen for every event, signing-up on the interest document shows you’re interested so coaches know what you’re goals are. Keep pushing!

Question 23

Chaperone Agreement & Safesport

Accepted Answer

Chaperone Agreement
We ask that you complete the above agreement and return it to coaching staff before traveling with students for an event.

Safesport for Parents

Question 24

Which Calendar should I be looking at?

Accepted Answer

Unfortunately, we do use a few different calendars. The guide below will help you find the details you’re looking for!

Events Page
Our events calendar is the most up to date, as it is the calendar we use in office and is linked to our daily schedules. It doesn’t however, carry all the details you need to plan. events calendar Use it for: reminders, syncing to your schedule, at a glance info.

MISSA Our organizing body maintains a comprehensive MISSA Schedule with links to Notices of Race (NORs) that include every bit of information. The downfall here is that it is Midwest wide and doesn’t necessarily indicate which events we’re actually attending, and just because there are registration forms on the site doesn’t mean that’s how the procedure works! Use it for: getting planning details, addresses, locations, rules for specific events, registering once selected by coaches.
 Handbook:
Our WS HS Sailing Handbook and Regatta Interest documents have the best balance between the two. Locations, estimated costs, which events will be supported by staff, and sign-up deadlines. If you’re interested in lettering, the handbook also contains the requirements and a planning sheet so you can set and meet your goals. Use it for: planning your season, getting basic information, indicating your interest to attend, and viewing selections for teams.

Question 25

Are scholarships available?

Accepted Answer

Scholarships are available for both outreach groups and individuals on a first come first serve basis. Please submit an application before registering and we’ll get back to you right away. We strive to make attendence possible for all our courses. Please submit an application before registering!  Often we ask for a small copay to ensure scholarships are used and attended.

Question 26

What can scholarship funds be used for?

Accepted Answer

Scholarship funds are generally only available for covering main course fees. If you select a racing course (Like HS or summer race teams) we're happy to provide support, but we are not able to cover individual costs and entry fees to external events. We'd be happy to discuss options. Get in touch!

Question 27

How do coaches select pairings and teams for events?

Accepted Answer

Our coaches always strive to speak directly to students face-to-face on their selections and reasoning, but we use a consistent platform in which to form teams. Coaches have to balance a multitude of factors when creating teams and pairings both at home and at regattas. Some examples: How can we be successful? Which sailors mesh well? (can they sail with everyone from the roster?) What teams need to be formed to meet our goal (winning, training, getting everyone sailing)? Can I sail everyone on the roster, equitably? Do I have back-up to support every student and their role? Is this a qualifying or a team depth building event? What team members will be needed to continue at later stages? What team members will spend the money to attend expensive later stages? What chaperones can attend? Can we bring boys, girls, mix, and fit in to housing safely and affordably? Do we have enough cars to get everyone there? (often limits the # we can bring) Coaching plans favor equality but are subject to weather, events, and day-to-day complications. Sometimes this limits our ability to sail everyone equally as planned. Please be respectful of the difficult decisions required and the work that coaches put in to balance sailors needs and wants with competitive outcomes. Complications like absences, sicknesses, and conditions can vastly effect who is paired and sailing together. Interested in sailing more and traveling to big events? Skill is a part, but not the whole equation. Attitude is more than a smile. Think flexibility, willingness, and effort to put the team first!
 Start thinking about the bench, pairings, opening your schedule, etc. differently. In college sailing, you won’t get much say, start getting in that flexible mindset now! Being there is a big part of the team.
 Get your parents to step up! More chaperones, means bigger teams can attend. While it doesn’t promise roster increases, it does make it possible.
 Sign up early and help the Team Liaison by responding promptly. Early communication, quick responses, and offers of help before they are needed go a long way to making travel possible!
 Expand your role – being able to skipper or crew, and being vocal to do either, makes you indispensable. When a team size is limited due to transportation, it is often easiest to select someone who can drive and crew for the final few spots.

Question 28

Is my athlete ready to compete?

Accepted Answer

We make sure to provide opportunities to compete at all levels, from never-evers to seasoned veterans. Conference events can be attended almost any of our participants. The drive to learn and be challenged is all that is needed. Competition is part of the training process and we plan ahead to make sure it is a positive experience for all skill levels. 
We encourage all sailors to sign up for the events that they are interested in. If a sailor isn’t ready or needs to be encouraged to move up to the next level, coaches will discuss this privately with the student athlete to ensure a positive experience.

Question 29

How can I help?

Accepted Answer

Volunteering is a huge piece of the sailing community and is essential both to its success and its best feature – its community! Volunteering takes three main forms: Organization, Events, and Housing. If you’re able to volunteer, please take note of our weekly update emails and needs, or check out our volunteer listings for our needs! Some seasons have different needs based on the events we’re hosting or traveling to. And remember, we can’t do it without you!

Question 30

How can I get in touch with coaching staff?

Accepted Answer

Schedulign a time to talk often works best! Please send us an email first, and let's set something up. As always, advocacy from students is apriciated and has the greatest chance of conveying meaningful information.

Office hours: Monday – Closed
Tuesday – Office 10-2, practice 3-7
Wednesday – Office 10-2, practice 3-7
Thursday – Office 10-2, practice 3-7
Friday – Events/offsite/variable
Saturday – Events/offsite/variable Sunday – Events/offsite/variable
 Phone: 952-476-5875 (office)
 Email: Matthew Thompson – matthew@wayzatasailing.org Matthew Zupon – zupon@wayzatasailing.org Lars Hansen – office@wayzatasailing.org Jackson Connell – jackson@wayzatasailing.org

Question 31

What happens on rainy or stormy days?

Accepted Answer

Rain by itself doesn’t stop us from sailing, so dress and be prepared!
 If we have lightning, severe wind, or inclement weather we will enact our severe weather plan or cancel class. This may include moving to tornado shelters if necessary. Our program continually monitors weather throughout the day to make sure your student is safe.  
WEATHER CANCELLATIONS Due to limited site capacity indoors, classes may be cancelled preemptively for days when sheltering indoors may be necessary. This decision will be made at the exclusive direction of the Executive Director. Class cancellations will be issued on the following stoplight system: 
1. RED LIGHT WEATHER indicates class cancellation will be or has been made. Calls, emails, and texts will be sent to email on file.  
2. YELLOW LIGHT WEATHER indicates unstable weather and only students that can be picked up within 2 hours of an unscheduled weather cancellation will be allowed to participate. Be ready for a potential RED LIGHT. 
3. GREEN LIGHT WEATHER indicates there is no expected cancellation.

Question 32

Are PFDs provided? Do I need to Purchase my own?

Accepted Answer

Any USCG type III PFD will work, but obviously some are better for enjoying our sport than others! Most sailors prefer sailing or kayaking oriented life jackets due to their range of motion and higher fit chest which allows sitting more comfortably.

We always have life jackets available for loan, but many folks prefer to bring their own.  
To test your life jacket put it on and sit down at the dinner table. A comfortably fit PFD should not ride up when they sit down, and have enough room and flexibility to eat dinner with silverware. If you can’t sit at the table or eat comfortably, you’ll probably have the same frustrations in the boat! We suggest trying on a few at a local shop like Midwest Mountaineering, West Marine, or REI.

Question 33

When are PFDs required?

Accepted Answer

We require PFDs to be properly secured at all times when in or around the water. This includes wading, swimming, docks, powerboats, sailboats, on paddle boards, while winging/foiling, and any other activity near the water. Our only exceptions are footbridges to our site and to the island.

Question 34

Do I need to be able to swim to attend?

Accepted Answer

Because your child will not be in or around water at any time without a properly secured life jacket, we do not require unassisted swimming skills. For sailing safety, we do require that your child be comfortable around the water and with swimming at least 40 yards in their life jacket.

Question 35

What certifications do staff hold?

Accepted Answer

Wayzata Sailing is an accredited US Sailing Community Center, which means we value equity and inclusion alongside meeting a higher educational and training standard than typical sailing schools.
 As part of that, US Sailing requires Wayzata Sailing staff to hold instructor certifications on a wide range of teaching, instruction, sailing, safety, and powerboat skills.
 Our instructional staff are certified as US Sailing Level 1 Small Boat Instructors. The highest trained staff on site is currently Level 3 Small Boat Coach instructor Trainer, a certification to provide instructor training for other instructors across the state and country.

In addition to instructional and powerboat skills, US Sailing requires certified staff to also have completed and maintain current SafeSport, CDC Headsup, CPR/FA, and watercraft safety certificates.

Question 36

Are you a sailing school or a community sailing center?

Accepted Answer

Community Sailing Centers are sailing schools that have been accredited by US Sailing (our sport’s national organizing body) for their safety and teaching standards, quality of staff and instruction, professionalism, equity and inclusion, and how the center offers access and enjoyment of sailing to the public.
 This includes regular Quality Assurance Assessments by US Sailing to ensure that we meet the standard.
 Wayzata Sailing is the only currently accredited sailing center in Minnesota, but we’re working hard with our local  community to help them reach the standard as well!

Question 37

Can my child attend a partial session?

Accepted Answer

You’re welcome to attend as much or as little of a session as you’d like, but unfortunately Wayzata Sailing is not able to prorate our session fees or provide make up days or lessons.

Question 38

What if I need to cancel or reschedule?

Accepted Answer

Please review the documentation in your account confirmation for specific information as policies vary from class to class.

Subject to availability and proper notice, we’re happy to reschedule sessions for times that work better for you and your family for a small $10 change fee to cover our accounting costs.  
Refunds for cancellations are available up to two weeks prior to the class start date, minus a $30 cancellation fee for to cover administrative and scheduling costs.

Missed classes or sessions and late cancellations (inside of two weeks) are not subject to refunds or credits.
 All requests to change a registration (cancellations or session changes) must be made in writing (office@wayzatasailing.orgl). A Wayzata Sailing staff member will contact you promptly to confirm or complete the change to your record.

Question 39

How early should we sign up?

Accepted Answer

Many classes fill up early, if you’re looking for a specific week we recommend registering as soon as our registration opens January 1st.

Some classes like group camps and adult lessons will not open for registration until Mar/Apr. You can always change your registration for a small fee if the dates do not work out later on! The best way to keep track of our sign-up dates is to register for our newsletter (usually about once or twice a month).

The best way to stay abreast of openings is join our mailing list (signup is available on our contact page).

Question 40

Is a membership required to register?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely not! Everyone is welcome, including those needing financial assistance.

Question 41

What ages are allowed to attend?

Accepted Answer

We provide programming for all ages, but each program is designed around specific age ranges. Day camps are provided for students over the age of 5. Unfortunately, students under the age of 4 must attend with a parent through a private lesson.

If you are outside the age range to register please consider another course or request an accomodation directly. In general, assessments of a student's behavior or maturity have little to do with determining if a student may attend outside an age range. Material, class sizing, structure, length, safety, equipment, social dynamics, and required independence are the primary determinations for our set age ranges.

Question 42

Are there any COVID-19 Protocols enacted for summer 2022?

Accepted Answer

We are following general guidance from the MDH. 
Available here: https://www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/coronavirus/youthguide.pdf

In general, our COVID-19 mitigation strategy 2022 relies on: Separated cohorts (by camp or class) Maximizing Ventilation (single cohorts indoors at a time, including bathrooms) Actively monitoring for symptomatic individuals, and quarantining when necessary Encouraging students with ANY illness to stay home Informing cohorts of exposure or close contact to a positive case, when applicable

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Handbook

Calendar

Regatta Interest Form

Site Address

Contact

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SUMMER RACING RESOURCES

DOCKSIDE

Coaching Contacts

Handbook

Calendar

Regatta Interest Form

Site Address

Contact

Mailing

SUMMER RACING
RESOURCES