TRY OUT PLEON!

Pleon would like to encourage members of our community to try out Pleon! This year we will be offering a number of programs for those who would like to experience Pleon without making a season-long commitment. Intro to Pleon is a two-week program for the youngest sailors. Many of our other classes now offer half-season programs for older sailors. Sailors signing up for any of these programs, or as social members, will be members of Pleon for the full season and are invited to participate in social activities of the club throughout the summer. Please see more detailed course descriptions below.


CLASSES OFFERED AS HALF SESSIONS

The Beginner, Middie and Adventure Sail 1 and 2 classes and 420 1 (formerly known as Intro to 420) are all offered as half sessions.  Sailors may elect to take one or both sessions, or to take a combination of classes.  Sailors signing up for the first session of a class who subsequently wish to extend to a whole season may do so as space permits.  All sailors are encouraged to participate in Marblehead Junior Race Week and in club activities throughout the season. 

Session 1 starts on June 22 and ends on July 20. 
Session 2 starts on July 30 and ends on August 17.


WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON RACING & COOKOUTS

Races are held every Wednesday afternoon starting at 1:00PM and are open to all members.  Weather permitting, there will be a cookout following racing.
 

REGISTRATION
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BROCHURE
Please be sure to review all dates and details regarding our sailing programs by downloading our 2012 Sailing Program Brochure (PDF)


2012 PLEON CLASS OFFERINGS

LEARN TO SAIL PROGRAMS:  Sailors will generally complete the Learn to Sail programs through Optimist 1 before moving to a racing program in Optimists, Lasers or 420's, or Adventure Sail.

INTRO TO PLEON: Sailors 8 years or older who have completed 2nd grade are invited to try out Pleon for two weeks.  This program will introduce sailors to Pleon, and is intended to allow them to feel comfortable in Pleon's environment, and to build confidence on the water.  As time permits, topics will include boat rigging, water safety and basic sailing, with two children sailing together in an Optimist dinghy. 

Classes meet Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9:00 AM - 11:30 PM and run from July 30 - August 10.

BEGINNER:  The Beginner class is for sailors who have little or no prior single-handed boating experience, including those who have taken Intro to Pleon last season.  This class is designed for sailors who are at least 9 years old or have completed 3rd Grade.  Knowledge of boat rigging, basic sailing, water safety and confidence in handling all points of sail are emphasized.  The Beginner class will be taught in the single-handed Optimist, and in modified 420's. 

Classes meet Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 9:00AM - 12:00PM.

MIDDIES:  Middies is for sailors who have successfully completed the Beginner class or equivalent, but do not want to attend a full season of Pleon this summer.  This class is offered as half sessions only; sailors wishing to attend Pleon for the full summer should sign up for Intermediate.  The curriculum is an extension of the Beginner class, with emphasis on independence in rigging, skippering and boat maintenance.  Classes will be taught in Optimists and in modified 420's.   Note that sailors participating in Middies will generally be expected to take a second 3-4 week Middies class or equivalent Intermediate class before moving to Optimist 1.  Sailors in the first session who wish to extend to the second session will be accommodated as space permits.

Classes meet Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 9:00AM - 12:00PM.

INTERMEDIATE:  Pleon's Intermediate class is for sailors who have successfully completed the Beginner class or equivalent.  The curriculum is an extension of the Beginner class, with emphasis on independence in rigging, skippering and boat maintenance.  Sailors who are interested in racing may choose to take part in Optimist Green Fleet at Marblehead Junior Race Week.  Classes will be taught in Optimists and in modified 420's.   Please note that this class is now offered as a full season class only;  sailors looking for shorter sessions should sign up for Middies.

Classes meet Monday from 1:00PM - 4:00PM, and Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9:00AM - 12:00PM.

OPTIMIST 1:  Pleon's Optimist 1 class is for students who have successfully completed the Intermediate class or equivalent.  Students will continue to improve their sailing skills while they learn basic racing skills through drills and actual racing.  Racing rules, tactics, boating safety and fun are emphasized.  Optimists will be used.  Sailors may race in Marblehead Junior Race Week and other local green fleet regattas.  Private boat ownership is encouraged.

Classes meet Tuesday through Friday from 1:00PM - 4:30PM, with racing on Wednesdays.  (Boats rigged and ready to sail by 1:00PM).

OPTIMIST RACING PROGRAMS:  These classes are for older sailors who have completed Optimist 1 and want to focus on more advanced techniques in the Optimist.  These classes have a focus on racing, and will attend regattas together.

OPTIMIST 2:  This class is for Optimist sailors who have previously raced in Green Fleet and are ready for the more demanding Championship line.  The curriculum is geared toward improving racing tactics and knowledge of racing rules.  All racers in this class will compete in local regattas, such as Marblehead Junior Race Week and the Junior Olympics.  Private boat ownership is encouraged.  Parents will be expected to attend periodic parent meetings, and share in responsibility for providing transportation and on-site regatta assistance during the season.

Classes meet Monday through Friday from 1:00PM - 4:30PM, with racing on Wednesdays.  (Boats rigged and ready to sail by 1:00PM.)

OPTIMIST RACE TEAM:  The Opti Race Team is for sailors based upon the recommendation of last year's sailing staff.  This class is for experienced and eager Optimist racers who own an Optimist and have previously sailed on the Championship line.  Racing tactics, rules and correct sail trim are stressed.  These sailors will travel as a team and compete at selected local, regional and national regattas.  Parents will be expected to attend periodic parent meetings and share responsibility for providing transportation and on-site regatta assistance during the season. 

Classes meet Tuesday, Thursday and Friday afternoons from 1:00PM - 5:00PM (boats rigged and ready to sail by 1:00PM); and on Wednesday from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, with racing on Wednesday afternoons.

420 Programs:  These classes are for older sailors who have a solid understand of sailing and want to improve their racing or sailing skills in the 420.  

420 1 (Formerly Intro to 420):  This class is for sailors at least 13 years old, who have a solid understanding of sailing and want to learn to sail the double-handed Club 420.  Sailors should have completed Opti 2, Adventure 2, or an equivalent class.  Sailors will learn more advanced boat handling maneuvers and basic racing skills.  Private boat ownership is not required.

Classes meet Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 9:00AM - 12:00PM.   

420 2:  This class is for sailors at least 14 years old, who have completed 420 1 (Formerly Intro to 420), were recommended by last year's coach, and want to continue to learn to sail the Club 420, but are not ready to move to the 420 Race Team.  Sailors will reinforce their double-handed boat handling and racing skills.  All sailors are encouraged to participate in Marblehead Junior Race Week.  Private boat ownership is not required.   

Classes meet Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 1:00PM - 4:30PM  

420 RACE TEAM:  This class is intended for the most experienced racers.  Enrollment is based upon the recommendation of last year's sailing staff.  The 420 team will be divided into several groups according to ability.  The groups will work to fine tune their boat handling and racing skills.  The curriculum includes sail trim for speed, regatta preparation, boat maintenance, racing rules and tactics.  All sailors are expected to sail in local regattas, such as Marblehead Junior Race Week and the Junior Olympics.  The primary emphasis for Race Team A will be regatta travel.  These sailors will travel as a team and compete at selected local, regional and national regattas.  Race Team A sailors are expected to have their own boat.  Private boat ownership is strongly encouraged for other Race Team members. Parents will be expected to attend periodic parent meetings and share responsibility for providing transportation and on-site regatta assistance during the season.

Classes meet  Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 1:00 PM - 5:00PM, and Wednesday from 9:00AM - 5:00PM, with racing on Wednesday afternoons.

LASERS:  These classes are for sailors 12 or older who have successfully completed at least Optimist 1, have a solid understanding of sailing and want to learn to race or improve their racing skills in the Laser 4.7, Radial or Full Rig.  Private boat ownership is strongly encouraged.  Laser sailors will be divided into three classes: Laser 1, Laser 2 and Laser Race Team.   Smaller sailors should plan to start in the 4.7 rig.

LASER 1:  This class is for those transitioning to the Laser, and will be sailed in the Radials and smaller 4.7 rigs.  Sailors in this class will learn basic racing skills, as well as more advanced boat handling maneuvers.  All sailors are encouraged to participate in Marblehead Junior Race Week.

Classes meet Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 9:00AM - 12:00PM. 

Laser 2:  This class is for those who have experience sailing the Laser, and will be sailed in Laser Radials and Full Rigs.  Sailors in this class will work to fine tune their boat handling and racing skills, and will sail in local regattas such as Marblehead Junior Race Week and the Junior Olympics, with parental support.  

Classes meet Monday through Friday from 1:00PM - 4:30PM, with racing on Wednesdays (Boats rigged and ready to sail by 1:00PM).

Laser Race Team:  Enrollment is based upon the recommendation of last year's sailing staff.  The primary emphasis for this team will be regatta travel.  The curriculum includes sail trim for speed, regatta preparation, boat maintenance, racing rules and tactics.  These sailors will travel as a team and compete at selected local, regional and national regattas.  Parents will be expected to attend periodic parent meetings and share responsibility for providing transportation and on-site regatta assistance during the season.  Race team members are expected to have their own boat.

Classes meet Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 1:00PM - 5:00PM, and Wednesday from 9:00AM - 5:00PM, with racing on Wednesday afternoons.  (Boats rigged and ready to sail by 1:00PM.)

ADVENTURE 1:  This class is for sailors who have finished 5th   or 6th grade and have completed Optimist 1 or an equivalent class.  This class is intended to teach sailors to be comfortable, safe, and confident on the water, both skippering and crewing.  These younger sailors will experience week-long rotations in a variety of boats during each session in order to be exposed to several different aspects of sailing.  Emphasis is placed on sailing terminology, teamwork in a boat, boat-handling, the basic racecourse and rules of the road.

Classes meet Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9:00AM - 12:00PM, and Thursday from 1:00PM - 4:30PM.

ADVENTURE 2:  This class is designed for sailors who have finished 7th or 8th grade and have successfully completed the Adventure 1 class, or equivalent.  Sailors who have finished 6th grade and have successfully completed either Opti 2 or Adventure 1 may sign up for Adventure 2.  This class is for adventurous, experienced junior sailors who are looking for a different challenge.  These older sailors will experience week-long rotations in a variety of boats during each session in order to further develop their skills in each type of boat.  Emphasis is placed on more advanced boat handling maneuvers and seamanship, cruising/racing skills such as navigation and wind/weather, and an introduction to team racing.  This class may culminate in a distance race/cruise, pending availability of boats.

Classes meet Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 1:00PM - 4:30PM.