Spend Your Summer @MHYC
Crow’s Nest Sailing, S.O.S., Private Lessons, Powerboat Courses, Racing
Introducing MHYC
Founded in 1928, located on Lake Erie (Mentor on the Lake)
Offering boating education for more than 80 years to members and community
30-acre campus, harbor and Lake Erie access
West Beach, Clubhouse, Basketball Court/pavilion, East Beach, Pool
Social and Boating memberships
Start Opti Sailing (SOS) - 5 Tuesday evenings Ages 5-10
Crow’s Nest Camp - 1-5 Weeks, 9-4, M-F - Ages 7.5-15
Beginners Boating Week - 10a-2p, Beginner & Returning
Private Sailing and Powerboating Lessons: all ages, levels throughout Summer
Powerboat Skills Course: 10+ - Adult
Private Swimming Lessons - all Summer (members only)
Instructional Fleet of Boats @ MHYC
Singlehanded Boats: Opti, O’pen Bic, Laser, Kayak, Paddleboard
Doublehanded Boats: RS Feva, Club 420
Triplehanded+: Thistle
Catamaran - Hobie Wave (16’)
Tartan 10 - Breeze (32’)
Powerboats/Safety Boats: Whalers, RIBs, Pontoon
Professional Instructor Certifications
-CPR and First Aid Certifications
-US Sailing Level 1 Sailing Instructor (minimum) or higher
-US Sailing Fundamentals of Teaching and Coaching (new from Team USA)
-US Sailing Safesport - training about combating harassment of all kinds (annual)
-US Sailing Safe Powerboat Handling Certification (along with NASBLA)
-US Sailing SkillUp Pilot Program for Curriculum and Skill Tracking (download!)
Crow’s Nest Sailing Program
M-F, 9a-4p, 1-5 Weeks
Each camper is assigned by age/ability from beginner to advanced
Typical Day: OUTSIDE! Boating, Sailing, Swimming Lessons, Drills, Fun Games on Kayaks, Paddleboards, Sailboats, Powerboats @ Lake, Beach, Pool
Start Opti Sailing
Tuesday nights 5-7p for 5 Weeks
Ages 5-10, Beginners
Graudate from Pool to the Lake in an Opti
Should be comfortable swimming in a lifejacket
Powerboat Skills Training
Ages 10+
8-hour course to receive the NASBLA/Ohio Boaters License
Hands-on training with MHYC small powerboats
Private Lessons: Power or Sail
Open to all ages and all levels!
-3 hour Power and Sail lessons for Adults, Teens & Children
-June 1st-14th on weekdays or weeknights/ends after June 15
-1 on 1, individuals or groups, on your boat or ours (price varies)
-Coaching levels: Pro, Level 2, Level 1 (price varies)
-Contact mhycsailcamp@gmail.com to schedule
Safety Precautions: Parent’s Role
Lifejacket, Water Bottle: Must bring your own. No Admit Without.
Do not share sunscreen, water bottles, towels, etc.
Drop off/pickup: no earlier/later than 15 minutes @ locations, Parent stay in car
No storage overnight. Lost and Found = Lost!
Weather Cancellations or Delays: Check Text or Email by 7:00 am (3p for evening classes)
Learn to Sail, Powerboat & Race @ MHYC
Start Opti Sailing (SOS) - 5 Tuesday evenings, starting June 15
Crow’s Nest Sailing - 1-6 Weeks, 9-4, M-F - Ages 8-15, starting June 14
Learn to Sail - 1-2 Weeks, 10a-2p, Aug 2-6, Beginner & Returning
*Private Sailing and Powerboating Lessons: All ages, levels throughout summer
*Safe Powerboat Handling Course: 12+ - Adult, June and Later
Race Team @ MHYC
I-LYA Junior Traveler Series for competitive junior sailors - Optis, ILCA (Laser), 420, Thistle
Regattas on Weekends (+ 2 weekday regattas) during the summer, ends in July.
Ages 13+ can earn their way to Junior Championships at Put-in-Bay
Visit i-lya.org for full details on regatta opportunities and work with our coaches on dates and registrations.
https://sites.google.com/view/mhyc-junior-activities-sailing/home
Early Bird Discounts are built in. After April 30, our prices will go up.