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Sailor’s Code of Conduct
The Sailor’s Code of Conduct has been developed to let you, the sailors, know how the instructors expect you to act during your time in the Learn to Sail Program.  Appropriate behaviour will allow you to become well‑rounded, self-confident sailors and LYC members.  We here at the LYC Learn to Sail Program expect the highest level of sportsmanship, teamwork, fair play, and good behaviour.  As a member of this team you represent LYC, this organization, and your family.  Your behaviour, either on or off the water, should be to maintain this level of sportsmanship and conduct, and make other sailors proud to be a part of this organization.  The use of alcohol, drugs, or tobacco of any kind, by any participant, at any time, is strictly prohibited.
In order to achieve this, we ask you follow these guidelines:
  • Sail for fun and the love of the sport.  Enjoy yourself.
  • Work hard to improve your skills.
  • Listen, ask questions, and watch others to see how you can better your skills.
  • Learn teamwork, sportsmanship, discipline, confidence and self-control.
  • Be a team player ‑ get along with your teammates.
  • Appreciate the contribution each person makes to the team.
  • Learn the rules, and play by them. Always be a good sport and set a positive example for others, particularly younger sailors.
 
We expect you to:
  • Use good language – the use of profanity, obscene language, or obscene gestures is not permitted.
  • Respect your instructor/coach, your fellow participants, opponents and officials.  The rules of the Canadian Yachting Association and LYC are to be observed by all.  Absolutely no unsportsmanlike conduct will be tolerated. The sailor must realize that he/she represents a tradition of fairness in competition.
  • Be on time for sessions.
  • Attend regularly – you need to develop your individual skills, sailing fundamentals, as well as develop team discipline, unity, spirit, commitment and loyalty.
  • NEVER participate in any physical violence, fighting etc. during any LYC LTS events, under any circumstances.
If you do not follow the Sailor’s Code of Conduct, depending on the severity and the regularity of the violation, the following steps will be taken:
  1. Sailor suspended for 1 day
  2. Sailor Suspended for balance of session
  3. Sailor suspended for summer
Please understand that the enforcement of this policy is to encourage commitment by the sailor to his/her team and teammates and the LYC LTS.

Expectations of Parents and Guardians         
Since the Lunenburg Yacht Club sets expectations for their Learn to Sail participants, we feel it only fair that we apply the same standards to parents and guardians.  We also need your help for our program to succeed.  By setting a good example for our sailors, you exemplify our expectations of sportsmanship and fair play.
 
We ask you:
  • Encourage your child to play by the rules. Remember, children learn best by example.
  • Make their participation fun.  Support their desire to sail or play the sport of their choosing.
  • Show a positive attitude toward the LYC LTS program and all of its participants.
  • Emphasize skill development and practices and how they benefit your young athlete.
  • Applaud a good effort in victory and in defeat and enforce the positive points of the game.
  • Work toward removing all physical and verbal abuse in youth sports.  Adopt a “Zero Tolerance” attitude.
  • Familiarize yourself with the materials required for your child’s participation in the LTS program.
 
Additionally, we always welcome feedback from you.  We ask that if you have any complaints that you follow this chain of command:

  • Address your concerns with your child’s instructor/coach.  If you are not satisfied that the issue has been addressed then,
  • Take your concerns to the Head Instructor.  If you are still not satisfied that the issue has been addressed then,
  • Take your concerns to the Learn to Sail Director on the LYC Board of Directors.
 
Following these guidelines promotes respect and trust within the program and its staff.

​Documents:​
Download "YOuth Sailor Handbook"

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