All sailors enrolled in CYC sailing
classes must be able to swim 50 feet without a lifejacket.
Swim Test must be performed by Spring, Fall and Summer sailing program participants who
have not completed at least two classes in CYC Jr. Program.
Swim test is intended to acclimate children to cold water and observe their comfort
level in the water.
NOTE: No one shall swim near moored boats or under docks.
- Student puts on lifejacket.
- Instructor inspects lifejacket and ensures proper fit.
- Student jumps in the water with lifejacket on and floats for a few seconds.
- Instructor inspects lifejacket to ensure safe floatation and fit.
- Student demonstrates they can swim a short distance.
- Student gets out of the water using ladder.
- Student jumps back into water without lifejacket and demonstrates they can swim 50 ft.
WHAT IF SAILOR WON'T DO SWIM TEST OR CANNOT PASS TEST?
- Report problem to Jr. Director or Head Instructor.
- Sailor cannot participate in any activities on the water.
- Walk up with them to Jr. Office.
- Refer them to swim coach.
