Hi Wet Pants Parents of 2026 Youth Students!
ACTION REQUIRED: **ALL students must RSVP YES or NO and complete the permission slip (button above) by 8:00 PM Sunday, July 19.
Not attending the Sailover? Then there is NO CLASS Monday, July 20.
Monday, July 20 - Fire Island Junior Sailover (Weather Permitting)
The forecast looks good so far, but please check your email Sunday night and Monday morning for any weather updates and possible cancellations (in which case we have a REGULAR class on Monday). See below about rain dates.
Students will sail about 4 miles to Talisman Beach on Fire Island, enjoy a brown bag lunch, games, and beach time, then sail the 4 miles back.
Schedule
- Drop-off: 7:30-8:00 AM (no later than 8:00)
- Pick-up: Approximately 3:30-4:00 PM
Every student 's parent MUST complete the RSVP/permission slip. Students cannot return early. If your child cannot attend the Sailover, there is no alternate class that day.
Please review these important rules with your child:
- Stay with the group at all times, no hiding.
- Do NOT go to the ocean side or into the ocean - there are no lifeguards at Talisman and ocean undertow can quickly overtake you.
- No littering - bring your trash back to discard.
- Listen to and respect your instructors.
- Tell an instructor immediately if someone is breaking a rule.
Our instructors are Red Cross certified and are there to keep everyone safe. Students who do not follow safety rules may not be permitted to attend future Sailovers.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Can I shadow the group in my own boat? Yes.
- Can Wet Pants transport parents? No.
- Can my child leave early? No. If they must be back before 4:00 PM, they should not attend the Sailover.
- What if we're late? The boats will not return for late arrivals.
- What if the wind report cancels? We have 3 other raindates: 7/21 (which currently isn't looking good), 8/3, and 8/4.
- Can a Sailing Adventures student go? Not unless you join with a Family Membership and enroll in the 3-week Session B (July 27-Aug 13)
Please send your child with:
- Sunscreen already applied. Extra for reapplication is recommended
- A labeled backpack/beach bag - towel, hat, sunglasses, etc optional
- Wear a swimsuit - shorts and a rashguard top are advised due to sun
- Lifejacket (can borrow from club)
- Two water bottles
- Brown bag lunch (can be in an insulated lunch bag)
- Heat-tolerant snacks
- Any emergency medical devices or allergies please note again on your permission slip and if an emergency dose/device will be brought by your child
Sailing Adventures Students: Participation in the Junior Sailover requires a current Wet Pants Family Membership and at least 2 out of 3 weeks of enrollment into session B, which is during July 27-Aug 13. The Sailing Adventures 4-day class introductory trial does not include annual membership. Family Memberships ($275) may be purchased online by Monday morning before departure. Do RSVP yes or no also.
Scholarship Students: Kyle Walker and Roger Dunkerley Scholarship recipients already have a Family Membership and are welcome to attend.
Rain Dates: July 21, August 3, or August 4. If postponed, Monday 7/20 will become a regular class day with normal drop-off and pick-up times. Watch your email and the Jr. Events SportsYou app.
Questions: psc@wetpantssailing.org
Join WPSA: https://wetpantssailing.org/join/
Class trip photos are available for $10. See Barbara.