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This page is dedicated to both current and prospective Generation JOG members. Here, you’ll find valuable information about membership, benefits, and opportunities available to young sailors.
If you have any questions or need further assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out to the Gen JOG Team at [email protected]. We’re here to help you embark on your sailing journey!
We at JOG really want to encourage the younger generation into our sport of Coastal and Offshore yacht racing. Generation JOG enables new and existing members, under the age of 30, to opt-in and become recognised as a generation JOG member.
If you are not an existing member and are under 25, your first 18 months crew/ social membership will be free of charge.
If you are over 25 and under 30 years of age, you can join JOG and then opt into Generation JOG.
If you are not currently a JOG member, Register or Sign into your account at www.myjog.jog.org.uk Once you have completed your details, navigate to My Details and you will see the option to join Generation JOG.
If you are under 25 you will still need to provide a valid payment card for your subscription but nothing will be charged for 18 months and you can cancel your subscription at any time within this period.
Free / cheap membership (as above).
Subsidised theory courses during the winter including VHF DSC, Sea Survival, World Sailing personal Survival, 1st Aid at sea, Day Skipper Theory, Coastal / Yachtmaster Theory, Diesel engine and Splicing & Rope Work. Subsidised by both JOG and Chieftain Training in Southampton these courses work out under half the commercial rate. Due to uptake this is limited to 2 course per member per year. Further information and discount codes would be sent by email to all Generation JOG members.
Each March we run a practical training day where you have a ‘Trainer’ onboard running through sail trim, manoeuvres etc and this is a great opportunity to ask questions to help get experience in yacht racing. The day will typically end with tea / cakes where yacht owners are invited to come along if they need crew for the year.
For the less experienced we offer 2 days training prior to the first race weekend of the year then you will take part in “The Lonely Tower’ and “Great Escape” races.
Generation JOG members will get preferential listings on JOG Connect, the JOG crewfinder website.
Your Generation JOG badge will be displayed against your profile in the “who’s Entered” and miles leaderboards.
Any yacht participating in JOG races with at least one Generation JOG member will automatically be enrolled into the “Generation JOG” class for JOG results. Supported by our sponsors Henri Lloyd JOG will award a generous amount of crew clothing throughout the season based on achievements within Generation Jog. Such awards will be made once per member in order to maximize number of members who benefit. These awards will focus both on participation and success!
Further awards will be presented at the end of season prize-giving to attending members.
Every yacht will operate in a different way that works for them so please just take this a guideline only.
Before stepping onboard make the skipper aware of any food allergies / requirements. Find out if you are expected to bring a lifejacket /safety line or whether they are provided.
Once onboard expect a safety briefing of where safety equipment is and the use of, safety onboard and a chat about Man Overboard recovery.
You may get designated a berth but in most cases while racing (offshore) you would sleep where weight is most needed whether it be forward / aft or on the high / low side etc. Expect minimal sleep (offshore races).
You will potentially be in a confined space below decks having to change with other people about so think about sensible clothing to wear when racing. The good news is as JOG goes to destinations there is a shower available upon arrival!
There are many ways to get onboard JOG racing yachts and using JOG Connect on the Crewfinder section of website is a good start.
In many cases the skipper may ask for a contribution towards race entry, food onboard and diesel. Crew numbers dependent expect this to be between £20-£50 for a weekend. Any meals out would also typically be at your own expense.
Using other forms of advertising commercial yachts may market race weekends and this could be expected to be far more expensive and the yacht will be “Coded” to MCA standards with a Commercial Yachtmaster as the skipper.
Ask and make sure any financial arrangement is dealt with before stepping onboard so you don’t have any nasty surprises. If you are suspicious of any costs feel free to contact the Genjog team to discuss.
This is a fund managed by the JOG committee to support activities to promote sailing within JOG for Generation JOG members under 30. The fund is also used to recruit new members.
The fund’s scope is to cover prizes, clothing, and initiatives like boat charter and race training to build race confidence prior to members promoting themselves to become regular crew on boats within our sailing fleet.
Contributions are very much welcome, you can choose to make your contribution public or anonymously, these can be from individuals or organisations.
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