2024 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

We offer a wide variety of sailing classes for children ages 5 through 18. Class options include an introductory First Mates program for 5 and 6 years olds; three levels of Optimist classes (Opti 1, Opti 2 and Opti Race); 2 Sunfish levels; C420 Novice and Race classes; and the Laser Race program. Class availability, schedules, fees and boat rental cost are subject to change based on enrollment. Only the 8 Week Program registration is currently open. The 4 Week Program registration is set to open on April 1.  Please note that the 4 Week program will only be available if the 8 Week Program registration meets required numbers. Registration is open for both First Mates sessions.

First Mates
Introductory program for 5 and 6-year-olds that involves a variety of on-shore activities and introduces the participants to sailing in a safe and fun environment. The participant should be able to swim and feel comfortable wearing a Personal Flotation Device (PFD). Classes meet three mornings a week, two hours each day.   Please note that there will be no class on Thursday, July 25 due to the Carol Smith Regatta at SYC.  This class will be made up at a date TBD.  Register >

TUE, WED, THU 9:00 am - 11:00am
4 week session I $575 / 4 week session II $575

Opti 1
Beginner program for 7 to 10-year-olds with no or very limited sailing experience. These novice sailors learn basic sailing nomenclature, seamanship, and sailing skills, including sailing on all points of sail, tacking, and jibing. Classes meet four mornings a week, 2 hours each day. Club Opti boats are available to rent on a first-come, first-served basis. EACH sailor must have his/her own boat rental as they will be sailing independently. Boat rental is free of charge for first-year Opti 1 sailors. Please note that there will be no class on Thursday, July 25 due to the Carol Smith Regatta at SYC.  This class will be made up at a date TBD.  Register >

MON, TUES, WED, THU 8:30 am - 10:30 am   
4 week $750 / 8 week $1250

Opti 2
Beginner/Intermediate program for Opti sailors who have completed Opti 1 or have some sailing experience. Participants must be at least 8 years old. This program builds upon the skills learned in Opti 1. Classes meet four mornings a week, 2.5 hours each day. Club Opti boats are available to rent on a first-come, first-served basis. EACH sailor must have his/her own boat rental as they will be sailing independently.  Club Optis are not permitted to be used for off-site regattas. Sailors should own their own boats if they plan to enter regattas. Regattas generally require separate full-day time commitments.  Please note that there will be no class on Thursday, July 25 due to the Carol Smith Regatta at SYC.  This class will be made up at a date TBD. Opti 2 sailors are encouraged to participate in the regatta! Register >

MON, TUE, WED, THU 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
4 week $840 / 8 week $1,400

Opti Race
Designed for the sailor who has completed Opti 2 and is eager to enhance their racing skills. Classes focus on racing, mechanics and tactics, and improvement in boat-handling skills, including boat control, speed and maneuvering, and sailing a racecourse. Sailors are strongly encouraged to compete in local regattas. Participants must be at least 9 years old with two or more years of sailing experience. Classes meet four days a week, 2.5 hours each day. Sailors must own their own boat. Regattas generally require separate full-day time commitments.  An intraclub Opti Race class 2 racing series concludes with the awarding of the Larry Cullen perpetual plaque.  Please note that there will be no class on Thursday, July 25 due to the Carol Smith Regatta at SYC.  Opti Race sailors are encouraged to participate in the regatta! Register >

MON, TUE, WED, THU 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm
8 week $1,400

Sunfish 1
The Sunfish program is for the Sunfish enthusiast with both no or limited sailing experience. Participants must be at least 8 years old. One or two sailors are assigned to a boat. Classes meet four mornings a week, 2.5 hours each day. There is a limited number of club Sunfish boats available to rent on a first-come, first-served basis. EACH sailor must have his/her own boat rental as they will be sailing independently by the end of the program. Owning a sunfish guarantees placement in the class. Please note that there will be no class on Thursday, July 25 due to the Carol Smith Regatta at SYC.  This class will be made up at a date TBD.  Club sunfish are not permitted to be used for off-site regattas. Sailors should own their own boats if they plan to enter regattas. Regattas generally require separate full-day time commitments. Register >

MON, TUE, WED, THU 9:30am - 12:00pm
4 week $840 / 8 week $1,400

Sunfish 2 Intermediate
This class is a mix of older Sunfish beginners who may have some experience and experienced Sunfish sailors who want to continue to develop their sailing skills. Class instruction prepares students with on-the-water drills, develops racing strategies and reinforces racing rules. Classes meet four afternoons a week, 2.5 hours each day. Boats are available to rent on a first come, first served basis. An intraclub Sunfish 2 racing series concludes with the awarding of the Rip Fisher perpetual plaque.  Please note that there will be no class on Thursday, July 25 due to the Carol Smith Regatta at SYC.  This class will be made up at a date TBD. Sunfish 2 sailors are encouraged to particpate in the regatta.  Club sunfish boats may be used for this regatta. Register >

MON, TUE, WED, THU 12:00pm - 2:30pm
8 week $1,400

Laser Race
Race Team classes for the Laser focus on the mechanics and tactics of racing and competitive sailing. Class instruction prepares students for on-the-water drills, develops racing strategies, and reinforces racing rules. Participants must have three or more years of sailing experience and are strongly encouraged to compete in local regattas. Classes meet four afternoons a week, 2.5 hours each day. Regattas generally require separate full-day time commitments. Register >

Please note that there will be no class on Thursday, July 25 due to the Carol Smith Regatta at SYC.  This class will be made up at a date TBD. Laser Race sailors are encouraged to particpate in the Carol Smith Laser Regatta on Friday, July 26.

Sailors must have their own boats for this class.

MON, TUE, WED, THU 3:00 pm - 5:30 pm
8 week $1,400

Novice C420
Introduces the basics of sailing a c420 (a two-person boat.) Due to its size and complexity, the class is recommended for older and physically larger sailors with some sailing experience. Enrolling with a partner is not necessary. Instructors will create skill-based pairings. Classes meet four days a week, 2.5 hours each day. Boats are available to rent on a first-come, first-served basis. Novice 420 boat rentals are not permitted to be used for off-site regattas. Register >

Please note that there will be no class on Thursday, July 25 due to the Carol Smith Regatta at SYC.  This class will be made up at a date TBD. Novice c420 sailors may particpate in the Carol Smith c420 Regatta on Friday, July 26.  SYC c420s may be used for this regatta.

MON, TUE, WED, THU 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm
8 week $1,400

C420 Race
Race Team classes for c420 focus on the mechanics and tactics of racing and competitive sailing. Class instruction prepares students for on-the-water drills, develops racing strategies, and reinforces racing rules. Participants must have three or more years of sailing experience and are strongly encouraged to compete in local regattas. Classes meet four afternoons a week, 2.5 hours each day. Regattas generally require separate full-day time commitments. Club c420 boats are available to rent on a first-come, first-served basis. Club c420 boats are permitted to be used for off-site regattas. Transportation of Club boats to and from regattas, as well as all other aspects related to usage (set up, clean up, and storage), is the responsibility of the sailors. Register >

Please note that there will be no class on Thursday, July 25 due to the Carol Smith Regatta at SYC.  This class will be made up at a date TBD. c420 Race sailors are encouraged to particpate in the Carol Smith c420 regatta on Friday, July 26.

MON, TUE, WED, THU 3:00 pm - 5:30 pm
8 week $1,400

BOAT RENTALS

Opti 1 : 4 week $340 / 8 week $680 / boat rental is free of charge for first year Opti 1
Opti 2 : 4 week $340 / 8 week $680
Sunfish 1 : 4 week $340 / 8 week $680
Sunfish 2 Intermediate : 8 week $680
Novice C420 : 8 week $810
C420 Race : 8 week $850

Opti Race and Laser Race must own boat