Junior Sailing Program
Levels of Sailing
Basic
Recommended for ALL sailors ages 8-13. Sailors will be grouped daily according to experience, size, and ability. New or less-experienced sailors will focus on the more basic elements of sailing, including boat handling, wind awareness, and safety.
Newer, smaller sailors may initially sail with a partner, however, will transition to solo sailing as basic skills are mastered and physical ability is demonstrated.
All sailors will be increasingly and appropriately challenged as skills are developed and proficiency is shown. Destination “voyages” are common. More experienced sailors will be introduced to the fundamentals of racing.
Boat types: Optimist, O’pen Bic, Sunfish, 420
Advanced (Racing)
Recommended for experienced sailors ages 13- 15. Sailors will focus on practicing advanced boat handling techniques, racing skills, and team-work aboard multi-crew boats. A variety of boats will be used.
Advanced sailors must be more physically and emotionally mature, in addition to having completed multiple Basic classes. Advanced sailors will be encouraged to crew aboard Lightnings or E-Scows, and/or to race Sunfish during WYC fleet racing.
Boat types: O’pen Bic, Sunfish, 420, Lightning, Scows
Summer 2026 Registration Coming January 25, 2026
Summer 2026 Junior Sailing Dates
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Week 1: June 22 - 26
Basic AM: 9am - Noon ET
Basic PM: 1pm - 4pm ET
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Week 2: June 29 - July 3
Basic AM: 9am - Noon ET
Advanced PM: 1pm - 4pm ET
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Week 3: July 6 - 10
Basic AM: 9am - Noon ET
Basic PM: 1pm - 4pm ET
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Week 4: July 13 - 17
Basic AM: 9am - Noon ET
Advanced PM: 1pm - 4pm ET
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Week 5: July 20 - 24
Basic AM: 9am - Noon ET
Advanced PM : 1pm - 4pm ET
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Week 6: July 27 - 30
Advanced PM: 12:30pm - 3:30pm ET
