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WINTER AFTER SCHOOL SAILING

The Mission Bay Yacht Club Junior Sailing Program offers year round sailing for all skill levels and boat types. All calsses are $50 per day per calass. See below for descriptions of classes offered.

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CLASS DESCRIPTIONS & SCHEDULE
Session 2 runs
February 8th through March 31st

Li'l Puffs: Wednesdays 3:45pm-6pm  
  • For our littlest sailors ages 6-8 years old, this class gives kids a chance to learn the basics of sailing with a custom sized sail that's just the right size! The class teaches the fundamentals of sailing, including parts and terminology, how to trim sails, and driving the boat
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Beginning Sabots: Wednesdays 3:45pm-6pm 
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  • The Beginning Sabots class is a course designed for kids who are between the ages of 7-12 and are first time sailors. This class is focused on fun and learning and is intended to introduce the kids to the sport of sailing. Students will learn all of the terminology as well as how to get around on the water.
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Beg/Intermediate Laser Racing: Wednesdays 3:45pm-6pm 
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  • This class is designed for students interested in learning the basic and intermediate techniques of sailing a Laser. This boat is the perfect transition from smaller Sabot to the much bigger Laser. In this class we will instruct the students on all the basics of the boat as well as boat handling, rigging, and an introduction to racing. The MBYC Junior’s have a limited amount of charter Lasers available, so having your own boat is recommended.
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Beginning Sabot Racing: Fridays 3:45pm-6pm 
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  • The Beginning Sabot Racing course is designed for students that have sailed and feel comfortable in a Sabot. They will learn how to sail around a course and learn about how to tack and jibe correctly, as well as learn more about the wind and how it shifts. This is a great course for all kids that have an interest in racing and becoming an official
    Mission Bay Yacht Club Team Member
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Advanced Race Team: Wednesdays & Fridays 3:45pm-6pm​ 
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  • These classes are offered to our Advanced Race Team. In these classes students will learn the technical aspects of sailing along with high level drills and coaching. There will be classroom talks about strategy and mechanics prior to going on the water every day. If you are interested in sailing more than 1 type of boat, please select all boats that apply on the registration page.
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Intermediate/Advanced Doublehanded Racing: Fridays 3:45pm-6pm ​ 
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  • This is for our intermediate/advanced doublehanded sailors interested in the Shadden Champs and CFJ Nationals.
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