2024 Summer Sailing

June 10th - August 2nd

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Summer Sailing is awesome! Please read through the class descriptions below to see what best fits your sailor. If you have any questions, contact the MBYC Junior Sailing Office via email at juniors@mbyc.org. NOTE: Class dates and fees are subject to change prior to registration opening.​​

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SUMMER SAILING CLASSES AT MISSION BAY YACHT CLUB

 

Morning Sessions ~ Learn to Sail

 

Morning classes run from 9 am to noon, Monday - Friday. All morning classes are for students new to the sport of sailing with little to no sailing experience.

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• Rock Stars (1 week class)

  • The Rock Stars class is for kids between the ages of 5 to 7. This class focuses on getting the kids comfortable on a boat and having fun on the water and teaches the basics of sailing: the parts of the boat, how to dock a boat, learning how to trim sails, and steering a boat. Instructors sail with 2 to 4 kids in a boat. This is a great class for introducing kids to the sport of sailing.

  • Classes run Monday - Friday, 9:00am to 12:00pm. Max Class Size is 10.

    • Week 1 | June 10 - June 14 | Full Member: $300 | Sandpiper or Junior: $375

    • Week 2 | June 17 - June 21 | Full Member: $300 | Sandpiper or Junior: $375

    • Week 3 | June 24 - June 28 | Full Member: $300 | Sandpiper or Junior: $375

    • Week 4 | July 1 - July 3 (No class July 4th & 5th) | Full Member: $180 | Sandpiper or Junior: $225

    • Week 5 | July 8 - July 12 | Full Member: $300 | Sandpiper or Junior: $375 SOLD OUT

    • Week 6 | July 15 - July 19 | Full Member: $300 | Sandpiper or Junior: $375

    • Week 7 | July 22 - July 26 | Full Member: $300 | Sandpiper or Junior: $375 SOLD OUT

    • Week 8 | July 29 - August 2 | Full Member: $300 | Sandpiper or Junior: $375

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• Little Puffs (2 week class)

  • The Little Puffs class is for kids 6 to 8 years. Students sail boats called Sabots, which is an 8 foot dinghy. The class teaches the fundamentals of sailing, including parts and terminology, how to trim sails, and driving the boat. Early on, kids may double up in boats to get comfortable.  This class also uses smaller sails, making it perfect for younger/smaller kids ready to sail solo.

  • Classes run Monday - Friday, 9:00am to 12:00pm. Max Class size is 10.

    • Session 1 | June 10 - June 21 | Full Member: $600 | Sandpiper or Junior: $750

    • Session 2 | June 24 - July 3 (No class July 4th & 5th) | Full Member: $480 | Sandpiper or Junior: $600 SOLD OUT!

    • Session 3 | July 8 - July 19 | Full Member: $600 | Sandpiper or Junior: $750 SOLD OUT!

    • Session 4 | July 22 - August 2 | Full Member: $600 | Sandpiper or Junior: $750 SOLD OUT!

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• Beginning Sabots (2 week class)

  • This class is for first time sailors between the ages of 8 - 12. This class is focused on fun and learning and is a stepping stone to learning to race sailboats at a young age.

  • Classes run Monday - Friday, 9:00am to 12:00pm. Max Class Size is 16​​

    • Session 1 | June 10 - June 21 | Full Member: $600 | Sandpiper or Junior: $750

    • Session 2 | June 24 - July 3 (No class July 4th & 5th) | Full Member: $480 | Sandpiper or Junior: $600 SOLD OUT!T

    • Session 3 | July 8 - July 19 | Full Member: $600 | Sandpiper or Junior: $750 SOLD OUT!

    • Session 4 | July 22 - August 2 | Full Member: $600 | Sandpiper or Junior: $750 SOLD OUT!

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• Beginning Double-handed (2 week class)

  • The Beginning Double-handed sailing course is designed for kids between 12 and 17. This course teaches students how to sail a 15ft two-person boat with two sails. This class teaches the basic fundamentals of sailing, including parts and terminology, how to trim sails and steer both as skipper and crew. This is a great place to start if you're interested in High School Sailing. This class is focused on fun and introduces kids to racing at the end of the course.

  • Classes run Monday - Friday, 9:00am to 12:00pm. Max Class Size is 12.

    • Session 1 | June 10 - June 21 | Full Member: $600 | Sandpiper or Junior: $750

    • Session 2 | June 24 - July 3 (No class July 4th & 5th) | Full Member: $480 | Sandpiper or Junior: $600

    • Session 3 | July 8 - July 19 | Full Member: $600 | Sandpiper or Junior: $750

    • Session 4 | July 22 - August 2 | Full Member: $600 | Sandpiper or Junior: $750

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Afternoon Sessions ~ Learn to Race Classes + Rec

 

These classes run from 1 pm to 4 pm, Monday - Friday. Must have prior sailing experience to enroll in learn to race or Adventure sailing classes.

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• Beginning Sabot Racing (2 week class)

  • 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.

  • Classes run Monday - Friday, 1:00pm to 4:00pm. Prerequisite: Completion of the Beginning Sabot Class or equivalent.

    • Session 1 | June 10 - June 21 | Full Member: $600 | Sandpiper or Junior: $750

    • Session 2 | June 24 - July 3 (No class July 4th & 5th) | Full Member: $480 | Sandpiper or Junior: $600

    • Session 3 | July 8 - July 19 | Full Member: $600 | Sandpiper or Junior: $750

    • Session 4 | July 22 - August 2 | Full Member: $600 | Sandpiper or Junior: $750

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• Laser Sailing (2 week class)

  • 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 Sabots 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 number of charter Lasers available, so having your own boat is recommended.

  • Classes run Monday - Friday, 1:00pm to 4:00pm.

    • Session 1 | June 10 - June 21 | Full Member: $600 | Sandpiper or Junior: $750

    • Session 2 | June 24 - July 3 (No class July 4th & 5th) | Full Member: $480 | Sandpiper or Junior: $600

    • Session 3 | July 8 - July 19 | Full Member: $600 | Sandpiper or Junior: $750

    • Session 4 | July 22 - August 2 | Full Member: $600 | Sandpiper or Junior: $750

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• Intermediate Double-handed Racing/High School Sailing (2 week class)

  • This course is designed for kids who are interested in learning advanced racing skills. This class is great for experienced sailors (including High School sailors) and is a challenging course. Perfect for TEENS!!

  • We'll be encouraging students to participate in this Summer's two exciting intermediate events: 

    • Junior Olympics at NHYC, July 19 - 21 & CFJ Nationals at MBYC, July 26 - 28.​

  • Classes run Monday - Friday, 1:00pm to 4:00pm.​

    • Session 1 | June 10 - June 21 | Full Member: $600 | Sandpiper or Junior: $750

    • Session 2 | June 24 - July 3 (No class July 4th & 5th) | Full Member: $480 | Sandpiper or Junior: $600

    • Session 3 | July 8 - July 19 (Junior Olympics, July 19 - 21) | Full Member: $600 | Sandpiper or Junior: $750

    • Session 4 | July 22 - August 2 (CFJ Nationals, July 26 - 28) | Full Member: $600 | Sandpiper or Junior: $750

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• Adventure Sailing (2 week class)

  • The Adventure Sailing Class is for those sailors who love the water but may not be as interested in competitive racing. This 2 week course will include, group sails, destination sails, swimming, games and much more. SAILORS WILL GET WET! The recommended age for this class is 9 to 14. Students will explore all aspects of good seamanship: sailing, knot tying, navigation and the local marine ecosystems and environment. Classes will fill up quickly so make sure to register early!

  • Classes run Monday - Friday, 1:00pm to 4:00pm.​​

    • Session 1 | June 10 - June 21 | Full Member: $600 | Sandpiper or Junior: $750

    • Session 2 | June 24 - July 3 (No class July 4th & 5th) | Full Member: $480 | Sandpiper or Junior: $600

    • Session 3 | July 8 - July 19 | Full Member: $600 | Sandpiper or Junior: $750

    • Session 4 | July 22 - August 2 | Full Member: $600 | Sandpiper or Junior: $750

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• Afternoon Rec & Fishing Program (1 week sessions)

  • The Afternoon Rec & Fishing Program is for our sailors taking morning classes but needing afternoon care. We'll provide supervision from 12pm to 4pm including games, playtime, fishing and even some quiet, out-of-the-sun time when needed. Children must be enrolled in a congruent morning class to register for the Afternoon Rec Program.​ ​

  • Rec runs Monday - Friday, 12pm - 4pm

    • Week 1 | June 10 - June 14 | Full Member: $270 | Sandpiper or Junior: $338

    • Week 2 | June 17 - June 21 | Full Member: $270 | Sandpiper or Junior: $338

    • Week 3 | June 24 - June 28 | Full Member: $270 | Sandpiper or Junior: $338

    • Week 4 | July 1 - July 3 (No class July 4th & 5th) | Full Member: $162 | Sandpiper or Junior: $203

    • Week 5 | July 8 - July 12 | Full Member: $270 | Sandpiper or Junior: $338

    • Week 6 | July 15 - July 19 | Full Member: $270 | Sandpiper or Junior: $338

    • Week 7 | July 22 - July 26 | Full Member: $270 | Sandpiper or Junior: $338

    • Week 8 | July 29 - August 2 | Full Member: $270 | Sandpiper or Junior: $338

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San Diego Youth Science - MBYC Marine Science Days

 

Mission Bay Yacht Club is an ideal playground to learn and perfect sailing skills, as well as
explore and better understand the science and ecology of the marine habitat. To leverage this
amazing opportunity, MBYC Juniors and San Diego Youth Science (SDYS) are partnering for
the second summer to bring wonderful science experiences to the youth participating in the
Junior Sailing Program.
 

What Sets San Diego Youth Science Apart?
● Authentic experiences and scientific discourse to engage youth in the process of science
● Utilization of local specimens, artifacts, and scientific equipment to enhance instruction
● All SDYS instructors hold degrees in science, have worked in various scientific fields,
and are trained in the implementation of hands-on and experiential science instruction
● Custom curriculum developed to integrate local and current science phenomena
● Relevant student-driven experiences incorporating scientists and their research
● Research utilized from institutions such as Scripps (SIO), San Diego Zoo, San Diego Nat,
NASA, Space X, Saildrone, National Marine Mammal Foundation, NOAA, etc.
Programming
 

• Session #1

  • Invertebrate Exploration - Junior Sailors collect, examine, and sort living algae and marine
    invertebrates from the “fouling” habitat - attached to man-made substrates (ie.- docks and piers).
    Organisms like sea squirts, brittle stars, mussels, and even octopuses spend part or all of their lifecycle in this unique habitat.

• Session #2

  • ​Gravity and Tides - Each day on the bay is unique, sometimes the water covers most of the
    beach while others expose eel grass beds. Junior Sailors discover the physics behind what causes
    tidal fluctuations, as they go out and about the Club to investigate animal and plant diversity during low tides.

• Session #3

  • Engineering Challenge - Junior Sailors are challenged to design a cardboard boat that will
    transport them from the Junior Dock to the floating slide, and back. Collaborating in research
    teams, the Sailors will work through the engineering design process to brainstorm, design, build,
    test, evaluate, optimize design, rebuild, and test their prototype. Materials will include large
    cardboard boxes (refrigerator boxes) and tape. (Note: coaches will need to be helping with
    cutting, especially with younger sailors.)

• Session #4

  • ​Fish Diversity and Adaptations - Mission Bay is home to a wide range of fishes, with diverse
    adaptations to survive. Through hands-on exploration of the external anatomy of a variety of
    Mission Bay’s fishes, Junior sailors will determine how different species’ body shapes, finadaptations, and overall physiology are specific for each organism’s place in the habitat.

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MBYC Race Team ~ Training, Campaigns & Enrichments

REGISTER HERE

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• SABOT RACE TEAM

  • Lead Coaches: Ryan & Cole

  • Classes run Monday - Friday | 11:00am to 4:00pm + Regattas​

  • A/B/C1 Fleeters will also sail C420 & CFJs

    • Session I | June 10 - June 28​ | 4 weeks | $1200

      • Includes Summer Gold Cup | June 22 - June 23 | NHYC

    • Session II | July 8 - Aug 2 | 4 weeks | $1200

      • Includes Sabot Nationals | July 30 - Aug 2

  • SABOT RACE TEAM ALL-IN + ENRICHMENTS | 8 Weeks | $2600

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• ILCA/LASER RACE TEAM

  • Lead Coaches: Oakley & Diego

  • Classes run Monday - Friday | 11:00am to 4:00pm + Regattas

    • Session I | June 10 - June 30​ | 3 Weeks | $900

      • Includes US Open Sailing Series | June 29 - June 30 | SDYC

    • Session II | July 1 - July 21 | 3 Weeks | $900

      • Includes SDAYC Summer Champs | July 12 - July 14

      • Olympic Classes Regatta | July 19 - July 21 | ABYC

    • Session III | July 22 - Aug 11 | 3 Weeks | $1000

      • Includes ILCA Nationals | BYC | Aug 9 - Aug 11

  • LASER RACE TEAM ALL-IN + ENRICHMENTS | 9 Weeks | $3000

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• C420/CFJ RACE TEAM

  • Lead Coaches: Ryan & Megan

  • Training Days run Monday - Friday 11am - 4pm + Regattas

  • CFJ/C420 Race Team 

    • Session I | June 17 - July 14 | 4 weeks | $1200

      • ​Includes SDAYC Summer Champs | July 12 - July 14 | MBYC

    • Session II | July 15 - July 28 | 2 weeks | $600  

      • Includes CFJ Nationals| July 30 - Aug 2 | MBYC

  • C420/CFJ RACE TEAM ALL-IN + ENRICHMENTS | 6 Weeks | $2000

 

• RACE TEAM CAMPAIGNS

• Sears Cup Campaign | June 10 - June 14 & June 17 - June 18 | $420

  •  3-4 person boats | Age 14+ | 11:00am - 4:00pm

 

• CFJ Nationals ONLY Campaign | July 22 - July 28 | $420

  • MUST be registered for a Race Team Class or this campaign to reserve an MBYC Club CFJ for Nationals.

 

• Sabot Nationals ONLY Campaign | July 23 - Aug 1 | $420

  • Prep Week & Regatta Only | 11:00am - 4:00pm

 

• ILCA Nationals ONLY Campaign | Aug 5 - Aug 11 | $600

  • Training & Coaching with Diego Escobar | 11:00am - 4:00pm

 

• RACE TEAM ENRICHMENTS​

  • ​We are offering these enrichment classes for our more experienced A/B Sabot and Advanced Race Team (age 13+) sailors to give their mornings some purpose and help build valuable skills that will impact more than just their sailing. These are life skills.

  • Classes run Monday - Friday, 9am - 11am 

    • The Prudent Mariner 

      • Understanding tide charts & wind forecasts

      • Boat Prep: buffing & waxing

      • Rigging & Splicing

      • Trailering: proper tie down, checking equipment, changing a tire and more!

    • Health & Wellness for Serious Sailors

      • Physical and mental strength training to enhance your sailing experience. 

      • Students will have sailing targeted workouts, discover and make healthy snack recipes, practice skills that build mental strength and more!

    • Boat Building/Repair 101 

      • Learn how to build and repair with fiberglass! Works on surfboards too!

      • Required Equipment: Respirator (~$30-$60 on Amazon) 

    • Coach Boat Mechanics 101 

      • Learn the basics on coach boat safety, maintenance, operation and problem-solving.

      • Prepare for your California Boaters License.

 

• Enrichments Schedule & Pricing

  • Week 1 | June 10 - June 14 | The Prudent Mariner | $200

  • Week 2 | June 17 - June 21 | Health & Wellness for Sailors I | $200

  • Week 3 | June 24 - June 28 | Boatbuilding/Repair I | $200

  • Week 4 | July 1 - July 3 | Coachboat Mechanics 101 | $120

  • Week 5 | July 8 - July 12 | Health & Wellness for Sailors II | $200

  • Week 6 | July 15 - July 19 | The Prudent Mariner | $200

  • Week 7 | July 22 - July 26 | Boatbuilding/Repair II | $200

  • ENRICHMENTS ALL-IN | $1200

 

*NOTE: We are more than happy to create custom programs for those Race Team families who have summer travel or other plans/reasons and you don’t see anything that quite fits your schedule.