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2023 Summer Sailing

June 19th - August 11th

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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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Important things to know/do before registering:

  • If you are not already a Member of MBYC, your child must join as a "Junior" Member or "Sandpiper" Member.

    • To do so:

      • Register for your desired class/classes as a non-member, print and fill out this Junior/Sandpiper Membership Form and submit it to MBYC's Front Office.

        • Membership Details:

          • One-time Initiation Fee is $50

          • Junior Membership (Age 12-21) is $21 per month.

          • Sandpiper Membership (Age 11 and under) is $14.50 per month.

          • You will be charged beginning the month your class starts.

          • We hope your child will continue sailing beyond Summer as our program does run year-round, but your monthly membership dues can be "paused" during the year if you are only participating seasonally.

  • If you are a current MBYC member OR your child has participated in MBYCs Junior Sailing Program before, have their member number ready.

  • If you have forgotten your member number, please contact the Front Office at office@mbyc.org or 858-488-0501.

  • Cancellation Policy: 30+ days from class start = 100% refund. Less than 30 days from class start = 50% refund.

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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.

      • Session 1 | $255 | June 19 - June 23 WAITLIST

      • Session 2 | $255 | June 26 - June 30 WAITLIST

      • Session 3 | $155 | July 5 - July 7 (3 days only) 1 SPOT LEFT

      • Session 4 | $255 | July 10 - July 14 

      • Session 5 | $255 | July 17 - July 21 

      • Session 6 | $255 | July 24 - July 28 

      • Session 7 | $255 | July 31 - August 4 

      • Session 8 | $255 | August 7 - August 11 

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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 | $510 | June 19 - June 30 WAITLIST

      • Session 2 | $410 | July 5 - July 14 (No class July 3 & 4) WAITLIST

      • Session 3 | $510 | July 17 - July 28 

      • Session 4 | $510 | July 31 - August 11 

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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 | $510 | June 19 - June 30 WAILIST

      • Session 2 | $410 | July 5 - July 14 (No class July 3 & 4) WAITLIST

      • Session 3 | $510 | July 17 - July 28 WAITLIST

      • Session 4 | $510 | July 31 - August 11 WAITLIST​​​

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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 | $510 | June 19 - June 30

      • Session 2 | $410 | July 5 - July 14 (No class July 3 & 4)

      • Session 3 | $510 | July 17 - July 28

      • Session 4 | $510 | July 31 - August 11

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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 | $510 | June 19 - June 30

      • Session 2 | $410 | July 5 - July 14 (No class July 3 & 4)

      • Session 3 | $510 | July 17 - July 28

      • Session 4 | $510 | July 31 - August 11​

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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 | $510 | June 19 - June 30 WAITLIST

      • Session 2 | $410 | July 5 - July 14 (No class July 3 & 4) 1 SPOT LEFT

      • Session 3 | $510 | July 17 - July 28 OPEN!!

      • Session 4 | $510 | July 31 - August 11 2 SPOTS LEFT​​

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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. Sessions 1 & 4 will be focused on High School/Scholastic style sailing, while Sessions 3 & 4 will use spinnakers for Club Style sailing. Perfect for TEENS!!

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

      • Session 1 | $510 | June 19 - June 30 (Scholastic Style ~ non-spinnaker)

      • Session 2 | $410 | July 5 - July 14 (with Spinnakers) (No class July 3 & 4)

      • Session 3 | $510 | July 17 - July 28 (with Spinnakers)

      • Session 4 | $510 | July 31 - August 11 (Scholastic Style ~ non-spinnaker)

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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 | $510 | June 19 - June 30 1 SPOT LEFT

      • Session 2 | $410 | July 5 - July 14 (No class July 3 & 4) WAITLIST

      • Session 3 | $510 | July 17 - July and 28 ​2 SPOTS LEFT

      • Session 4 | $510 | July 31 - August 111 SPOT LEFT

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  • Afternoon Rec Program (1 week sessions)

    • The Rec 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

      • Session 2 | $180 | June 26 - June 30

      • Session 3 | $110 | July 5 - July 7 | No class July 3 & 4

      • Session 4 | $180 | July 10 - July 14

      • Session 5 | $180 | July 17 - July 21

      • Session 6 | $180 | July 24 - July 28

      • Session 7 | $180 | July 31 - Aug 4

      • Session 8 | $180 | Aug 7 - Aug 11

      • Session 1 | $180 | June 19 - June 23​

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MBYC Race Team

 

These classes are for our Race Team Sailors with significant experience. We will be scheduling Sailor/Coach Conferences starting the week of March 27th to help our sailors "build" their Summer Sailing Program to fit their interests and schedule. Optional Race Team Workouts will be held every day from 10am - 10:45am.

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  • Sabot Race Team

    • This is our most advanced Sabot class. Sailors will be put to the test with rigorous on the water drills, classroom discussions, and informative land drills. It is best for sailors at this level to have their own boats, but we do have basic club charter boats available for a fee.

    • Classes run Monday - Friday, 11:00am to 4:00pm.​

      • Summer Gold Cup Campaign (1 week) | $230 | June 19 - June 25 

      • Sabot Race Team Training I (2 weeks) | $360 | June 26 - July 7 | No class July 3 & 4

      • Sabot Race Team Training II (2 weeks) | $450 | July 10 - July 21 (2 weeks)

      • Sabot Nationals Campaign (2 weeks) | $360 | July 25 - Aug 3

      • SABOT RACE TEAM ALL-IN | 8 weeks | $1800 | June 19 - Aug 11

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  • Race Team Enrichment​

    • ​We are offering these enrichment classes for our more experienced A/B Sabot and 14+ sailors looking to explore some other competitive Sailing opportunities.​ Contact the Junior Sailing Office for more information: juniors@mbyc.org.​

    • Classes run Monday - Friday, 11am - 4pm.​

      • Sears Cup Campaign (3-4 person boats) | Age 14+ | June 26 - July 7 | 2 weeks

      • Dick Sweet Team Race Training | Sabot A/B Only | July 5 - July 7 | 1 week

      • Intro to 29er Skiff | Sabot A/B+ Only | June 26 - June 30 | 1 week 

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  • Advanced Laser Race Team

    • These campaigns are geared towards the higher level Laser sailors and Head Coach approval is needed for participation. Sailors will have vigorous on-the-water training as well as in-depth classroom discussions. This summer we are collaborating with all the SDAYC clubs to provide the best possible experience by getting all the area's Laser sailors together to train. The ILCA SDAYC Head Coach is Doug Hart.

    • Classes run Monday - Friday 1:00pm to 6:00pm.

      • US Open Sailing Series SD Campaign | $390 | June 14 - 18

      • ILCA Pacific Coast Championships Campaign | $420 | June 20 - June 25

      • ILCA North American Championships Campaign Part I | $180 | July 5 - July 7

      • ILCA North Americans Championships Campaign Part II | $450 | July 11 - July 16

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  • Advanced Double-handed 

    • These are our most advanced double-handed offerings for C420's and CFJ's. These classes are designed to get sailors ready for major events throughout the summer and heading into Fall. Sailors will be put to the test with rigorous on-the-water drills, classroom discussions, and informative land drills. 

    • Classes run Monday - Friday 11am - 4pm.

      • SDAYC CFJ/C420 Co-op Training I MBYC | $260 | June 26 - June 29

        • Round the Point Race​ | Regatta Entry | June 30

      • SDAYC CFJ/C420 Co-op Training II | SDYC | $260+ | July 11 - July 14

        • SDAYC Summer Co-op Championships | Regatta Entry | July 14​

      • CFJ Nationals Campaign | MBYC | $310 | July 24 - July 30

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