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

    • 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

    • 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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MBYC RACE TEAM

 

These classes are for our Race Team Sailors with significant experience. We offer seasonal Sailor/Coach Conferences 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 for ALL our A Fleet through C3 Fleet Racers. 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 + Regattas​

    • Sabot Race Team Training Starts June 10​

      • Session I | June 10 - June 28​ | 15 days of Training + Regatta

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

      • Session II | July 8 - Aug 2 | 15 days of Training + Regatta

        • Includes Sabot Nationals | July 30 - Aug 2

      • SABOT RACE TEAM ALL-IN | 8 weeks | June 10 - Aug 2​

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• ILCA/LASER RACE TEAM

  • We've got an exciting Summer ahead of Training for Major Regattas, most close to home!

  • 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. 

  • Sailors may participate in any of the campaigns with or without the regatta included.

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

    • ILCA/Laser Summer Race Team Campaigns | Training Starts June 10th​​

      • US Youth Championships | June 24 - June 28 | Roger Williams University - Bristol, RI

        • Youth Champs Campaign | June 10 - June 21 | 2 weeks​

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

        • US Open Campaign | June 17 - June 30 | 2 weeks​

      • ​​Junior Olympics | July 12 - July 14 | NHYC

        • JOs Campaign | July 1 - July 14 | 2 weeks​

      • ILCA North Americans | July 19 - July 21 | ABYC

        • NAs Campaign | July 15 - July 21 ​

      • ILCA Nationals | Aug 9 - Aug 11 | BYC

        • ILCA Nationals Campaign | July 29 - Aug 11 | 2 weeks​

    • Summer ILCA Race Team All-In | June 10 - July 14, July 29 - Aug 11 | 8 weeks of Training w/ 3 Major Regattas​ Included

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• Doublehanded+ Race Team | C420 - CFJ - Lightnings+

  • We've got some big events on the West Coast this Summer and we're excited for these campaigns!

  • These are our most advanced double-handed (and triplehanded) offerings for C420's, CFJ's, Lightnings+. These training campaigns are designed to get sailors ready for major events throughout the summer. Sailors will be put to the test with rigorous on-the-water drills, classroom discussions, and informative land drills. 

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

    • Triplehanded/Sears Cup Training and Campaign | June 10 - June 18

      • Advanced training in Lightning and other boats with 3+ crew.

    • CFJ & C420 Summer Race Team Campaigns | June 17 - July 28

      • Junior Olympics | CFJs & C420s | July 12 - July 14 | NHYC​​

      • C420 Women's Nationals | July 13 - July 15 | PYSF, San Francisco

      • C420 North Americans | July 17 - July 20 | PYSF, San Francisco​

      • CFJ Nationals | July 25 - July 28 ​​

 

• Race Team Enrichment | Age 13+ | 9am - 11am​

  • ​We are offering these enrichment classes for our Race Team sailors looking for morning activites to enhance their overall sailing education.​ ​

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

    • Week 1 | Rigging | June 10 - June 14

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

    • Week 3 | Boatbuilding/Repair | 9am - 11am | June 24 - June 28

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

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

    • Week 6 | Junior Instructor Training | 9am - 11am | July 15 - July 19

    • Week 7 | Boatbuilding/Repair | July 22 - July 26

    • Week 8 | Intro to Pump Foiling | July 29 - Aug 2