Summer Sailing School 2013
Open to Non-Members
Paper registration forms can be submitted by mail, fax, scan/email, or in person.
A list of classes at or nearing capacity can be found here.
Please check availability before registering online!
We have limited space available in Session 1- please call/email to confirm availability before registering for Session 1.
Sessions 2 & 3 are currently open.
2013 Registration Dates
March 25 - 27: Registration begins for Seattle Yacht Club Members
March 28th: Registration opens to Non-Members
The Seattle Yacht Club has a long-standing tradition of providing an outstanding Junior Sailing School program for children in the Seattle area. We offer classes for children from 7-17 years of age with a wide variety of class options. Over 500 young sailors participate in a total of 39 classes over an eleven-week period each summer. The hand-selected instructional staff is trained through US SAILING, and CPR and First Aid certified.
This year's program will run from June 17th through August 30th, 2013.
Classes run from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday.
Students can sign up for a week at a time.
Answers to Frequently asked questions can be found in the menu to the left.
Click here for a list of what to bring and where to go.
Please contact the Sailing Office with all other questions.
Class Descriptions
All classes are open to Non-Members
Lil' Luffers
Ages: 7 - 9 Boats: Vanguard 15 and 420
Lil' Luffers is the perfect choice for our youngest sailors. Students sail in Vanguard 15's and 420's with an instructor in the boat at all times. The instructor-to-student ratio places an emphasis on safety and learning! This course is designed to be a pleasant and unintimidating introduction to sailing and water safety.
Prerequisite: Must be 7 years old and able to pass a basic swimming test.
Overboard Optis
Ages: 8 - 13 Boats: Optimist
The Opti sailor will learn a wide variety of skills, from fundamentals of sailing and boat-handling to beginning racing. At the beginning of the session, the class will be broken up into groups based on skill level. This will allow the instructors to assess each student individually and give them the attention they need to bring the whole class up to a higher skill level. Each group will work within their range of competency. During some segments of the class, all three skill levels will sail together so they can have fun and learn from their own peer group.
Junior Jibers
Ages: 10 - 13 Boats: Vanguard 15, Laser and 420
Students will be introduced to the double-handed 420's, V-15's, and the single-handed Olympic-class Laser, all in the same class! At the beginning of the session, the class will be broken up into two or three groups based on skill level. This will allow the instructors to assess each student individually and give them the attention they need to bring the whole class up to a new skill level. Each group will work within their range of competency, from sailing fundamentals to racing tactics. During some segments of the class, all three skill levels will sail together so they can have fun and learn from their own peer group.
High School
Ages: 14 - 18 Boats: Vanguard 15, Laser and 420
Students will be introduced to the double-handed 420's, V-15's, and the single-handed Olympic-class Laser, all in the same class! At the beginning of the session, the class will be broken up into two or three groups based on skill level. This will allow the instructors to assess each student individually and give them the attention they need to bring the whole class up to a new skill level. Each group will work within their range of competency, from sailing fundamentals to racing tactics. During some segments of the class, all three skill levels will sail together so they can have fun and learn from their own peer group.
Learn-to-Race Camp
Optimist: Ages 8 - 13 420: Ages 10 - 17 Lasers: Ages 13 - 17 Vanguard 15: Ages 10 - 17
This one-week session will run from July 16th - 20th. This class is intended to be a non-intimidating introduction to racing sailboats. Students will learn boat-handling techniques, starting, rules, tactics, and more.
Prerequisite: Students must have had at least one class of Sailing School at SYC, and/or be comfortable performing basic sailing maneuvers.
Opti Green Fleet Program
Open to Non-Members
Interested in taking the first step to becoming a racer? The Opti Green Fleet is the best place to start for kids ages 8-13. Using the club boats, learn the basics of racing, advanced rigging, and boat-handling.
Click here for more information.
Adult Sailing Courses
Open to Non-Members
Seattle Yacht Club’s adult sailing sessions offer an excellent way to get out on the water and learn the basics of small boat sailing. Using the club’s Vanguard-15’s, 420’s, and Lasers, the classes start with the basics including rigging, points of sail, sail trim, boat-handling, and boating safety. Students develop their skills through on-the-water sessions, “chalk talk” discussions, and work in textbooks. Classes are open to all levels, and advanced sessions are offered for more experienced sailors ready to learn racing tactics.
2013 Adult Sailing Courses Brochure
ONLINE REGISTRATION
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Private Sailing Lessons
Open to Non-Members
Enjoy the individual attention and customized instruction of private lessons at Seattle Yacht Club. Whether you’re looking to learn from scratch, refresh your basic sailing skills, or learn more advanced techniques, private lessons provide the opportunity to learn what you want when you want. Please note: All private lessons at Seattle Yacht Club take place on small one- or two-person sailboats.
Private Sailing Lessons Brochure
The Fleet at SYC
Laser 420
The Optimist is an eight foot, kid-sized single-handed dinghy that is easy to manage and fun to sail. The "Opti" is a great boat for juniors to begin sailing, and advance to racing easily.
The Vanguard-15 is the primary new training boat at SYC. This stable, double-handed boat with a main and jib is the national standard for novice and advanced sailors to master the basics and to develop teamwork.
The Olympic-Class Laser is a high performance single-handed dinghy for intermediate and advanced sailors. It is a great platform to build boat-handling and racing skills. This boat has two different size sails, allowing us to tailor the boat to the weight of the sailor.
The 420 is an ideal entry-level training boat for all ages. This is a double-handed boat with main and jib. Advanced sailors can rig the spinnaker and trapeze for an exhilarating thrill.
Contact Information:
Sailing Office phone: (206) 926-1011
Fax: (206) 324-8784
Brian Ledbetter, Sailing Director: BrianL@seattleyachtclub.org
Angela Frost, Sailing Programs Coordinator: Angela@seattleyachtclub.org
Cameron Hoard, Race Team Coach: Choard@gmail.com
Last updated Tuesday, May 14, 2013
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