SAILING PROGRAM 2024

LESSONS FOR YOUTH AGED 7 TO 18 

TPYC uses the following sailboats for instruction: 

Turnabout – A ten-foot, single sail, boat ordinarily sailed by two people, but which can be handled by one person. Under suitable wind direction, a spinnaker can be added to the sail plan. 

Optimist Dinghy – An eight-foot, single sail boat ordinarily sailed by one person. 

FJ, or Flying Junior – A fourteen-foot boat carrying main and jib, widely used by high school and college sailing teams, capable of planing in moderate wind conditions. 

PROGRAM OFFERINGS: 

Kids Discover Sailing – A five-day (June 24-28) introduction with short classes for young children unsure of the attractions of sailing. For this class only, seven-year-olds who will attain eight years of age by 15 July 2024 will be eligible. Class will meet 12:30-2:00, Monday through Friday. Enrollment limited to five sailors. 

Junior Sailing Lessons – One four week session from July 8th to August 2nd is available. Classes will meet Monday through Friday from 1:30-4:30. Turnabouts and Optimists will be used ordinarily for sailors from age eight through twelve. FJs will be used ordinarily for sailors twelve and older based on skill. Upon the recommendation of instructors, younger sailors may advance to FJs. Monday through Friday will focus on the learning and improvement of skills. Fridays will offer sailors their choice of racing or supervised recreational (non-race) sailing. 

Students with sufficient skills will be encouraged to participate in Taylor Pond Yacht Club sailing and racing activities including racing every Sunday, and special regattas including The Andrews Cup (club championship), the Horsman Cup (club junior championship). These activities are not part of the lesson program, and no fees are required. 

Inter-club regattas – From time-to-time qualified students will be encouraged to participate in regattas including students from other clubs at Taylor Pond, or at other yacht clubs. Parental transportation may be required. 

Enrollment Limits – Enrollment is limited by the number of boats owned by the Club and additional Turnabouts owned by individuals. Early registration is encouraged, and preference of placement is offered to TPYC members. 

Fees:


• Kids Discover Sailing: $100. 
• Junior Sailing Lessons: 
  
• Members
• $350 
• Non-Members
• $510

If you have additional questions or would like information regarding scholarships, please email lessons@TaylorPondYachtClub.com. To register for sailing lessons utilize our Events page.