A primary focus at Atlanta Yacht Club is teaching people how to sail, or how to sail better. We are fortunate to have among our members six US SAILING certified Level I sailing instructors, three of whom will soon also be certified at Level II for racing and coaching. These and other dedicated volunteers conduct sailing classes throughout the year for juniors and adults. The emphasis is on water safety, boat handling, race tactics and -- not incidentally -- fun!

The club owns and maintains a fleet of Optimist Dinghies, Sunfish and 420's for training s well as several utility craft for teaching support and safety. Classes are also taught using Lasers provided by the participants. Onshore sessions are conducted in our Training Room, which is equipped with an overhead projector, tv, vcr and other training aids.

AYC members and their immediate family have first priority in Training classes. We welcome and encourage non-members to participate based on availability.

Participants in this class will learn how to sail a boat safely and enjoyably. Low key but expert instruction will allow even people who have never been on a boat to feel secure on the water. Each class will include sailing together in the club's two person 420 class sailboats as well as on-shore instruction and encouragement. The total purpose of this class is so that everyone at AYC will understand what is going on in boats and will feel themselves to be an integral part of the sailing community.

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For more specific info on current classes... click here