The Atlanta Yacht Club's Junior Sailing Program is a fantastic way to learn to sail or improve sailing skills for sailors from 6 to 18 years old. Our instructors make the classes fun and informative.
2013 Junior Sailing Activities...
Opti Clinics
Sprint Session -- May 18 & 19
Green Fleet & Advanced Opti Clinic
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Fall Session -- September 7 & 8
Registration - Coming Soon!
Junior Week
June 9-14, 2013
Learn to SAIL
(Ages 6 & up in Optis)
Saturdays 9:00am -11:00am
Instructed by: Chris Johnston
Must be at least 6 years old by January 1, 2013
2013 Class Schedule: May 11, May 18, June 1, 8, 15, 22, 28, July 6
Description: “Learn to SAIL” is for the Opti beginner sailor. You will learn the parts of your boat, how to rig and launch your boat, basic sailing, sailing terms and a lot of fun mixed in each week! There will be a combination of shore sessions, fun, and on the water sailing. This is a non-competitive environment. We just want to get your kids hooked on sailing!
Prerequisites: Must be able to swim; swim test (wearing life jacket) from Opti dock at first session.
Parental Involvement: Parents must be willing to assist in supervision of kids on and off the water. There will be a volunteer snack / drink rotation.
Please register online, then make checks payable to AYC and mail to:
Mindy Sherry
1458 Cedarhurst Drive
Atlanta, Ga 30338
Applications are taken on a first-come, first-served basis. Receipt of your payment will secure your spot in the queue.
2013 Fee: $80 member / $130 non-member
Online Registration - Click Here
Questions? please contact mindysherry@yahoo.com
Learn to RACE
(Ages 6 & up in Optis)
No age cut-off, class is skill based rather than age based
Sundays 9:00am – 11:00am with Opti Races immediately following at 11:00am
Instructed by: Mindy & Mark Sherry
2013 Class Schedule: May 19, June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, July 7, & 14
Description: “Learn to RACE” is for young sailors who are ready to move beyond basic sailing by learning early racing skills, sailing terms, knots, safety, and an introduction to the rules of racing. Sailors in this class should know how to rig their own boat, basic sailing skills and terminology including sailing upwind and downwind, tacking and jibing. There will be drills, short races, plus a mix of shore sessions covering rigging, race course descriptions, boat handling, sail trim, and racing flags/signals. But don’t worry – we will still have fun too!
Prerequisites: Must be able to swim; swim test from Opti dock to Sunfish dock at first session.
Please register online, then make checks payable to AYC, and mail to:
Mindy Sherry
1458 Cedarhurst Drive
Atlanta, GA 30338
Applications are taken on a first-come, first-served basis. Receipt of your payment will secure your spot in the queue.
2013 Fee: $80 member / $130 non-member.
Online Registration - Click Here
Questions? please contact mindysherry@yahoo.com
Adults and Teen Sailing
Please visit the Sailing Classes Page for more information
What to Bring
Junior sailors must bring their own life jackets, as well as be able to swim. They will also need tennis or boat shoes with covered toes. (Crocs or Keens are good choices because they provide protection and also have a non-marking sole – good for keeping the inside of our Optis looking good!) , a bathing suit, t-shirt, sunscreen, towel, hat, water bottle and sunglasses.
Important Registration Information
Non-members are encouraged and welcome to attend based on availability.
Space is limited, and club boats are limited, so registering early is recommended.
Applications are taken on a first-come, first-served basis. Receipt of your payment will secure your spot in the queue.
