About
PCYC Learn-to-Sail offers one week Intro to Sailing classes for the youngest sailors, three-week sessions for beginner and intermediate sailors, and a full summer session Race Team option for more advanced and competitive participants. Beginner instruction covers water safety skills, rigging and de-rigging boats, nautical terminology, and seamanship skills. Intermediate instruction focuses on boat handling skills, including sail trim, skippering, and learning the rules of sailing.
Programs
- PCYC Learn-to-Sail — 5-17
At a glance
- Ages: 5–17 years old
- General schedule: A variety of options, including a one week Intro to Sailing class for the youngest sailors, a 3-week session for beginner and intermediate sailors, and a full summer session Race Team option for more advanced and competitive participants.
About the provider
The program is open to PCYC members and nonmembers ages 5-17. The mission of the PCYC Learn-to-Sail program is to teach young people the basics of boat handling, seamanship, safety, sportsmanship, and building friendships. Its instructors are US SAILING Level 1, CPR, and First Aid certified, and the summer staff includes experienced US SAILING certified instructors and several junior assistants.
The program is open to PCYC members and nonmembers children ages 5-17. Priority will be given to PCYC members and nonmembers that have been in the program in a previous session/year. Beginner instruction focuses on water safety skills, rigging and de-rigging boats, nautical terminology, and seamanship skills. Intermediate instruction emphasizes boat handling skills, including sail trim, skippering, and learning the rules of sailing. The Race Team offers a more competitive focus for sailors looking to progress and fine-tune their skills.
Last updated October 16, 2026.
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