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Please Note - Sailing School Registration for 2025 will open to LYC
members on February 1st. Registration will open to non-members on February 22nd.

Click HERE for 2025 Sailing School Registration!

Session One will start on Monday, June 9th
Session Ten will start on Monday, August 15th

Due to scheduling conflicts:
Session Four: June 30th, July 1st, July 2nd, & July 3rd
NO CAMP JULY 4TH
Session Six: July 21st, July 22nd, July 24th, & July 25th
NO CAMP JULY 23RD

Email [email protected] with questions and to be placed on the reminder list!

Sailors who do not meet a program's age or skill minimum
​may have their registration canceled at any time.

The following programs are ordered from ages,
to skill levels - novice to advanced!


Cape Critters Program

The Cape Critters Program is designed for children ages 5-7 years old that have no sailing experience. It is a ½ day program that begins at 9 AM and concludes at 12 PM, Monday thru Wednesday or Thursday and Friday. The core concepts are fundamentals of water safety, sailing our Hobie Waves, and an experience of the wonder of our diverse bayside environment. FUN and teamwork are emphasized while sailing as a group. An onboard instructor rotates the campers through a series of jobs including Lookout, Sail Trim, and Steering!
 

Weekday Sailing School

Sailors aged 8-18 can attend a 7 hour All-Day clinic with a one hour break for lunch and pool time, a 3 hour morning session, or a 3 hour afternoon session. Sailors ages 8-18 need no experience to attend the Half-Day Morning Session, and sailors aged 10-18 need no experience to attend any of the three sailing school sessions. Within these sessions, sailors are placed in groups based on previous experience and instructor assessments. Depending on their skills, sailors may sail in Flying Scots, RS Zests, Laser, Sunfish, or Hobie Waves! As they progress, they will learn skills like seamanship; water safety; proper sail trim and steering; rigging and derigging; launching and landing; and capsizing and recovery. Each daily session includes a brief pre and post sail chalk talk, with the majority of the time dedicated to on the water experience.
 

Junior Racing

If your sailor is 8 years or older & more advanced or would like a more intensive sailing experience, click HERE to check out our Advanced Sailing Program. A minimum of 3 weeks of LYC Sailing School or equivalent experience/skill level is needed to participate in this program!
 
 
 
Sailors who do not meet a program's age or skill minimum
​may have their registration canceled at any time.

The following programs are ordered from ages,
to skill levels - novice to advanced!

 

Cape Critter Program

Ages 5-7
  • 3 Day or 2 Day Session
  • 9 AM - 12 PM
  • Boats: Hobie Wave
For more Critter information Click HERE!
 
Rates 2025:
3 Day “Monday thru Wednesday”          Member: $245          Non-Member: $350
2 Day “Thursday & Friday”                          Member: $165          Non-Member: $240

Click HERE to Register!

Half-Day Morning Session                              

All Sailors aged 8-18

  • Monday thru Friday
  • 9 AM - 12 PM
  • Boats: Flying Scots, RS Zest, Laser, Sunfish, Hobie Wave
For more Half-Day Morning information Click HERE!

Rates 2025:
½ Day Morning        Member: $265        Non-Member: $400

Click HERE to Register!

Half-Day Afternoon Session

All Sailors aged 10-18 & Sailors aged 8-10 who have completed
a minimum full week of non-critter morning sessions.

  • Monday thru Friday
  • 1 PM - 4 PM
  • Boats: RS Zest, Laser, Sunfish, Hobie Wave
For more Half-Day Morning information Click HERE!

Rates 2025:
½ Day Morning        Member: $265        Non-Member: $400

Click HERE to Register!

All-Day Session

All Sailors aged 10-18 & Sailors aged 8-10 who have completed
a minimum full week of non-critter morning sessions.

  • Monday thru Friday
  • 9 AM - 4 PM → 12 PM - 1 PM (Lunch & Pool-Time)
  • Boats: Flying Scots, RS Zest, Laser, Sunfish, Hobie Wave

For more All-Day information Click HERE!
 

Rates 2025:
All-Day                Member: $435        Non-Member: $595

Click HERE to Register!
 



Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What should my sailor bring to summer sailing school?
A: Clothes that can get wet, Close-toed shoes that can get wet, Life jacket, Lunch (to be brought or bought at the LYC Snack Bar), Sunscreen, Hat, Sunglasses, Water bottle, and a Towel. Click HERE for a detailed list.

Q: Does my sailor need a life vest?​
A:YES! Sailors need to bring their own life jacket. Your PFD should be Coast Guard approved and the correct size for your sailor. We have a limited number of life jackets that students can borrow if they occasionally forget. Click HERE for more information about what type of life jacket to acquire.

Q: Where can I drop off/pick up my sailor from LYC Sailing School?
A: Please drop your sailor off at the yellow-and-black-checked Lima Flag at The Green (on the round-a-bout across from the Club House main entrance) Monday morning and register with the instructor at the table. Drop off starts at 8:45 AM. The Half-Day Morning and Cape Critters programs end at Noon, while the Full-Day and Half-Day Afternoon programs end at 4 PM. The sailors will be waiting for you at The Green to pick them up.
FOR THE SAFETY OF YOUR SAILOR PLEASE CHECK-IN DURING DROP-OFF AND CONFIRM PICK-UP WITH THE SAILING DIRECTOR OR AN INSTRUCTOR.
Inclement weather and late drop offs/early pickups are at different locations. Please Click HERE to reference the drop off/pick up map for locations.

Q: Will there be a swim evaluation?
A: No. We require life jackets to be worn at all times. The sailor’s minimum requirement is being able to float in a life jacket and get their face wet. If a sailor is not willing to participate, they may be sent home.

Q: What happens when the weather is too bad to sail?
A: Safety is our #1 priority. If the weather does not permit us to sail, we will bring class inside to do sailing related activities and team building exercises until conditions improve. Some activities include knot-tying races, Sailing Jeopardy, and lessons on the Rules of the Road.

Q: What if we have to cancel?​
A: Students who cancel 3 weeks or more in advance receive a full refund. If you cancel within three weeks, you receive a 50% refund; and those who cancel within two weeks will receive no refund. 

 

Contact Information

LYC Sailing Director
Mr. R - Angus Robertson
Email: [email protected]
Cell: (610) 764-9092

LYC General Manager
Scott Lockwood, CCM
Email: [email protected]
Landline: (302) 645-8596 ext. 59