Our Youth Sailing program offers a variety of programs for the young sailor - from novice to experienced. Kids start out in our learn-to-sail rec program and then move to the Opti race team. After a few years of Optis, the more experienced sailor moves to 420s and FJs on either of our race teams.
The recreational "Learn to Sail" program is for beginner sailors or those working on mastering the basics. Topics include points of sail, parts of the boat, basic steering, and wind awareness.
$550 *Members receive a 15% discount on all classes
Fall Session 1: September 16 - October 22, 2023
Saturdays 9:00 am -12:00 pm or Sundays 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Fall Session 2: November 4 - December 10, 2023
Sundays 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Learn to sail part 2 is for those who have mastered the topics from Learn to Sail Part 1. Topics covered include tacking, gybing, sailing upwind, and advanced boat parts.
Saturdays 9:00 am -12:00 pm
$550 *Members receive a 15% discount on all classes
Fall Session 2: November 4 - December 10, 2023
Learn to Race is a program to transition students who have completed Learn to Sail and are looking to compete on the race team. They should have already mastered rigging their own boat, points of sail, and be able to sail alone. Students will cover race rules, sailing around a course and introduction to racing strategies. This course or prior racing experience with another club is required to join the race team. Acceptance to this program is based on coach approval of mastery of learn to sail topics at PBSC or elsewhere. Like learn to sail, there will also be 2 6 week long sessions in the fall and spring.
Saturdays 1:00-4:00 pm
$550 *Members receive a 15% discount on all classes
Fall Session 1: September 16 - October 22, 2023
Fall Session 2: November 4 - December 10, 2023
Adventure is for students with some experience who are not interested in racing for competition. Students will be introduced to a variety of boats with a focus on having fun and building skills for cruising and sailing for fun. Students entering this class should already know how to sail (complete Learn to Sail Part 1 and 2 or summer camp). Like learn to sail, there will also be 2 6 week long sessions in the fall and spring.
Sundays 1:00-4:00 pm
$550 *Members receive a 15% discount on all classes
Fall Session 1: September 16 - October 22, 2023
Fall Session 2: November 4 - December 10, 2023
420 Sailors should be 14-17 years old. The height/weight restrictions are over 5'3" tall and over 125 lbs.
The C420 Team is for sailors that have completed at least one week of summer camp in the FJ/420 class or Learn to Sail as well as Learn to Race or have previous racing experience. The main focus of this team is practicing and competing in the Florida East Coast Youth Series with more advanced sailors competing at the Junior Olympics Sailing Festivals. Acceptance to this team is based on coaches recommendation.