MORE Junior Sailing

This class is intended for children ages 10 to 15 with prior sailing experience. Classes are 60-90 minutes and begin at 1:30 p.m., before Arizona Yacht Club Sunday afternoon races at Tempe Town Lake. And after class, kids can race or practice sailing that day with instructor supervision.

Classes are held approximately bi-weekly on Arizona Yacht Club Tempe Town Lake race days.

FALL 2022 Classes

Class Schedule (Sundays) 1:30-3:00 p.m.:

What it’s about: MORE fun sailing, and maybe even a little racing. This class is for kids who already have a good handle on making a boat move and are ready to make their boat move faster.

The kids sail on boats appropriate for their skill, body size and weight. Smaller kids can continue in the Opti. A little bigger ones can take out an O’Pen Bic or even a 4.7 or Radial Laser.

Students focus on developing good small boat habits such as balance, hand/tiller coordination, and attention to sail trim.
For those interested, the class also introduces racing concepts such as starting, mark rounding, and position on the racecourse. Kids are invited to get involved in Arizona Yacht Club racing (held on the same days as the class). Boats are provided on first-come basis, and if there’s a conflict, we rotate boats so everyone gets the experience they are looking for.

Who should attend: Any junior between the ages of 10 and 15 who’s  completed the Kids Sailing programs or has passed a sailing skills test. Small class size means personal attention and rapid learning.

Instructors: Highly-experienced, US Sailing-certified sailors

Cost: $210 per student.
All boats and costs are included. You must provide your own PFD and helmet (bicycle or skateboard helmet is suggested).
Here’s a fun promotional video about the Bic.

Questions? Contact:  Marc Danner