2025 Summer Sailing

June 9th - August 1st

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Summer Sailing is awesome! Please read through the class descriptions below to see what best fits your sailor. If you have any questions, contact the MBYC Junior Sailing Office via email at juniors@mbyc.org. NOTE: Class dates and fees are subject to change prior to registration opening.​​

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SUMMER SAILING CLASSES AT MISSION BAY YACHT CLUB

 

Morning Sessions ~ Learn to Sail

 

Morning classes run from 9 am to noon, Monday - Friday. All morning classes are for students new to the sport of sailing with little to no sailing experience.

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• Rock Stars (1-week class)

  • The Rock Stars class is for kids between the ages of 5 to 7. This class focuses on getting the kids comfortable on a boat and having fun on the water and teaches the basics of sailing: the parts of the boat, how to dock a boat, learning how to trim sails, and steering a boat. Instructors sail with 2 to 4 kids in a boat. This is a great class for introducing kids to the sport of sailing.

  • Classes run Monday - Friday, 9:00am to 12:00pm. Max Class Size is 10.

    • Week 1 | June 9 - June 13 | Full Member: $315 | Activated Sailor: $378

    • Week 2 | June 16 - June 20 | Full Member: $315 | Activated Sailor: $378

    • Week 3 | June 23 - June 27 | Full Member: $315 | Activated Sailor: $378

    • Week 4 | June 30 - July 3 (No class July 4th) | Full Member: $250 | Activated Sailor: $300

    • Week 5 | July 7 - July 11 | Full Member: $315 | Activated Sailor: $378

    • Week 6 | July 14 - July 18 | Full Member: $315 | Activated Sailor: $378

    • Week 7 | July 21 - July 25 | Full Member: $315 | Activated Sailor: $378

    • Week 8 | July 28 - August 1 | Full Member: $315 | Activated Sailor: $378

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• Little Puffs (2-week class)

  • The Little Puffs class is for kids 6 to 8 years. Students sail boats called Sabots, which is an 8 foot dinghy. The class teaches the fundamentals of sailing, including parts and terminology, how to trim sails, and driving the boat. Early on, kids may double up in boats to get comfortable.  This class also uses smaller sails, making it perfect for younger/smaller kids ready to sail solo.

  • Classes run Monday - Friday, 9:00am to 12:00pm. Max Class size is 10.

    • Session 1 | June 9 - June 20 | Full Member: $630 | Activated Sailor: $756

    • Session 2 | June 23 - July 3 (No class July 4th) | Full Member: $565 | Activated Sailor: $678

    • Session 3 | July 7 - July 18 | Full Member: $630 | Activated Sailor: $756

    • Session 4 | July 21 - August 1 | Full Member: $630 | Activated Sailor: $756

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• Beginning Sabots (2-week class)

  • This class is for first time sailors between the ages of 8 - 12. This class is focused on fun and learning and is a stepping stone to learning to race sailboats at a young age.

  • Classes run Monday - Friday, 9:00am to 12:00pm. Max Class Size is 16​​

    • Session 1 | June 9 - June 20 | Full Member: $630 | Activated Sailor: $756

    • Session 2 | June 23 - July 3 (No class July 4th) | Full Member: $565 | Activated Sailor: $678

    • Session 3 | July 7 - July 18 | Full Member: $630 | Activated Sailor: $756

    • Session 4 | July 21 - August 1 | Full Member: $630 | Activated Sailor: $756

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• Beginning Double-handed (2-week class)

  • The Beginning Double-handed sailing course is designed for kids between 12 and 17. This course teaches students how to sail a 15ft two-person boat with two sails. This class teaches the basic fundamentals of sailing, including parts and terminology, how to trim sails and steer both as skipper and crew. This is a great place to start if you're interested in High School Sailing. This class is focused on fun and introduces kids to racing at the end of the course.

  • Classes run Monday - Friday, 9:00am to 12:00pm. Max Class Size is 12.

    • Session 1 | June 9 - June 20 | Full Member: $630 | Activated Sailor: $756

    • Session 2 | June 23 - July 3 (No class July 4th) | Full Member: $565 | Activated Sailor: $678

    • Session 3 | July 7 - July 18 | Full Member: $630 | Activated Sailor: $756

    • Session 4 | July 21 - August 1 | Full Member: $630 | Activated Sailor: $756

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Afternoon Sessions ~ Learn to Race Classes + Rec

 

These classes run from 1 pm to 4 pm, Monday - Friday. Must have prior sailing experience to enroll in learn to race or Adventure sailing classes.

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• Beginning Sabot Racing (2-week class)

  • The Beginning Sabot Racing course is designed for students that have sailed and feel comfortable in a Sabot. They will learn how to sail around a course and learn about how to tack and jibe correctly, as well as learn more about the wind and how it shifts. This is a great course for all kids that have an interest in racing and becoming an official Mission Bay Yacht Club Team Member.

  • Classes run Monday - Friday, 1:00pm to 4:00pm. Prerequisite: Completion of the Beginning Sabot Class or equivalent.

    • Session 1 | June 9 - June 20 | Full Member: $630 | Activated Sailor: $756

    • Session 2 | June 23 - July 3 (No class July 4th) | Full Member: $565 | Activated Sailor: $678

    • Session 3 | July 7 - July 18 | Full Member: $630 | Activated Sailor: $756

    • Session 4 | July 21 - August 1 | Full Member: $630 | Activated Sailor: $756

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• Laser Sailing (2-week class)

  • This class is designed for students interested in learning the basic and intermediate techniques of sailing a Laser. This boat is the perfect transition from smaller Sabots to the much bigger Laser. In this class we will instruct the students on all the basics of the boat as well as boat handling, rigging, and an introduction to racing. The MBYC Junior’s have a limited number of charter Lasers available, so having your own boat is recommended.

  • Classes run Monday - Friday, 1:00pm to 4:00pm.

    • Session 1 | June 9 - June 20 | Full Member: $630 | Activated Sailor: $756

    • Session 2 | June 23 - July 3 (No class July 4th) | Full Member: $565 | Activated Sailor: $678

    • Session 3 | July 7 - July 18 | Full Member: $630 | Activated Sailor: $756

    • Session 4 | July 21 - August 1 | Full Member: $630 | Activated Sailor: $756

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• Intermediate Double-handed Racing/High School Sailing (2-week class)

  • This course is designed for kids who are interested in learning advanced racing skills. This class is great for experienced sailors (including High School sailors) and is a challenging course. Perfect for TEENS!!

  • We'll be encouraging students to participate in this Summer's exciting intermediate event: 

    • CFJ Nationals at NHYC, July 24 - 27.​

  • Classes run Monday - Friday, 1:00pm to 4:00pm.​

    • Session 1 | June 9 - June 20 | Full Member: $630 | Activated Sailor: $756

    • Session 2 | June 23 - July 3 (No class July 4th) | Full Member: $565 | Activated Sailor: $678

    • Session 3 | July 7 - July 18 | Full Member: $630 | Activated Sailor: $756

    • Session 4 | July 21 - August 1 | Full Member: $630 | Activated Sailor: $756

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• Adventure Sailing (2-week class)

  • The Adventure Sailing Class is for those sailors who love the water but may not be as interested in competitive racing. This 2 week course will include, group sails, destination sails, swimming, games and much more. SAILORS WILL GET WET! The recommended age for this class is 9 to 14. Students will explore all aspects of good seamanship: sailing, knot tying, navigation and the local marine ecosystems and environment. Classes will fill up quickly so make sure to register early!

  • Classes run Monday - Friday, 1:00pm to 4:00pm.​​

    • Session 1 | June 9 - June 20 | Full Member: $630 | Activated Sailor: $756

    • Session 2 | June 23 - July 3 (No class July 4th) | Full Member: $565 | Activated Sailor: $678

    • Session 3 | July 7 - July 18 | Full Member: $630 | Activated Sailor: $756

    • Session 4 | July 21 - August 1 | Full Member: $630 | Activated Sailor: $756

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• Afternoon Rec & Fishing Program (1-week sessions)

  • The Afternoon Rec & Fishing Program is for our sailors taking morning classes but needing afternoon care. We'll provide supervision from 12pm to 4pm including games, playtime, fishing and even some quiet, out-of-the-sun time when needed. Children must be enrolled in a congruent morning class to register for the Afternoon Rec Program.​ ​

  • Rec runs Monday - Friday, 12pm - 4pm

    • Week 1 | June 9 - June 13 | Full Member: $285 | Activated Sailor: $345

    • Week 2 | June 16 - June 20 | Full Member: $285 | Activated Sailor: $345

    • Week 3 | June 23 - June 27 | Full Member: $285 | Activated Sailor: $345

    • Week 4 | June 30 - July 3 (No class July 4th) | Full Member: $228 | Activated Sailor: $276

    • Week 5 | July 7 - July 11 | Full Member: $285 | Activated Sailor: $345

    • Week 6 | July 14 - July 18 | Full Member: $285 | Activated Sailor: $345

    • Week 7 | July 21 - July 25 | Full Member: $285 | Activated Sailor: $345

    • Week 8 | July 28 - August 1 | Full Member: $285 | Activated Sailor: $345

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San Diego Youth Science - MBYC Marine Science Days

 

Mission Bay Yacht Club is an ideal playground to learn and perfect sailing skills, as well as
explore and better understand the science and ecology of the marine habitat. To leverage this
amazing opportunity, MBYC Juniors and San Diego Youth Science (SDYS) are partnering for
the second summer to bring wonderful science experiences to the youth participating in the
Junior Sailing Program.
 

What Sets San Diego Youth Science Apart?
● Authentic experiences and scientific discourse to engage youth in the process of science
● Utilization of local specimens, artifacts, and scientific equipment to enhance instruction
● All SDYS instructors hold degrees in science, have worked in various scientific fields,
and are trained in the implementation of hands-on and experiential science instruction
● Custom curriculum developed to integrate local and current science phenomena
● Relevant student-driven experiences incorporating scientists and their research
● Research utilized from institutions such as Scripps (SIO), San Diego Zoo, San Diego Nat,
NASA, Space X, Saildrone, National Marine Mammal Foundation, NOAA, etc.
Programming
 

• Session #1

  • Invertebrate Exploration - Junior Sailors collect, examine, and sort living algae and marine
    invertebrates from the “fouling” habitat - attached to man-made substrates (ie.- docks and piers).
    Organisms like sea squirts, brittle stars, mussels, and even octopuses spend part or all of their lifecycle in this unique habitat.

• Session #2

  • ​Gravity and Tides - Each day on the bay is unique, sometimes the water covers most of the
    beach while others expose eel grass beds. Junior Sailors discover the physics behind what causes
    tidal fluctuations, as they go out and about the Club to investigate animal and plant diversity during low tides.

• Session #3

  • Engineering Challenge - Junior Sailors are challenged to design a cardboard boat that will
    transport them from the Junior Dock to the floating slide, and back. Collaborating in research
    teams, the Sailors will work through the engineering design process to brainstorm, design, build,
    test, evaluate, optimize design, rebuild, and test their prototype. Materials will include large
    cardboard boxes (refrigerator boxes) and tape. (Note: coaches will need to be helping with
    cutting, especially with younger sailors.)

• Session #4

  • ​Fish Diversity and Adaptations - Mission Bay is home to a wide range of fishes, with diverse
    adaptations to survive. Through hands-on exploration of the external anatomy of a variety of
    Mission Bay’s fishes, Junior sailors will determine how different species’ body shapes, finadaptations, and overall physiology are specific for each organism’s place in the habitat.

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MBYC Race Team ~ Training, Campaigns & Enrichments

REGISTER HERE

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• SABOT RACE TEAM

  • Lead Coaches: 

  • Classes run Monday - Friday | 11:00am to 4:00pm + Regattas​

  • A/B/C1 Fleeters will also sail C420 & CFJs​

    • Week 1 | June 9 - June 13 | $315 

    • Week 2 | June 16 - June 20 | $315 

    • Week 3 | June 23 - June 27 | $315

    • Week 4 | June 30 - July 3 (No class July 4th) | $250 

    • Week 5 | July 7 - July 11 | $315

    • Week 6 | July 14 - July 18 | $315

    • Week 7 | July 21 - July 25 | $315 

    • Week 8 | July 28 - August 1 | $515

  • SABOT RACE TEAM ALL-IN + ENRICHMENTS | 8 Weeks | $2,200

 

• ILCA/LASER RACE TEAM

  • Lead Coaches: 

  • Classes run Monday - Friday | 11:00am to 4:00pm + Regattas

    • Week 1 | June 9 - June 13 | $350 

    • Week 2 | June 16 - June 20 | $350 

    • Week 3 | June 23 - June 29 (Includes SDYC OCR) | $400 

    • Week 4 | June 30 - July 3 (No class July 4th) | $300

    • Week 5 | July 7 - July 11 | $350

    • Week 6 | July 14 - July 18 | $350

    • Week 7 | July 21 - July 25 | $350

    • Week 8 | July 28 - August 4 (Includes ILCA 6 Youth Worlds) | $1,000

  • LASER RACE TEAM ALL-IN + ENRICHMENTS | 8 Weeks | $3,000

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• C420/CFJ RACE TEAM

  • Lead Coaches: 

  • Training Days run Monday - Friday 11am - 4pm + Regattas

  • CFJ/C420 Race Team 

    • Week 1 | June 9 - June 13 | $315

    • Week 2 | June 16 - June 20 | $315

    • Week 3 | June 23 - June 27 | $315 

    • Week 4 | June 30 - July 3 (No class July 4th) | $250 

    • Week 5 | July 7 - July 11 | $315

    • Week 6 | July 14 - July 18 | $315

    • Week 7 | July 21 - July 27 (Includes CFJ Nationals) | $600

  • C420/CFJ RACE TEAM ALL-IN + ENRICHMENTS | 7 Weeks | $2,000

 

• RACE TEAM CAMPAIGNS

• Sears Cup Campaign | June 09 - June 24 | $420

  •  3-4 person boats | Age 14+ | 11:00am - 4:00pm

 

• CFJ Nationals ONLY Campaign | July 24 - July 27 | $420

  • MUST be registered for a Race Team Class or this campaign to reserve an MBYC Club CFJ for Nationals.

 

• Sabot Nationals ONLY Campaign | July 28 - July 31 | $500

  • Prep Week & Regatta Only | 11:00am - 4:00pm

 

• ILCA 6 Worlds ONLY Campaign | July 28 - Aug 4 | $1,000

  • Training & Coaching with | 11:00am - 4:00pm

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• RACE TEAM ALL IN - CUSTOMIZED PLAN

• RACE TEAM ALL-IN + ENRICHMENTS | 8 Weeks | $3,000

  • Gear up for the Summer Regatta Circuit with our tailored Race Team Campaign. Sailors have the opportunity to personalize their experience by selecting the fleet they wish to practice in on a per week basis. Choose from our Race Team fleets offered and sail towards victory!

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• RACE TEAM ENRICHMENTS​

  • ​We are offering these enrichment classes for our more experienced A/B Sabot and Advanced Race Team (age 13+) sailors to give their mornings some purpose and help build valuable skills that will impact more than just their sailing. These are life skills.

  • Classes run Monday - Friday, 9am - 11am 

    • The Prudent Mariner 

      • Understanding tide charts & wind forecasts

      • Boat Prep: buffing & waxing

      • Rigging & Splicing

      • Trailering: proper tie down, checking equipment, changing a tire and more!

    • Intro To Flight Dynamics/ How "Wings" Work

      • Understand how sails work on a deeper level

      • Gain understanding and insight of the greater principles of lift and how airplanes function

      • This class is going to be awesome!

    • Boat Building/Repair 101 

      • Learn how to build and repair with fiberglass! Works on surfboards too!

      • Required Equipment: Respirator (~$30-$60 on Amazon) 

    • Coach Boat Mechanics 101 

      • Learn the basics on coach boat safety, maintenance, operation and problem-solving.

      • Prepare for your California Boaters License.

 

• Enrichments Schedule & Pricing

  • Week 1 | June 9 - June 13 | The Prudent Mariner (Rigging 101) | $200

  • Week 2 | June 16 - June 20 | Junior Instructor Training | $0

  • Week 3 | June 23 - June 27 | Intro To Flight Dynamics/ How "Wings" Work | $200

  • Week 4 | June 30 - July 3 | Junior Instructor Training | $0

  • Week 5 | July 7 - July 11 | Boatbuilding/ Repair 101 | $200

  • Week 6 | July 14 - July 18 | Junior Instructor Training | $0

  • Week 7 | July 21 - July 25 | Coachboat Mechanics 101| $200

  • Week 8 | July 28 - Aug 1 | Junior Instructor Training | $0

 

*NOTE: We are more than happy to create custom programs for those Race Team families who have summer travel or other plans/reasons and you don’t see anything that quite fits your schedule.