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Youth Sailing Academy

Welcome to the 2023 Chelsea Youth Sailing Academy!



The Chelsea Yacht Club (CYC) Youth Sailing Academy for youths aged 8 to 17 provides instruction in recreational sailing and sailboat racing with a focus on safety, learning and fun. Youth Sailors build self-confidence and learn lifetime individual and team skills including boat handling, seamanship and water safety. Our U.S. Sailing-trained instructors are certified in CPR and basic First Aid. They teach using curricula developed by the US Sailing Association and a variety of sailing dinghies including Optimists and Club 420’s. Each boat is sailed single-handed or by a two or three person team. 


There are six one-week full-day sessions for youths aged 10 to 17 and four one-week half-day sessions for children aged 8 and 9. All participants, especially new sailors, are strongly encouraged to attend a minimum of two consecutive sessions to reinforce their new skills and make the most of their experience. All required course materials and use of club boats is included in tuition.


Limited scholarships are available. Please contact the Director of Sailing Education at the information found below for scholarship information.



Full Day Programs

Full day program is available for ages 10 to 17, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm in the following weeks:

Week 1: June 26-30, 2023

Week 2: July 3-7, 2023

Week 3: July 10-14, 2023

Week 4: July 17-21, 2023

Week 5: July 24-28, 2023

Week 6: July 31 - August 4, 2023


Tuition when paid by CYC member: 

$455 for weeks 1, 2 & 3

$405 for weeks 4, 5 & 6 

(includes $50 charge for use of a CYC boat)


Tuition when paid by non-member: 

$555 for weeks 1, 2 & 3 

$505 for weeks 4, 5 & 6 

(includes $50 charge for use of a CYC boat)



Half Day Programs

Half day program is available for ages 8 & 9, 9:00 am – 12:00 Noon

The half-day program for children 8 and 9 years old is intended to give younger children a less intensive taste of sailing with greater individual attention.  The half-day program is limited to 8 participants per session.

Week 2: July 3-7, 2023

Week 3: July 10-14, 2023

Week 4: July 17-21, 2023

Week 5: July 24-28, 2023


Tuition when paid by a CYC member:

$296 for weeks 2 & 3

$266 for weeks 4 & 5

(includes $50 charge for use of a CYC boat)


Tuition when paid by a non-member: 

$361 for weeks 2 & 3 

$331 for weeks 4 & 5

(includes $50 charge for use of a CYC boat)


Registration


 Popular weeks sell out quickly, please register early!  Your spot cannot be held until your registration is paid. 

Cancellation Policy

 
Full refunds, less $50/week admin. fee, will be provided prior to June 1, 2023.
After May 31, 2023 refunds will be given only if another sailor takes your place.
No refunds will be given after June 25, 2023.

Please review the CYC Youth Sailing Academy Handbook for further information including dates and descriptions of special activities and YSA guidelines.

For any questions about the CYC Youth Sailing Academy, please contact Director of Sailing Education, Capt. Jeremy Moore, at cycsailinged@optimum.net. 





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