Youth Learn to Sail Program

After School Program

Fridays | 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Weekend Program

Saturdays | 1:30 PM – 5:30 PM

Ages: 8–18

Missed Summer Camp?

It's not too late to learn to sail! Our Fall Youth Learn to Sail Program is the perfect introduction to the exciting sport of sailing. Over the course of eight fun and engaging sessions, sailors develop the skills and confidence needed to safely captain their own boat, whether it's an Optimist Pram, Sunfish, or C420.

Following the US Sailing Basic Learn to Sail Curriculum, sailors begin with seamanship, safety, boating terminology, and water awareness before progressing to rigging, steering, sail trim, tacking, docking, and basic navigation. By the end of the program, participants will have the knowledge and confidence to rig and sail independently while understanding the fundamentals of safe boating.

This program is ideal for first-time sailors and those looking to build a solid foundation before advancing into VYBA's school-year sailing programs.

Program Details

Cost: $325 per sailor

Schedule: Fridays for 8 weeks

Program Dates:

Friday Classes:

• September 11
• September 18
• September 25
• October 2
• October 9
• October 16
• October 23
• October 30

Weather Make-Up Date: November 6

Saturday Classes:

What's Next?

Upon successful completion of the Youth Learn to Sail Program, sailors are eligible to enroll in VYBA's School Year Adventure Sailing Program, where they continue developing their sailing skills while enjoying fun on-the-water adventures.

Learn more about our School Year Adventure Sailing Program using the link below.

Swimming Requirement

All sailors must be able to swim 50 yards. A swim test will be administered on the first day of the program.

What to Bring

• Refillable water bottle
• Snack (no refrigeration available)
• U.S. Coast Guard-approved Type III Life Jacket (Personal Flotation Device) with whistle attached
• Closed-toe shoes (no Crocs or flip-flops)
• Sunscreen

Questions?

Yvonne Watson, Executive Director

941-468-1719

✉️ director@veniceyouthboating.org