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2026 Spring Sailing Program Registration is OPEN

Junior Program Policies

In addition to the SDYC calendar on the Juniors page, we’re launching a new interactive TeamUp calendar. This calendar includes all SDYC hosted events, high school regattas, junior programming, social events, junior calendar, and more. This tool allows you to sort and filter events by boat type, regattas, practices, and clinics. You can view it on the web or download the mobile app. You can even export events directly to your preferred calendar platform by selecting the blue menu button in the top right corner, selecting Preferences, and iCalendar Feeds. From here you can copy the ics link of your chosen sub-calendar and copy it to your preferred calendar platform by using the link under calendar subscriptions. Learn more here. 
 

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Cancelations outside of 7 days before the first scheduled day of class shall be granted a full refund, less a $50 service charge. Cancelations within 7 days of the first scheduled day of that class shall receive a 50% refund. Once a class starts, no refunds available.

If you have a conflict between desired racing classes, please email the Junior Sailing Director at [email protected] to discuss appropriate credits/refunds. Sailors are welcome to switch between racing classes that are scheduled on the same day with advanced notice.

Students enrolled in the current After School Sailing Program will have access to coaching at any SDAYC / local regatta and any regional SCYYRA regatta w/ five or more SDYC sailors registered to attend.

Sailors not enrolled in any SDYC Junior Sailing program classes will be asked to pay a daily rate to support the cost of providing a coach - $80/day for SDYC members and $100/day for non-members.

Sailors using an SDYC club boat who are not registered in an SDYC Junior Sailing program will be charged a charter fee of $50/day for SDYC members. 

Towing Volunteer & Assignment Sheet

Parents who tow a trailer will automatically be allocated a spot on the trailer. Thereafter, the SDYC trailer space will be reserved on a first come, first served basis for SDYC member sailors who are registered for regattas. Should there be an available spot for a nonmember sailor it will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.

All sailors are responsible for loading and unloading their own boats. In order to keep the trailers in shape and ready for the next travel event as soon as possible, all boats need to be unloaded at SDYC within 72 hours after arrival back at SDYC. If a sailor cannot do so themselves, or arrange help to unload, a fee of $20 for staff to unload may be assessed.

Boat insurance is strongly advised. SDYC is not liable for any damage incurred during loading/ unloading or transport. Please see the program waiver for details.

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Parents please refrain from interupting or distracting during class times. If you wish to inquire about your child's progress in the program, please wait until after class to speak with the coaches or contact the Junior Director. We also ask that parents give the classes space while spectating, following the class on the water can be distracting for the kids and coaches. 

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Non-Racing Classes

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Juniors Spring Thursday Classes

Tuesday Classes

Overview
  • Entry Fee: $520 Members // $625 Non-Members
  • Dates: March 3 – April 28 (9 Classes)
  • Time: 3:45 – 6:30 PM
  • 10 sailors max
This class is ideal for sailors who want to continue working on the fundamentals of double handed sailing in a CFJ, with an eye towards high school sailing. It is a great option for experienced sabot racers and graduates from a summer or fall double-handed class who are in 6th – 8th grade. This class is also open to older sailors that are new to the sport and want to sail on a High School team. The curriculum will focus on rigging, teamwork, the basics of boat handling, and introduce sailors to racing in CFJs and the specifics of High School Sailing.

Eligibility
  • Ages 11+
  • Must have prior double handed experience

Overview
  • Entry Fee: $520 Members // $625 Non-Members
  • Dates: March 3 – April 28 (9 Classes)
  • Time: 3:45 – 6:30 PM
This course is designed to introduce junior sailors to the exciting world of ILCA sailing. Guided by a team of seasoned coaches, you'll gain competence in rigging, foundational boat handling skills, and immerse yourself in extensive on-water sessions to gain invaluable hands-on experience. Unveil a world of possibilities that will shape your path in the sport, whether you're a skilled Sabot racer ready to chart a new course or a high school sailor eager to expand your racing horizons! This class is geared towards sailors preparing for club and local level regattas.

Boats are not provided, but a limited number of charter boats are available. Please contact the Juniors Office at [email protected] to inquire about chartering a boat. Available charter boats will be granted on a first-come, first-served basis.

Eligibility
  • Ages 12+
  • Sabot Racing fleets C1 or higher
  • Experience in High School Sailing
  • Experience in Novice Double Handed (with Jr Office approval) or C420 Spinnaker & Trapeze lessons
  • Please contact the Jr Office for special approval if you do not meet these criteria

Overview
  • Entry Fee: $290 Members // $345 Non-Members
  • Dates: Tuesdays, March 31 – April 28 (5 Practices)
  • Time: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
This class is intended for sailors who have previous experience in the 29er and are working on elevating their skills, with an eye towards competing in local and regional level 29er events. Sailors do not need a partner to sign up - one of our goals is to help form teams/pairings.
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Loaner HPYS 29ers with practice sails will be available on a limited basis for an additional $100/session.

Eligibility 
  • Sailors age 13+ or 8th grade, whichever comes first, or with Head Coach approval. 
  • Sailors should have previous experience in the 29er Development Program, HPYS "Try-It" Clinics, or coach recommendation. 
Advanced Race Team Sailors are encouraged to help support this class as coaches or sailing partners to help grow the fleet!

Juniors Spring Friday Classes

Wednesday Double Handed Sailing Classes

Overview

  • Entry Fee: $520 Members // $625 Non-Members
  • Dates: March 4 – April 29 (9 Classes)
  • Time: 3:45 – 6:30 PM
  • 12 sailors max

This class is ideal for sailors who are new to double-handed sailing or want to continue working on their fundamentals in a RS Quest. It is a great option for some of our experienced sabot racers, graduates from a summer or fall double-handed class, or older kids that are new to the sport. This class will focus on rigging, teamwork, and the basics of boat handling.

Eligibility

  • Ages 9-14
  • Sailors ages 9 to 10 should have some previous sailing experience in Sabots or previous Double Handed sessions.
  • No Previous experience required for sailors age 11+.

Overview

  • Entry Fee: $520 Members // $625 Non-Members
  • Dates: March 4 – April 29 (9 Classes)
  • Time: 3:45 – 6:30 PM
  • 12 sailors max

This group is ideal for sailors who want to work on their trapeze and spinnaker skills across boats. They will be practicing spinnaker sailing and learn to use a trapeze harness across several fleets including C420s, 29ers, and J/22s. Sailors will be working on boat handling and teamwork as they strive to master these new skills. Sailors must have prior sailing experience, either in Sabots (C1 and up), or have demonstrated competency in the Novice Double-Handed Sailing Class.


Eligibility

  • Sailors in this program must be age 11+.
  • Sailors must have prior sailing experience, either in Sabots (C1 and up), or have demonstrated competency in Novice Double-Handed Sailing Class

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Thursday Sabot Sailing Classes

Overview
  • Entry Fee: $570 Members // $685 Non-Members
  • Dates: March 5 – April 30 (9 Classes)
  • Time: 3:45 – 6:30 PM
  • 10 sailors max
The Intermediate Sabot Sailing class is reserved for sailors that have already taken Beginning Sabots and have demonstrated comfort with the fundamentals of sailing. This class will build on skills developed in beginning sabots with focus on upwind sailing, boat handling, and aims to prepare sailors for the pre-C3 class where they will learn to race.

Eligibility
  • Completion of the Beginning Sabots course during the Fall 2025 After School Sailing Program.
  • Completion of the Intermediate Sabot Sailing course in the Summer 2025 Program.
  • Completion of the Beginning Sabots course during the Summer 2025 Program with coach approval.

Overview
  • Entry Fee: $570 Members // $685 Non-Members
  • Dates: March 5 – April 30 (9 Classes)
  • Time: 3:45 – 6:30 PM
  • 8 sailors max
This class is ideal for new sailors that have little to no experience. They will be learning the basic fundamentals of sailing in a sabot including rigging, understanding wind direction, launching and docking, points of sail, and will be building comfort and competency on the water.

Eligibility
  • 8 years olds should have prior experience in the Sea Urchins class.
  • 9 years olds and older can take Beginners as their first class.
  • If your sailor is confirmed for Beginning Sabots and Sea Urchins, you will be asked to pick only one of these classes, so long as there is a waiting list for these classes.

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Friday Classes

Overview
  • Entry Fee: $460 Members // $555 Non-Members
  • Dates: March 6 – May 1 (8 Practices)
    • No practice on Friday, March 20
  • Time: 3:45 PM – 6:30 PM
  • 10 sailors max
This class aims to develop the next generation of Sabot Racers. Sailors will learn the fundamentals of sailboat racing, including starting sequences, mark rounding, boat handling, and introducing the Racing Rules of Sailing.

Eligibility
  • Completed Intermediate Sabots in Fall 2025 and/or Winter 2026, with coach recommendation.
  • Repeating the class after Winter 2026 or earlier.
  • Privately owned sabots are not required but are encouraged.
Sailors can be moved up into the racing classes upon coach recommendation.
 

Overview
  • Entry Fee: $200 Members // $240 Non-Members (per session)
  • Dates:
    • Session 1: Fridays, March 27 – April 10 (3 Classes)
    • Session 2: Fridays, April 17 – May 1 (3 Classes)
  • Time: 3:45 – 6:30 PM
  • 8 sailors max per session
Due to high demand, registrations for the Sea Urchins class will be limited to one session per sailor at this time. With so many sailors looking to prepare for the summer program, we are working to make this program accessible to more of our membership.

The class that's launched generations to a lifetime of sailing! Kids will sail with two or three of their peers and an instructor in a 14-foot dinghy and learn through demonstrations and practice. The game-inspired curriculum covers sailing terminology, finding wind direction, learning to steer with the tiller, and fundamental seamanship skills. The class familiarizes kids with water safety and dinghy sailing, while enabling them to feel comfortable around the club and on the water.

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Race Team Practices

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Sabot Race Team

Overview
  • Entry Fee: $460 Members // $555 Non-Members
  • Dates: March 6 – May 1 (8 Practices)
    • No practice on Friday, March 20
  • Time: 3:45 PM – 6:30 PM
Sabot Racing practices are open to sailors from C3 to A fleet. The goal of this course is to develop confident and successful sailors in the sport. The curriculum will include technical boat setup, boat handling, starting strategies, upwind/downwind tactics, and some rules study. Sailors will be divided into groups based on their fleet status where these topics will be tailored to each skill level. Privately owned boats are not required but are strongly encouraged.

A-C1: This group will expand on the Fall Program curriculum, including tactics, strategy, boat handling, and occasional team racing. Preparation for local and regional level regattas.

C3/C2: This group will continue working on boat handling skills, the fundamentals of fleet racing, and FUN! Preparation for local level regattas.

Eligibility
  • Must have coach approval after completing Pre-C3 or equivalent.
  • Must be 8 years old or older to compete in travel regattas.

Overview
  • Entry Fee: $270 Members // $325 Non-Members (ALL IN)
  • Entry Fee: $80 Members // $96 Non-Members (PER DAY)
  • Dates: Saturdays, March 28 – April 25 (4 Practices)
    • No practice on Saturday, April 18 – Opening Day Weekend
  • Time: 12:00 – 4:00 PM
Sabot Race Team practices on Saturdays are open to sailors in all sabot fleets. With longer practices on weekends, sailors will dive deeper into concepts with their coaches and get more time on the water. Each day will be run like a clinic, with thematic goals for each practice and occasional guest coaches. These practices are the best way to prepare for local and regional level regattas.

Eligibility
  • Must have coach approval after completing Pre-C3 or equivalent.
  • Must be 8 years old or older to compete in travel regattas.

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Double-Handed Race Team

Overview
  • Mondays, March 2 – April 27 (8 Practices)
    • Entry Fee: $565 Members // $680 Non-Members
    • Time: 3:00 – 6:30 PM
    • No Practice on Monday, March 9
  • Thursdays, March 5 – April 30 (9 Practices)
    • Entry Fee: $565 Members // $680 Non-Members
    • Time: 4:00 – 7:00 PM
  • 6 sailors max per class
Sailors in this class will be training with a focus on High School Racing. They will receive world class coaching and practice with the Point Loma High School Sailing Team. At each practice, participants will gain a new ‘take away’ for their tactical toolbox. Coaching staff includes Steve Hunt, Carter Cameron, and star guest coaches.

Eligibility
  • Sailors must be at least 13 years old or in 8th grade, whichever comes first.

WEDNESDAY PERRY PREP WITH PLHS
Overview
  • Entry Fee: $175 Members // $210 Non-Members (Regatta coaching & charter fee are included)
  • Dates: Wednesdays, March 25 – April 8 (3 Practices)
  • Time: 3:45 PM – 6:30 PM
Sailors who are preparing for the fourth Perry Regatta at SDYC (April 11-12) can sign up for these training dates to train with their partner in preparation for the regatta.

Eligibility
  • Sailors must be at least 13 years old or in 8th grade, whichever comes first.
  • Sailors should arrive with a pre-arranged partner that they are planning to compete with at regattas.
FRIDAY RACE TEAM PRACTICES
Overview
  • Entry Fee: $345 Members // $415 Non-Members
  • Dates: Fridays, March 27 – May 1 (6 Practices)
  • Time: 3:45 PM – 6:30 PM
This practice is meant for sailors who want to continue training with their partners following Perry #4 and continue honing their team development and race prep in the C420.

Eligibility
  • Sailors must be at least 13 years old or in 8th grade, whichever comes first.
  • Sailors should arrive with a pre-arranged partner that they are planning to compete with at regattas

MID WINTERS WEST & HAMLIN #4 PREP
Overview
  • Entry Fees organized through HPYS.
  • Dates: Fridays, February 20 - March 13 (4 Practices)
  • Time: 3:45 PM – 6:30 PM
    • Friday, March 13th will be a shorter practice focused on final boat work and trailer loading for the CISA Clinic, not sailing.
  • Note: Registration is not published through the Clubspot.
Sailors who are preparing for the SCYYRA Hamlin Series #4 at LBYC (Feb 28 – Mar 1) and the 29er Mid winters West at ABYC (March 20-22) can sign up for these training dates to train with their partner in preparation for the regatta.

Eligibility
  • Sailors must be at least 13 years old or in 8th grade, whichever comes first.
  • Sailors should arrive with a pre-arranged partner that they are planning to compete with at regattas

OPPORTUNITIES FOR 29ER RACE TEAM SAILORS AFTER MWW:

Since there is a break in the 29er racing calendar following the Hamlin & MWW, so we are encouraging advanced 29er teams to shift gears to train for the final SCYYRA Perry Series Regatta in C420's at SDYC on April 11-12. This is a great time to work on large fleet tactics, strategy, and starting that will support 29er teams' skill development for major national and international regattas. Other opportunities for 29er sailors to keep their skill sharp this Spring include: 
  • HPYS 29er Opening Day 'Clinegatta' on April 18th. 
  • HPYS 29er Luff-In Weekend Clinegatta on May 1st & 2nd
  • We also encouarge advanced 29er racing teams to help support the Tuesday 29er Development Team Practices, either as coaches or by sailing with newer members of the fleet. This helps support the growth of the fleet, and helps with your skill development - when you teach something, you gain a deeper understanding of the concepts!

TUESDAY 29er DEVELOPMENT TEAM PRACTICE

Advanced Race Team Sailors are encouraged to help support this class as coaches or sailing partners to help grow the fleet! 

Overview
  • Entry Fee: $290 Members // $345 Non-Members
  • Dates: Tuesdays, March 31 – April 28 (5 Practices)
  • Time: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
This class is intended for sailors who have previous experience in the 29er and are working on elevating their skills, with an eye towards competing in local and regional level 29er events. Sailors do not need a partner to sign up - one of our goals is to help form teams/pairings.
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Loaner HPYS 29ers with practice sails will be available on a limited basis for an additional $100/session.

Eligibility
  • Sailors age 13+ or 8th grade, whichever comes first, or with Head Coach approval.
  • Sailors should have previous experience in the 29er Development Program, HPYS "Try-It" Clinics, or coach recommendation.

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ILCA Race Team

This class is also listed under Tuesday programming at the top of this web page.

Overview
  • Entry Fee: $520 Members // $625 Non-Members
  • Dates: March 3 – April 28 (9 Practices)
  • Time: 3:45 – 6:30 PM
This course is designed to introduce junior sailors to the exciting world of Laser sailing. Guided by a team of seasoned coaches, you'll gain competence in rigging, foundational boat handling skills, and immerse yourself in extensive on-water sessions to gain invaluable hands-on experience. Unveil a world of possibilities that will shape your path in the sport, whether you're a skilled Sabot racer ready to chart a new course or a high school sailor eager to expand your racing horizons! This class is geared towards sailors preparing for club and local level regattas.

Boats are not provided, but a limited number of charter boats are available. Please contact the Juniors Office at [email protected] to inquire about chartering a boat. Available charter boats will be granted on a first come, first served basis.

Eligibility
  • Ages 12+
  • Sabot Racing fleets C1 or higher
  • Experience in High School Sailing
  • Experience in Novice Double Handed (with Jr Office approval) or C420 Spinnaker & Trapeze lessons
  • Please contact the Jr Office for special approval if you do not meet these criteria

ILCA MIDWINTERS WEST // ULLMAN FROST #4 PREP
Overview
  • Entry Fee: $115 Members // $140 Non-Members
  • Dates: Fridays, March 6 and 13 (2 Practices)
  • Time: 3:45 – 6:30 PM
Sailors who are preparing for ILCA Midwinters West // Ullman Frost #4 at BalboaYC (March 20-22) can sign up for these training dates to train in preparation for the regatta.

Eligibility
  • Ages 13+
  • Experience in ILCA Development

ILCA TEAM PRACTICE
Overview
  • Entry Fee: $80 Members // $96 Non-Members (PER DAY)
  • Dates: Saturdays, March 28 and April 25 (2 Practices)
  • Time: 12:00 – 4:00 PM
With longer practices on weekends, sailors will dive deeper into concepts with their coaches and get more time on the water. Each day will be run like a clinic, with thematic goals for each practice and occasional guest coaches. Practices are meant to prepare sailors for upcoming local and regional regattas.

Boats are not provided, but a limited number of charter boats are available. Please contact the Juniors Office at [email protected] to inquire about chartering a boat. Available charter boats will be granted on a first come, first served basis.

Eligibility
  • Ages 13+
  • Experience in ILCA Development

Contact the Junior Sailing Office

Contact the Junior Sailing Office

Questions or Suggestions? Feel free to contact our staff and we will get back to you as soon as possible!

All decisions regarding program admission and safety will be made by the coaching staff and Junior Sailing Director. Certain circumstances may require the coaching staff to restrict or cancel classes for safety or staffing reasons. Class fees will not be prorated in these circumstances.

Sailors must contact the SDYC Dockmaster or Marina Manager for any personal boats kept at SDYC. Storage fees will apply. Availability is limited.