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Junior Learn to Sail Programs

Our junior sailing programs cater to children aged 9 to 18 and are thoughtfully divided based on skill level and experience into three groups: Guppies, Sharks, and Two-Person Sailing. We offer classes on both weekdays and weekends to accommodate various schedules.

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Our weekday programs run from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday, with light snacks provided. Students must bring their own lunch. The programs include 30 hours of supervised instruction.

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Our weekend program runs from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM on five Saturday mornings with light snacks provided. The program includes 15 hours of supervised instruction.

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We also offer our "Junior Week" of sailing and fun in early June. Juniors 9 to 18 years of all skill levels enjoy a week of camaraderie and learning to advance their sailing skills, while having time to socialize and mentor others. This program is primarily targeted toward AYC members’ children and grandchildren with a few openings for guest juniors with sailing experience. Juniors 12 years and older have the opportunity to spend the night at Atlanta Yacht Club in chaperoned cabins for evening games and fellowship. The program continues to be successful because of the high level of volunteer engagement.   

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​What students must bring to every class:

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  • Life Jacket with whistle attached.

  • Life Jackets and shoes are REQUIRED while on docks and in the boats.

  • Water shoes (closed toe or sandals are okay - NO FLIP FLOPS)

  • Hat and/or sunglasses, towel, swimsuit, and sunscreen

  • Water bottle

  • Lunch for full day programs

Our Junior Sailing Programs

Guppies

9-12 years

Beginning Sailors

This sail program is intended for young sailors with little to no experience sailing. The program is designed to get children familiar with the Optimist sailboat. They will practice on land and, when comfortable, sail the boat themselves.

Sharks

10-15 years

Beginning to Intermediate Sailors

This sail program is intended for children who have taken a basic learn to sail class and are ready to learn more sailing skills. The children will spend most of their time on the water in single-handed Optimist sailboats, and when ready, progress to two-person 420 sailboats.

Advanced

12 - 18 years

Intermediate to Advanced Sailors

This sail program is intended for young sailors who know how to sail and are ready to progress to two-person boats. This program is noncompetitive but will introduce elements of racing. The students will use two-handed 420s and Flying Scot sailboats.

All Skill Levels

9 - 18 years

Junior Week

Junior Week is for 9- to 18-year-old juniors and includes sailing instruction for all experience levels. Juniors will be using Optis, 420s, Flying Scots and their own Lasers and Sunfish. Advanced juniors will work on racing skills. Junior 12 years and up have the option to stay overnight at the Atlanta Yacht Club.

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