Learn to Sail classes for Elementary 8yrs to 12yrs
*** We also offer Summer Camp and Private lessons for Adults and Families – Learn to Sail!
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For u12 Beginners – FALL 2026 registration is closed. We will have a SPRING season starting in March. Please complete the Waitlist below so we can contact you when registration opens.
What will we be learning?
We will be learning how sailboats work, about the wind, rigging and terminology. We will start by learning to steer near shore and practice the movements for tacking. In each class we’ll review what we learned before and practice. During the sessions we’ll learn to sail on a “reach” and to “tack” (turn) and progress to sailing “upwind” and “downwind” and “gybing”. We will also learn to right the boat after a capsize, lots of sailing terminology, and how to tie knots.
If you have any questions, feel free to ask: info@leysf.org
Students learn in a class environment and then put their skills into practice on the water. LEYSF provides boats and great instructors, you just need to:
- be aged 8yrs to 7th grade (older kids here), and able to swim,
- bring a life jacket,
- water shoes that keep your toes covered (no flip-flops),
- water bottle,
- sunblock,
- quick-dry shorts and shirt,
- towel
- Helmets are suggested for beginner class. Skateboard helmets are great. Bicycle helmets are okay if they aren’t too tall. There are sailing helmets available too.
If registration is closed, please fill out this form to place your sailor on our Contact list for the next session. You will be contacted with further information when a new class is scheduled.