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Ages 7-9     Boat: JY Trainer   Prerequisite: Pass the swim test

Entry-level students 9 and younger will usually begin with the stable JY Trainer, which 

is a simplified Optimist pram. These classes stay in the harbor at first, and place 2 friends 

in each boat. This class covers safety, rigging, basic boat handling, and knots. Sailors 

advance to the Optimist class.

Optimist     (Beginner, Intermediate)               

Ages 8-13  Prerequisite: JY class or previous experience or age 10.

The 8-foot Optimist is the international standard in youth sail training. The “Opti” is 

specifically designed for junior sailors under 120lbs in weight. We offer morning and 

afternoon Optimist classes for beginners, intermediates, and expert racers. At the 

beginning of each session the class will be broken up into three groups based on skill 

level. Boat ownership is encouraged but not required. Our office has a list of used boats.

Double-handed (2 groups: Beginner and Racing)                                            

Ages: 13-17     Boats: CFJ and 420  

CFJs are the standard in high school and collegiate sailing, this 2-person boat will be used
to teach safety and good seamanship in a social setting. This course will focus on 

intermediate skills, but will also accommodate beginners.  Spinnakers will be used on both the FJs and 420s.  The group will be focused on sending teams to both CFJ Nationals and 420 Nationals in Southern California.  A beginner group will be available for those without experience.
New for 2010: The double-handed classes will meet from 11am to 4pm, without lunch at the club.

Keelboat                              

Ages 8-16     Boat: J/24

With two J/24’s ready to go the Bay will be your playground. In this class there will be 

4-6 students per boat and 1 instructor. Safety, seamanship skills and fun will be the focal 

point of this class. Navigation, anchoring, knots, and becoming a better helmsperson will 

also be introduced in this class. Last summer this was the class to be in and this summer is 

no different.