During the school year, KWCSC welcomes youth ages 9-17 to join our after school and enrichment programs. Classes meet weekly for 6 week sessions. These programs are open to sailors of all skill levels. Register for consecutive sessions to continue sailing all year long!
We welcome all young sailors to learn the basics of sailing through adventure sailing and racing on a variety of boats owned by the Center. Registration is on a “first come, first served” basis. Select programs require previous experience or try-outs.
Secure your spot, as the limited number of spaces available tend to fill up quickly!
Our primary goal is that students learn and grow from this experience; therefore it is important that your child is placed in the correct skill level. We offer several different options:
Beginners – The Beginners class is our learn to sail “crash course”. It is designed for those who have little to no sailing experience, yet have the great desire to learn. This class is also an excellent option for returning sailors with experience looking to increase their comfort and confidence on the water and improve their skills. In this class we focus on the basics and fundamentals, and spend most of our time on the water sailing and having fun. The ideal age for this class is 9-12 and 13-17 years old.
Adventure* – This class is designed for sailors with some experience who want to spend more time enjoying sailing. The goal of this class is to improve the sailing skills we have while enjoying fun adventures on the water. We will have long distance and destination sails, island adventures, scavenger hunts, and other fun games and water activities. All sailing related! Participants will also have the opportunity to experience a variety of different sailboats. The ideal age for this class is 9-12 and 13-17.
Intermediate* – The Intermediate class is designed for more experienced sailors with the desire to advance their sailing skills. This class gives sailors the opportunity to further their sailing knowledge, experiment with new boats, and explore the excitement of racing. The ideal age for this class is 9-12 and 13-17 years old.
Opti Racing Team* – The Optimist, commonly referred to as the Opti, is the largest competitive youth racing fleet in the world. This intermediate class is for students looking to gain experience and skill on the Opti sailboat. Designed as an intro to racing course, the goal is to gain skills necessary to participate in local and out of town regattas. The ideal age for this class is 8-12.
Z420 Racing Team* – This class is designed for sailors with significant sailing experience who want to gain knowledge and confidence racing and tackle the advanced theories of sailing. The goal of this class is to gain the skills necessary to participate in local and out of town regattas. The ideal age for this class is 10-13 and 14-17.
*Experience is required to participate in these classes. Not sure which option fits your sailor best? Contact Program Director, Piper Blackford, for assistance placing your student. Keep in mind, it is common for sailors to attend multiple sessions of a certain program before progressing to the next level.
Our youth programs are led by KWCSC Program Director Piper Blackford and our team of sailing instructors. Our instructors are certified by US Sailing. They have instructed on a variety of boats, in private lessons, and class environments. Sailing Center leadership is dedicated to safety, fun and learning.
All registrations are now online – To sign up, click the link in the Schedule below for the session you would like your sailor to attend and follow the instructions (up to three children can be registered at the same time for the same class). If the class is fully booked, you can complete the application to be added to a waitlist. You will be contacted if a spot becomes available.
Each 6 week session costs $150.
Financial Aid Scholarships are available for those in need. To apply for a need-based scholarship email executivedirector@kwcsc.org.
CANCELLATION POLICY
A full refund will be provided for cancellations made more than 48 hours before the start of class. No refund will be provided for cancellations made less than 48 hours before the start of class. (Exceptions may be made for family emergencies or health challenges.) For extenuating circumstances, please contact the Executive Director at executivedirector@kwcsc.org