Summer 2023 REGISTRATION IS OPEN!

• Boats are provided for all introductory level classes.
• Professional coaching
• All sailors must wear a US Coast Guard approved life-jacket
• Safety boat is present for all sessions
• Classes will be run out of both venues: PY-Westpoint and PY-Chesapeake.
• Cancellation Policy: A processing fee of $50 will be applied to any cancellations. No refunds within 2 weeks of class start date.
• PYSF Scholarships are available to help PYSF achieve its mission to be a community sailing group that teaches sailing regardless of ability to pay. To apply for a scholarship, complete the PYSF Request for Scholarship. Contact [email protected] if you have any questions.
• Family Nights are from 5pm-8pm on June 30 and July 21
• Our Family FUN Regatta will be Aug 12
• We encourage our sailors to “intern” as Junior Instructors. If your sailor is interested in this opportunity, please contact Molly.

Guppies

This is a fun camp for those that are not quite old enough for our learn-to-sail class, but would like to get in a boat and see what it is all about! Time will be spent both on land, and on the water learning basic sailing info and increasing kid’s comfort level on boats. Kids will be getting in a variety of boats: 8′ cubes, 18′ keelboats, coachboats. Although no experience is necessary, sailors must be comfortable in the water while wearing a life jacket. Camp is Mon-Thur 9am-3pm. Ages 6-7. $600 per camp. (PYSF Scholarships are available to help PYSF achieve its mission to be a community sailing group that teaches sailing regardless of ability to pay. To apply for a scholarship, complete the PYSF Request for Scholarship. Contact [email protected] if you have any questions.)

• Camp 1: June 12 – June 15 *waitlist only*
• Camp 2: July 24 – July 27 *waitlist only*

Guppies 2.0 (*new this summer!)

This is a follow-up camp to our Guppies group. For those that are not quite old enough for our 2-week learn-to-sail class, but would like to get in a boat and see what it is all about! Time will be spent both on land, and on the water learning basic sailing info and increasing kid’s comfort level on boats. Kids will be spending time sailing each day. Completion of Guppies and/or approval from Director needed prior to registration. Camp is Mon-Thur 9am-3pm. Ages 6-7. $600 per camp. (PYSF Scholarships are available to help PYSF achieve its mission to be a community sailing group that teaches sailing regardless of ability to pay. To apply for a scholarship, complete the PYSF Request for Scholarship. Contact [email protected] if you have any questions.)

• Camp 1: June 19 – June 22 *waitlist only*
• Camp 2: July 31 – Aug 3 *waitlist only*

Learn-to-Sail

This is a fun, in-depth camp that teaches the basics of sailing. Time will be spent both on land, and on the water learning wind direction, boat nomenclature, knots, and basic sailing techniques. Although no experience is necessary, sailors must be comfortable in the water while wearing a life jacket. Camp is Mon-Thur 9am-3:30pm. Ages 8-11. $1,300 per camp. (PYSF Scholarships are available to help PYSF achieve its mission to be a community sailing group that teaches sailing regardless of ability to pay. To apply for a scholarship, complete the PYSF Request for Scholarship. Contact [email protected] if you have any questions.)

• Camp 1: June 19 – June 29 *waitlist only*
• Camp 2: July 10 – July 20 *waitlist only*
• Camp 3: July 31 – Aug 10 *waitlist only*

*Some kids pick up the sport quickly, while others may repeat learn-to-sail multiple times before advancing. Your instructors will update you on the sailor’s progress towards the end of the course. This class does not compete in regattas.*

Learn 2.0

This is a fun, in-depth camp that continues instruction of the basics of sailing. Time will be spent both on land, and on the water learning wind direction, boat nomenclature, knots, and basic sailing techniques. Sailors must have completed Learn-to-Sail (or equivalent). Camp is Mon-Thur 9am-4pm. Ages 8-11. $650 per camp. (PYSF Scholarships are available to help PYSF achieve its mission to be a community sailing group that teaches sailing regardless of ability to pay. To apply for a scholarship, complete the PYSF Request for Scholarship. Contact [email protected] if you have any questions.)

• Camp 1: June 12 – 15 *waitlist only*
• Camp 2: July 24 – 27 *waitlist only*
• Camp 3: July 31 – Aug 3 *waitlist only*

*Some kids pick up the sport quickly, while others may repeat learn-to-sail multiple times before advancing. Your instructors will update you on the sailor’s progress towards the end of the course. This class does not compete in regattas.*

Opti Green Team

For sailors who have completed Opti Intro-to-Race or equivalent and seek to refine their racing skills in a single handed boat. Sailors will work on opti specific body mechanics as well as introduce rig set up. Boats provided (Optis). Camp is Mon-Thur 9am-4pm. Ages 8-12. Cost: $650. (PYSF Scholarships are available to help PYSF achieve its mission to be a community sailing group that teaches sailing regardless of ability to pay. To apply for a scholarship, complete the PYSF Request for Scholarship. Contact [email protected] if you have any questions.)

• Camp 1: June 19 – June 22 *waitlist only*
• Camp 2: July 10 – July 13
• Camp 3: July 24 – July 27

*This class can compete in the BAYS regattas with instructor approval*

Regattas (Bay Area Youth Sailing (BAYS) sponsors the local Summer Series)

• June 10 – 11: BAYS Summer #1 @ RYC
• July 15 – 17: BAYS Summer #2 @ EYC
• July 29 – 30: BAYS Summer #3 @ SFYC

*Most kids stay on the Green Team for more than one season. Your instructors will update you on the sailor’s progress towards the end of the course. The next steps would be Opti Dev Team or FJ Intro.

Opti Development Team

For sailors who have graduated from our Opti Green Team or equivalent and seek to refine their racing and boat tuning skills in a single handed boat. Sailors could be racing in either Green or Champ fleet while on the Development Team. Coaches will determine what is appropriate for the sailor. Boat ownership is suggested but not mandatory. Camp is Mon-Thur 9am-4pm. Ages 8-13. Cost: $650. (PYSF Scholarships are available to help PYSF achieve its mission to be a community sailing group that teaches sailing regardless of ability to pay. To apply for a scholarship, complete the PYSF Request for Scholarship. Contact [email protected] if you have any questions.)

• Camp 1: June 26 – June 29
• Camp 2: July 10 – July 13
• Camp 3: July 24 – July 27

Regattas

• June 10 – 11: BAYS Summer #1 @ RYC
• June 17 – 18: Opti Heavy Weather @ SFYC
• July 15 – 17: BAYS Summer #2 @ EYC
• July 29 – 30: BAYS Summer #3 @ SFYC

Opti Champ Team

For sailors who have graduated out of our Development Team (or equivalent) and seek to refine racing skills in a single handed boat. Boat ownership is mandatory. Ages 10-15. Race Team members are expected to participate in local, Bay Area regattas which are included in the class fee. Regattas outside of the Bay Area are an additional cost of $100/sailor/day. (PYSF Scholarships are available to help PYSF achieve its mission to be a community sailing group that teaches sailing regardless of ability to pay. To apply for a scholarship, complete the PYSF Request for Scholarship. Contact [email protected] if you have any questions.) Camps is Mon-Thur 9am-4pm. Ages 8-13. Cost: $650

• Camp 1: June 26 – June 29
• Camp 2: July 10 – July 13
• Camp 3: July 24 – July 27

Regattas

• June 10 – 11: BAYS Summer #1 @ RYC
• June 17 – 18: Opti Heavy Weather @ SFYC
• July 15 – 17: BAYS Summer #2 @ EYC
• July 29 – 30: BAYS Summer #3 @ SFYC

FJ Intro Camp

Learn the basics of sailing while developing skills to prepare for sailing with others at PYSF and in the Bay Area. While no experience is necessary, sailors must be comfortable in the water while wearing a life jacket. This class serves as an introduction to double-handed sailing and Fleet Racing. Class Sessions are divided by age (11-13yo and 14yo+). This class precedes FJ Team Racing and 420 Intermediate. Boats provided. Camp is Mon-Thur 9am-3:30pm. Cost: $650 (PYSF Scholarships are available to help PYSF achieve its mission to be a community sailing group that teaches sailing regardless of ability to pay. To apply for a scholarship, complete the PYSF Request for Scholarship. Contact [email protected] if you have any questions.)

• Camp 1: June 12 – 15 (11-13yo) *waitlist only*
• Camp 2: June 26-29 (14yo+) *waitlist only*
• Camp 3: July 17 – 20 (14yo+) *waitlist only*
• Camp 4: July 24 – 27 (11-13yo) *waitlist only*
• Camp 5: Aug 7 – 10 (11-13yo) *waitlist only*

*Some kids pick up the sport quickly, while others may repeat FJ Intro before advancing to 420 Intermediate and/or High School Race Team. Your instructors will update you on the sailor’s progress towards the end of the course. This class can compete in the BAYS regattas with instructor approval*

Keelboat 101 Camp

Learn the basics of sailing a keelboat! This class serves as an introduction to keelboat sailing using Ideal 18s. Sailors will be learning basic maneuvering on a keelboat, including spinnakers. Boats provided. Ages 13+. Camp is Mon-Thur 9am-3:30pm. Cost: $700 (PYSF Scholarships are available to help PYSF achieve its mission to be a community sailing group that teaches sailing regardless of ability to pay. To apply for a scholarship, complete the PYSF Request for Scholarship. Contact [email protected] if you have any questions.)

• Camp 1: June 19 – 22
• Camp 2: July 10 – 13
• Camp 3: July 31 – Aug 3

Friday Fun Series Dates:

• June 16, June 30, July 21, August 11   

420 Intro Camp

Sailors who have completed FJ Intro, 420 Summer Course, or equivalent. For those looking to learn/improve trapeze work, spinnaker handling, skippering and crewing in the 420. No partner needed. Sailor needs to be confident in skippering and understand basic sailing concepts and maneuvers. Boats provided. Answers to FAQ can be found here. Ages: 12-18. This class precedes invitation to the 420 Race Team. Camp is Mon-Thur 9am-4pm. Cost: $700. (PYSF Scholarships are available to help PYSF achieve its mission to be a community sailing group that teaches sailing regardless of ability to pay. To apply for a scholarship, complete the PYSF Request for Scholarship. Contact [email protected] if you have any questions.)

• Camp 1: June 12 – 15
• Camp 2: June 26 – 29
• Camp 3: July 17 – 20
• Camp 4: July 31 – Aug 3

*This class can compete in the Bay Area Youth Sailing (BAYS) regattas with instructor approval*

Regattas

• June 10 – 11: BAYS Summer #1 @ RYC   
• July 15 – 17: BAYS Summer #2 @ EYC
• July 29 – 30: BAYS Summer #3 @ SFYC

420 Race Team

C420 Race Team members are expected to participate in local, Bay Area regattas which are included in the class fee. Regattas outside of the Bay Area are an additional cost of $100/sailor/day. (PYSF Scholarships are available to help PYSF achieve its mission to be a community sailing group that teaches sailing regardless of ability to pay. To apply for a scholarship, complete the PYSF Request for Scholarship. Contact [email protected] if you have any questions.)

• Dates: June 13 – Aug 10
• Days: Tuesdays and Thursdays
• Time: 4pm – 7pm
• Cost: $1500

Regattas

• May 28 – 29: Heavy Weather Clinic @ StFYC (TBD)
• June 10 – 11: BAYS Summer #1 @ RYC 
• July 15 – 17: BAYS Summer #2 @ EYC
• June 25 – 27: C420 New England Champs @ Shelter Island YC (New York)
• July 7 – 9: C420 Nationals @ Chicago YC
• July 12 – 14: C420 Girls Nationals @ Brandt Beach YC (New Jersey)
• July 24 – 27: C420 North Americans @ Sail Newport (Rhode Island)
• July 29 – 30: BAYS Summer #3 @ SFYC