Keelboat sailing provides a critical generational link between young sailors and our seasoned veterans of the sailing community. Whether racing or offshore cruising, this a great opportunity for young sailors to solidify their knowledge & skills gained in small boats, as well as develop communication and team work skills with sailors of different ages and
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Competitive High School sailing is organized under Interscholastic Sailing Association (ISSA) rules. Teams race in Collegiate 420 two person dinghies (main and jib only). High School teams typical practice 3 days per week during Fall and Spring race seasons. A Regional Regatta calendar provides opportunities for teams to compete and earn ‘Points’ to qualify for
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Learn To Sail is intended to train Junior Sailors to skipper their own sailing dinghy in calm to moderate weather conditions under supervision. Sailors gain a better understanding of wind, marine conditions, sailing equipment and rigging, points of sail, rules of the road, navigating a simple course of sailing and nautical decor, and capsize &
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A traditional group program intended to introduce participants to the marine environment, water safety, basic principals of sailing & boat handling, physical activity in an outdoor setting. Children are paired with coaches and experienced sailors sailing in medium sized dinghies. Typically a 1 week program with 1/2 day sessions. Customized programs can be designed to
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YSFPB has recently assembled a fleet of 12 FJ dinghies. These 2 person sloops (main & jib) are commonly used in High School and College sailing programs. They are also great instructional boats for junior sailors and one-design racers for adult sailors. The hulls and rigging sat unused (in the sun) for many years. The
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