(631) 691-9292
15 Berger Ave
Amityville, NY 11701


Youth Sailing

The club has a proud tradition of teaching boys and girls safe sailing skills in a friendly, structured environment. Classes forming for two four-week summer sessions beginning in late June.

Beginner Lessons – 2 sessions!
Session I June 30 to July 24, 8:30 AM to Noon $425
Session II July 28 to August 21, 8:30 AM to Noon $425

Advanced Lessons June 30 to July 24, 1:00 PM to 4:30 PM $450
Intermediate Lessons July 28 to August 21, 1:00 PM to 4:30 PM $450

Each session runs from Monday to Thursday for 4 weeks, with club racing on Wednesday nights and potential regattas on Fridays and weekends (see below).

On-the-water instruction and racing in Blue Jays and Club 420s. Students learn to rig, handle and skipper boats safely in classes with plenty of hands-on training on the Great South Bay. Students rotate positions in the boats, learning all skills. Boat safety and sportsmanship are emphasized at all times. Intermediate and Advanced sailors travel down the Bay for Invitational and other Great South Bay Yacht Racing Association events. All students race in our Wednesday night club series. Students must be at least 9 years old and pass a swimming test. US Coast Guard approved Personal Floatation Device (PFD) must be worn at all times. Parent involvement encouraged.

2008 Junior Training and Racing Dates

Monday, June 30 Junior Training Session #1 begins
Thursday, June 26 Junior Seamanship Race
Friday, July 4 Babylon Junior Invitation
Friday, July 11 Junior Regatta at Wet Pants Yacht Club
Thursday, July 24 Junior Training Graduation for Session #1
Sunday, July 20-Sunday, July 27 Opti Nationals
Monday, July 28 Junior Training Session #2 begins
Friday, July 25 Bay Shore Yacht Club Junior Regatta
Friday, August 1 Narrasketuck Yacht Club Jr Regatta
Thursday, August 21 Junior Training Graduation #2
Friday, August 8 Long Island Yacht Club Junior Regatta
Friday, August 15 Cedarhurst Yacht Club Junior Regatta
Saturday, August 16 Sat Unqua Corinthian Yacht Club Invitation & Party

For more information, contact Linda at (516) 319-1423 or email.

Kids love sailing!

Commodore:
Pat McGillicudy

Contact:
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New Members
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Our mission is to promote safe sailboat racing, cruising and social activities. We have a 12-month racing schedule and frequent social events. Our facilities are equipped for small sailboats, dinghies and sailboat racing and we have a learn to sail program. Click here to learn more.