2024 Fall Sailing
Fall Sailing Registration will open at 1230 PST on Wednesday, August 14th.
Our After School Sailing Program runs at a smaller capacity than Summer Sailing due to our limited dock space, reduced total staff number, and our goal of maintaining a low coach to sailor ratio.
Please note that our classes will quickly hit capacity.
Sailors will not be admitted to classes above their skill/experience level.
Dates:
Novice, Intermediate, HS JV: September 9th - November 6th
Green Fleet, Champ Fleet: September 4th - December 6th
ILCA/Laser: September 9th- December 12th
High School Varsity: September 3rd - December 12th
REFUND POLICY
Cancellations within 14 days from the first scheduled day of that class shall receive a 50% refund. Cancellations on or after the start date of a class will not be refunded. All refunds are subject to a $25 processing fee.
CLASS DESCRIPTIONS
GARIBALDIS (Saturday, 9:00-12:00)
Prerequisites: New for Fall 2024! This is our introductory, learn-to-sail class for sailors 5-7 year olds. Sailors aged five years old must have completed one year of Kindergarten.
Description: Our Garibaldis class is aimed at the youngest sailors to learn sailing in a comfortable environment. Sailors are paired up with a partner and an instructor in a 14’ CFJ dinghy. Sailors get the opportunity to learn: steering, sail trim, nautical terminology, rigging, and points of sails. All with the comfort of having an instructor in the boat alongside them!
NOVICE OPTIMIST (MONDAY, 3:30-6:00)
Prerequisites: None! This is our introductory, learn-to-sail class for sailors 7-11 years old. It is also recommended sailors restart here if they have not sailed since last summer.
Description: This is our introductory sailing class geared towards first-time sailors and first-time program participants. Sailed in 8’ pram style dinghies, known as Optimist SailCubes, sailors gain hands on experience under the supervision of certified instructors. This class has a linear progression that teaches and builds on fundamental skills such as; rigging your boat, steering, body placement, sail trim, tacking/gybing, sail theory and much more! It is common for participants to repeat this class more than once.
INTERMEDIATE OPTIMIST (WEDNESDAY, 3:30-6:00)
Prerequisites: A minimum of 1-2 sessions of SBYSF Summer Novice Sailing, currently enrollment in Intermediate sailing, or similar experience.
Description: This class builds upon skills learned in Novice Sailing. Our goal with this class is to have sailors who can confidently sail upwind. Many sailors will choose to complete the Intermediate class a few times to master this skill. After finding success sailing upwind, sailors are ready to start developing as racers! It is common for participants to repeat this class more than once.
Intermediate/CFJ Learn to Race (Wednesday, 3:30-6:00)
Prerequisites: A minimum of 1-2 sessions of SBYSF Summer Intro to Doublehanded or enrollment in SBYSF Summer Intermediate/CFJ Racing. Sailors must be 7th grade or higher.
Description: Our Intermediate/CFJ Learn to Race Class is designed for sailors who have participated in our Intro to Doublehanded Course and are thinking about joining their High School Sailing Team. This class builds on the elements of our IDH and Intermediate Learn to Race class with a focus on racing boathandling, speed, tactics, and starting.
GREEN FLEET OPTIMIST RACING (THURSDAY/FRIDAY, 3:30-6:00)
Prerequisites: A minimum of two sessions of SBYSF Intermediate Sailing or previous enrollment/experience in SBYSF Green Fleet.
Description: Welcome the the world of youth sailboat racing! This exciting step is aimed to have sailors gain knowledge and skills necessary to start racing. Topics covered include; basic rules of racing, starting technique, race course familiarity, more advanced boat handling, introduction to boat speed and more. Sailors are encouraged to participate in local regattas such as the SBYC Goblin.
CHAMP FLEET OPTIMIST RACING (WEDNESDAY/FRIDAY, 3:00-6:00)
Prerequisites: Current participation in SBYSF’s Optimist Champ Fleet and/or approval by SBYSF Program Director and Head Optimist Coach is required. Racing at a similar program is also subject to approval.
Green Fleet sailors looking to advance should contact SBYSF Program Director, Nick Kaschak. Guidelines for advancement to Champ Fleet include: winning one Green Fleet regatta, placing top-5 at 3 or more Green Fleet Regattas, or racing at one full season of Carrie Series events.
Description: SBYSF’s Optimist Champ Fleet is a high-level training group working towards success. The class is aimed at providing sailors the skills necessary to compete at the regional, national and international level. Many participants are actively racing at the USODA National-level. Coaches follow a programming model which is tuned toward addressing and working on sailors weaknesses and strengths. Many topics are covered including; advanced boat handling, boat speed work, improved training processes, starting technique, strategy/tactics, team racing and racing rules. Sailors are highly encouraged to participate in the Carrie, Harken, WCCs, PCCs, as well as National-level events.
HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY (TUESDAY/THURSDAY, 2:30-6:00)
Prerequisites: Prior or current experience on a High School Racing Team. Approval by SBYSF Program Director.
Description: Our High School Varsity Team commonly ranks amongst the top ten in the highly-competitive PCISA District. The Varsity teams, representing various local schools, practice twice a week and travel to district events. Sailors work on advanced boat handling, speed, starting, and tactics/strategy.
SBYSF ILCA/Laser PROGRAM (MONDAYS, 2:30-6:00)
The SBYSF Laser Program is designed for sailors looking to race singlehanded dinghies. It is intended for sailors who have graduated from Optimists or other small boats and are 8th grade level students through seniors in high school. SBYSF offers a variety of training options throughout the year. During the school year, we offer Monday after school Laser practices. Additionally, we run high-performance clinics during school breaks and occasional weekends. Sailors must own their own personal ILCA dinghy. Limited charter boats are available.