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Juniors Spring Program Overview

Program Overview

2025 Registration Dates

SDYC Members: Friday, February 14th at Noon
Public Registration: Friday, February 21st at Noon

Junior Program Policies

Cancelations outside of 7 days before the first scheduled day of class shall be granted a full refund, less a $50 service charge. Cancelations within 7 days of the first scheduled day of that class shall receive a 50% refund. Once a class starts, no refunds available.

If you have a conflict between desired racing classes, please email the Junior Sailing Director at [email protected] to discuss appropriate credits/refunds. Sailors are welcome to switch between racing classes that are scheduled on the same day with advanced notice.

Students enrolled in Sport programs will have access to coaching at any SDAYC / local regatta and any out-of-town SCYYRA regatta w/ five or more SDYC sailors registered to attend.

Sailors not enrolled in any SDYC Junior Sailing program classes may pay a daily rate to support the cost of providing a coach - $40/day for SDYC members and $60/day for non-members.

Sailors using an SDYC club boat who are not registered in an SDYC Junior Sailing program will be charged a charter fee of $20/day for SDYC members. 

If you are willing to tow a coach boat, your sailor will be automatically be allocated a spot on the trailer. Thereafter, the SDYC trailer will be reserved for SDYC member sailors attending regattas. Should there be an available spot for a nonmember sailor it will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.

All sailors are responsible for loading and unloading their own boats. In order to keep the trailers in shape and ready for the next travel event as soon as possible, all boats need to be unloaded at SDYC within 72 hours after arrival back at SDYC. If a sailor cannot do so themselves, or arrange help to unload, a fee of $20 for staff to unload may be assessed. 

Boat insurance is strongly advised. SDYC is not liable for any damage incurred during loading/ unloading or transport. Please see the program waiver for details.

Towing Volunteer & Assignment Sheet

Parents who tow a trailer will automatically be allocated a spot on the trailer. Thereafter, the SDYC trailer space will be reserved on a first come, first served basis for SDYC member sailors who are registered for regattas. Should there be an available spot for a nonmember sailor it will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.

All sailors are responsible for loading and unloading their own boats. In order to keep the trailers in shape and ready for the next travel event as soon as possible, all boats need to be unloaded at SDYC within 72 hours after arrival back at SDYC. If a sailor cannot do so themselves, or arrange help to unload, a fee of $20 for staff to unload may be assessed.

Boat insurance is strongly advised. SDYC is not liable for any damage incurred during loading/ unloading or transport. Please see the program waiver for details.

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Parents please refrain from interupting or distracting during class times. If you wish to inquire about your child's progress in the program, please wait until after class to speak with the coaches or contact the Junior Director. We also ask that parents give the classes space while spectating, following the class on the water can be distracting for the kids and coaches. 

Juniors Spring Wednesday Classes

Wednesday Double Handed Sailing Classes: March 5 - May 21

  • 3:45 PM - 6:30 PM
  • $660 Members / $760 Non-Members
  • 8 sailors’ max
This class is ideal for sailors who are new to double-handed sailing or want to continue working on their fundamentals in a CFJ. It is a great option for some of our experienced sabot racers, graduates from a summer or fall double-handed class, or older kids that are new to the sport. This class will focus on rigging, teamwork, the basics of boat handling, and introduce sailors to racing in CFJs.

  • 3:45 PM - 6:30 PM
  • $660 Members / $760 Non-Members
  • 12 Classes
  • 22 sailors max (11 boats)
This group is ideal for sailors who plan on building towards a racing campaign in the C420. They will be practicing spinnaker sailing and learn to use a trapeze harness. Sailors will be working on boat handling and teamwork as they strive to master these skills.

Sailors will be split into two groups based on their previous experience in the fleet. These groups may be combined on select practice dates depending on specific skill development objectives.
 
Minimum Eligibility Criteria
  • Sailors with no previous experience in this program must be age 11+. Sailors who are currently participating in the course at age 10+ will be allowed to continue in the Spring.
  • Sailors must have prior sailing experience, either in Sabots (C1 and up), or have demonstrated competency in the Intro to Double Handed Class.
Registration Details
Due to the high demand for this program, sailors registered between February 14th and 18th will automatically be placed on a waiting list for this course. Junior Program staff will examine the registration details to ensure that sailors meet the minimum eligibility criteria before admitting sailors to this program.
  • If there are more sailors than capacity allows, registration priority will be based on the following criteria:
    • Previous experience in the C420 program.
    • Previously competed at SCYYRA Perry Series Regattas
    • Previously competed in the C420 fleet at SDAYC Luff-In Regattas.
    • Sailor age
  • Admissions decisions will be published on Wednesday, February 19th. If there is remaining space in the course, it will be made available for registration at 5:00PM.

Juniors Spring Thursday Classes

Thursday Sabot Sailing Classes: March 6 - May 22

  • 3:45 PM - 6:30 PM
  • $725 Members / $835 Non-Members
  • 8 sailors’ max

This class is ideal for new sailors that have little to no experience. They will be learning the basic fundamentals of sailing in a sabot including rigging, understanding wind direction, launching and docking, points of sail, and will be building comfort and competency on the water.

  • 3:45 PM - 6:30 PM
  • $725 Members / $835 Non-Members
  • 10 sailors’ max

The Intermediate Sabot Sailing class is reserved for sailors that have already taken Beginning Sabots and have demonstrated a comfort with the fundamentals of sailing. This class will build on skills developed in beginning sabots with focus on upwind sailing, boat handling, and aims to prepare sailors for the pre-C3 class where they will learn to race. 

Juniors Spring Friday Classes

Friday Sailing Classes

Overview:

  • Ages 6 to 8
  • 8 sailors’ max per session

Two Sessions available: $255 Members / $300 Non-Members

  • April 4th – April 25th (4 Classes)
  • May 2nd – May 23rd (4 Classes)
Due to high demand, registrations for the Sea Urchins class will be limited to one session per sailor at this time. With so many sailors looking to prepare for the summer program, we are working to make this program accessible to more of our membership.
 

The class that's launched generations to a lifetime of sailing! Kids will sail with two or three of their peers and an instructor in a 14-foot dinghy and learn through demonstrations and practice. The game-inspired curriculum covers sailing terminology, finding wind direction, learning to steer with the tiller, and fundamental seamanship skills. The class familiarizes kids with water safety and dinghy sailing, while enabling them to feel comfortable around the club and on the water.

Overview:

  • 3:45 PM - 6:30 PM
  • $660 Members / $760 Non-Members
  • March 7th - May 23rd
  • 10 sailors max

This class aims to develop the next generation of Sabot Racers. Sailors will learn the fundamentals of sailboat racing, including starting sequences, mark rounding, boat handling, and introducing the Racing Rules of Sailing.

Eligibility:

  • Completed Intermediate Sabots in Summer '24, Fall '24 and/or Winter '25, with coach recommendation.
  • Repeating the class after Winter 2025 or earlier.
  • Privately owned sabots are not required but are welcome.

Sailors can be moved up into the racing classes upon coach recommendation.

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Race Team Practices

  • Mondays: March 3rd - May 19th
    • 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM
  • Thursdays: March 6th - May 22nd
    • 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM
  • $660 Members / $760 Non-Members
  • Ages 12+
  • Coaches Steve Hunt, Carter Cameron, Steven Leuck, JC Hermis, B Lindsay, and Mateo Vargas.
  • Registration for each day is capped at 10 sailors. 

Sailors in this class will be training with a focus towards High School Racing. They will receive world class coaching and practice with the Point Loma High School Sailing Team. At each practice, participants will gain a new ‘take away’ for their tactical toolbox.

Sabot Racing

  • 3:45 PM - 6:30 PM
  • 4:15 PM First Start
  • Register through the Clubspot for each event.
  • FREE to sailors who are already registered in another Junior Program course
  • A $15 late fee will be assessed to sailors who register within 24 hours of the start time.
  • Not registered in other Jr Program Classes? Coaching fees are $30 with 24 hours of notice, and $50 within 24 hours.

La Playa Series Sabot Races are afternoon race events held in the La Playa anchorage between SDYC and SWYC. The races are open to all San Diego Area Junior Sailors in A-C3 fleets. These events are great first regattas for new racers and are still great practice for experienced sabot racers in higher fleets.

Spring Dates: 

  1. March 4th
  2. March 25th
  3. April 8th
  4. April 22nd
  5. April 29th
  6. May 13th
  7. May 20th  

Friday Practices: March 7th – May 23rd

  • 3:45 PM - 6:30 PM
  • 12 Sessions
  • $660 Members / $760 Non-Members

Saturday Practices: March 22nd – May 17th

  • Noon to 4:00 PM
  • 7 Sessions
    • No Practice on May 3rd during the SWYC Luff-In.
    • No Practice on April 12th for Opening Day weekend.
  • $455 Members / $525 Non-Members 

Sabot Racing practices are open to sailors from C3 to A fleet. The goal of this course is to develop confident and successful sailors in the sport. Curriculum will include technical boat setup, boat handling, starting strategies, upwind/downwind tactics, and some rules study. Sailors will be divided into groups based on their fleet status where these topics will be tailored to each skill level. Privately owned boats are not required but are strongly encouraged.

A-C1: This group will expand on the Winter Program curriculum, focusing more on tactics, strategy, and begin team racing.

C3/C2: This group will continue working on boat handling skills and the fundamentals of fleet racing.

Spring Regattas

The SDYC Sabot Race Team will be training for the following travel regattas:

  1. NHYC Spring Gold Cup and SCYYRA North Series #4, March 8th – 9th
  2. Earl Elms Regatta at MBYC**, March 15th – 16th
  3. SDAYC Luff-In Regatta at SWYC, May 3rd

No Sabot practices will be held at SDYC during these travel events.

 **Coaching at the Earl Elms will be limited in the A-C1 fleets with no instruction on the water. They will be working on Coach Jon’s “Self-Coaching Checklist” to prepare them for competitions without coaching support. This is a target regatta for our new C3 fleet, so there will be additional coaching provided in this group.

  • 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Two Sessions are available:
  • April 4th - 25th (4 practices)
  • May 2nd - 23rd (4 practices)
  • $220 Members / $255 Non-Members

Loaner HPYS 29ers with practice sails will be available on a limited basis for an additional $100/session.

Sailors can sign up solo but one coaching goal will be to form teams to train for and sail in the following regattas:

  • 29er Mid Winters West & SCYYRA Hamlin Series at ABYC (29er Only), March 21st – 23rd
  • SDYC Opening Day Clinigatta, April 12th
  • SDAYC Luff-In Regatta 2/4 at SWYC, May 4th
  • SBYC Spring Dinghy Regatta & SCYYRA Perry Series 4/4, May 17th - 18th
  • US Open at SDYC, June 28th – 29th
  • US Junior Women’s Championship, Ida Lewis, June 21st - 22nd
  • US 29er National Championship at SFYC, July 9th - 13th

Sailors should augment their weekly training sessions with HPYS Clinics at SDYC.

  • 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Two Sessions are available:
    • April 1st - 29th (5 practices), $275 Members / $315 Non-Members
    • May 6th - 27th (4 practices), $220 Members / $255 Non-Members
Loaner HPYS 29ers with practice sails will be available on a limited basis for an additional $100/session. Sailors sign up solo and one coaching goal will be to help form teams.
 

Overview: 
  • 3:45 PM - 6:30 PM
  • March Only: March 4th - March 25th (4 practices)
    • $220 Members / $255 Non-Members
  • April Only: April 1st - April 29th (5 practices)
    • $275 Members / $315 Non-Members
  • May Only: May 6th - 20th (3 practices)
    • $165 Members / $190 Non-Members
Laser Race Team practices will prepare sailors for local and regional regattas this Spring. Whether you are just getting started with Laser racing or have previous experience and want to improve your skills, these practices will set you up for success!

Boats are not provided, but a limited number of charter boats are available. Please contact the Juniors Office at [email protected] to inquire about chartering a boat. Available charter boats will be granted on a first come, first served basis.
 
Eligibility Criteria:
  • Must have previous racing experience
  • Ages 12+
  • Experience in Laser Development Program (or equivalent) is recommended.

Schedule TBA... Select Saturdays in Spring

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Contact the Junior Sailing Office

Contact the Junior Sailing Office

Questions or Suggestions? Feel free to contact our staff and we will get back to you as soon as possible!

All decisions regarding program admission and safety will be made by the coaching staff and Junior Sailing Director. Certain circumstances may require the coaching staff to restrict or cancel classes for safety or staffing reasons. Class fees will not be prorated in these circumstances.

Sailors must contact the SDYC Dockmaster or Marina Manager for any personal boats kept at SDYC. Storage fees will apply. Availability is limited.