Overview:
Since 1890, Squantum Yacht Club has been a pillar for sailing education, competition, and community among Quincy’s twenty-seven miles of coastline. This year, we are offering an adult learn to sail program on J/24s, Cal 30's and other boats. This is a learn-to-sail course offered to adult sailors (18+) that are beginning their sailing careers. Sailors will learn parts of the boat, rigging/derigging independently, leaving and returning to a mooring, proper tacking, and the ability to sail a proper course. This program is geared to teach sailing safely and skillfully; to develop confidence for sailing keelboats, and to instill a respect for the sea. The Adult Learn to Sail Program provides an introduction to Basic Keel Boat Sailing.
General Information:
The program runs for 3-hour sessions on Sundays and Wednesdays Tide permitting beginning on Sunday, June 29th ending Sunday, August 17th, 2025. Program hours begin at 6:00 PM on Wednesdays and 3:00 PM on Sundays. If inclement weather occurs, lessons will be rescheduled accordingly to the next best day that same week. All policies and procedures will be upheld throughout the program, this ensures it runs as smoothly and safely as possible. Suggestions and assistance by sailors and families is always welcomed and must be discussed with and approved by Nina Meltzer before any implementation.
All participants must take the online Basic Keelboat Online cost $50.
On-The-Water Session Dates:
Sunday, June 29 - 3:00PM
Wednesday, July 2 - 6:00PM
Sunday, July 6 - 3:00PM
Wednesday, July 16 - 6:00PM
Sunday, July 20 - 3:00PM
Wednesday, July 30 - 6:00PM
Sunday, August 17 - 3:00PM
The cost for the course is $500 and $250 for SYC Regular Members. Upon a completion, non-regular members may apply for a regular membership and receive $250 off of the initiation fee. The items to be covered in sailing portion are described in US Sailing Basic Keelboat Upon successful completion and obtaining a US Sailing membership, the US Sailing Basic Keelboat Certification will be provided.
Questions & More Information:
Please contact Bob Thomas - Past Commodore with any questions/concerns and to obtain a registration package. For more detailed information, you can download the 2025 Adult Program Info Sheet.
Space is limited.
Adult Learn to Sail 2025 - Registration