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 two course: (1) an adult learn-to-sail course on Keelboats and (2) an Adult Dinghy Sailing course on our new fleet the RS Quest. These courses are geared to teach sailing safely and skillfully; to develop confidence for sailing keelboats or dinghies, and to instill a respect for the sea.
Adult Learn-to-Sail on Keelboats:
This is a learn-to-sail course offered to adult sailors (18+) that are beginning their sailing careers or looking to advance their current skillset. It is recommended for adult sailors of all ages that prefer leisurely sailing on larger and more stable boats during sunset hours. The boats featured include J/22s, J/24s, Pearson 24s, Cal 30s, Seaward 26rks, and more. New sailors will learn parts of the boat, rigging/derigging independently, leaving and returning to a mooring, proper tacking, general safety procedures, and the ability to sail a proper course. Experienced sailors will learn proper sail trim and adjustments, navigation, boat maintence, independent sailing, and leading crew through important safety procedures. All participants highly recommended to take the online Basic Keelboat Online cost $50 through US sailing to learn many of the sailing concepts we will be engaging with in class.
Adult Sailing Program - Keel Boat 2026 - 6/7/2026
NEW COURSE: Adult Dinghy Sailing on RS Quests
This is a learn-to-sail course offered to adult sailors (18+) that are beginning their sailing careers or looking to advance their current skillset. It is recommended for adult sailors of all ages that are physically fit and prefer to engage with the sport of sailing on smaller, less stable boats. The RS quests are fast, fun, and we are so incredibly excited for this new addition on our bay this season! Sailors will learn parts of the boat, rigging/derigging independently, leaving and returning to the dock, proper tacking, capsizing and turtling procedures, how to sail differ race courses, and racing start/ finish techniques. Participants will be provided with a curriculum of videos to watch at home outside of the course to learn many of the sailing concepts we will be engaging with in class. All sailors will be in an RS Quest with a certified US Sailing Level 1 instructor.
Adult Sailing Program - DInghy 2026 - 6/7/2026
General Information:
The program runs for 3-hour sessions on Wednesdays and 4-hour sessions on Sundays, tide and weather permitting. Both courses will begin on Wednesday, June 10th and end Sunday, August 16th, 2026. 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.
On-The-Water Session Dates:
Wednesday, June 10 - 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Sunday, June 21 - 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Wednesday, July 8 - 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Sunday, July 19 - 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Wednesday, July 22 - 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Sunday, August 2 - 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Wednesday, August 5 - 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Sunday, August 16 - 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM
The cost each course is $550 for non-members and social members. SYC Regular members qualify for a discounted rate of $300 for each course. If a non-member or social member chooses to upgrade to a regular membership within the same season of taking either course, they would receive $250 off of the initiation fee.
Questions & More Information:
Please contact us at sail@squantumyc.org for more information or any questions you may have.
Space is limited.