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/22s and J/24s. 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 every other week beginning on Sunday, June 25th wIth the First Sailand ending Wednesday, August 10th, 2023. 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.
The course consists of the Introductory First Sail on June 25, First Sail 2025 cost $50. and the formal on-water instruction with schedule below.
All participants must take the online Basic Keelboat Online cost $50.
The formal on-water instruction consists of 7 sessions:
Wednesday June 28 6:00PM
Sunday July 9 3:00PM
Wednesday July 12 6:00PM
Sunday July 23 3:00PM
Wednesday July 26 6:00PM
Sunday August 6 3:00PM
Wednesday August 9 6:00PM
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 membership in US Sailing, the US Sailing Basic Keelboat Certification will be provided.
Please contact Bob Thomas - Commodore with any questions/concerns and to obtain a registration package.
Space is limited.
Please download the registration package:
2023 Adult Learn to Sail Registration Package
and register and pay at Adult Learn to Sail 2023