Never sailed before?  Interested in giving it a try, this is where you start.....

The introduction to sailing level focuses on basic boat rigging, straight line sailing with a partner and general safety knowledge are all covered.  The goal of the intro level is to get the sailor comfortable in a boat with a friend, focus is on safety and fun.  Instructors use games, team work and challenges to help the student feel comfortable and excited about the sport of sailing.  By the end of a session a student is able to continue into Level 2 where they will work on being more maneuverable with sailboats  A maximum of 8 students per session to keep the instructor to student ratio low, no previous experience is required.

Skills Developed:

1. -Basic Rigging
   

2. -Basic Steering (straight line with crew in boat)
   

3. -Basic Safety
   

One-week sessions, sign up for one or two (curriculum is repeated each week):

(M-F, 9 a.m – 4 p.m, lunch to be provided by parents and is supervised by instructors)

Intro 1.A: June 13 – 17     Intro 1.B: June 20 – 23

Intro 1.C: June  27 – July 1    Intro 1.D: July 5 – July 8 (No Classes July 4th)

$300 per session *

*Subtract $100 per session per child for BYSC members.

See the Application Form

Wrong Level? See: Level 2, Level 3, Level 4