Sailing

Sailing classes are offered cooperatively between San Juan Sailing Foundation and Island Rec. Sailing is an activity that can be pursued and enjoyed for a lifetime. The classes are designed to be a progressive series, beginning with the Introduction or Basic class, and progressing to Intermediate. Float tests are required for all participants taking an Island Rec sailing class for the first time.

Please download the Sailing Participant Information for more details and float test information.

 

 

SAILING INTRODUCTION – Ages 8-11
Participants will learn basic sailing skills at a slower and comfortable pace. This class is designed to make the young sailor comfortable sailing! A minimum of 6 participants is needed by early fee deadline.

STRO-s13 ● Early Fee: $112 expires June 20, $122 thereafter
Percich Pond, Wold Road 2 – 5pm, July 1 – 5 (no class July 4) MTuWF

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SAILING BASIC – Ages 9+
Participants will learn to rig, tack, jibe, recover from a capsize and other basic skills while sailing solo in El Toro. This class is designed around the Red Cross, Learn to Sail Book (required, $22). A practical and written test is given at the end of the session. Mastery of all basic skills is required before moving on to the intermediate class. A minimum of 6 participants is needed by early fee deadline. All Basic classes are held at Percich Pond on Wold Road.

SB1-s13 ● Early Fee: $140.00, expires Jun 27, $150 thereafter 2 – 5pm, July 8 – 12 M-F

SB2-s13 ● Early Fee: $140.00, expires July 3, $150 thereafter 2 – 5pm, July 15 – 19 M-F

SB3-s13 ● Early Fee: $140.00, expires July 3, $150 thereafter 10am – 1pm, July 15 – 19 M-F

SB4-s13 ● Early Fee: $140.00, expires Jul 11, $150 thereafter 10am – 1pm, July 22 – 26 M-F

NEW: Extended 2-week Basic Sailing course:
SB2w-s13 ● Early fee: $227, expires Jun 20, $237 thereafter 10am – 1pm, July 1 – 12 M
No class July 4th

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SAILING BASIC FOR TEENS and ADULTS – Ages 13+
This is our basic sailing class, geared toward teaching teens and adults at a quicker pace than in the youth classes. Participants will learn to rig, tack, jibe, recover from a capsize and other basic skills while sailing solo in El Toro. This class is designed around the Red Cross, Learn to Sail Book (required, $22). A practical and written test is given at the end of the session. Mastery of all basic skills is required before moving on to the intermediate class. A minimum of 6 participants is needed by early fee deadline.

SBTA1-s13 ● Early Fee: $140, expires July 11, $150 thereafter
Percich Pond, Wold Road 2 – 5pm, July 22 – 26 M-F

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SAILING INTERMEDIATE – Ages 10+
This class introduces sailors to high performance single-handed boats and sloops on the saltwater. The skills developed will be crewing and skippering in a two-person Vanguard 15 and sailing a single-handed Laser. Sail trim, water safety and right-of-way will be covered. Participants must have passed the basic sailing classes to be eligible. A minimum of 8 participants is needed by early fee deadline.

STER-s13 ● Early Fee: $205, expires Jul 18, $215 thereafter
Jackson Beach 10am – 4pm, July 29 – Aug 2 M-F

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Island Rec Waiver must be turned in prior to the first day of participating in all programs

Refund policy: If Island Rec cancels a program you will receive a full refund. Refunds requested before the early fee deadline date (or at least 5 business days before start of program if no early fee deadline) will be subject to an 8% service fee, with a minimum of $12, max $45. No refunds after the deadline date. No refunds on trips or tours.