SAYC Sailing Center upcoming events

SAYCSC Fall Sail Team (September 12, 2026)

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT

SAYCSC Sail Team Racing Program

Opti Development, Opti Green Fleet, Opti Advanced, C420 Performance, 420 Regional, and ILCA Teams

Opti Development Team is a program designed to introduce racing to our youngest and newest sailors. Participation requires basic boat and sailing knowledge; sailors must have at least two weeks of Sail Camp Opti 2 or previous experience sailing an Optimist, or Sail Director approval. Development Team does not travel and race at regattas. The Development Team focus is on safety and fun, learning to sail upwind and downwind with awareness and proper mechanics, how to stop and start, dock, rig and derig, navigate a racecourse, understand a starting sequence and be introduced to race flags and basic racing rules, preparing sailors for racing in a fun way. Sailors learn these skills utilizing the SailCube Opti. Development Team practice twice a week on Saturday and Thursday afternoons.

Fall Schedule - Opti Development.xlsx

Opti Green Fleet Team is designed for those who know how to sail and want to learn to race, or improve their racing skills. Opti Green Fleet team practices three times a week on Saturday and Thursday, and a Wednesday afternoon race night. Must show proficiency in rigging, launching, tacking and gybing, docking and capsize recovery. Boat usage (charter) included with additional fee, two season maximum for chartering, must purchase a boat thereafter. For more information, contact Sail Director. 4-6 regattas in the fall season.

Fall Schedule - Opti Green.xlsx

Opti Advanced Team (Up to age 15) - Designed for experienced racers with previous Sail Team racing experience only. RWB sailors must provide their own boats. Advanced Team practices four times a week on Saturday, Tuesday, Thursday, and a Wednesday afternoon race night. Opti RWB Team has more focused and demanding practices, Green Fleet prerequisite or Sail Director approval. 4-6 travel regattas in the fall season.

Fall Schedule - Opti RWB.xlsx

C420 Performance Team (Ages 13 - 17) - Designed for those with 420 racing experience who are ready for a competitive push. SAYCSC C420 Performance Team teaches club racing (trapeze and spinnaker) and attends only C420 events (4-6 per season) in offshore and inshore venues. Sailors should expect longer practices and a heavier workload as this program is designed to push sailors to be their competitive best. Practices are Sundays and Wednesday afternoons, with some Tuesday and Thursday rigging and boat loading sessions. This is our most involved 420 program.

420 Regional Team (Ages 13 - 17) The 420 Regional team is comprised of new and advanced sailors who want to learn to race the 420 at a slower pace. The 420 Regional Team practices twice a week on Sundays and Wednesday afternoons with a dedicated 420 coach. Sailors focus on main and jib racing only and attend just one nearby regatta in the fall season.

Sailboats, sails, rigging, blades, covers, etc. included for ALL C420 and 420 racing. 4-6 travel regattas in the fall season.

Fall Schedule - C420 Performance.xlsx

Fall Schedule - 420 Regional.xlsx

ILCA Team (Ages 13 - 17) - Back this fall, our ILCA racing program is for ILCA sailors who own their own boats. With a dedicated ILCA coach, sailors will learn how to be competitive in the ILCA 4, 6 or 7. All sailors attend 4-6 regattas per season, including D-13 Championships and Junior Olympic events. ILCA team practices alongside the 420 teams on Sundays and Wednesday afternoons.

Fall Schedule - ILCA.xlsx

Opti Green, Opti Advanced, ILCA, and both 420 teams will attend traveling regattas - Opti Development sailors will be invited to attend traveling regattas for observation. All sailors and families participate in one public service event each season. Schedules for each team are linked above.

Interested sailors must commit to all practices, clinics, regattas, and maintenance and trailering days. Parental involvement is required, please email Sail Director with questions prior to registering.

Mandatory parent/sailor meeting on Saturday, September 12th for all participants.

Handbook and waiver link sent upon successful registration. Handbook acceptance agreements, all waivers, etc. must be electronically signed by September 12th.

Private Sailing Lesson - Coach Pat (October 27, 2026)

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Private Sailing Lesson at SAYC - 1:1

This is a four-hour private lesson and will be taught on the C420 sailboat pictured below. Please familiarize yourself prior to the lesson if possible. All participants must have an electronic waiver on file - link located in registration form and sent in confirmation email.

Private Sailing Lesson - Coach Gabby (October 28, 2026)

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Private Sailing Lesson at SAYC - 1:1

Private Sailing Lesson - Coach Jocelyn (October 29, 2026)

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Private Sailing Lesson at SAYC - 1:1

Private Sailing Lesson - Coach Pat (October 29, 2026)

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Private Sailing Lesson at SAYC - 1:1

Learn to Sail Clinic - Beginner J24 (November 07, 2026)

Sat, 07 Nov 2026 15:00:00 GMT

The SAYC Sailing Center Beginner Learn to Sail clinic is taught on the J/24 keelboat, pictured above, and consists of a six-hour day filled with classroom lessons, rigging demonstrations, land drills, a long water session, de-rigging and de-brief. In this beginner clinic you will learn these skills:

Parts of the Boat

Points of Sail + Sail Trim

Tacking & Gybing

Rigging and De-rigging

Rules of the Road

Basic Knot Tying

Breakdown of the day is as follows:

1. 1.5 hours of on-land instruction

2. 30 minute hands-on rigging demonstration

3. 3 hour on-water session – boat handling, sailing upwind and downwind, mooring, docking, and basic knot tying

4. 1 hour de-rigging, cleaning, and classroom debrief

Please bring your PFD (we have loaners if you do not), closed-toe shoes, sunscreen, a water bottle and lunch/snacks. Optional items include sunglasses, hats, towel, and a change of clothes.

*All participants must have a yearly Electronic Waiver on file before clinic begins.

Learn to Sail Clinic - Beginner J24 (November 14, 2026)

Sat, 14 Nov 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Parts of the Boat

Points of Sail + Sail Trim

Tacking & Gybing

Rigging and De-rigging

Rules of the Road

Basic Knot Tying

Breakdown of the day is as follows:

1. 1.5 hours of on-land instruction

2. 30 minute hands-on rigging demonstration

3. 3 hour on-water session – boat handling, sailing upwind and downwind, mooring, docking, and basic knot tying

4. 1 hour de-rigging, cleaning, and classroom debrief

Please bring your PFD (we have loaners if you do not), closed-toe shoes, sunscreen, a water bottle and lunch/snacks. Optional items include sunglasses, hats, towel, and a change of clothes.

*All participants must have a yearly Electronic Waiver on file before clinic begins.

Learn to Sail Clinic - Beginner J24 (November 15, 2026)

Sun, 15 Nov 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Parts of the Boat

Points of Sail + Sail Trim

Tacking & Gybing

Rigging and De-rigging

Rules of the Road

Basic Knot Tying

Breakdown of the day is as follows:

1. 1.5 hours of on-land instruction

2. 30 minute hands-on rigging demonstration

3. 3 hour on-water session – boat handling, sailing upwind and downwind, mooring, docking, and basic knot tying

4. 1 hour de-rigging, cleaning, and classroom debrief

Please bring your PFD (we have loaners if you do not), closed-toe shoes, sunscreen, a water bottle and lunch/snacks. Optional items include sunglasses, hats, towel, and a change of clothes.

*All participants must have a yearly Electronic Waiver on file before clinic begins.

Learn to Sail Clinic - Beginner J24 (December 05, 2026)

Sat, 05 Dec 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Parts of the Boat

Points of Sail + Sail Trim

Tacking & Gybing

Rigging and De-rigging

Rules of the Road

Basic Knot Tying

Breakdown of the day is as follows:

1. 1.5 hours of on-land instruction

2. 30 minute hands-on rigging demonstration

3. 3 hour on-water session – boat handling, sailing upwind and downwind, mooring, docking, and basic knot tying

4. 1 hour de-rigging, cleaning, and classroom debrief

Please bring your PFD (we have loaners if you do not), closed-toe shoes, sunscreen, a water bottle and lunch/snacks. Optional items include sunglasses, hats, towel, and a change of clothes.

*All participants must have a yearly Electronic Waiver on file before clinic begins.

Learn to Sail Clinic - Beginner J24 (December 12, 2026)

Sat, 12 Dec 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Parts of the Boat

Points of Sail + Sail Trim

Tacking & Gybing

Rigging and De-rigging

Rules of the Road

Basic Knot Tying

Breakdown of the day is as follows:

1. 1.5 hours of on-land instruction

2. 30 minute hands-on rigging demonstration

3. 3 hour on-water session – boat handling, sailing upwind and downwind, mooring, docking, and basic knot tying

4. 1 hour de-rigging, cleaning, and classroom debrief

Please bring your PFD (we have loaners if you do not), closed-toe shoes, sunscreen, a water bottle and lunch/snacks. Optional items include sunglasses, hats, towel, and a change of clothes.

*All participants must have a yearly Electronic Waiver on file before clinic begins.

Learn to Sail Clinic - Beginner J24 (December 13, 2026)

Sun, 13 Dec 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Parts of the Boat

Points of Sail + Sail Trim

Tacking & Gybing

Rigging and De-rigging

Rules of the Road

Basic Knot Tying

Breakdown of the day is as follows:

1. 1.5 hours of on-land instruction

2. 30 minute hands-on rigging demonstration

3. 3 hour on-water session – boat handling, sailing upwind and downwind, mooring, docking, and basic knot tying

4. 1 hour de-rigging, cleaning, and classroom debrief

Please bring your PFD (we have loaners if you do not), closed-toe shoes, sunscreen, a water bottle and lunch/snacks. Optional items include sunglasses, hats, towel, and a change of clothes.

*All participants must have a yearly Electronic Waiver on file before clinic begins.