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Fall 2025 Sail Team Try-Outs
Sail Team Try-Outs are mandatory for all those who wish to join the SAYCSC Sail Team program. All new sailors and transitioning sailors are required to attend both days.
Try-Outs will be lead by SAYCSC Sail Team coaching staff, with team and placement announced/parents notified on Friday, September 5th. Please use this event to register.
We will be hosting a Sail Team informational parent meeting on Tuesday, August 5th from 5:30-7:00pm. We will discuss schedules, travel, parental involvement and commitment, and sailor experience and commitment. All those interested and who plan to attend try-outs are highly encouraged to attend. Being a member of the SAYCSC Sail Team is equally as rewarding as it is challenging, and we want to make sure each family is a good fit for our program and be able to help you make the decision to try out and become a part of our race team family.
SAYCSC Sail Team Racing Program
Opti Practice, Opti Development, Opti Green Fleet, Opti Advanced, c420 Teams
Opti Practice & Development Team is a program designed to introduce racing to our youngest and newest sailors. Both teams require basic boat and sailing knowledge; sailors must have at least two week of Sail Camp Opti 2 or previous experience sailing an Optimist, or Sail Director approval. Development and Practice teams do 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. Both teams learn these skills utilizing the SailCube Opti.
Fall Schedule - Opti Development
Fall Schedule - Opti Practice
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 Sundays and Tuesday & Wednesday afternoons. Must attend try outs and show proficiency in rigging, launching, tack and gybing, docking and capsize recovery. Boat usage included with additional fee, sailors can use for two seasons before chartering new boats from SAYC or purchasing their own. For more information, contact Sail Director. 4-6 regattas in the fall season.
Fall Schedule - Opti Green
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. Opti RWB Team has more focused and demanding practices, Green Fleet prerequisite or Sail Director approval. 6 travel regattas in the fall season.
Fall Schedule - Opti Advanced
Club 420 Team (Ages 13 - 17) - Designed for those who know how to sail and want to learn how to race. SAYCSC C420 Team teaches club racing (trapeze and spinnaker) as well as traditional 420 main and jib racing. The 420 team is comprised of new and advanced racers. The C420 team practices twice a week with dedicated coaches. Sailboats, sails, rigging, blades, covers, etc. included for 420 racing. 6 travel regattas in the fall season.
420 Practice Team is a program designed to introduce racing to our newest sailors. Practice team requires basic rigging, boat and sailing knowledge; sailors must have at least two week of Sail Camp or previous experience sailing an 420, or Sail Director approval. Practice team does not travel and race at regattas. The 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.
Fall Schedule - 420
Fall Schedule - 420 Practice
Opti Green, Opti Advanced, and 420 teams will attend traveling regattas, Opti Development/Practice & 420 Practice 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 6th for all participants, followed by a racing season kickoff workday. First practices are on Saturday and Sunday, September 6th-7th.
Handbook sent upon successful registration. Handbook acceptance agreements, waivers, etc. must be signed by Sept. 6.
SAYCSC RB Hunt After School Program Information
The RB Hunt After School program is open to students of RB Hunt only. We have two RB Hunt groups this fall, 1st-2nd graders and 3rd-5th graders. Our afterschool program consists of one day per week on Monday afternoons, for four consecutive weeks. We will pick your child up from RB Hunt at dismissal and walk them over to SAYC. From 2:45pm - 6:00pm your child will be in our care exploring the Salt Run waterway. Your child will participate in scavenger hunts, sailing, kayaking, paddle boarding, and more. Sailing is conducted on the Hobie Wave and Flying Scot sailboats. Students may also kayak and paddleboard during their sessions. Pick up will be at SAYC and children need to have a bag packed with closed toe and closed heel water shoes, swimsuit, towel, reusable water bottle and sunscreen, and a change of clothes. Optional items include hat and sunglasses, and outerwear for cooler weather days. Registration cost includes an afterschool snack. Students commit to 4 weeks, Monday afternoon sessions only.
In the event of foul weather, your child will remain under our large, covered deck taking part in STEAM activities until 6:30pm pick up time. Activities include boat building, burgee making, and many other sailing related educational activities.
After school program Handbook emailed upon registration. Waiver required.
Registering for Fall Session #1 includes the four consecutive Mondays: 9/8, 9/15, 9/22 and 9/29.
Fall Session 2 Registration Link
We also offer a Little Skippers after school program for ages 6-7, open to children of all schools. If your child is 8 or older and attends a different school, you can register them for our Adventure Sailing after school program.
SAYCSC Little Skippers After School Program Information
Little Skippers after school program is designed for 6-7-year-olds with or without water and sailing experience. Our curriculum is designed to introduce the basics of sailing and water safety and is instructed by adult US Sailing Certified instructors only. Little Skippers will experience sailing on the Hobie Getaway, Hobie Wave, Flying Scot and/or the Opti SailCube sailboats. Students may also use kayaks and paddleboards.
Explore Salt Run and beyond, and have fun sailing!
Registering for Fall Session #1 includes these four Mondays: 9/8, 9/15, 9/22, and 9/29.
Fall Session #2 Registration Link
We also offer a RB Hunt After School program for 1st-2nd and 3rd-5th graders only. If your child is 8-12 and attends a different school, you can register them for our Adventure Sailing after school program.
SAYCSC Adventure Sailing Program Information
Adventure Sailing is for those who to explore and enjoy the adventure of sailing, no previous knowledge required. Sailors commit to 4 weeks, Monday afternoon sessions only. Explore Salt Run and beyond, and have fun sailing on the Hobie Getaway, Flying Scot sailboats! Students may also adventure on kayaks and paddleboards. Ages 8-12 welcome. If your child is over the age of 12 and wants to participate, please contact Sailing Program Manager, Forest Brewer.
In the event of foul weather, your child will remain under our large, covered deck taking part in STEAM activities until 7:30pm pick up time. Activities include boat building, burgee making, and many other sailing related educational activities.
Registering for Fall Session #1 includes these four Mondays: 9/8, 9/15, 9/22 and 9/29.
We also offer a Little Skippers after school program for ages 6-7, open to children of all schools. If your child is in 1st-2nd or 3rd-5th grade at RB Hunt Elementary School, you can register them for our RB Hunt After School program.
LEARN HOW TO SAIL @ SAYCSC!
The SAYC Sailing Center beginner Learn to Sail clinic 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
Beginner clinic will be taught on the Hobie Catamaran sailboat, pictured below:
Breakdown of the day is as follows:
1. 1.5 hours of on-land instruction, including rigging demonstration
2. 30 minute lunch break w/ Q&A
3. 3 hour on-water session – boat handling, sailing upwind and downwind, beaching, safety position, and more
4. 1 hour de-rigging & de-brief
*Please read and sign our Liability Waiver here, and bring with you on the day of.
Beginner clinic will be taught on the Flying Scot sailboat, pictured below:
DINGHY RACING TIME @ SAYCSC!
Please use this event to register for the 420, Hobie wave, or RS Aero class for the Fall TNR one design series.
Fall TNR one design series consists of 5 race nights, with provided Race Committee/safety boat each night.
Notice of Race
Sailing Instructions
2025 Waiver
The SAYC Sailing Center intermediate Learn to Sail clinic 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 intermediate clinic you will learn these skills:
-Parts of the Boat review
-Points of Sail + Sail Trim review
*focus on upwind sailing efficiency and reading telltales
-Tacking & Gybing review
*focus on downwind sailing efficiency and performing controlled gybes
-Docking instruction and practice
-PIW rescue instruction and practice
-Rigging and De-rigging
-Rules of the Road
-Basic Knot Tying
Intermediate clinic will be taught on the Flying Scot sailboat, pictured below:
3. 3 hour on-water session – boat handling, sailing upwind and downwind, docking, PIW and safety position
Please bring your PFD (we have loaners if you do not), closed-toe shoes, sunscreen, and water bottle. Optional items include hats, towel, and a change of clothes. Lunch available for purchase at SAYC, lunch orders placed at start of clinic.
Intermediate clinic will be taught on the Hobie Wave catamaran, pictured below:
Registering for Fall Session #2 includes the four consecutive Mondays: 10/6, 10/13, 10/20 and 10/27.
Fall Session 1 Registration Link
Registering for Fall Session #2 includes these four Mondays: 10/6, 10/13, 10/20, and 10/27.
Fall Session #1 Registration Link
Adventure Sailing is for those who to explore and enjoy the adventure of sailing, no previous knowledge required. Sailors commit to 4 weeks, Monday afternoon sessions only. Explore Salt Run and beyond, and have fun sailing on the Hobie Getaway, Flying Scot sailboats! Students may also adventure on kayaks and paddleboards. Ages 8-12 welcome. If your child is over the age of 12 and wants to participate, please contact Forest Brewer, Sailing Program Manager
Registering for Fall Session #2 includes these four Mondays: 10/6, 10/13, 10/20 and 10/27.
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