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Learn to Sail at SAYC Sailing Center!

   

   

We are proud to offer Learn to Sail and Learn to Race programs to the adults in our community. 

Utilizing the J24 keelboat and Hobie Wave sailboats, we have structured clinics in place to accommodate all skill levels. Whether you are a beginner, a big boat sailor looking to sharpen your sailing skills, or someone who knows how to sail but wants to learn to race, we want to hear from you! We predominately teach adults in a clinic style format, with both 2-day and 1-day options. The 1-day clinic is a 6 hour long course, fully immersive and hands on. Our 2-day clinics consist of two 3-hour afternoon days midweek. Please check out our 'Upcoming Events' below to find a scheduled clinic and see more details including pricing and availability. 

Our Learn to Sail clinics can be customizable to accommodate your individual needs, your corporate group, or a small family on vacation. In addition to clinics, we also offer private lessons that are tailored to your specific needs. Looking for someone to sail your family around while on vacation, we're here! Looking for spinnaker racing practice with seasoned skippers, we have many! Looking to find a fun activity with your friend group while on vacation, come to us! For any special request or for more information about any of our adult sailing offerings, contact Forest Brewer, or call 904-643-2243.

Are you a member of SAYC and looking to get on the water? Our checkout process and fun and informative, and upon completion of a successful checkout you will have access to reserving boats and hitting the water at your leisure. Interested SAYC members should contact Forest Brewer to discuss lessons and checkouts, reserve a timeslot, etc. 

For youth Learn to Sail programs, please use this link.

E-WAIVER LINK  


Upcoming events

  • Summer TNR - Aeros/Waves

    • June 25, 2026
    • August 20, 2026
    • 5 sessions
    • St. Augustine Yacht Club
    Register

    DINGHY RACING TIME @ SAYCSC!


    Please use this event to register for the Hobie wave, or RS Aero class for the Summer TNR one design series. 

    Spring TNR one design series consists of 5 race nights, with provided Race Committee/safety boat each night.  

    Notice of Race

    Sailing Instructions


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  • Learn to Sail Clinic - Beginner J24

    • July 25, 2026
    • 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    • St. Augustine Yacht Club
    • 0
    • 1 registrant
    Registration is closed

    LEARN HOW TO SAIL @ SAYCSC!


    Beginner clinic will be taught on the j24 keelboat sailboat, pictured above:

    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


    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 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. 

    *Please read and sign our Liability Waiver here, must be completed before clinic begins. 

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  • Intro To Sailing Clinic - J24 Tuesday/Thursday

    • July 28, 2026
    • July 30, 2026
    • 2 sessions
    • St. Augustine Yacht Club Sailing Center
    • 6
    • Be the first
    Register

    This Introduction to Sailing clinic will be taught on the J/24 keelboat, pictured above, and is made up of two 3-hour days. Each session will be led by one of our US Sailing certified instructors and will consist of classroom lessons, rigging demonstrations, a water session, de-rigging and stowage procedures, and a de-brief. In this introductory clinic you will learn these skills:

    Parts of the Boat, Points of Sail + Sail Trim, Tacking & Gybing, Rigging and De-rigging,

    Basic Rules of the Road, Docking, Basic Knot Tying


    Breakdown of the class schedule is as follows:

    Tuesday - Instruction Heavy Day

    • 20-minute whiteboard lesson - parts of the boat and parts of the sail 
    • 1 hour on-water instructional lesson on rigging, design, and sailing mechanics
    •   First sail with guided steering
    •   Instruction and practice tacking/gybing under mainsail only
    •   Guided de-rigging and docking
    •   Debrief

    Thursday - Practice Heavy Day

    • 30-minute whiteboard lesson - points of sail and jib sailing
    • Guided main and jib sailing, both up and downwind
    • Man overboard drill 
    • Practice maintaining headings at different points of sail
    • Docking practice
    • Team de-rigging 
    • Debrief
    Please bring your PFD (we have loaners if you do not), closed-toe shoes, sunglasses, sunscreen, and water bottle. Optional items include hats, towel, and a change of clothes. 

    *All participants must have a yearly electronic waiver on file prior to participating.


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  • Learn to Sail Clinic - Beginner J24

    • August 01, 2026
    • 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    • SAYC Sailing Center
    • 6


    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. 

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  • Intro to Sailing Clinic - J24 Tuesday/Thursday

    • August 04, 2026
    • August 06, 2026
    • 2 sessions
    • St. Augustine Yacht Club Sailing Center
    • 6
    • Be the first
    Register

    This Introduction to Sailing clinic will be taught on the J/24 keelboat, pictured above, and is made up of two 3-hour days. Each session will be led by one of our US Sailing certified instructors and will consist of classroom lessons, rigging demonstrations, a water session, de-rigging and stowage procedures, and a de-brief. In this introductory clinic you will learn these skills:

    Parts of the Boat, Points of Sail + Sail Trim, Tacking & Gybing, Rigging and De-rigging,

    Basic Rules of the Road, Docking, Basic Knot Tying


    Breakdown of the class schedule is as follows:

    Tuesday - Instruction Heavy Day

    • 20-minute whiteboard lesson - parts of the boat and parts of the sail 
    • 1 hour on-water instructional lesson on rigging, design, and sailing mechanics
    •   First sail with guided steering
    •   Instruction and practice tacking/gybing under mainsail only
    •   Guided de-rigging and docking
    •   Debrief

    Thursday - Practice Heavy Day

    • 30-minute whiteboard lesson - points of sail and jib sailing
    • Guided main and jib sailing, both up and downwind
    • Man overboard drill 
    • Practice maintaining headings at different points of sail
    • Docking practice
    • Team de-rigging 
    • Debrief
    Please bring your PFD (we have loaners if you do not), closed-toe shoes, sunglasses, sunscreen, and water bottle. Optional items include hats, towel, and a change of clothes. 

    *All participants must have a yearly electronic waiver on file prior to participating.


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  • Learn to Sail Clinic - Beginner J24

    • August 08, 2026
    • 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM
    • SAYC Sailing Center
    • 1
    • 3 registrants
    Register


    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. 

    Show details

  • Intro to Sailing Clinic - J24 Tuesday/Thursday

    • August 11, 2026
    • August 13, 2026
    • 2 sessions
    • St. Augustine Yacht Club Sailing Center
    • 6
    • Be the first
    Register


    This Introduction to Sailing clinic will be taught on the J/24 keelboat, pictured above, and is made up of two 3-hour days. Each session will be led by one of our US Sailing certified instructors and will consist of classroom lessons, rigging demonstrations, a water session, de-rigging and stowage procedures, and a de-brief. In this introductory clinic you will learn these skills:

    Parts of the Boat, Points of Sail + Sail Trim, Tacking & Gybing, Rigging and De-rigging,

    Basic Rules of the Road, Docking, Basic Knot Tying


    Breakdown of the class schedule is as follows:

    Tuesday - Instruction Heavy Day

    • 20-minute whiteboard lesson - parts of the boat and parts of the sail 
    • 1 hour on-water instructional lesson on rigging, design, and sailing mechanics
    •   First sail with guided steering
    •   Instruction and practice tacking/gybing under mainsail only
    •   Guided de-rigging and docking
    •   Debrief

    Thursday - Practice Heavy Day

    • 30-minute whiteboard lesson - points of sail and jib sailing
    • Guided main and jib sailing, both up and downwind
    • Man overboard drill 
    • Practice maintaining headings at different points of sail
    • Docking practice
    • Team de-rigging 
    • Debrief
    Please bring your PFD (we have loaners if you do not), closed-toe shoes, sunglasses, sunscreen, and water bottle. Optional items include hats, towel, and a change of clothes. 

    *All participants must have a yearly electronic waiver on file prior to participating.

    Show details

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