And that’s a wrap for 2026!
Thank you to everyone who came out to support our program this year, your participation continues to make youth sailing at RBC legendary, since 1973. Reach out to us at anytime admin@rbcys.org.
Youth Sailing School
4 Main Street
PO Box 24
Rockport, Maine
04856
207-230-8024
Rockport Boat Club (c.1948) Marine Education & Training for Children
For questions about registration please contact:
Administrative Director Emily Prince
admin@rbcys.org
2026 Course Offerings and Age Requirements
Growing Sailors
Monday – Thursday 9am – Noon
Session 1: July 6 – July 16
Session 2: July 20th -July 30th
Mid Morning Rowing & Learn To Sail
6-7 years old
| U-7 | Born between January 1, 2020 – December 31, 2020 |
| U-8 | Born between January 1, 2019 – December 31, 2019 |
Mates
June 29 – Aug 7
Monday-Friday 8:30-11:30
Session 1: June 29 – July 10.
Session 2: July 13 – July 24
Session 3: July 27 – August 7
Morning Beginner Class Optis
8-11 years old
| U-9 | Born between January 1, 2018 – December 31, 2018 |
| U-10 | Born between January 1, 2017 – December 31, 2017 |
| U-11 | Born between January 1, 2016 – December 31, 2016 |
| U-12 | Born between January 1, 2015 – December 31, 2015 |
Mariners
June 29 – Aug 7
Monday-Friday 8:30-11:30
Session 1: June 29 – July 10
Session 2: July 13 – July 24
Session 3: July 28-August 8
Morning Beginner Class 420
10-14 years old
Prerequisite of 4 weeks of beginning sailing classes
| U-11 | Born between January 1, 2016 – December 31, 2016 |
| U-12 | Born between January 1, 2015 – December 31, 2015 |
| U-13 | Born between January 1, 2014 – December 31, 2014 |
| U-14 | Born between January 1, 2013 – December 31, 2013 |
| U-15 | Born between January 1, 2012 – December 31, 2012 |
Sailors
June 29 – Aug 7
Monday-Friday 1-4pm
Session 1: June 29 – July 10
Session 2: July 13 – July 24
Session 3: July 27 – August 7
Afternoon Intermediate Optis
9-13 years old
Prerequisite 4 weeks sailing
| U-10 | Born between January 1, 2017 – December 31, 2017 |
| U-11 | Born between January 1, 2016 – December 31, 2016 |
| U-12 | Born between January 1, 2015 – December 31, 2015 |
| U-13 | Born between January 1, 2014– December 31, 2014 |
| U-14 | Born between January 1, 2013 – December 31, 2013 |
Skippers
June 29 – Aug 7
Monday-Friday 1-4pm
Session 1: June 29 – July 10
Session 2: July 13 – July 24
Session 3: July 27 – August 7
Afternoon Intermediate 420
11-14 years old
Prerequisite 4 weeks of 420 sailing
| U-12 | Born between January 1, 2015 – December 31, 2015 |
| U-13 | Born between January 1, 2014 – December 31, 2014 |
| U-14 | Born between January 1, 2013 – December 31, 2013 |
| U-15 | Born between January 1, 2012 – December 31, 2012 |
Advanced Racers
June 29 – Aug 7
Monday-Friday 1-4
Session 1: June 29 -July 10
Session 2: July 13 – July 24
Session 3: July 27 – August 7
Afternoon Advanced 420
14-17 years old
Prerequisite 4 weeks of 420 sailing
| U-15 | Born between January 1, 2012 – December 31, 2012 |
| U-16 | Born between January 1, 2011 – December 31, 2011 |
| U-17 | Born between January 1, 2010 – December 31, 2010 |
| U-18 | Born between January 1, 2009 – December 31, 2009 |
Mates Full Day
Weekly from June 29 – Aug 7
Monday-Friday 8:30am – 3:00pm
Morning Optis Sailing & Lunch & Afternoon Marine Adventures
8 – 11 years old
This is highly suggested as a one time per season class as some curriculum may be repeated in the afternoon marine adventures
| U-9 | Born between January 1, 2018 – December 31, 2018 |
| U-10 | Born between January 1, 2017 – December 31, 2017 |
| U-11 | Born between January 1, 2016 – December 31, 2016 |
| U-12 | Born between January 1, 2015 – December 31, 2015 |
| U-13 | Born between January 1, 2014– December 31, 2014 |
Mariners Full Day
Weekly from June 29 – Aug 7
Monday-Friday 8:30am-3:00pm
Morning 420 Sailing & Lunch & Afternoon Marine Adventures
10-12 years old
Prerequisite 4 weeks of Sailing
This is highly suggested as a one time per season class as some curriculum may be repeated in the afternoon marine adventures
| U-11 | Born between January 1, 2016 – December 31, 2016 |
| U-12 | Born between January 1, 2015 – December 31, 2015 |
| U-13 | Born between January 1, 2014– December 31, 2014 |
| U-14 | Born between January 1, 2013 – December 31, 2013 |
Lunch Can Be Added Seperately After Morning Sailing
Weekly from June 29 – Aug 7
Monday-Friday 11:30 – 1:00
Lunch All Ages 8 and Up
| U-9 | Born between January 1, 2018 – December 31, 2018 |
| U-10 | Born between January 1, 2017 – December 31, 2017 |
| U-11 | Born between January 1, 2016 – December 31, 2016 |
| U-12 | Born between January 1, 2015 – December 31, 2015 |
| U-13 | Born between January 1, 2014– December 31, 2014 |
| U-14 | Born between January 1, 2013 – December 31, 2013 |
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