RBC Youth Sailing

Growing Sailors – ages 6-7 

$450 – 8 day session M-Th

July 7 – July 31

Introduction to boats, safety, and weather through fun games and art. 

Through exploration on and off the water students will increase their knowledge of Rockport Harbor and develop a sense of confidence in water-based activities.  They will learn about life jackets and what it feels like to float in them. Students will learn basic sailing knots.  The club’s JC9s will be available to practice rowing to Rockport Harbor destinations! The skills they learn in Growing Sailors will help them transition into the Beginning Sailing JC9 class in the future.

Growing Sailors is a safe and comfortable introduction to boats, the water, and many sailing related topics with active engagement both on land and on the water.

Children will comfortably increase confidence balancing on wobbly docks, boarding and rowing boats and floating in life jackets as they explore their surroundings.

Rockport Harbor and Andre the seal will offer a wealth of experiences including:  a bit of history, exploration of boat types, the workings of a harbor and glimpses into what sea creatures live under our boats.

Each Session will include:

Tides, Currents, Buoyancy, Displacement, Winds, Weather, and the Study of Marine Creatures; just to name a few.

Come and enjoy the fun.

Beginner Mates JC9 ages 7-11

$450 – 2 week session M-F

June 30 – August 8

Class Experience:

Sailors learn basic terminology, rigging and by the end of the course will be working as a team of skipper and crew to sail the boats. Each day a new skill is introduced on land and practiced on the water. Students work together in teams in these small sloops. Students learn to tack, jibe, dock and other basic sailing skills.  They will also practice capsizing in a safe and controlled way. 

Rowing, swimming, themed Fridays and adventures throughout the harbor engage the students in a dynamic learning environment. Students repeat beginning sailing classes until their skills and comfort levels are appropriate to join the afternoon program.

Class requirements:

No previous sailing experience is required

Beginner Mariners 420 ages 10-14

$450 – 2 week session M-F

June 30- Aug 8

Prerequisite of 4 weeks of JC9 sailing

Class Experience:

Sailors learn basic terminology, rigging and by the end of the course will be working as a team of skipper and crew to sail the boats. Each day a new skill is introduced on land and practiced on the water. Students work together in teams in these small sloops. Students learn to tack, jibe, dock and other basic sailing skills.  They will also practice capsizing in a safe and controlled way. 

Rowing, swimming, themed Fridays and adventures throughout the harbor engage the students in a dynamic learning environment. Students repeat beginning sailing classes until their skills and comfort levels are appropriate to join the afternoon program.

Class requirements

Prerequisite of 6 weeks of JC9’s

Students MUST weigh at least 90 pounds and be close to 5 feet tall to join the 420 fleet class

Intermediate Sailors JC9 ages 9-13

$450 – 2 week session M-F

June 30 – Aug 8

Prerequisite 4 weeks of JC9 sailing

Class Experience

The Intermediate sailing JC9 program has themed weeks in which we focus on building specific skills throughout the week. Our classes include the aerodynamics of sail, buoyancy, and understanding the natural world. We then discuss and decide on a sailing objective for the afternoon, based on current wind and water conditions. Students are challenged both by the heavier wind and by a more advanced curriculum to improve their sailing skills. Students work on their sail trim, practice capsizing, single-handed sailing and much more. Exploring the harbor, venturing out into the bay, swim calls, turtle parties and sailing games are regular parts of this class.

Intermediate Skippers 420 ages 11-14

$450 – 2 week session M-F

June 30 – Aug 8

Prerequisite of 4 weeks of 420 sailing

Class Experience

The Intermediate sailing 420 afternoon program has themed weeks in which we focus on building specific skills throughout the week. Our classes include the aerodynamics of sail, buoyancy, and understanding the natural world. We then discuss and decide on a sailing objective for the afternoon, based on current wind and water conditions. Students are challenged both by the heavier wind and by a more advanced curriculum to improve their sailing skills. Students work on their sail trim, practice capsizing, single-handed sailing and much more. Exploring the harbor, venturing out into the bay, swim calls, turtle parties and sailing games are regular parts of this class. 420 students will learn the basics of racing, spinnakers and trapezes. In the fresh afternoon breeze 420’s can fly!

Class Requirements

Prerequisite of 4 weeks of 420 training

Students must be over 100 lbs to participate.

Advanced Racers 420 ages 14-17

$450 – 2 week session M-F

June 30 – Aug 8

Prerequisite of 4 weeks of 420 sailing

Class Experience

The Advanced sailing 420 program has themed weeks in which we focus on building specific skills throughout the week. Lessons include the aerodynamics of sail, buoyancy, and understanding the natural world. We then discuss and decide on a sailing objective for the afternoon, based on current wind and water conditions. Students are challenged both by the heavier wind and by a more advanced curriculum to improve their sailing skills. Students work on their sail trim, practice capsizing, single-handed sailing and much more. Exploring the harbor, venturing out into the bay, swim calls, turtle parties and sailing games are regular parts of this class. 420 students will learn the basics of racing, spinnakers and trapezes. In the fresh afternoon breeze 420’s can fly!

Class Requirements

Prerequisite of 4 weeks of 420 training

Students must be over 100lbs to participate

Ages 8-12

$425 – 1 week camp M-F

June 30 – Aug 8

This class is all day for one week. Choose the appropriate morning sailing class Mates or Mariners. Stay through lunchtime and participate in afternoon Marine Activities. Please pack a bagged lunch for each day. We will provide snacks and water. Lunchtime will be held in a shady spot.

Please see the Mates and Mariners descriptions above for the Morning.

Afternoon Topics that may be included in the program: Seamanship, rowing, knots, coiling, basic navigation, community service project, marine ecology, crabbing, weather and wind, anchoring, radio, docking, climate change, nautical arts and swimming.

One week class M-F

June 30 – Aug 8

Ages 7 – 13

$200

This class can be a stand alone afternoon camp or additional to your morning sailing program to create a full day of camp for your sailor. Please pack a bagged lunch for each day. We will provide snacks and water. Lunchtime will be held in a shady spot. Activities are based around the harbor.

Topics that may be included: Seamanship, knots, coiling, marine ecology, crabbing, weather and wind, anchoring, radio, climate change, nautical arts, jewelry making, painting, paddle boarding, kayaking and swimming.