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.

Beginner Mates JC9 ages 8-11

$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 11-14

$450 – 2 week session M-F

June 30- Aug 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

Prerequisite of 8 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 11-13

$450 – 2 week session M-F

June 30 – Aug 8

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.

Class Requirements

Prerequisite of 8 weeks of beginner JC9 morning class

Intermediate Skippers 420 ages 11-13

$450 – 2 week session M-F

June 30 – Aug 8

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 AM class

Students must be over 100 lbs to participate.

Advanced “Racers” 420 ages 13-15

$450 – 2 week session M-F

June 30 – Aug 8

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 AM class

Students must be over 100lbs to participate