Beginning as part of our 2022 Summer Program,  Big Boat sailing is for middle and high school age kids who want to focus on sailing as part of a team on a bigger boat.

This program will be taught on 35-40' keelboats kindly lent to the program by OYC members, with smaller classes using OYC's 23' No Clew.

Students will occupy the essential crew positions on a larger keelboat, including the helm, with students rotating through tasks. Big boat sail trim and handling will be emphasized, with students learning how to set and fly a spinnaker on the downwind legs.

Students will learn to deal with on the water emergencies, like a person falling overboard, or the boat suddenly taking on water. Students will also learn important techniques to safely handle the higher line and sail loading that big boats experience.

Student's successfully completing the course will be recommended to OYC's racing fleet as suitable crew people for events held year round.