Learn To Sail Program

Oceanside Yacht Club is pleased to offer to its members and the general public an Adult Learn to Sail Program.

Our adult program is available all year long. Boat use is only available to those who are currently in the program or an Oceanside Yacht Club member.

There are special discounts for membership for those who go through a Learn to Sail program, so please mention this when applying for the program.

Classes are limited to 4 students per session. Minimum of 3 students are necessary to form a class.

Dates: All year

Days: Weekends and Mid-week. (2 consecutive day sessions recommended)

Time: 8:30am-5:30pm

Age: 16 years or older

Cost: $375 includes exam & certificate. $325 for OYC members. The textbook may be acquired from Amazon or other sources.  For your benefit, please read/review prior to your class. “The American Sailing Association ASA Sailing Made Easy”

This program develops knowledgeable and capable adult sailors and instills in them a passion for the sport of sailing, which will lay the foundation for the future of the Oceanside Yacht Club and the sport of sailing.

The 2-day course consists of both classroom and “on-the-water” components that allow the student to learn the basics of sailing and safe seamanship. Instruction is on board a 23 foot Sonar keelboat.

Students will pilot the keelboat through various points of sail. They will learn how to trim the sail for maximum efficiency for a given wind speed and wind angle and how to maneuver the boat through a preset course.

OYC’s Learn to Sail Program places emphasis on having fun while learning the principles of sailing. The course includes a student study manual.

Cancellations:  Cancellations within one week of the class are nonrefundable. 

Rescheduling:  Rescheduling is only available if arranged one week or more in advance of the start of the class.

For more information please contact (760) 722-5751 or rear.commodore@oceansideyc.net.

To register and pay for September, October, and November courses click here.