Dinghy Sailing

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Friday Night Social Sailing
Fridays Every Friday starting Jun 19th
5pm- Sunset
Instructor:
TBD
Class size: 50
Enrolled: 0
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Supervised sailing - no ratings required. Every Friday in spring from 5pm to sunset, No signups necessary; Come early to rig your boat! ** May be cancelled in certain weeks due to the shorthand of supervisors. Stay tuned in Discord server **

Novice Dinghy

A novice lesson teaches novice skills for our Beginner boats. Please read through the Sailing Guide on the website and finish Novice Written Test before class begins (though it is not required).

Intro to Bravo
Sat, Sun Jul 11-12
11am - 4pm
Instructors:
Ivana Kolinek
Sarmad Hassan
Class size: 16
Enrolled: 13
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We will learn to rig and sail the Bravo, a stable one/two-person sailboat that is super easy to rig. This class is perfect for someone with no sailing experience looking to try things out and get on water quickly!
FJ Novice Class
Sat, Sun Jul 25-26th
12-5pm
Instructors:
Adam Forest
Zachary Taylor
Class size: 12
Enrolled: 8
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Sign up for FJ novice lessons, no experience or knowledge is required. You will go over how to rig the boat and the basics of sailing. Learning to sail an FJ is a great way to sail with friends and forms a strong foundation to expand into our larger boat fleets.
Laser Novice
Sat, Sun Aug 8-9
10am - 2pm
Instructor:
Theano Stavrinos
Class size: 6
Enrolled: 13
Class Full
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Learn to rig and sail the club lasers! These single-handed boats are fast, reactive and very fun to sail. No experience is necessary.

Keelboat

Keelboat clinics and classes for learning to sail our keelboat fleet.

Intro to Keelboats
Wed Jul 15th
5:30 - 9 pm
Instructor:
Zachary Taylor
Class size: 6
Enrolled: 5
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Join our Intro to Keelboats Class and gain hands-on experience aboard larger, more stable boats designed for real-world sailing. Whether you're transitioning from dinghies or looking to sharpen your skills, this clinic covers essential techniques like sail trim, boat handling, docking, and effective crew communication.
Intro to Keelboats
Mon Jul 20th
5:30 -9 pm
Instructor:
Aidan Smit
Class size: 6
Enrolled: 0
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Join our Intro to Keelboats Class and gain hands-on experience aboard larger, more stable boats designed for real-world sailing. Whether you're transitioning from dinghies or looking to sharpen your skills, this clinic covers essential techniques like sail trim, boat handling, docking, and effective crew communication.
Intro to Keelboats
Mon Jul 27th
5:30- 9 pm
Instructor:
Aidan Smit
Class size: 6
Enrolled: 1
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Join our Intro to Keelboats Class and gain hands-on experience aboard larger, more stable boats designed for real-world sailing. Whether you're transitioning from dinghies or looking to sharpen your skills, this clinic covers essential techniques like sail trim, boat handling, docking, and effective crew communication.
Intro to Keelboats
Wed Jul 1st
5:30 - 9pm
Instructor:
Zachary Taylor
Class size: 6
Enrolled: 9
Class Full
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Join our Intro to Keelboats Class and gain hands-on experience aboard larger, more stable boats designed for real-world sailing. Whether you're transitioning from dinghies or looking to sharpen your skills, this clinic covers essential techniques like sail trim, boat handling, docking, and effective crew communication.

Specialty

These lessons focus on miscellaneous sailing skills. Pay attention to the class requirements and prerequisites.

Weekend Trip to Seward Park
Sat-Sun July 11th -12th
10:30AM- 7:00PM Next Day
Instructors:
Austin Vigesaa
Zachary Taylor
Class size: 10
Enrolled: 5
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We will sleep in the boats overnight. Will Cost $15 for Food

Windsurfing

Windsurfing lessons at Sail Sand Point in Magnuson Park

Novice Windsurfing
Wed, Thu July 22-23
4-7pm
Instructor:
Dean Priebe
Class size: 8
Enrolled: 5
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THE CLASS WILL BE AT SSP (Sail Sand Point) This is a great opportunity for new and experienced sailors to learn windsurfing and to expand sailing ability. Class will cover equipment, wind direction, rigging, tacking, gybing, capsize, and man overboard. Once you are rated you will be welcome to join the club on off-campus windsurfing trips!
Novice Windsurfing
Mon, Tue Aug 10-11
4-7pm
Instructor:
Dean Priebe
Class size: 8
Enrolled: 5
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THE CLASS WILL BE AT SSP (Sail Sand Point) This is a great opportunity for new and experienced sailors to learn windsurfing and to expand sailing ability. Class will cover equipment, wind direction, rigging, tacking, gybing, capsize, and man overboard. Once you are rated you will be welcome to join the club on off-campus windsurfing trips!
Wednesday Night Social Windsurfing
Every Wednesday Jun 24th- Aug 19th
4pm- sunset
Instructor:
Dean Priebe
Class size: 20
Enrolled: 0
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Prior windsurfing experience required. Wednesday night windsurfing at Sail Sand Point is a great way to learn new skills and practice your windsurfing :) Come to spend a good time windsurfing with club and community members! No signup required, just show up! Bring some food to share!

Advanced

Advanced dinghy and catamaran lessons! Please check to make sure you have the required rating before enrolling.

Catamaran Class
Sat, Sun July 18-19
12-4pm
Instructor:
Tanner Graves
Class size: 6
Enrolled: 7
Class Full
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Learn to sail our catamarans! These double-hulled monsters are the fastest boats we have. No experience or ratings necessary. Taught by our resident cat expert Tanner at the WAC.

Work Parties

Work parties help maintain our fleet and facilities.

Social Events

Events and gatherings for WYC members.