Junior Sailing Academy Information

Welcome to the Sailing Academy

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The objective of the Junior Sailing Program at Westlake Yacht Club is to help junior sailors experience the joy of sailing, develop recreational and competitive sailing skills and to grow as Corinthian sailors. Watch the Sailing Academy video here.

2025 Summer Sailing Academy

Fun, Safe Sailing on Westlake Lake

Beginning + Intermediate + Advanced + Race + Family

All Students Ages 9-18 Welcome

REGISTRATION OPENS TO THE PUBLIC

JANUARY 1, 2025

* Opens Dec 1 for WYC Members *

* Members Click HERE *

Program Leadership

S/C Bob Amenta directs and oversees the program, culture, curriculum and growth. Under Bob's leadership Westlake Yacht Club earned the Junior Sailing Program of the year in 2018 from the Pacific Coast Yachting Association.

The Junior Sailing Program is headed by the Rear Commodore, Arvid Raulinaitis and assisted by Junior Sailing Advisors S/C Melessa Lee and S/C Howard Brenner.

Program Costs

For Students Ages 9-18

$450 per session for Children or Grandchildren of current WYC Members.

$500 per session for Non-WYC Member Sailors that sign up for 1 session

$475 per session for Non-WYC Members signing up for multiple sessions at the same time

Registration for multiple sessions is encouraged to improve sailing skills. Fees include one annual Junior WYC Membership for the participant. Junior Membership includes complimentary sailing on "Wet Wednesday" afternoons in July, Aug & Sept. BBQ and Happy Hour on our dock for parents and club members. See the WYC calendar tab for specific "Wet Wednesday" sailing dates and times.

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The Westlake Nautical Foundation sponsors a limited number of scholarships based on financial need.

Application for Sailing Program Scholarship.
Please CLICK/TAP HERE to download the form.

Please complete the form and submit it per the instructions at the end of the form.

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Questions please contact: WYC RearCommodor Send Email

2025 Course Outline

The Right Sailboat for Each Junior Sailor

15 RS Tera Boats for all beginners and those ready to begin regatta training -- a great boat for beginners through advanced junior sailors. Minimum sailor weight is 60 lbs.

5 Laser Boats for sailors ready to enjoy the challenge and speed of a world class boat. Great for both those having mastered the dinghy class and adult training. Minimum sailor weight 100 lbs.

3 CFJ Boats for those ready for 2 person sailing. These are great for intermediate to advanced sailing as a team. Minimum weight 100 lbs. per person.

1 Zest Boat (yellow sail) for the very tall beginner or adult wanting to sail a comfortable and very stable boat. Minimum weight 80 lbs

8 Session Schedule:

Sessions have a limited number of sailors and fill quickly

Please Note: There are no waiting lists. Until May 15, 2025 there is a $25 cancellation fee. May 16, 2025 and after there are NO refunds,

Session Dates:

Session 1 Jun 9 – Jun 13
Session 2 Jun 16 – Jun 20
Session 3 Jun 23 – Jun 27
- Break - Jun 30 – Jul 4
Session 4 Jul 7 – Jul 11
Session 5 Jul 14 – Jul 18
Session 6 Jul 21 - Jul 25
Session 7 Jul 28 – Aug 1
Session 8 Aug 4 – Aug 8

Advanced Race Instruction: Special 5 Saturday Sessions with Race Coach David Alexander are included. Adult and Family Sailing lessons are available. For more information please contact Junior Sailing Advisor S/C Howard Brenner

Session Details:

All sessions are taught by Certified U.S. Sailing Instructors certified in CPR, First Aid, Water Safety Procedures as well as boat rigging and derigging, emergency responses, working the wind, docking, regatta training and daily racing. Students receive classroom instruction and supervised sailing on the lake. All students receive certificates of completion at the end of the week.

Each Session is 5 days, Monday - Friday from 12:30pm to 4:30pm.
Students are involved in outdoor on the water instruction sessions
Each session is limited to the sailor's boat choice and qualifications.
Students are divided according to age and demonstrated sailing skill level
All Students/Sailors must have basic swimming skills, weigh at least 60 pounds, bring and wear a life jacket, sunscreen and bottle water.
Each sailor will be assigned a personal sailboat for which they are responsible.
Graduation Certificates and Junior Membership Applications Awarded on Fridays each week.

All Classes are held at Westlake Yacht Club, 32119 Lindero Canyon Rd., Westlake Village 91361. 818-889-4820