JUNIOR SAILING PROGRAM

Mission

The mission of the Westlake Yacht Club is to support junior sailors in their experience of the joy of sailing, the development of their recreational and competitive sailing skills, and their growth as Corinthian sailors. The Westlake Junior Yacht Club works with its members and the members of the Senior Yacht Club to promote sportsmanship and teamwork. Most importantly the Westlake Junior Yacht Club is dedicated to developing sailors who will enjoy the many aspects of the sport throughout their lives.

Sabot Racing

Our certified instructors use US Sabots for instruction. The club will provide the boats, however individuals are encourage to have their own boats which can be used later for regatta competition. The US Sabot is an 8ft. single-handed dinghy.

Students must have basic swimming skills, but must nonetheless supply and wear a life jacket.
Not Day-care or Summer Camp

As always, our goal is to develop enthusiastic, competent sailors, with sufficient confidence and proficiency to sail competitively in the numerous regattas held throughout the year. Yacht clubs that host US Sabot regattas include Westlake, Santa Barbara, Ventura, Marina Del Rey and King Harbor. CFJ’s and Laser classes are used in both highs school and college level competition. Graduates of our junior sailing program progress into larger boats as their age and skills increase.

Where, When & Cost

Classes are held at the Westlake Yacht Club’s facility at “The Landing” in Westlake Village. All instruction will begin at 11 a.m. and complete at 4P.M. Sailors must bring their lunch. The summer program will offer three sessions. Each session is for two weeks. A maximum of 12 sailors will be accepted for each session. The instructors and assistant instructors will divide the class according to skill level.. Each sailor will be assigned a personal sailboat for which they are responsible. The students are divided according to age and skill level. Beginning, intermediate and advanced training will be offered during each session.

Graduation ceremonies will commence on the Thursday of the session’s second week. A BBQ will follow each graduation. Parents, sailors and visitors are invited to this wonderful event.