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Sailing Academy
Welcome to the Sailing Academy

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.

2026 Summer Sailing Academy
Fun, Safe Sailing on Westlake Lake
Beginning + Intermediate + Advanced
All Students Ages 9-18 Welcome

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, Daisy Flick and assisted by Junior Sailing Advisors S/C Melessa Lee and S/C Howard Brenner. 

 

The Right Sailboat for Each Junior Sailor

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  •  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.

 

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  •  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.

 

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  • CFJ Boats 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.

 

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  • Zest Boat
  •  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
 
 
 
 
10 Session Schedule: 

Sessions are 1 week and begin June 8 and go through August 10. Each session is limited to 18 Junior sailors and fill quickly  

Session Dates:

  • Session 1    Jun 8 – Jun 12
  • Session 2    Jun 15 – Jun 19
  • Session 3    Jun 22 – Jun 26 
  • Session 4    Jun 29 – Jul 3 
  • Session 5    Jul 6 – Jul 10
  • Session 6    Jul 13 – Jul 17
  • Session 7    Jul 20 - Jul 24 
  • Session 8    Jul 27 – Jul 31 
  • Session 9    Aug 3 – Aug 11
  • Session 10    Aug 10-Aug 14

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