Registration*

* Registration opens March 15, 2023

Atlanta Yacht Club Beginner Sailing Classes

Are you ready to experience the fun and excitement of sailing? Maybe you have previously sailed with a friend or have learning to sail on your bucket list. Perhaps your child has expressed interest in learning to sail. The Atlanta Yacht Club offers sailing lessons for ages 6 through adult. Sailing is lifelong sport that requires a knowledge of wind and sails to make the boat move. 

A primary focus at Atlanta Yacht Club is teaching people how to sail and how to sail better. We are fortunate to have several members who are certified sailing instructors. These and other dedicated volunteers conduct sailing classes for juniors and adults. The emphasis is on water safety, boat handling, race tactics and -- not incidentally -- fun!

The club owns and maintains a fleet of Optimist, 420 and Flying Scot sailboats to use for teaching, as well as several utility craft for support and safety. Onshore sessions are conducted in our clubhouse followed by time on the water. With an emphasis on safety, participation in our sailing classes requires the ability to swim 25 yards unaided. In addition, each participant must bring to class a US Coast Guard approved life jacket.

AYC Adult Sailing Classes

Our adult sail program includes five sessions held on Saturdays from 9:00 am to noon (15 hours of instruction) in the spring and fall. Each class will include basic onshore instruction as well as time on the water. Class size is limited, so we encourage early registration. Both AYC members and non-members are encouraged to sign up and participate.

Fees are $350 for non-members, and $125 for members per person for the 5-weekend session.  

Spring 2023 Schedule:
April 29 - Introduction Class
May 6 - No class
May 13 - Class 2
May 20 - Class 3
May 27 - No class
June 3 - Class 4 
June 10 - Class 5

Fall 2023 schedule will be announced later.

AYC Junior Sailing Classes
Please visit the Junior Sail Training Page for more information