AYC Adult/Teen Beginning Sailing Classes
2019 Fall Schedules
Saturdays, 9am - Noon
August 24 Introduction Class
September 7 Class 2 (in Y-Flyers instead of 420s)
September 14 Class 3 / Snipe Fleet hosting
September 28 Class 4 / Y-Flyer Fleet hosting
October 5 Class 5 / Thistle Fleet hosting
REGISTER FOR THE FALL COURSE
A low key approach to instruction will allow people who have never sailed to handle a small sailboat ... while having fun! Each class will include basic on-shore instruction as well as time on the water in the club's two-person 420 class sailboats (which is also used for high school and collegiate level sailing). The goal of this class is to teach the fundamentals of sailing and how to safely handle a boat on the water.
Classes are from 9 a.m. until noon. As the size of the class is limited by the number of available boats, early registration is strongly suggested. Both AYC members and non-members are encouraged to sign up and participate.
On the class days that include a Fleet Host day, students will be given the opportunity to stay after the class and participate in sailing with that particular hosting fleet. This will give students the opportunity to sail each fleet boat, meet other club members, practice what we have been learning, and see what it is like to pull it all together in a club race. Lunch will be provided by the fleet and if you choose to stay, the day will end at 4PM. If you have the time to stay and sail on these days you will see your sailing skills and enthusiasm grow!
Fees are $250 for non-members, and $75 for members per person for the 5-weekend session. You will need your own Coast Guard approved life jacket, be able to swim and be in good health. Wear shoes that you don’t mind getting wet and will not scuff a sailboat. Clothing should be comfortable wet or dry. Bring water with you and you are always welcome to bring lunch and possible crew for a club member at fleet races when you are ready.
You must submit a complete application and mail your Indemnity Agreement and check to the address below in order to attend the class. Due to very limited space, acceptance is not guaranteed. Money will be refunded if you are not admitted to the program.
For more info:
Jeanette & Henry Taylor
3585 West Hampton Drive
Marietta, GA 30064
e-mail: SailingClass@AtlantaYachtClub.org
*Checks payable to
AYC Adult Sailing Program
c/o Jeanette & Henry Taylor
Indemnity Agreement (PDF)
MUST Complete & Mail with check