Since 1969, the Junior Sailing program at The Nyack Boat Club has trained generations of

young people to sail. The program emphasizes not only nautical skills, but also safety,

responsibility, and personal achievement, instilling values that extend far beyond sailing. The

program welcomes both Nyack Boat Club members and children in the community to

participate in two four-week sessions.

 

Our mission is to support the development of junior sailors ages 8-16 years through

recreational sailing and sailboat racing by advancing seamanship, navigation skills, and

fostering a lifelong passion for sailing. Many advanced junior sailors have raced in regattas

around the region, and some have even gone on to compete at the collegiate level. All of our

instructors are USSA-certified and follow strict safety guidelines developed by the club’s

board, the Junior Sailing Association of Long Island Sound, the U.S. Sailing Association, and

the U.S. Optimist Dinghy Association. Junior sailors attending the program sail and race

Optimists and 420's. Although club member families may use their own qualified boats, the

program provides well-maintained boats for all others.

 

Program Details 

• We offer 2 sessions each summer for sailors 8 to 16 years of age
• Session 1 - Monday, June 27 – Friday, July 22 (no session Monday, July 4th)
• Session 2 - Tuesday, July 26 – Friday, August 19
• Sessions run daily from 9am – 4pm
• Session fees are $1,800/single $3,000/both (non-member rates). Please see program application package below for more pricing options.

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