Thank you for your interest the MYC Youth Sailing Summer 2026!
Come join us for a fun introduction to or refresher on youth sailing. In our summer program, students will be introduced to the basics of boats, water safety and the fundamentals of sailing.
Before Registering for this class, please visit the Summer Sailing Program page for the Youth Sailing Program to make sure your youth sailor meets the prerequisites for the program.
What does my youth sailor need for the class?
Please make sure your youth sailor has their own Coast Guard-approved Type III Personal Flotation Device (PFD), water shoes for sailing and zories for relaxing (no bare feet allowed), competed and paid registration and a signed Release and Waiver Form.
What Boat will my Child be Sailing On?
Classes will be taught on age-appropriate and skill-appropriate boats that may include Optimist Dinghy, Laser Pico, and Laser 4.7 dinghy.
The Optimist Dinghy
Also called 'Opti' or 'Oppi'
Largest One-Class Design Fleet & Growing
Most Top World Sailors started on the Opti
Single handed boat for ages 8 - 15
Links:
Opti World Website
Optimist Dinghy Speed
Laser 4.7
For sailors who have aged out of the Optimist.
ILCA's choice boat for U21 (ages 16 - 20)
Links:
ILCA Home - International Laser Class Association (laserinternational.org)
The Laser Pico
The Laser Pico is a “in-between” boat and great for the novice and more experienced sailor. It can hold one adult comfortably or up to 3 youth, or a mix of both. For the older novice sailor, it may be a better learn-to-sail boat than the Laser 4.7. The MYC has one Laser Pico that may be used when needed.
Links:
Laser Pico YouTube!
We look forward to meeting your Youth Sailor! Again, for any questions, please email learntosail@marianasyachtclub.org.
See you on the water!
Youth Sailing Program Requirements & Rules
Youth Sailors…
- Must be comfortable in deep (cannot see bottom) ocean water and capsizing and righting a boat in deep ocean water.
- Must be able to pass a swim test on the first day of class: in 4’ deep ocean water, swim 50’ non-stop without a Coast Guard-approved Type III PFD; in 30’ deep ocean water with a PFD on, tread water for 2 minutes and then swim 50’.
- Must weigh at least 60 lbs.
- Must be at least 9 years old.
- Must bring a properly fitted Coast Guard-approved Type III Personal Flotation Device (PFD).
- Must not walk around bare footed at the Club: proper water shoes are required when sailing or rigging boats and zories may be used for relaxation.
- Must not come to class if showing symptoms of being sick.
- Must follow all Club and Instructor rules and directions.