Youth Programs
Upcoming Schedule
Super Juniors
Our Super Junior classes are designed for youth ages 8–11.
We offer Beginning Dinghy Sailing during the summer, from June through August.
The Community Summer Schedule includes six two-week sessions.
During the fall and winter, our programs generally focus on UCSC student courses due to staffing, time, and boat availability. Community youth classes may be offered outside of the summer season when resources allow.
Junior Class
Our Junior classes are designed for youth ages 11–16.
We offer Beginning, Intermediate, advanced Dinghy , and Youth Keelboat during the summer, from June through August.
The Community Summer Schedule includes six two-week sessions.
During the fall and winter, our programs generally focus on UCSC student courses due to staffing, time, and boat availability. Community youth classes may be offered outside of the summer season when resources allow.
Class Descriptions:
Our youth programs are open to the public and welcome sailors of all experience levels - from those stepping into a boat for the first time to young sailors looking to build advanced skills.
Click to explore what you learn in each class.
Dinghy Sailing
Build a strong foundation in sailing aboard our small, responsive dinghies. Our dinghy courses focus on the fundamentals of sailing, including boat handling, sail trim, steering, points of sail, tacking, jibing, safety, and confidence on the water.
Beginning Dinghy (Level 1) Syllabus
Learn the fundamentals of sailing, including boat handling, rigging, points of sail, sail trim, tacking, jibing, and basic safety skills.
Intermediate Dinghy (Level 2) Syllabus
Build on your foundational sailing skills and develop greater confidence, boat control, and independence on the water.
Advanced Dinghy (Level 3) Syllabus
Refine your sailing and boat-handling skills while developing the ability to manage more challenging conditions and situations.
Keelboat Sailing
Take your sailing skills to the next level aboard larger sailboats. Our keelboat courses focus on boat handling, sail trim, teamwork, safety, and practical sailing skills.
Beginning Keelboat (Level 1) Syllabus
Learn the fundamentals of sailing and handling a keelboat, including basic maneuvers, sail trim, docking, and safety.
Intermediate Keelboat (Level 2) Syllabus
Develop greater confidence and independence while expanding your sailing and boat-handling skills.
Enrollment Instructions
Step 1: Log in or create an account by clicking here. or the link below.
Step 2: Once logged in, click on Boating and select: Boating Programs
Step 3: Click on which class you would like to enroll in.
Step 4: Follow the prompts to complete your payment.
Please note: The Boating Center no longer accepts cash payments on-site.
Cancellation Policy
Refund requests will be reviewed and processed within 7–10 business days.
Refunds are based on how far in advance you cancel:
- Full refund: 31+ days before the start of class
- 50% refund: 14–30 days before the start of class
- No refund: Within 14 days of the start of class
To cancel your registration or request a refund, please email with:
- Your name and email
- Participant’s name and student ID (if applicable)
- Program or service
- Date of purchase
- Order number
- Amount paid
- Reason for the cancellation or refund request
