COVID-19 ANNOUNCEMENT:
After extensive research and abundant, heartfelt deliberation, the MYC Sailing School has decided to cancel all sailing classes for the summer of 2020. As everyone can imagine, this was a very difficult decision to make.
Our number one priority has always been the safety of our young sailors and our instructional staff. To be sure, the Covid-19 pandemic has significantly magnified the importance of conducting our programs in a safe and responsible manner. The appropriate or required preventative measures such as limited class sizes, social-distancing, staff training, equipment sanitization and daily health documentation are simply too cumbersome for us to consistently and confidently accomplish.
While it is too early to predict what 2021 will look like, we are already busy gathering information and studying the experiences of other programs around the country to identify and prepare for what our sailing school programs might look like next summer. Thanks to everyone for your patience and support!
*All sailors should bring a bottle of water, a life jacket, sunglasses and towel. A few life jackets are available for students who do not own one.
(WELCOME WEEK cancelled for 2020) CHECK OUT THE JOY OF SAILING FOR FREE DURING WELCOME WEEK JUNE 15-18!
MYC Sailing School “Welcome Week” offers a variety of great opportunities for youth of nearly all ages to sample our summer sailing programs at no cost.
Simply search under your age group below and select the Welcome Week day(s) or activity that interests you. Other than Advanced Racing on Wednesday, no experience is required for any of these Welcome Week sessions.
WELCOME WEEK: LOWER & UPPER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AGE
Introductory Sail
Monday (12:30 to 3 pm)
First-timers join experienced sailors for a fun and safe introduction to sailing.
To sign up for Introductory Sail click here
Tiny Sailors Day
Tuesday (12:30 to 3 pm)
A fun afternoon dedicated to young beginners! Start to learn basic skills and experience what our summer instructional classes offer.
To sign up for Tiny Sailors Day click here
Give Racing a Try
Wednesday (12:30 to 3 pm)
Beginners receive a pressure-free introduction to the fun and excitement of sailboat racing.
To sign up for Give Racing a Try click here
The Great Doughnut Adventure
Thursday (12:30 to 3 pm)
Lower and Upper Elementary students join Middle and High School sailors for the day to learn a bit and enjoy a doughnut as we sail around the lake. Doughnuts provided!
To sign up for the Great Doughnut Adventure click here
WELCOME WEEK: MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL AGE
Introductory Sail
Monday (12:30 to 3 pm)
First-timers join experienced sailors for a fun and safe introduction to sailing. Start to learn basic skills and experience what our summer instructional classes offer.
To sign up for Introductory Sail click here
Give Racing a Try
Wednesday (12:30 to 3 pm)
Beginners receive a pressure-free introduction to the fun and excitement of sailboat racing.
To sign up for Give Racing a Try click here
Advanced Racing
Wednesday (3:00 to 5:30 pm)
Intermediate and advanced sailors join members of the MYC Junior Sailing Team to learn racing skills and strategies. See what it’s like to be part of a fun group of friends who sail together weekly and travel to race on a variety of local West Michigan lakes!
To sign up for Advanced Racing click here
The Great Doughnut Adventure
Thursday (12:30 to 3 pm)
Lower and Upper Elementary students join Middle and High School sailors for the day to learn a bit and enjoy a doughnut as we sail around Muskegon Lake. Doughnuts provided!
To sign up for the Great Doughnut Adventure click here
WELCOME WEEK: COLLEGE AND YOUNG ADULTS
Monday Evening Introduction
Monday (5:30-8:30 pm)
Do you have a daytime job or internship? Are you looking for something fun to do in the evening? Bring a friend and check out how much fun it is to attend our weekly Monday night sailing sessions!
To sign up for Monday Evening Introduction click here
REGULAR DAYTIME YOUTH CLASSES
LEARN TO SAIL CLASS $100.00 per sailor
Ages 6 – 19
Monday thru Thursday 12:30pm – 3:30pm CANCELLED FOR 2020
Our Learn To Sail classes are designed for both first-time sailors and experienced sailors. Instruction is tailored to individual student needs. Younger students sail 8 foot long Optimist Pram sailboats alone or with a partner depending on skill level. Older students sail alone or with a partner on 12 foot long Butterfly sailboats. Students may request to be paired with a friend.
Beginner students will learn water safety, sailing terminology, names and functions of boat parts and points of sail. Students will learn to rig the boat themselves. Students will experience steering the boat, adjusting sails, and learning to sail both upwind and downwind.
Experienced students will continue to build their sailing skills including sail trim, boat handling, and how to read wind and weather conditions. Younger students may be paired with older students to experience the fun of sailing on two-person JY15 sailboats on the final day of class each week. Students in this class may receive a brief introduction to racing as a positive and exciting way to enjoy sailing. Students who are interested in improving their racing skills may also receive unique instruction. Junior sailors who are interested in racing typically take this class 2 or more sessions before joining the Muskegon Junior Race Team.
Our Daytime Youth Sailing Classes run Monday thru Thursday for one week during each of the following sessions.
Session 1: CANCELLED FOR 2020
Session 2: CANCELLED FOR 2020
Session 3: CANCELLED FOR 2020
Session 4: CANCELLED FOR 2020
Session 5: CANCELLED FOR 2020
Session 6: CANCELLED FOR 2020
Session 7: CANCELLED FOR 2020
Session 8: CANCELLED FOR 2020
More time on the water makes for better sailors – so students are strongly encouraged to enroll in more than one session each summer. Our one week classes enable families to flexibly plan multiple sailing classes around their other summer activities. All students need to wear a swim suit and bring a life jacket to class. We also encourage you to send a bottle of water with your child.
Click here to register for Regular Daytime Classes
Some class sessions may include field trips or other special outings. These outings will provide students with opportunities to explore and learn beyond our regular learn to sail curriculums. On a select day, students from that week’s classes may collectively engage in one of a variety of planned activities that could include on-shore activities, exercises in navigation, or sailing to destinations around Muskegon Lake. Other possible outings include a private guided tour of the Muskegon Coast Guard Station, a trip to a local sail making business, or a hands-on tour of the Grand Valley State University Water Quality Institute. The exact schedule for which week these special outings may take place will be communicated as plans for these opportunities develop. Please contact us if you would like to know which week a specific outing will be offered.
EXPERIENCED YOUTH SAILOR PASSES
Monday thru Thursday 12:00pm – 4:00pm CANCELLED FOR 2020
This is a great opportunity for experienced sailors with established sailing knowledge to have more tiller time on the water, develop new friendships and have fun sailing. In addition to receiving unique, skill-level appropriate supervision during our regular classes, Pass Holder activities may include a variety of experiences including skills challenges, fun competitions, and sailing to destinations around Muskegon Lake. Because skill level is important, purchases of Season and Punch Passes must be approved by the Sailing School Director.
SEASON PASS (attend as many days of regular class as you wish) $300.00 per sailor
12 PUNCH PASS (attend up to 12 days of regular class) $200.00 per sailor
4 PUNCH PASS (attend 4 more days after completing one week of class) $80.00 per sailor
Click here to purchase Experienced Sailor Passes
EVENING CLASSES FOR MEN, WOMEN, TEENS AND FAMILIES
Monday evenings 5:30pm – 8:30pm CANCELLED FOR 2020
Are you an adult who simply wants to try sailing? Are you and your friends looking for a fun alternative to “book club” or “girls night out”? Would you like to learn to sail with one of your children? Are you a teenager or college student who has a job or sports practices during the day? This is the perfect opportunity for you to get out on the water! Students in this class will learn water safety, sailing terminology, names and functions of boat parts, points of sail, steering, boat handling skills, sail trim, tacking, jibing, reaching, and both upwind and downwind sailing. Students may sail alone, in pairs, or with an instructor on Butterfly, Laser or JY15 sailboats. This course is well suited for both first time and experienced sailors. Instruction is tailored to each student’s skill level or knowledge. Students should bring a life jacket and wear a swim suit or clothes that can get wet.
First-time sailors are required to complete two-sessions of Learning & Orientation. Upon completion of the Orientation, repeat and returning sailors may purchase as many additional sessions as they wish on a per-evening basis. Instruction is continually adjusted as sailors become more experienced.
TWO SESSION ORIENTATION $75.00 per person
ADDITIONAL EVENING SESSIONS $25.00 per session
Click here to register for Monday Evening Classes
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