Adult Sailing
LBYC is a proud leader in developmental adult sailing programs. Our programs showcase a fleet of 8 like-new Soling sailboats, owned and maintained by LBYC. The Soling is a 27ft keelboat excellent for all levels of sailing instruction. The Coaching Staff is led by Adult Sailing Coordinator Mike Fratantoro, along with 10+ volunteer coaches. Our coaches are all members of LBYC and include experienced sailors, coaches and racers. They are extremely passionate about the sport and love sharing their knowledge and experience with their fellow LBYC members and guests.
Year Round Programs
Throughout the calendar year, we offer weekend clinics for adult sailors at the 101 Beginner and 201 Intermediate levels, 301 Spinnakers, 401 Fleet Racing, and 501 Match Racing. In addition to programming, we also host monthly regattas as part of the Saturday Soling Series.
Summer Programs
- Mainsail Mondays (201)
This weekly summer program for adult members and their guests meets from 5:00-7:30pm on Monday evenings from May to August. Each monthly series includes four class sessions. This class is designed for intermediate-level (201) sailors who have mastered their fundamental sailing skills. Please review the instructional level criteria below before enrolling.
- Taco Tuesdays (101)
Our flagship ‘Taco Tuesday’ adult sailing summer program features weekly learn-to-sail classes (101) for members and their guests with little to no previous sailing experience. The class meets from 5:00-7:30pm on Tuesday evenings from May through August, and each monthly series includes four class sessions. After class, most participants head to the bar for tacos and drinks. Join us for one series or all summer! This program will sell out quickly -- sign up today!
Instructional Levels
- 101 Beginner Sailing
Designed for adult members and member guests with little or no previous sailing experience, or as a refresher/introduction to the Soling class. Participants will learn how to rig the Soling, points of sail, basic sailing maneuvers, docking, and basic right of way rules.
- 201 Intermediate Sailing
Designed for adult members and member guests confident in their ability to handle their own boat without on-board supervision of a coach. Participants will have the opportunity to improve sailing and boat handling skills in order to cruise on their own (sailors who have mastered the skills from 101 Beginner Sailing). This class will also help prepare proficient sailors for the Skipper Card written test and on-water assessment.
201 REQUIREMENTS
Sailors seeking to enroll in the 201 Intermediate Sailing class must be able to demonstrate the ability to perform the following skills:
o Independently rig their boat
o Tie a bowline / attach to a tow line
o Identify / demonstrate the 3 basic points of sail
o Get out of irons
o Tack / gybe and start / stop on command
o Leave and approach the dock unassisted
o Sail close-hauled in a straight line for 30 seconds
- 301 Spinnakers *Skipper Card required*
Designed for adult members and member guests seeking to learn how to sail with a spinnaker. Class will include a briefing with conceptual explanation, rigging demonstration, and on-water training with a coach on board. Skipper Card required to enroll.
- 401 Fleet Racing *Skipper Card required*
Designed for adult members and member guests seeking to learn how to fleet race. Class will include a briefing with conceptual explanation and on-water training. Skipper Card required to enroll.
- 501 Match Racing *Skipper Card required*
Designed for adult members and member guests seeking to learn how to match race. Class will include a briefing with conceptual explanation and on-water training. Skipper Card required to enroll.
Training Regattas
Designed as an opportunity for members to race the fleet of Club Solings year round in an instructional regatta format. Includes a mandatory skipper's meeting each race day which will cover specific rules topics and general plan for racing. Each race day will have separate registration and be scored as a standalone regatta. This is a great way to continue developing the skills from 201 Intermediate Sailing and make the transition to the Wet Wednesday B Fleet.
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