Balboa Yacht Club

Youth Sailing

The Balboa Yacht Club provides many opportunities for youth to become involved in sailing. We have an outstanding summer sailing program that is open to members and to the public, a strong high school sailing program, a year round Naples Sabot racing program, and a CFJ and C420 racing circuit. We invite you to come join in the fun!

Upcoming Events at BYC!

September 3rd
First day of both Sabot and CFJ Fall Racing Classes from 3:30-6pm
September 5th
First Day of Beginning Sabot Class from 1-4pm
September 14th

First Day of High School Sailing Practice and MDHS Parent Meeting at 5:30pm at BYC

High School Sailing - High School sailing will be starting up again September 14th.  Interested in getting invoved with High School Sailing? Information on High School Sailing is available in Katie's office. Mater Dei High School and San Clemente High School field teams. Mater Dei Practices are held Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays after school. San Clemente High School practices on Wednesdays. If you would like to get involved in High School Sailing for Fall 2011, please email Katie at  juniors@balboayachtclub.com

 

Governor's Cup Team - BYC's Governor's Cup Team consisting of helm, Ryan Davidson, Middle, Walker Banks and Bow, Brandon Wood recently competed in the 44th Annual Governor's Cup Regatta here at Balboa Yacht Club. Congratulations for a job well done! The sailors will be continuing their match racing training throughout the year.


Sabot Sailing
- BYC sailors have been busy this summer! Sabot sailors have recently competed at: the Area J Junior Olympic Festival in Santa Barbara (in Optimist Dinghies), The Summer Gold Cup held at Newport Harbor Yacht Club, the Dick Sweet Team Race Series held at Alamitos Bay Yacht Club, San Diego Yacht Club, and Newport Harbor Yacht Club and the Mid-Summer Regatta at Lido Isle Yacht Club. The Sailors also recently returned from Sabot Nationals in Mission Bay. The team had a great time and learned a lot!

 

If you would like to set up a group or private lesson for your child, or would like to request more information on any of our top notch sailing programs, please contact Junior Program Director Katie Tinder at 949-673-3515x131 or at juniors@balboayachtclub.com.

 

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Youth Sailing
  • 8th - 12th Graders 
  • No Experience Required 
  • All Students are Welcome 

The Balboa Yacht Club Junior Program strives to provide your child with the best learning experience possible. Our coaches are highly qualified sailors who emphasize fun and safety on and off the water.