A brief overview of the basics of Sailing Instructions, Racing Rules, reading course descriptions and starting procedures will be offered. If you know how to sail and want to try racing, this is just enough to get you on the race course with a semblance of confidence that you know what to expect. Everyone has to start somewhere.

The Team Racing Program offers practice and training on and off the water to anyone interested in team racing where 3 boats spar against 3 boats. The Program begins at the CYC Clubhouse introducing sailors to team racing and offering tactical coaching. Then using boats at Sail Sand Point, participants get on-the-water practice, coaching debriefs and the opportunity to represent CYC in regional team racing regattas.

This four-week program provides in depth racing instruction through a series of classroom talks and on-the-water mentoring. The Rookie Rally is perfect for boat owners who want to break into racing and crewmembers who want to improve their skills and become invaluable to a skipper. Learn about Racing Rules, Sailing Instructions, starting procedures, finding the favored side, starting tactics, finding wind shifts, boat speed basics and more. Bruce Van Deventer, an experienced keelboat and dinghy racer with international world championship experience, teaches the Rookie Rally and is not to be missed.

Other educational programs are being developed. Please call the CYC Office with requests, ideas or to offer your wisdom and expertise in a specific area. Check the CYC website for more information.

Several fleets conduct clinics each year. Contact your fleet to find out if they are available.