​Which Class is Best For Your Child?

CYC sailing class sessions are organized based on experience and skill. 
Our classes will be broken in to the following levels:
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C Group

Equivalent Group:
Level I through beginning Level II

Beginner:
Build on boat handling skills and become a more confident sailor; includes improving tacks, gybes, discussion of points of sail and sail trim, de-powering your boat, and getting out of irons through on and off the water games.
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Skill Level:
Comfortable sailing an N-10 in light to moderate wind with a parent or friend(s).

B Group

Equivalent Group:
Mid to upper Level II through beginning Level III

Intermediate:
Improve boat handling skills, introduction to racing rules, tactics, and courses; includes on the water games and racing.

Skill Level:
​Comfortable sailing zests or lasers in moderate to heavy wind.

A Group

Equivalent Group:
Upper Level III

Advanced:
Building upon existing knowledge to prepare for regatta level racing; includes boat handling and racing drills, rules and tactics discussions, trapping, spinnaker work, and racing.
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Skill Level:
​Comfortable sailing 420s or Lasers in most conditions.

If you have any questions about which group your sailor should be in,
please ask the head instructors.
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If you have any additional questions, please e-mail us at [email protected]