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Our program is designed to teach the fundamentals of sailing to beginners and improve the skills of experienced sailors.  Sailing is a recreational and competitive sport that can be enjoyed for a lifetime.  Our Juniors Summer Program provides a safe instructional sailing environment and an enjoyable summer for participating juniors.  we offer three session, each lasting two weeks.  Juniors may attend multiple sessions.  Classes are offered in Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced Sailing.  Additional programs are offered in Lasers, Boating for Teens, Fishing and a Starfish class for children ages 5-7 years old.

In addition to sailing instruction, there will be other boating activities as well as related day trips and social events.  Each Junior will receive a certificate of completion and a lifetime of friends and memories.

Instructors

Jana Odou is Southwestern Yacht Club's year round, full-time Junior Program Director.  She has worked in the sailing and outdoor recreation for over 30 years over 25 of those at SWYC. Read more.

The instructional staff works under Ms. Odou's supervision.  All have been carefully selected for their appropriate background in sailing skills, knowledge and teaching experience.  All staff members are aquatic specialists and hold current Frist Aid, Life Saving, CPR and Boat Handling Certifications. 

Eligibility

The Summer Program is open to the children and grandchildren of SWYC members.  Children in the community whose parents are not members of SWYC are also welcome to participate in the program.