Now enrolling for
Summer 2024 Classes!!

EARLY REGISTRATION DISCOUNT OF $30
UNTIL 4/15!
 


Sandy Point Sailing Sailing is working hard to design our 2021 sailing program to be fun, exciting, and above all SAFE. We are working closely with our medical consultant, City and State resources, and studying examples of successful programs that were able to safely teach in 2020. After so much time spent indoors and in isolation, we are excited to be to be planning our outdoors learning programs and expect that this will be a great season! Please check back often (we will email you) as we will be posting additional details

Sandy Point Sailing Association’s mission is to build fundamental sailing skills, to create competent sailors with a life-long passion for sailing through comprehensive instruction, to foster personal confidence, teamwork, leadership, community and respect for the sea in a fun and safe environment. Sandy Point has been an active organizer of junior sailing activities in Beverly, MA, since the middle of the last century.

Our experienced, US Sailing certified instructors are dedicated to preparing our future sailing community by offering a sequence of courses tailored to specific groups from beginners to racers for both the young and the young-at-heart. Students are given the opportunity to learn sailing and all facets of seamanship by: hoisting sails, tying knots, navigating, experiencing the wind, waves, tides & currents; and obeying the rules-of-the-road.

Read below to see what Sandy Point has to offer you today and learn more about our programs!

Progression through Classes

2024 Class Schedules


Youth

June 26 – July 7

9 AM – 12 Noon  Youth Beginner Session 1.1

1 PM – 4 PM     Teen Advanced Beginner Session 1.2

July 10 – July 21

9 AM – 12 Noon   Youth Advanced Beginner Session 2.1

1 PM – 4 PM     Teen Intermediate Session 2.2

July 24 – August 04

9 AM – 12 Noon   Youth Beginner Session 3.1

1 PM – 4 PM     Teen Racer Session 3.2

August 07 – August 18

9 AM – 12 Noon  Youth Intermediate Session 4.1

1 PM – 4 PM     Teen Intermediate Session 4.2

Youth

9 AM to Noon

1 PM to 4 PM

June 24 – July 5

Youth Beginner – Session 1.1

Teen Beginner – Session 1.2

July 8 – July 19

Youth Advanced Beginner – Session 2.1

Teen Advanced Beginner – Session 2.2

July 22 – August 2

Youth Beginner – Session 3.1

Teen Racing – Session 3.2

August 5 – August 16

Youth Advanced Beginner – Session 4.1

Teen Intermediate – Session 4.2


Adults

Session A: Adult Learn to Sail

6/17-7/3 M,W 5:00PM-7:30PM

Session B: Adult Racing

6/18-7/11 TU,TH 5:00PM-7:30PM

Session C: Adult Learn to Sail

7/8-7/24 M,W 5:00PM-7:30PM

Discounts

Early Registration

$15 off your tuition for registering by May 31, 2020.

Multi Session Discount

$15 off your tuition for any student who enrolls in more than one session. All sessions must be purchased in single registration.


Refer a Friend

$25 off your tuition if you refer a new student to SPSA. The new student cannot have been a previous student at SPSA.The student who you refer also gets $15 off their tuition for being the referral of a friend!!


Youth Beginner & Youth Advanced Beginner

Duration: 10 weekdays; 3 hours/day

Youth Beginner Sailing & Youth Beginner Advanced classes are designed for the young beginner, ages 8-11, to enjoy learning to sail in a non-racing environment. 

Students are taught in a group environment with close attention to skill and ability. These classes are the building blocks for advancement and each student will receive a skills assessment at the end of each session. Games and activities each session allow for sailors to repeat these sessions multiple times when needed or desired.

The classes covers all the basics including rigging, safety rules, and sailing maneuvers. As the students advance, they will add to their skills while also polishing the techniques learned in the prior weeks, including sail trim, boat handling, upwind sailing, and skills needed to sail in heavier winds. Students will be on the water every day — active, in the sun, and having fun.

Boats used in these courses are Optimists and Pixels. These courses are designed to take someone who has never sailed and bring them to a level where they can safely enjoy sailing a small boat in moderate conditions.

*All classes are taught by Certified US Sailing Instructors. Students must have basic swimming skills. You must provide a well-fitting personal flotation device (PFD) and closed toe shoes to be worn during each class.

Cost per 2-week session: $499*

Teen Beginner & Teen Beginner Advanced

Duration: 10 weekdays; 3 hours/day 

Teen Beginner Sailing & Teen Beginner Advanced are designed for teens who are new to the sport, or have limited experience with family or friends and need to learn basic concepts and terminology.  

Students are taught in a group environment with close attention to skill and ability.  Teen Novice sailors will be exposed to basic sailing skills such as: parts of the boat, basic knots, tacking & gybing, points of sail, and rules of the road. Advanced topics such as navigation, fleet and team racing will be introduced as time and skill levels allow. This is also an opportunity to explore the social aspects of sailing as a life-long sport. These classes are the building block for advancement and each student will receive a skills assessment at the end of each session.

Boats used in these courses include Optimists, and Pixels, possibly Sonar and 420s. These courses are designed to take someone who has never sailed and bring them to a level where they can safely enjoy sailing a small boat in moderate conditions.

 *All classes are taught by Certified US Sailing Instructors. Students must have basic swimming skills You must provide a well-fitting personal flotation device (PFD) and closed toe shoes to be worn during each class.

Cost per 2-week session: $499*

Intermediate

Duration: 10 weekdays; 3 hours/day

Intermediate is designed for sailors who have taken Beginner and Beginner Advanced courses and are ready to move to the next level with their skills. Physical size and strength may be a factor in determining a student’s readiness for this level.

Ready for new skills and/or want to try some new boats? This class is designed to bring the Novice student to the next level by providing an all-around exposure to more advanced sail trim, navigation and boat handling skills. The students will be introduced to racing and cruising concepts while they work to expand their skills in varied weather conditions. A variety of boats, including Optimists, 420’s, and possibly a Sonar are used at this level.

*All classes are taught by Certified US Sailing Instructors. Students must have Instructor approval to register for this class. Students must have basic swimming skills. You must provide a well-fitting personal flotation device (PFD) and closed toe shoes to be worn during each class.

Cost per 2-week session: $499*

Fall Sailing/Racing Clinic

Beverly Sailing Association and Sandy Point Sailing are co-sponsoring a fall clinic for sailors in grades 8 through 12. The goal of the clinic is to improve sailing and racing skills under the guidance of coaches. The clinic will use 420s and we will focus on:

• Starts

• Upwind Sailing

• Roll Tacks

• Downwind Sailing

• Rules of Racing

• Team Racing Strategies

We will have drills and plenty of time on the water to improve your skills as well as racing opportunities to put your skills into action and see your improvement.

The clinic will run on Sunday mornings for six weeks September 10th through October 15 from 9am to Noon at the Jubilee Yacht Club. We will also schedule some after school sessions with times and days to be determined.

The cost is $100 per student.

Registration is open to Beverly High School students exclusively through August 20, with general registration opening on August 21st. Registration will close on September 6th.

 *All classes are taught by Certified US Sailing Instructors. Students must have basic swimming skills You must provide a well-fitting personal flotation device (PFD) and closed toe shoes to be worn during each class.