Registration is open for Summer 2025 Classes!!
EARLY REGISTRATION DISCOUNT OF $30
UNTIL 3/15!
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
2023 Class Schedules
Adults
Learn to Sail
Mondays and Wednesdays, 5PM to 7:30PM
Session A1:
6/19, 6/21, 6/26, 6/28, 7/3, 7/05
Session A2:
7/10, 7/12, 7/17, 7/19, 7/24, 7/26
Session A3:
7/31, 8/2, 8/7, 8/9, 8/14, 8/16
Youth Beginner & Youth Beginner Advanced
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: $479*
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: $479*
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: $479*
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.