The AYC Junior Sailing Program is designed for sailors between ages of 7 and 18 years old. Eligible sailors include children or grandchildren of Annapolis Yacht Club members. Nonmember sailors and families are welcomed as well and their applications are encouraged. Program enrollment is limited, and all applications are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis, with priority for AYC members. Please submit your applications early as our programs will fill quickly!

Current Programs 

The spring programs are starting soon, keep checking in with the website for any information.
 

2009 Fall Optimist Racing Program

The spring optimist racing program develops skills in our young sailors with a series of after school practices, weekend clinics, and races.  Sailors can elect to participate in the full program, or just the after school practices, or weekend clinics.

The spring program runs from Friday February 27 until 
 

2009 Fall High School Racing Program

We offer two courses of instruction for High School Sailors. A beginning sailor or someone with limited dinghy experience will most likely be on the Junior Varsity squad. This level is designed as a fast track to crew on your team, it is also a great class for a crew to get more helm time. The coaching staff will make the decision about which team a sailor will practice with. 

Sailors with previous dingy racing experience will probably make the Varsity team. The varsity program will prepare sailors for competition against other schools. Sailors will practice drills, tactical discussions and rules situations to prepare them for interscholastic competition. The AYC Coaching staff will make the final decision regarding a sailors placement in classes. 
 

2009 Advanced Youth Team