Junior
Junior sailing pathways at SoPYC
Learn to Sail
- Learn to Sail: Tackers Tackers is a fun, introductory sailing program for children aged 7-12 that teaches the basics of sailing through games and on-water activities, with all equipment provided and no prior experience necessary.
- Optimist Green Fleet Optimist Green Fleet is the next step after Tackers, where sailors continue developing their sailing skills in plastic Optimist dinghies, with a focus on confidence, fun, and time on the water.
- Optimist (Bronze/Silver/Gold) Sailing in fiberglass Optimists, sailors progress through Bronze, Silver, and Gold Fleets, developing racing skills, boat speed, and tactics as they move towards higher-level competition.
- Open Skiff (Bronze/Silver/Gold) Sailing in Open Skiffs, sailors advance through Bronze, Silver, and Gold Fleets, building skills in speed, handling, and racing whilst enjoying the fun and excitement of high-performance sailing.