Youth Sailing

About our Program

Coyote Point Yacht Club offers a year round sailing program to children ages 8 and up wishing to learn how to sail or improve their skills! Sailing is a life sport that can be done at all ages regardless of strength!

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We offer three types of classes: intro to sailing, intro to race, and race team. sailing is an open ended sport, that is what you make of it. Wether it be relaxing or intense is up to you!

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Our staff of experienced sailing instructors will put the young mariners through their paces in a safe, positive, and fun environment. Here at Coyote point we have a variety of conditions ranging from extreme to calm that we make full use of in our sessions. We look forward to seeing you on the water soon!

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Learn to Sail Qube

In Learn to Sail Qube, kids will learn the fundamentals of sailing in an easy to handle single person boat called the Qube. During the class kids will first learn to sail in the Coyote Point marina and eventually out into the bay!

(No experience needed!)

Requirements:

• must be comfortable with swimming

• must be 8 - 13 years old

Learn to Sail FJ

In Learn to Sail FJ kids will learn the fundamentals of sailing in a team setting. The FJ is a larger, faster two person boat meant for older kids and competitions in High School and College. During the class kids will learn the basics of sailing with a partner in the upper marina and bay, making use of the variety of conditions here at Coyote Point!

(No experience needed!)

Requirements:

• must be comfortable with swimming

• must be 11 - 14 years old

Intro to Race Qube

In Intro to Race Qube, kids will review the basics of sailing and be introduced to the competitive side of the sport. During the class kids will sail all over the marina and in the bay while they participate in sailing drills that improve boat handling and foresight.

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Requirements:

• must be comfortable with swimming

• Must have completed Learn to Sail Qube

• must be 8 - 13 years old

Intro to Race FJ

In Intro to Race FJ, kids will review the basics of sailing and be introduced to the competitive side of the sport. During the class kids will spend more time in the bay, while they participate in sailing drills that improve boat handling, teamwork, and foresight. The West Coast and Bay Area have a massive high school race FJ fleet with over 100 active High schools and clubs. The boats are also used in collegiate sailing around the US.

Requirements:

• must be comfortable with swimming

• Must have completed Learn to Sail FJ

• must be 11 - 14 years old

Fall Learn to Sail Classes

Learn to Sail Qube

Ages 8 - 13

Price: $1200

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Sessions are 

Monday, Wednesday 4PM - 7PM. 

Saturday 11AM - 4PM.

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Session 1: Sept 3 - 28

Session 2: Oct 8 - Nov 2

Session 3: Nov 12 - Dec 7

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Learn to Sail FJ

Ages 11 - 14

Price: $1200

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Sessions times are 

Tuesday, Thursday 4PM - 7PM. 

Sunday 11AM - 4PM, unless noted.

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Session 1: Sept 4 - 29

Session 2: Oct 9 - Nov 3

Session 3: Nov 13 - Dec 8

Fall Intro to Race Classes

Intro to Race Qube

Ages 8 - 13

Price: $800

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Session are 

Tuesday, Thursday 4PM - 7PM. 

Sunday 11AM - 4PM, unless noted.

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Session 1: Oct 9 - Nov 17

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Intro to Race  FJ

Ages 11 - 14

Price: $800

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Sessions times are 

Monday, Wednesday 4PM - 7PM. 

Saturday 11AM - 4PM, unless noted.

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Session 1: Oct 8 - Nov 16

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Tanner Gee, Youth Sailing Director

Hi all, My name is Tanner Gee I am the Youth Sailing Director here at Coyote Point YC. I grew up sailing Tara's, Lasers, FJ's, 420s and many other small and large boats. I fell in love with the sport at a young age here in the Bay Area and aside from the two weeks it took to learn the basics, I started competing in all sorts of boats. I have had the privilege of competing in High school and College on the east and west coast. For me Sailing is an awesome way to get around on the water, scratch a competitive itch, and a cool way to meet new people and see the somewhat unknown sailing community of the bay area, that resides in the many Yacht Clubs here! I'm looking forward to meeting you all and sharing with you the awesome experience that is sailing!

Timmy Gee, Assistant Director

Hi, I’m Timmy Gee and am the assistant director at CPYC. I learned to sail in San Francisco in FJs, Lasers, and Teras when I was 13. After learning about the prevalence of sailing, I began competing regionally on my high school sailing team in the FJ. I eventually fell in love with the technical aspect of the sport and found joy in spending time on the water. After sailing practices I would watch higher level sailors train in the Club 420 and was determined to compete with them. I later joined their club team and competed nationally and internationally in C420s and I420s throughout highschool. I currently compete on the Bowdoin Sailing Team and look for every opportunity to get on the water as well as help kids and adults get involved in the sport.

Nati, Coach

I enjoy sailing of all kinds and have been involved in the sport for nearly a decade. I have experience with Optis, FJs, Lasers, and C420s. As a US Sailing certified sailing coach, I enjoy helping kids and teens learn sailing and take part in this wonderful sport.

Dylan, Coach

Hi my name is Dylan, I started sailing the FJ when I was in middle school and quickly realized how much I loved sailing. I then moved on to the c420, i420, and more recently the 470 where I have competed on the local, national, and international levels. I am off to college at the University of Oregon where I look forward to continue sailing on their team.
I have been coaching for three years and I love being on the water and helping kids find their love for sailing!

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