EARLY BIRD SPECIAL DISCOUNT IS APPLIED – REVERTS TO FULL PRICE ON MAY 1ST!

Registration for summer 2025 is now open! 

Classes start week of June 30th.  Not yet a member? https://wetpantssailing.org/join/

Questions?  Please email Barbara at psc@wetpantssailing.org

Returning member?  Use the same email login that you initially registered with.  

New member?  You must first have a paid WPSA Family Membership ($275 per family) to enroll students in classes regardless of family size or participation.  You do not need a boat or experience to learn to sail!

Bad weather happens - while we may extend a makeup day (if multiple weather cancellations) but we do not guarantee that there will be a 1 for 1 makeup and there are no refunds for weather, vacation or sick days.

 DRY SAIL STUDENT DISCOUNT:  We encourage students use their own boats in paid lessons, if you have one.  We are pleased to offer a Summer Dry Sail discount of $50 per session, per boat for students using their OWN boat (dry sail storage is discounted, not classes) with a limit of $100 per boat (2 sessions), must be the same boat used in lessons.   Inquire, it is not automatic.

IF A CLASS IS FULL, PLEASE GO ON THE WAITLIST - SPACES OFTEN GET ADDED!  Students with their own boats can get into a class listed as full. 

*** Session A: June 30th 1- July 25  (4 weeks) *** No class July 4th

*** Session B:  July 28 - Aug 22  (4 weeks) ***

Students are encouraged to register for both Session A & B for the full 8 weeks but may inquire to add 1-3 weeks around vacations.  Register for each session separately. 

EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT - ENROLL BY 4/30/25 to get the discount:

If $750 regularly, pay $725 per session

If $560 regularly, pay $535 per session

If $320 regularly, pay $307.50 per session

MORNINGS 1

YOUTH CLASSES - BEGINNER  - MORNINGS M-Th 8:00am-10:00am

 JR BEGINNER  OPTI I: Ages 8-13* (based on the child's height*).  Beginner.  Students learn how to rig, launch and sail the Optimist dinghy solo for independent sailing in a fun, safe controlled environment.  This class is an introduction to the dinghy.  Learn how to tie knots, tell wind direction, capsize/recovery, sail trim, steer with tiller and sails, techniques to complete tacks and gybe.  Learn to sail efficiently, independently, confidently.  Note that in certain wind/weather and other conditions we may combine this class with Cruising using bigger group boats for safety.  When opportunity arises we will offer the chance to cross train and try other types of boats at our discretion.  Bad weather days we hold classroom lessons.  This class has club boats available for use unless you have your own.  We recommend you sign up for both Session A & B together to not lose your place in the class - it will fill.  If you have your own boat you can be added, please join the waitlist.   Students are encouraged to register for both sessions for a full summer of learning.

PREREQUISITE:  JR BEGINNING CRUISING 1 or prior sailing experience.  Child must be strong enough to sail and rig their own boat - suggested for the higher age ranges.   

#S1A  |  Session A:  (June 30 - Jul 25) 4 wks @ 4 day/wk  |  M-Th 8:00am-10:00am $560

#S1B  |  Session B: (Jul 28 - Aug 22) 4 wks @ 4 days/wk  |  M-Th 8:00am-10:00am $560

JR BEGINNER CRUISING I:  Ages 8-17.  Students will be experiencing several group boats, which will include Mercury and Flying Scots.  Boats carry multiple students and an instructor who will demonstrate.  Learn skills, leave & return to dock, trim sails for power, sail around marks, anchor, reef sail, sail on just a mainsail or a jib, knots and dock lines, sail downwind.  This class uses club boats. Bad weather days we still hold classroom lessons.  Note that in certain wind/weather and other conditions we may combine this class with others using bigger group boats for safety. When opportunity arises we will offer the chance to cross train and try other types of boats at our discretion.  We recommend you sign up for both Session A & B together to not lose your place in the class - it will fill.   Students are encouraged to register for both sessions for a full summer of learning.  

#S2A  |  Session A: (June 30 - Jul 25) 4 wks @ 4 day/wk  |  M-Th 8:00am-10:00am. $560

#S2B  |  Session B:(Jul 28 - Aug 22) 4 wks @ 4 days/wk  |  M-Th 8:00am-10:00am $560

MORNINGS 2

YOUTH CLASSES - INTERMEDIATE  - MORNINGS M-Th 10:00am-12:00pm

JR INTERMEDIATE - OPTI II:   Ages 9-13. Intermediate, INDEPENDENT.  Student has sailed Opti before and is comfortable sailing alone, is able to rig, launch and sail to take this class.  Students will learn independent Optimist sailing in a fun, safe controlled environment and may sample other boats.  This class is an intermediate introduction to dinghy racing.  Learn how to tie advanced knots, tell wind direction, learn capsize recovery, sail trim, steer with tiller and sails.  Learn techniques to complete tacks faster and controlled s-shaped gybes.  Learn to sail efficiently, independently, confidently.  Note that in certain wind/weather conditions.  Note that in certain wind/weather and other conditions we may combine this class with Cruising using bigger group boats for safety.  When opportunity arises we will offer the chance to cross train and try other types of boats, at our discretion. days we may combine this class with Cruising class on bigger group boats for safety.  Bad weather days we still hold classroom lessons.   This class has a limited number of club Opti's available, if you have your own you can be added to the class if full.  We recommend you sign up for both Session A & B together to not lose your place in the class - it will fill.  If you have your own boat you can be added, please join the waitlist.   Students are encouraged to register for both sessions for a full summer of learning.  PREREQUISITE:  JR BEGINNING CRUISING 1 or prior exp.  

#S3A  |  Session A:  (Jun 30 - Jul 25) 4 wks @ 4 day/wk  |  M-Th 10:00am-12:00pm $560

#S3B  |  Session B: (Jul 28 - Aug 22) 4 wks @ 4 days/wk  |  M-Th 8:00am-10:00am $560

JR INTERMEDIATE 420/SUNFISH:   Ages 9-17.   This class sails with the Opti class.  Intermediate, INDEPENDENT.  Student has sailed before and is comfortable sailing single or double handed.  Learn skills, leave & return to dock, trim sails for power, sail around marks, anchor, reef sail, sail on just a mainsail or a jib, knots and dock lines, sail downwind, gybe, improve your tacking.  Learn how to tie advanced knots, tell wind direction, capsize recovery  This class uses club boats or use your own. Bad weather days we still hold classroom lessons.  Note that in certain wind/weather and other conditions we may use bigger group boats for safety.  When opportunity arises we will offer the chance to cross train and try other types of boats at our discretion.  Students must be able to rig, launch and sail to take this class.  Students will learn intermediate dinghy racing and sailing in a fun, safe controlled environment.  We recommend you sign up for both Session A & B together to not lose your place in the class.  We have 10 420 seats (5 boats), 1 Sunfish available.  If you have your own boat you can be added, please join the waitlist.  420s need a partner.   Students are encouraged to register for both sessions for a full summer of learning.   *No class on  July 4th.  PREREQUISITE:  JR BEGINNING CRUISING 1, OPTI 1, or prior exp.

 #S4A  |  Session A: (Jun 30 - Jul 25) 4 wks @ 4 day/wk  |  M-Th 10:00am-12:00pm $560

#S4B  |  Session B: (Jul 29 - Aug 22) 4 wks @ 4 days/wk  |  M-Th 8:00am-10:00am $560

 JR INTERMEDIATE CRUISING:   Ages 9-16.   Intermediate - GROUP BOATS.   Student has sailed before and is comfortable sailing.   Students will be experiencing several boats, which will include Mercury and Flying Scots.  They may get to experience other boats such as 420’s.  Boats carry multiple students and an instructor who will demonstrate.  Learn skills, leave & return to dock, trim sails for power, sail around marks, anchor, reef sail, sail on just a mainsail or a jib, knots and dock lines, sail downwind.  This class uses club boats. Bad weather days we still hold classroom lessons. Note that in certain wind/weather and other conditions we may use bigger group boats for safety.  When opportunity arises we will offer the chance to cross train and try other types of boats at our discretion.   We recommend you sign up for both Session A & B together to not lose your place in the class.   Students are encouraged to register for both sessions for a full summer of learning.    *No class July 4th.  PREREQUISITE:  JR BEGINNING CRUISING 1 or prior sailing experience. 

 #S5A  |  Session A: (Jun 30 - Jul 25) 4 wks @ 4 day/wk  |  M-Th 10:00am-12:00pm $560

#S5B  |  Session B: (Jul 28 - Aug 22) 4 wks @ 4 days/wk  |  M-Th 8:00am-10:00am $560

AFTERNOONS

YOUTH - INT & ADVANCED - AFTERNOONS M-Th 1:00pm-4:00pm+ REGATTAS  

JR RACE TEAM:  Ages 10-17.   Prior WPSA students taking Race for the first time will need approval.  Solid  sailing skills needed.  Dinghy racing in your choice of boat - solo in Opti, Sunfish or Laser or the 2-handed 420 (partner needed).  We have 5 club 420’s and 12 Optis for student use - or use your own.  Student has previous sailing instruction and is ready to compete.  Review basic race rules and tactics.  Students will sail common race courses such as windward-leeward course and triangular course.  Practice and improve upon effective starts, including favored end of starting line, basic starting techniques, understanding of starting sequence.  Learn center of lateral resistance, center of effort, optimal sail shape, fine tune sail trim using telltales.  Improve rounding of all marks properly.  Learn protocol to lodge a protest.  We recommend you sign up for both Session A & B together to not lose your place in the class.  Bad weather days we still hold classroom lessons.  Students are encouraged to register for both sessions for a full summer of learning.

Fridays are race days and are held offsite, at other clubs hosting GSBYRA races (with the exception of the one we host at WPSA).  You are responsible for transporting & supervising your child and boat to races.  A personal GSBYRA membership may be required.  *No class July 4th.  PREREQUISITE:  Prior approval by instruction team required.    

 #S6A  |  Session A: (Jun 30 - Jul 25) 4 wks @ 4 day/wk + Fri races |  M-Th 1:00pm-4:00pm $750

#S6B  |  Session B: (Jul 28 - Aug 22) 4 wks @ 4 days/wk + Fri races |  M-Th 1:00pm-4:00pm $750

EVENINGS

ADULT & FAMILY CLASSES - EVENINGS MON /WED 6:00pm - 8:00pm

ADULT & FAMILY:  Individuals ages 16 & up or family groups of all ages for evening sails. (parents/grandparents/children etc).  Beginners through advanced -the class will be adjusted to your skill level.  Learn skills, leave & return to dock, trim sails for power, sail around marks, anchor, reef sail, sail on just a mainsail or a jib, knots, dock lines, and more.  Learn to sail, learn with family, gain confidence, have fun!  We use Mercury and Flying Scot group boats in this class.   We recommend you sign up for both Session A & B together to not lose your place in the class - it will fill.  On poor weather/windy evenings we still hold land based sessions in the classroom.  Students are encouraged to register for both sessions for a full summer of learning.  YOU MUST REGISTER EACH FAMILY MEMBER SEPERATELY - THIS IS AN INDIVIDUAL RATE.

#S7A  |  Session A: (Jun 30 - Jul 25) 4 wks @ 2 day/wk  |   M/W 6:00pm-8:00pm $320

#S7B  |  Session B: (Jul 28 - Aug 22) 4 wks @ 2 days/wk  |  M/W 6:00pm-8:00pm $320