*Sailing Trials for youth (4-day) and adults (2-days) for non-members are HERE
Trials are 1x use, for new to WPSA visitors only.**
The early bird special period has ended.
Registration for summer 2026 is now open!
Classes start week of June 29th. Not yet a member? https://wetpantssailing.org/join/
You must first have a paid WPSA Family Membership ($275 per family) to enroll students in classes. Questions? Please email Barbara at psc@wetpantssailing.org
Returning member? Use the same email login that you initially registered with.
WAITLISTS: If the class you wanted looks filled, GO on the waitlist - we often add seats when students change classes, get their own boats or as club boats become available!
To expand and see ALL class descriptions, click 'Summer Sailing Lessons' above left or 'Show details' below right. Register 1 person and 1 class per registration. If you choose a second option it will remove and replace your first.
A current family membership is needed to enroll any and all family members. You cannot be in arrears for dry sail or other matters.
Bad weather happens - while we may extend a makeup day (for weather cancellations only) but do not guarantee that there will be a 1 for 1 makeup.
DRY SAIL STUDENT DISCOUNT: We encourage students use their own boats in paid lessons. We are pleased to offer a Summer Dry Sail discount of $50 per session, per boat for students using their own boat - this comes off the dry sail payment, not class enrollment.
There is a limit of $100 per boat (2 sessions), the boat must be the same boat used in lessons. Once registration for membership and class is submitted (stop at the payment screen) and email us - we will adjust your invoice and email you the adjusted one. You will have until the day before your session begins to pay dry sail in full. Dry Sail is yard storage for member's boats. You must inquire with Barbara through the PSC email below to receive this.
Please direct all school or registration questions to: psc@wetpantssailing.orgwith their own boats can get into the classes if fu
2026
** Session A: June 29 - July 23 (4 weeks) **
** Session B: July 27 - Aug 13 (3 weeks) **
Students are encouraged to register for both Session A & B for the full 7 weeks but you may select just A or B to suit your schedule as needed. You must select and register for each session separately. No class July 4th.
Sail your own or a club owned boat in class! Waitlist numbers are just to reserve club boats, as we have a limited number available. However students using their own boats are always welcome and will be automatically added over and above the waitlist number. Please email if any questions. See the Dry Sail Student Discount above!
Note that a Family Membership is required to register for a class or dry sail regardless of family size or participation. You do not need a boat or experience to learn to sail!
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: 4 wks @ 4 day/wk | M-Th 8:00am-10:00am. $560
#S1B | Session B: 3 wks @ 4 days/wk | M-Th 8:00am-10:00am $420
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: 4 wks @ 4 day/wk | M-Th 8:00am-10:00am. $560
#S2B | Session B: 3 wks @ 4 days/wk | M-Th 8:00am-10:00am $420
ORNINGS M-Th 10:00am-12:00pm
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 condition Note that in certain wind/weather and other conditions we may combine this class with Cruising using nigger 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: 4 wks @ 4 day/wk | M-Th 10:00am-12:00pm $560
#S3B | Session B: 3 wks @ 4 days/wk | M-Th 10:00am-12:00pm $420
JR INTERMEDIATE 420/SUNFISH/LASER: 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: 4 wks @ 4 day/wk | M-Th 10:00am-12:00pm $560
#S4B | Session B: 3 wks @ 4 days/wk | M-Th 10:00am-12:00pm $420
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: 4 wks @ 4 day/wk | M-Th 10:00am-12:00pm $560
#S5B | Session B: 3 wks @ 4 days/wk | M-Th 10:00am-12:00pm $420
FTRNOONS M-TH + Fri 1:00-4:00pm
YOUTH CLASSES - ADVANCED - AFTERNOONS M-Th 1:00pm-3:00pm
JR RACING TEAM - ADVANCED: Ages 10-17. Advanced 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 7 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. 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.
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: 4 wks @ 4 day/wk + Fri races | M-Th 1:00pm-4:00pm $750
#S6B | Session B: 3 wks @ 4 days/wk + Fri races | M-Th 1:00pm-4:00pm $565
ADULT & FAMILY CLASSES - EVENINGS MON /WED 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Individuals ages 16 & up or family groups (parents/grandparents/children) of all ages for evening sails. 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: 4 wks @ 2 day/wk | M/W 6:00pm-8:00pm $320
#S7B | Session B: 3 wks @ 2 days/wk | M/W 6:00pm-8:00pm $240
