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Beginner Sailing


This class is designed for children with little or no experience sailing a single-handed dinghy. Students will learn basic dinghy sailing skills as well as basic seamanship. They will learn common sailing knots, parts of the boat, and right-of-way rules. They will also learn the points of sail, basic tacking and gybing, and basic sail trim. Emphasis will be placed on proper boat handling and sail trimming technique. As our core introductory group, we are sure to provide a safe and fun learning environment, and emphasize team work and camaraderie on the water. This class is perfect for younger sailors, as well as children looking to give sailing a try for the first time. Classes are divided according to age.

  • Taught in US Sabots, which are used locally as trainer boats
  • Use your own Sabot, or use a DRYC provided boat (See Charters)
  • Students will be taught the points of sail, basics of sailing upwind, downwind and between 2 points, along with sail trim, knot tying and general seamanship


Prerequisite:         8 years of age
Next Step:              Intermediate Optimists
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Del Rey Yacht Club
13900 Palawan Way
Marina del Rey, CA 90292
(310) 822-5182 (Junior Office Main Line)
(310) 822-4664, ext. 128
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