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The  RS Tera is a 9 foot, one person dinghy that is modern, safe, and fun to sail. It's the perfect platform for kids to learn on and has an active racing fleet in California and beyond. OYC owns a fleet of 12 RS Teras, all of which are less than 5 years old.

The CFJ (Club Flying Junior) is a 13.5 foot, two person dinghy that is quick and responsive. It's the standard for high school and collegiate sailing across the United States, with an active fleet of younger sailors competing in Southern California as well. OYC has a fleet of 6 boats used for our Doublehanded and High School Programs.

The RS Feva is a fast, modern two person dinghy that's perfect for kids who are a little too light for the CFJ.

OYC's  No Clew is a Sonar 23 Keelboat.  No Clew is a stable, maneuverable boat that hosts OYC's Adult Learn-to-Sail and Jr. Big Boat Programs. Featuring three sails (Main, Jib, and Spinnaker), No Clew shares a lot in common with most other 20-40' sailboats and provides a great learning platform.

Our youth program teaches more than just sailing skills; it teaches teamwork, sportsmanship, self-reliance and confidence — skills and experiences that will benefit our sailors for a lifetime.

The OYC Jr. Sailing Program has a place for sailors of all levels, from total beginners to experienced racers.

Our program is open to the public, and boats are provided. Most of our weekday classes run in a two week, three hour per day format. The program features certified instructors leading their students both on the water and in the classroom.

Junior sailors interested in developing racing skills and discovering their competitive side can participate in junior sailing regattas both at OYC and neighboring yacht clubs.

Beginner Sailing teaches sailors to sail solo in the RS Tera, a small boat perfect for newbies.  OYC coaches teach beginners with a focus on having fun on the water. This class is a blast!

Beginner sailing covers all of the skills needed to rig a small boat and sail it solo within the safety of the Oceanside Harbor.

Skills covered include rigging, basic sail trim, steering, and maneuvers.

It's common for sailors (particularly those 8-9 years old) to take beginner sailing a couple of times, especially if they haven't sailed since last summer. OYC coaches monitor student progress and will recommend when a student is ready to progress to Intermediate Tera Sailing or Intro to Doublehanded Sailing.

Weight: 50-175 lbs

Prerequisite: none

Class Times:

• 9 am - 12 pm
• Sessions 1-5
• 12:45 pm-3:30 pm
• Sessions 1-3
• 3  pm - 6 pm
• Session 4 only
• Note: This is a 3 week class ending 8/9

Course Tuition (excl. applicable member dues)

• Mornings: $355
• Afternoons: $335
• Late Afternoons: $355
• Session 2 classes receive a $50 discount.
• A 15% discount applies when a Beginner and Intermediate or Doublehanded class are booked at the same time

OYC Junior membership (annual)

• New Member: $155.50
• Membership Renewal : $108
• Kids who's parents or grandparents are OYC members need not pay dues.

Intermediate Tera sailing is for younger, lighter weight sailors who are looking to build upon the skills they learned in beginner sailing.

Intermediate Tera sailing covers more precise sail trim and steering techniques, as well as concepts that will help them sail in windier conditions. This class also introduces racing at a novice level.

Intermediate class participants are invited to compete in OYC's Thursday Night Racing Series (races start at 6pm) to try their hand at competitive sailing.

Ages:  8-14

Weight:  50-125 lbs

Prerequisite:  Beginner Sailing or equivalent and instructor approval

Class Times

• 12:45pm-3:30pm
• Sessions 4-5

Course Tuition

• Mon/Wed/Fri: $215 + applicable member dues
• Mon-Fri: $335 + applicable member dues

Doublehanded Sailing is a class for middle and high school aged kids who have completed a beginner class and are looking to build their skills in a bigger, two-person boat.

Students will learn how to work with a partner to sail the CFJ, a fast, maneuverable two person boat that is a standard in High School and College Sailing.

In addition to building upon the concepts of beginner sailing, this class introduces several new concepts related to sailing a larger boat with more than one person.

This course also introduces racing at a novice level.

Class participants are invited to compete in OYC's Thursday Night Racing Series (races start at 6pm) to try their hand at competitive sailing.

Ages:  11-17

Weight:  85-185 lbs

• Sessions 2 & 4
• $355 + applicable member dues

Our Big Boat sailing class is for middle and high school age kids who want to focus on sailing as part of a team on a bigger boat.

This program will be taught using OYC's 23' No Clew.

Students will occupy the essential crew positions on a larger keelboat, including the helm, with students rotating through tasks. Big boat sail trim and handling will be emphasized, with students learning how to set and fly a spinnaker on the downwind legs.

Safety is an important component of this course. Students will learn to deal with on the water emergencies, like a person falling overboard, or the boat suddenly taking on water. Students will also learn important techniques to safely handle the higher line and sail loading that big boats experience.

Student's successfully completing the course will be recommended to OYC's racing fleet as suitable crew people for events held year round.

Ages: 11-17

Prerequisite: Intro to Doublehanded Sailing, or equivalent.

• Sessions 1, 3, and 5

The Tera Race Team is for kids that want to sail fast, with a focus on advanced sail trim and boat handling concepts that help eke out every last bit of a boat's potential.

This course has a significant racing component, with sailors learning speed, starting, and tactical tips to help them on the racecourse.

Class participants are invited to compete in OYC's Thursday Night Racing Series (races start at 6pm) for friendly local competiton.

Weight: 50-125 lbs

Prerequisite: Intro to Doublehanded Sailing or Intermediate Tera Sailing (or equivalent) and instructor approval.

• Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3-6 pm
• $695 for all sessions (10 weeks total)
• $159 per individual 2-week session
• Tuition excludes applicable member dues

Performance Sailing is for kids that want to sail fast, with a focus on advanced sail trim and boat handling concepts that help eke out every last bit of a boat's potential.

This class is taught using OYC's fleet of FJs. Students owning Lasers or Lido 14s are welcome to join the FJs for practice.

• $215 + applicable member dues

Sail every day, all the time!

This pass is good for every summer class OYC offers.

Summer passholders can reserve a seat for any session by e-mail ([email protected]) or can drop in on a stand-by basis if they prefer.

There is one caveat; Pass holders who cancel a reserved class or who fail to show up to at least 60% of a reserved class's days will be assessed a cancellation fee equal to that paid by a non-pass holder at the time of cancellation. For no-shows, this is 100% of the standard course fee.

• $1,295 + applicable member dues

Scholarships

The Oceanside Yacht Club Youth Foundation (OYCYF) offers scholarships to current and future sailors experiencing financial challenges.

Contact us at [email protected] for more information.

Enrollment Policy

Changes and cancellations.

Requests should be submitted to [email protected]

Changes will be a accommodated based on class availability, and change requests must be made at least 24 hours prior to a class beginning.

Cancellations are charged a fee that varies based on our refund policy.

Refund Policy

For courses more than two days in duration, refunds will be charged a fee that varies depending on how soon before the class start date the cancellation is received.

• 14+ days - no fee
• 7-13 days - 15% fee
• 1-6 days - 50% fee

For classes lasting one or two days, students receive a full refund if the request is received at least 24 hours before the class begins.

There are no refunds delivered after the class start date except in situations where OYC cancels more than a quarter of scheduled class days, in which case you will be refunded on a pro-rated basis.

Gear Checklist

Pfd (lifejacket).

OYC Requires that sailors wear a US Coast Guard Approved Type III PFD at all times on the water. The best PFDs feature front pockets and a compact design to minimize the possibility of snagging.

Sunscreen + Hat

A good hat keeps the sun off, and regularly applied sunscreen protects what the hat cannot.

For RS Tera sailors, flip flops will suffice.

For FJ and Big Boat sailors, closed toe shoes are required.

A watch is essential for any class that covers racing, but is not needed for Beginner or Adventure Sailing. Sailor's watches are waterproof and always feature a countdown timer. Sailors can buy a suitable watch from OYC for $25.

Hydration is essential.

All of our classes feature a 15-20 min snack break.

Send us an e-mail:

[email protected]

OCEANSIDE HARBOR

"Oceanside Harbor: a little bit of paradise. 950 pleasure boat slips, quaint village shopping at resort-style boutiques, top-name restaurants, cafes al fresco, whale watching, congenial people, picnicking in mini-parks overlooking the harbor, and strolling or jogging around this idyllic setting.

For boaters and sportfishers there is a fuel dock, four-lane launch ramp, bait receiver, and slip rentals including electricity, water, restrooms, showers and laundry facilities. Visiting boaters will find 50 guest slips for short-term mooring. The Oceanside Yacht Club promotes many boating activities for both slip renters and visiting boaters. The Yacht Club welcomes your membership, whether you are a boat owner or just a boating enthusiast.

Stroll and shop in the waterfront Harbor Village shops where you'll find nautical gifts, resort wear, tropical giftware, and souvenirs and mementos of your visit to Oceanside. Along with all these delights, you will find Oceanside's wide, sparkling, sandy beach with fire rings, picnic and barbecue areas, children's play area and sand volleyball courts.

If sea kayaking or jet skiing intrigues you, Boat Rentals of America rents equipment for this fast-growing sport.  There's so much to enjoy at Oceanside's harbor, you'll find yourself returning again and again to discover new facets of this gem of Oceanside."

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