Junior Sailing Program - Crescent Sailing Association
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Junior Sailing Contributions
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Summers at Crescent Sail Yacht Club are an active time of sport, camaraderie, and enjoyment of the beautiful waters of Lake St. Clair. Our easy and immediate lake access allows all sailors to get out sailing quickly, maximizing time on the water for both learning the basics and honing racing techniques. Our long established Junior Sailing Program prioritizes safety while instilling lifelong skills of small boat handling and seamanship while fostering confidence, independence, and resilience.
Junior Sailing at Crescent over the years has been the foundation for generations of successful sail racers and cruisers who are well-known in regional and national sailing circles.
- Learn-to-Sail students learn how to rig, how to launch and retrieve their boats, how to sail their boats proficiently, and how to execute an orderly recovery from unexpected events such as capsize.
- Racing Sailors further develop their knowledge and understanding of the Racing Rules of Sailing, refine their boat handling skills, and enhance their racing techniques.
- Both programs help students develop their skills while working in a cooperative group setting, guided by experienced instructors.
Join Our Team! - Are you interested in coaching and helping guide the next generation of sailors? If so reach out for more information on our offerings. CSYCJuniorSailing@gmail.com
Detroit Regional Yachting Association (DRYA) : Forms, SI's, NOR, Results.
3 DRYA Forms - Medical, Liability, Concussion (must be completed and turned in with registration)
2026 Schedule - Registration will open in March of 2026.
| Description | Age Limits | Session | Duration | Start | End | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opti: Full Day (All Experience Levels) | 8 - 13 | 7 Weeks | June 15th | August 7th | No classes July 4 or July 20-24 | |
| 420/Laser: Full Day | 10 - 18 | 7 Weeks | June 15th | August 7th | No classes July 4 or July 20-24 | |
| Opti Learn-to-Sail/Race: Half Day Mornings | 8 - 13 | 1 | 5 Weeks | June 15th | July 17th | No class July 4 CSYC Regatta July 15th/16th. |
| Opti Beginner: Half Day Mornings - Intro to Sailing | 8 - 13 | 2 | 2 Weeks | July 27th | August 7th | No class July 4 - CSYC Home Regatta July 15th/16th. |
| 2 Person Boats (420s): Learn-to-Sail/ Rec Sailing - Half Day Afternoon | 10 - 18 | 1 | 2 Weeks | June 15th | June 26th | |
| 2 Person Boats (420s): Learn-to-Sail/ Rec Sailing - Half Day Afternoon | 10 - 18 | 2 | 3 weeks | June 29th | July 17th | No classes July 4 |
| 2 Person Boats (420s): Learn-to-Sail/ Rec Sailing - Half Day Afternoon | 10 - 18 | 3 | 2 weeks | July 27th | August 7th |
Junior Sailing Events 2026
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| June 10 (Wednesday) - 7:00 pm | Information night, meet the coaches, Q&A. CSYC Club House. |
| June 15 (Monday) | Program begins, swim test. Bring a towel and a change of clothes. |
| June 25-26 (Thursday/Friday) | Pontiac Yacht Club Regatta (Racing Sailors). Parent volunteers are needed to help move boats and trailers to the regatta. |
| June 26th / June 29th | End of 420 Session 1 on Friday, June 26th. Start of 420 Session 2 on Monday, June 29th. Program begins, swim test. Bring a towel and a change of clothes. |
| July 4 | No Class |
| July 8-9 (Wednesday/Thursday) | Grosse Pointe Yacht Club Regatta (Racing Sailors) |
| July 15-16 (Wednesday/Thursday) | Crescent Sail Yacht Club Regatta. All sailors are encouraged to participate. Parent volunteers are needed to help with various activities. Contact csycjuniorsailing@gmail.com to sign up. A detailed list of volunteer positions will be sent as we get closer to the event. |
| July 17 (Friday) | Last Day for Opti half day Session 1 and 420 Afternoon Session 2 |
| July 20-24 | No Class (102nd BYC Mackinac Race) |
| July 27 - (Monday) | First Day of Opti Session 2 half day mornings and 420 Session 3 half day afternoon. |
| July 30-31 (Thursday/Friday) | Bayview Yacht Club Regatta (Racing Sailors). Need parent volunteers to help move some boats and drive kids home. Some will move by water. Drop-off will be at BYC on both mornings for racing sailors. |
| August 4-5 (Tuesday/Wednesday) | Detroit Yacht Club Regatta (Racing Sailors). Need parent volunteers to help move some boats and drive kids home. Some will move by water. Drop-off will be at DYC on both mornings for racing sailors. |
| August 6 - 7 pm | DRYA Awards Dinner at DYC |
| August 7 | Last day of Sailing Class |
| August 7 - 7 pm | End of Year Picnic. |
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