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BYCF Junior Sailing Program

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1 Porter Ave
Buffalo , NY , 14201
Phone: (716) 883-5900
42° 53' 51.3924" N, 78° 54' 4.1652" W
Contact name: 
Leah Trow
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Our Sailing program here in Buffalo grew out of the initiative to share the sport of sailing with the WNY community. We offer lessons to our community because we believe that sailing builds character and resolve. The Buffalo waterfront provides the perfect playground for kids and adults to enjoy sailing. The purpose of the program is to encourage young people to have a lifelong involvement in sailing and the sailing community by promoting seamanship, sportsmanship and small boat handling skills from Learn to Sail fundamentals through Competitive Racing opportunities. Offering a safe, educational and engaging sailing program. Providing an enjoyable experience that promotes camaraderie, strong friendships and an enduring interest in sailing. And actively involving youth in the sailing traditions of the Buffalo Yacht Club.

Our sailing program here in Buffalo grew out of the initiative to share the sport of sailing with the WNY community.  We offer lessons to our community because we believe that sailing builds character and resolve.  The Buffalo waterfront provides the perfect playground for kids and adults to enjoy sailing. This summer, take advantage of this awesome opportunity and enroll your kids in the Buffalo Yacht Club Foundation sailing program.  Conveniently located just off the 190 at exit 9 next to the Peace Bridge.


BEGINNER PRAMS (AGES 6 – 8 YEARS OLD):
In this course, we teach the fundamentals of sailing as well as sportsmanship and water safety. In addition, sailors learn the essential roles of skipper, main sheet, and lookout. All sailing is done in Prams with two to three sailors per boat and are coached by a US Sailing Certified Coach. No experience is required for this course.

ADVANCED PRAMS (AGES 7 - 9 YEARS OLD):
In this course, we teach the basics of solo Pram sailing as well as an introduction to basic racing. In addition, sailors learn the essential aspects of boat handing, equipment, tactics, and strategy. All sailing is done in Prams with one sailor per boat. All sailors are coached by a US Sailing Certified Coach. Some experience is preferred for this course. 

OPTI RACE (AGES 9 – 14 YEARS OLD):
Sailors in our Opti Race Team will refine their racing skills, strategy, and boat handling. In addition, these sailors will represent the Buffalo Yacht Club Foundation in local interclubs and regattas. To participate in this class, sailors must have previous sailing experience. This team will be led by an experienced Opti Race Coach that is US sailing certified. This course has a 2 week minimum sign up.

ADVENTURE SAIL (AGES 9 - 14 YEARS OLD):
In our Adventure Sail program campers sail primarily FJ's and J/22s, as well as an assortment of larger keelboats. This program is designed for sailors who love to be on the water and want to sail a variety of different sailboats but prefer not to be intensely focused on racing. Experience is not required for this course. A US Sailing Certified Coach will instruct participants in this class.

INTRO TO RACING (AGES 11 - 15 YEARS OLD):
For Intro to Racing our sailors sail in FJ's, expanding on their knowledge and experience of sailing and focusing on learning racing skills. This course is perfect for a child with some sailing experience who is eager to expand their knowledge and delve into the racing world. This class is coached by an experienced racing coach that is US Sailing Certified.

RACE TEAM (AGES 13 - 17 YEARS OLD):
Racer’s practice and compete in FJ’s & 420s. These sailors must have previous racing experience and want to fine-tune their racing, strategy, and boat handling skills. This class offers many opportunities to travel to Interclubs, regattas and compete with and against some of the best sailors in Western New York. Sailors are led by a highly experienced US Sailing Certified race team coach. This course has a 2 week minimum sign up.

 

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Our high school sailing program is offered to students from all high schools during the school year. Practices are Monday - Friday 3:30 - 7. Private lessons are available to be scheduled on evenings and weekends all summer, fall, and spring.

Location:

Buffalo Yacht Club Junior Sailing Program
1 Porter Ave
Buffalo, NY, 14201
United States

Phone:

(716) 883 - 5900 x3

BYCF Spring High School Sailing

Dates: 
03/25/2024
03/26/2024
03/27/2024
Time: 
3:30pm - 7:00pm

Location:

Buffalo Yacht Club Junior Sailing Program
1 Porter Ave
Buffalo, NY, 14201
United States

Phone:

(716) 883 - 5900 x3

BYCF Junior Sailing Program

Dates: 
07/01/2024
07/02/2024
07/03/2024
Time: 
9:00am - 4:00pm

Location:

Buffalo Yacht Club Junior Sailing Program
1 Porter Ave
Buffalo, NY, 14201
United States

Phone:

(716) 883 - 5900 x3

Adult Sailing

Dates: 
07/20/2024
07/27/2024
08/03/2024
Time: 
9:00am - 12:00pm