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New Rochelle // 2025

Jr. Sailing
Optimist 1

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The Optimist 1 program provides younger kids with the perfect intro to the world of sailing, designed for those who have never sailed before to learn all the necessary skills to skipper their boat. The Optimist is the largest sailboat class in the world where all of the best sailors first learned. Optimist 1 leads into the next level, Optimist 2.

Rates

Two Weeks: $1,895

Four Weeks: $3,395

EBYC Members: Contact us for an additional 10% discount code

2025 Sessions

Session 1: June 30 - July 11

Session 2: July 14 - July 25

Session 3: July 28 - August 8

Session 4: August 11 - August 22

Basic Info

  • Ages 8 – 13

  • 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

  • 22 Pelham Road, New Rochelle, NY 10801

What's Included

  • Boats (no need to buy your own like other programs)

  • Lunch

  • Safety equipment

Student Requirements

  • 8 years of age

  • Can swim 50 yards and pass a swim test while wearing a PFD

  • Can exhibit an understanding of the risks involved with sailing

What To Bring

  • Water

  • Sunscreen 

  • Hat

  • Sunglasses

  • Towel

  • Life jacket (USCG Type III) – we provide if you don't have

  • Rain jacket 

Safety

We provide all safety equipment for sailing, including a USCG-certified Type III life jacket and an emergency whistle. Sailing can be dangerous due to the nature of being on the water. Our instructors are trained to teach and protect children; everyone holds a US Sailing Small Boat Level 1 instructor certification. Furthermore, all instructors are certified in CPR and first aid. On average, our instructors have four years of coaching experience and ten years of sailing expierence.

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2024 Optimist 1 Instructors
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Magda Martinez
Head Instructor
Taylor Ferrarone
3rd Year Instructor
Tadhg O'Brien
2nd Year Instructor
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