CBC sailing lessons allow your child to learn an exciting new sport, advance his/her skill level, meet new kids, or just experience the fun and learning opportunities that only sailing has to offer — all season long!

Non-sailors may ask, “why sailing?” when Providence already has organizations that offer a variety of youth sports and recreational programs. There are few (if any) activities that teach so many important virtues and lessons about life the way sailing does: cause and effect, problem-solving, science and technology, teamwork, and much more.

Although membership to CBC is required to take lessons, our multiple sessions make it easy to create a custom, progressive learning schedule, or mesh with your summer vacation plans. Youth lessons are offered in four (4) Summer Camp sessions and six (6) After-School sessions. CBC’s flexible and affordable format allows you to start building your child’s lesson plan today — for a season to remember.

Learn More:
> Summer Sailing Camp
> Private Lessons
> After-School Sailing

 

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Our Summer Camp format offers great opportunities for fun and growth with a highly structured curriculum that allows stepped progression through a variety of opportunities for beginner, racing or cruising minded sailors.

• Session YI — 6/23 -- 7/04
• Session YII — 7/07 -- 7/18
• Session YIII — 7/21 -- 8/01
• Session YIV — 8/04 -- 8/15

Special Offer!
Sign-up for 2 or more summer classes before 4/30, and receive $20 OFF each additional class!

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We use kid-sized boats, fun games, and lots of encouragement in a progression from basic instruction to more refined sailing skills. The underlying approach in all activities is to ensure that students enjoy both the challenge and fun of sailing and to instill the principals of sportsmanship, leadership, and self-reliance in all of our youth sailors.

• On-the-water, taught in 8’ Optis and NEW 14’ Hunter 140s!
• Prerequisite: CBC membership, Age 8-11
• Course goal: Introduction to sailing
• Course fee: $385.00

Session YI
KDS-Y1, 6/23 -- 7/04*, M-F, 9:00 AM -- 3:30 PM

Session YII
KDS-Y2, 7/07 -- 7/18, M-F, 9:00 AM -- 3:30 PM

Session YIII
KDS-Y3, 7/21 -- 8/01, M-F, 9:00 AM -- 3:30 PM

Session YIV
KDS-Y4, 8/04 -- 8/15, M-F, 9:00 AM -- 3:30 PM

*Note: Classes will not be held 7/04 due to 4th of July holiday.

 

Empower your teen to skipper a 14’ boat on their own and watch their confidence soar! Sailing requires an unmatched mix of physical skills, intelligence, sound judgment, self-reliance and responsibility for vessel, crew and self. Boys and girls from different cultures and backgrounds work together learning tolerance, trust and respect for one another.

• On-the-water, taught in NEW 14’ Hunter 140s!
• Prerequisite: CBC membership, Age 12-15
• Course goal: Sailing Confidence
• Course fee: $385.00

Session YI
TNS-Y1, 6/23 -- 7/04*, M-F, 9:00 AM -- 3:30 PM

Session YII
TNS-Y2, 7/07 -- 7/18, M-F, 9:00 AM -- 3:30 PM

Session YIII
TNS-Y3, 7/21 -- 8/01, M-F, 9:00 AM -- 3:30 PM

Session YIV
TNS-Y4, 8/04 -- 8/15, M-F, 9:00 AM -- 3:30 PM

*Note: Classes will not be held 7/04 due to 4th of July holiday.

 

Friendly, fun, and fast racing is the best way to advance your boat-handling skills and learn from others. We take the intimidation of rules and pressure-to-perform out of the mix with an emphasis on fun. Graduates will be eligible for Wednesday Night Racing, a qualifying series to represent CBC youth in our annual Renaissance Regatta. Racers learn starts, tactical tips, and winning strategies to establish competitive sailing as a lifelong interest.

• On-the-water, taught in FJs
• Prerequisite: Director Approval, Ages 12-17
• Course goal: Qualification for Wednesday Night Racing
• Course fee: $385.00

Session YI-YII
RAC-Y1, 6/23 -- 7/18, M-F, 1:00 -- 3:30 PM

Session YIII-YIV
RAC-Y2, 7/21 -- 8/15, M-F, 1:00 -- 3:30 PM

*Note: Select students will be encouraged to assist in youth classes from 9:00am-12:00pm or adult classes from 5:30-8:30pm in a training program as Instructor Assistants.

 

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Offered to members who do not have an available schedule to enroll in one of our classes. Available at a rate of $50 per hour with a required two hour minimum per session. All private lessons must be scheduled with Director.

 

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Treasure is waiting to be found in Providence. Want to claim your share? Use the power of GPS (global positioning system) technology to hunt for treasure, use satellites to trace the route that your relatives sailed to reach the United States, and steer a boat on a course of your own.

• On-the-water, taught in DaySailors, Class limit 18
• Prerequisite: CBC membership, Ages 12-15
• Course goal: Safe, fun after-school activity
• Course fee: $260.00*

Spring Session
GPS-Y1, 4/22 -- 5/28, T/Th, 3:00 -- 6:00 PM

*Note: School/group rates available. Ask about fall WaterWorld GPS/Sailing combo!

 

You control the power of the wind - with sailing. You’re in the driver’s seat with this on-the-water adventure that allows you to steer your own boat. Ready for more? You’ll explore the bay with your friends sharing the water with tankers, tugboats, and even a sunken Russian submarine!

• On-the-water, taught in NEW Hunter 140s, Class limit 18
• Prerequisite: CBC membership, Ages 12-15
• Course goal: Safe, fun after-school activity
• Course fee: $260.00*

Spring Session
SZN-Y1, 4/21 -- 5/28, M/W, 3:00 -- 6:00 PM
SZN-Y2, 4/22 -- 5/29, T/Th, 3:00 -- 6:00 PM

Fall Session
SZN-Y3, 9/01 -- 10/08, M/W, 3:00 -- 6:00 PM
SZN-Y4, 9/02 -- 10/09, T/Th, 3:00 -- 6:00 PM

*Note: School/group rates available. Ask about fall WaterWorld GPS/Sailing combo!

 

CBC SailShare allows small groups of sailors from various high schools to practice together for racing strategy and tactical training. This unique and affordable program helps build and support the infrastructure of your team enabling it to perpetually thrive as a viable sport at your school.

• On-the-water, taught in FJs, Class limit 20
• Prerequisite: CBC membership, Ages 14-17
• Course goal: Utilizing shared resources to build high school teams
• Course fee: $260.00*

Spring Session
HSR-Y1, 4/21 -- 5/29, Friday**, 3:00 -- 6:00 PM

*Note: *Special school/group rates available. **Practice days TBD.

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Please Note:
All class times and fees are subject to change without notice.
All sailing privileges are subject to weather and equipment availability.