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Dunedin Youth Sailing Fall 2025 sailing classes will be offered on Sundays starting September 7, 2025 for 9 classes-registration fee $450. DYSA will host the Dunedin Cup Small Boat Regatta in the Fall 2025-date TBD. Class descriptions, class times and class schedule below.
Class size is limited to 10 PAID students each class. Any additional students or students with unpaid fees will be put on a Waitlist and that student will not be considered registered for the class. Placement on a Waitlist does not guarantee placement in the class. Payment is DUE AT TIME OF REGISTRATION.
Please note: DYSA at any time may change time of class, coach, and/or your child's class selection based on student's ability as determined by the coaches.
PARENT VOLUNTEERS: DYSA is a voluteer organization. Parents are expected to voluteer in some capacity: any and all help is appreciated. Parent volunteers that voluteered a minimum of 6 classes during Spring 2025 and completed Parent Voluteer Form will receive a $50 discount for Fall 2025.
CLASS DESCRIPTIONS:
(1) EXPLORING SAILING (OPPIs): For all new to sailing or in need of more experience, this class explores the art of sailing through hands on experiences with a focus on developing a love for the lifelong sport of sailing. Youth sailors will become familiar with rigging the sailboat, points of sail, wind direction and water safety. This class is for beginners and returning sailors that wish to review the basics of sailing. Ages 8 to 13. Time: 10:00am-1:00pm.
(2) OPTI GREEN TEAM (EXPLORING GREEN FLEET-IODs): Newer sailors that wish to hone their skipper skills. This class builds on the basics previously learned. Perfect for returning sailors. Prerequisite: Must be comfortable sailing upwind and have sailed previously with DYSA*. Ages 8 to 13. Time: 9:00am-12:00pm.
(3) OPTI FLEET RACING (IODs): Focus on OPTI racing skills and rules for experienced OPTI sailors. Prerequisite: Have previously sailed with DYSA or have racing experience*. Ages 8 to 13. Time: 9:00am-12:00pm.
PLEASE NOTE: Adult/Teen Windsurfing and Adult/Teen Learn to Sail 420s classes are under separate registrations for Fall 2025. Students over the age of 13 years old in at least 8th grade with experience* sailing should also consider the High School Practice Program on Sunday afternoon. HS Practice under separate registration.
*Students will be placed in class appropriate to ability to complete swim test and their sailing ability. Sailing ability and class placement as determined by the coach of the class.
GEAR: PFD with a whistle, closed-toe water shoes, hat, sunglasses, sunblock, and water clothes. Drinking water, snack, towel and dry clothes are highly suggested. Additionally wetsuits may be necessary when air and water temperature warrant.
DYSA YOUTH SAILING SPRING 2025
9 classes plus Dunedin Cup 2025
SESSION CLASS DATE
1. 9/7
2. 9/14
3. 9/21
4. 9/28
5. 10/5
Make-up 10/12
6. 10/19
7. 10/26
8. 11/2
9. 11/9
10. 11/16
Make-up 11/25
(One weekend in either October ot November will be
Dunedin Cup 2025)
Any questions please email Registrar: race.event.info@gmail.com
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