Welcome to the WHYC Sailing School!

Registration for Summer 2026 Is Open

The WHYC Sailing School offers group lessons and private lessons to both children and adults.
We welcome both WHYC members and non-members alike!

Click Here For All Group Lessons

Summer 2026:

We offer two 3-week sessions with classes 5x/week, Monday through Friday.
Session 1: June 29 – July 17 (*no class on July 3rd)
Session 2: July 20 – August 7

Learn to Sail Program in Mercury Sloops:
3 students per boat, with an instructor in the boat.

8:30 am-10:00 am Beginner $615
10:30 am-12:00 pm Beginner/Intermediate $615
Afternoon Private Lessons 1-3 Students/Boat See Below: Private Lessons

420 Program:
1-2 students per boat, with no instructor in the boat.

8:30 am-10:00 am Intermediate $615
10:30 am-12:00 pm Intermediate $615
2:30 pm -4:00 pm Advanced/Racing $650

Junior Racing Series: (for students in the Advanced/Racing 420 class)
Mondays 5:00 pm-7:00 pm, ages 12-17
Includes pizza and prizes each week!

Private Lessons (Adult, Child, Teen, Family):
All ages and skill levels are welcome! Lessons can be 1-3 students per boat. The first 1-2 students cost $80/boat. A third student is an additional cost of $30.00.

Click Here for Mercury Private Lessons at 1:30 pm

Click Here for Mercury Private Lessons at 2:45 pm

Click Here for 420 Private Lessons at 1:30 pm

Guidelines for Sailors:
Our minimum age is 8. Dress appropriately for the weather – wearing a bathing suit is recommended, and please, no open-toe shoes. Apply plenty of sunscreen before class and bring a water bottle. If you own a lifejacket, please bring it, as we have a limited selection for students to borrow during their lessons. Younger beginning and intermediate students are best taught in morning classes when the wind is generally lighter.

Contact:
Email sailingschool@woodsholeyachtclub.org is the best way to contact us for any questions/comments until the beginning of sailing school.

Thank you for your interest, and see you this summer!

WHYC Sailing Master