Buffalo Yacht Club Foundation

Get ready for an unforgettable summer with our Junior Sailing Program! Running July 29th to August 21st, Monday – Friday, 9am–4pm, it’s perfect for kids ages 6 to 17 years old. With 7 classes for all skill levels, no experience is needed. Led by US Sailing certified instructors, kids will learn, grow, and have fun on the water all summer long! 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 required for this course.&nbsp;
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.
1/2 DAY LEARN TO SAIL (AGES 10 - 16 YEARS OLD):&nbsp; Our half day sailing class provides hands on introduction to the sport of sailing for kids between the ages of 10 -16 years old. The class runs 12:30pm to 4:00pm and is offered weeks 1 - 6. Campers will learn the basics of sailing and water safety while primarily sailing FJ's and J/22s. This class is designed for kids who love to be on the water and are interested in trying out different watersports. In partnership with our neighbor, West Side Rowing Club, participants are encouraged&nbsp;to sign up for WSRC's 1/2 day morning rowing program to enjoy a full day on learning on the water!
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.
420 RACE TEAM (AGES 13 - 17 YEARS OLD): Racer’s practice and compete in FJ’s &amp; 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.<a href="https://theclubspot.com/register/camp/kxaY3iHupb/class" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Sign Up for Summer 2026 Now!</a>
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Local Event: Summer Junior Sailing

Erie County

Buffalo

New York

Summer Junior Sailing

Get ready for an unforgettable summer with our Junior Sailing Program! Running July 29th to August 21st, Monday – Friday,...

Sailing is a lifelong sport that can be learned at any age. The Buffalo Yacht Club Foundation is offering you an opportunity to learn the basics or to fine tune sailing skills with our Adult Sailing Lessons. Learning the "ropes" of sailing this summer with an accomplished sailor and an experienced teacher, may well provide you a life long passion for the art of sailing.&nbsp;

Local Event: Adult Sailing Lesson

Adult Sailing Lesson

Sailing is a lifelong sport that can be learned at any age. The Buffalo Yacht Club Foundation is offering you an opportunity to...

Local Event: Adult Sailing Lessons

Adult Sailing Lessons

Sailing is a lifelong sport that can be learned at any age. The Buffalo Yacht Club Foundation is offering you an opportunity to learn the basics or to fine tune sailing skills with our Adult Sailing Lessons. Learning the "ropes" of sailing this summer with an accomplished sailor and an experienced teacher, may well provide you a life long passion for the art of sailing.&nbsp;

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Summer Junior Sailing

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9:00 AM

Buffalo Yacht Club Foundation, 1 Porter Ave, Buffalo, NY

Adult Sailing Lesson

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9:00 AM

Buffalo Yacht Club Foundation, 1 Porter Ave, Buffalo, NY

Adult Sailing Lessons

JUL

25

9:00 AM

Buffalo Yacht Club Foundation, 1 Porter Ave, Buffalo, NY

Adult Sailing Lessons

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1

9:00 AM

Buffalo Yacht Club Foundation, 1 Porter Ave, Buffalo, NY

Adult Sailing Lessons

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15

9:00 AM

Buffalo Yacht Club Foundation, 1 Porter Ave, Buffalo, NY