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Racing Clinic

Age: Will be in grades 9-12 in Fall 2025

Max Class Size: 10 (middle school), 14 (high school)

Price: $350

This course is geared towards current sailors and new sailors that are interested in joining the High School or Middle School Sailing team. Sailing experience is not required for this class. Sailors will learn the basics of sailing, parts of the boat and crew communication in double handed sailboats. An emphasis will be on preparing sailors to participate in the Seahawks High School or Middle School Sailing Team Fall and Spring programs. The High School program will use FJs and the Middle School program will use Teras.

Session (Monday-Thursday):

  • Middle School: 1pm-4pm August 18-21

  • High School: 1pm-4pm August 25-28

Beginner Learn to Sail 

Age: 9-13

Max Class Size: 10

Price: $350

Students learn the fundamentals of sailing with an emphasis on safety on the water. By the end of the course, students will be comfortable with rigging and handling a small sailboat. They will become familiar with terminology, basic knots and theories. Sailboats used will be singlehanded RS Tera Dinghies. 

Sessions: (4 days Monday - Thursday) 

  • 1pm-4pm July 7-10

  • 9am-12pm July 14-17

  • 1pm-4pm July 21-24

  • 1pm-4pm August 4-7

  • 9am-12pm August 11-14

Water Sports (APRD) 

Age: 8-12

Max Class Size: 10

Price: $225

This course is about fun and exposure to all things water sports! Students learn about on and in the water safety through multiple water activities. Students may participate in paddle boarding, kayaking, introductory sailing, and other on the water activities! Course content will vary based on weather and participant experience. 

Sessions: (4 days Monday - Thursday) 

  • 9am-12pm June 23-26

  • 1pm-4pm June 23-26

  • 9am-12pm July 7-10

  • 11am-2pm July 14-17

  • 9am-12pm July 21-24

  • 9am-12pm July 28-31

  • 9am-12pm August 4-7

  • 1pm-4pm August 11-14

  • 9am-12pm August 18-21

  • 1pm-4pm August 25-28

Water Safety Swim Test (Required for all Youth participants) 

Age: 8-15

Price: Included with class registration 


Youth participants must pass a swim test at Fidalgo Pool prior to participating in any AWA summer sailing classes. During the pool session students will have their life jackets checked for proper fit and students will be tested on swimming, floating and other water safety skills. We bring one of our Tera sailboats to the pool for sailors to learn to capsize in warm water during the swim test.

Sessions:

  • June 16th 7:00 and 7:30pm

  • July 21st 7:00 and 7:30pm

  • More times to come!

Intermediate Learn to Sail 

Age: 10-14

Max Class Size: 10

Price: $350

Students build on the skills learned in the Beginner Learn to Sail course. The course reviews the fundamentals and safety of dinghy sailing (small boat sailing), terminology and knot tying. Sailors will continue to advance their boat handling skills with sailing drills. Sailboats used will be single handed RS Tera Dinghies. 

Sessions: (4 days Monday - Thursday AM or PM) 

  • 1pm-4pm July 14-17

  • 1pm-4pm July 28-31

Adult Learn to Sail (APRD) 

Age: 18+

Max Class Size: 6

Students learn the fundamentals of sailing with an emphasis on safety on the water. At the end of the course students will be comfortable with rigging and handling a small sailboat. They will become familiar with terminology, basic knots and theories and have the skills needed to check out a boat at one of the AWA Community Rentals to enjoy with their family over the summer. Double Handed Lidos 14 or CFJ sailboats will be used for this course. *Students should be comfortable swimming and being on the water. Participants will need to have good mobility and be able to crouch, squat and maneuver in a small space to fully participate in the class.

Sessions:

  • July 18-19

  • August 15-16