The sailing classes offered by Melbourne Yacht club are open to the public on a space available basis; pre-registration and a deposit are required for all classes. Class size is limited and the sessions fill early.

Adult classes consist of classroom sessions at the MYC clubhouse on Thursday evenings followed by on the water sailing time on Sundays. Youth classes meet for both on land instruction and on the water sailing time on Saturdays.

To provide sailing skills to as many students as possible, each student may be pre-enrolled in only one session per year. Just prior to the next session inquiry may be made as to available space in the succeeding session, and enroll then, if space is available.

For the safety, enjoyment and education of all students the minimum age is 9 years in the youth classes and 18 years in the adult class. Classes include instruction materials and use of MYC’s Optimist Prams and Collegiate 420's in the youth sessions and the Collegiate 420’s for the adult sessions. There is typically 1 student per Optimist and 2 students per 420.

Safety is important at MYC. Each student must wear a student-supplied life jacket with a whistle attached when on or around the water. Students should not be afraid of the water and must be able to swim. The student’s life jacket should be the type that keeps the shoulders mobile and does not have a large bulk of material at the neck; no "Mae West" style jackets please. The preferred style of life jacket (PFD) for sailing is the type III used by kayakers or other water sports. Ensure that the jacket fits the student comfortably while in the sitting position, is easy to get into and will support the student when worn in the water. Students must wear foot gear that will get wet and muddy getting into and out of the boats; inexpensive beach shoes are perfect.

Additional youth information:

As the proper rigging and care of boats is an important part of sailing, parents are encouraged to assist their student at the start and end of each class with rigging, de-rigging, cleaning and storage of the boat and gear they used (don't worry, we will teach you). Placement of the youth students within boats (Optimist vs. 420) is at the discretion of the instructor, based on experience, maturity and strength.

No refunds will be given if the weather is bad, but classes will be rescheduled if possible.

Non-Refundable Deposits to be submitted with pre-registration.
All Classes:
Non-MYC Members $175, Deposit Required $75
MYC Members $150, Deposit Required $75