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HARBOR MICE
Harbor Mice is the perfect introduction to the world of sailing for our youngest sailors. Set against the scenic backdrop of Bristol Harbor, this class focuses on building confidence and comfort on the water while introducing fundamental sailing skills. In a fun and supportive environment, students will sail in small groups of 2-4 with an instructor aboard our stable 15-foot Mercury. It's the ideal way to develop a love for sailing and the outdoors while learning the basics in a safe, hands-on setting.
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RECOMMENDED FOR:
6-7 year olds
New to sailing
FLEET:
15-foot Mercury Keelboats​
SCHEDULE:
Fridays 9 AM - 1 PM
2026 TUITION AND SESSION:
$275 for 8 Sessions:
June 26,
July 3, July 10, July 17, July 24, July 31,
Aug 7, Aug 14
BEGINNER MERCURY
​​​​Beginner Mercury is designed for young sailors who are either new to sailing or transitioning from Harbor Mice. In this class, students sail in small groups of 2-4 with an instructor aboard our fleet of 15-foot Mercury keelboats—ideal for beginners due to their stability and ease of handling. As they build new friendships, students will learn the core fundamentals of sailing, including the key parts of a boat, points of sail, and essential boat handling techniques. This program is a fun and supportive way for young sailors to develop confidence and a strong foundation on the water.
RECOMMENDED FOR:
7-9 year olds
New to sailing, Sailors Progressing from Harbor Mice
FLEET:
15-foot Mercury Keelboats
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SCHEDULE:
Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM​
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2026 TUITION AND SESSIONS:
Full Season: 8 Weeks (June 22 - August 14) - $2,940
Session 1: 4 Weeks (June 22 - July 17) - $1,544
Session 1A: 2 Weeks (June 22 - July 3) - $882
Session 1B: 2 Weeks (July 6 - July 17) - $882
Session 2: 4 Weeks (July 20 - August 14) - $1,544
Session 2A: 2 Weeks (July 20 - July 31) - $882
Session 2B: 2 Weeks (August 3 - August 14) - $882
BLUE DRAGONS
Blue Dragons is designed for beginner sailors ready to take the next step and sail their own boat. Ideal for those transitioning from Harbor Mice or Beginner Mercuries, this program challenges students to gain independence on the water. Sailors will be paired with one other peer, or may sail solo with an instructor close by in a safety powerboat. They will sail the Blue Dragon, a user-friendly plastic-hull training boat equipped with a single sail and simple rigging. As they build their confidence, students will learn the fundamentals of rigging, steering, and trimming sails, all while developing a greater sense of independence on the water.​
RECOMMENDED AGES:
8-10 year olds
Sailors Progressing from Beginner Mercury
FLEET:
Blue Dragons
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SCHEDULE:
Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM​
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2026 TUITION AND SESSIONS:
Full Season: 8 Weeks (June 22 - August 14) - $2,940
Session 1: 4 Weeks (June 22 - July 17) - $1,544
Session 1A: 2 Weeks (June 22 - July 3) - $882
Session 1B: 2 Weeks (July 6 - July 17) - $882
Session 2: 4 Weeks (July 20 - August 14) - $1,544
Session 2A: 2 Weeks (July 20 - July 31) - $882
Session 2B: 2 Weeks (August 3 - August 14) - $882
INTERMEDIATES
Intermediate is designed for sailors who have completed a beginner-level course (or have equivalent experience) and are ready to build on their foundational skills. Students will rotate between sailing O’Pen Bic Skiffs and Optimists, practicing single-handed sailing with a safety powerboat nearby. Instructors will focus on refining techniques such as points of sail, boat parts, good seamanship, upwind sailing, capsize recovery, and understanding tides and weather. This class helps sailors gain the confidence and independence they need to become skilled, lifelong sailors.
RECOMMENDED FOR:
8-11 year olds
Sailors Progressing from Blue Dragons
FLEET:
O’Pen Bics and Optis​
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SCHEDULE:
Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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2026 TUITION AND SESSIONS:
Full Season: 8 Weeks (June 22 - August 14) - $2,940
Session 1: 4 Weeks (June 22 - July 17) - $1,544
Session 1A: 2 Weeks (June 22 - July 3) - $882
Session 1B: 2 Weeks (July 6 - July 17) - $882
Session 2: 4 Weeks (July 20 - August 14) - $1,544
Session 2A: 2 Weeks (July 20 - July 31) - $882
Session 2B: 2 Weeks (August 3 - August 14) - $882
TEEN GREEN
Teen Green is for sailors who have outgrown the Optimist in Intermediate or Opti Race, as well as for teenagers who are learning to sail. In this class, students will sail 420 dinghies (without trapezes or spinnakers) in pairs, focusing on key sailing skills in a double-handed boat. The curriculum emphasizes points of sail, boat parts and rigging, boat handling, seamanship, capsize recovery, and effective communication. While there may be occasional exposure to basic racing concepts for training purposes, the main focus remains on solidifying foundational skills. Participation in this program is a prerequisite for joining the 420 Race Team.
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RECOMMENDED FOR:
12-15 year olds
Sailors Progressing from Optis, Teens Learning to Sail
FLEET:
Club 420s
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SCHEDULE:
Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM​
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2026 TUITION AND SESSIONS:
Full Season: 8 Weeks (June 22 - August 14) - $2,940
Session 1: 4 Weeks (June 22 - July 17) - $1,544
Session 1A: 2 Weeks (June 22 - July 3) - $882
Session 1B: 2 Weeks (July 6 - July 17) - $882
Session 2: 4 Weeks (July 20 - August 14) - $1,544
Session 2A: 2 Weeks (July 20 - July 31) - $882
Session 2B: 2 Weeks (August 3 - August 14) - $882
OPTI RACE TEAM
The Opti Race Team is an 8-week commitment, consisting of both Opti Green and Championship fleet sailors. Opti Green is designed for beginner racers, focusing on developing skills to make the boat go fast, understanding racing strategies and tactics, and learning the rules of sailing. Championship sailors should have a basic understanding of racing skills. Practices will focus on drills, advanced boat handling, racing rules and strategy.
In addition to Opti training, this group will sail Skeeta and Nikki foiling boats on select weather-permitting days to keep things challenging and fun.
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Both sailors and parents should be prepared to travel to several local and regional regattas throughout the summer. A typical season includes 4-6 local and regional regattas.
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RECOMMENDED FOR:
9-14 year olds (120 lb weight limit for the boat)
Experienced Sailors Interested in Racing
FLEET:
Privately Owned Optis, EBSF Optis (at no additional cost)
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PRACTICE SCHEDULE:
Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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REGATTA SCHEDULE:
Tentative Schedule of 4-6 Area Regattas to be Announced​​
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2026 TUITION AND SESSIONS:
Full Season: 8 Weeks (June 22 - August 14) - $2,940
*6-Week Flex Session - $2,205
*The 6-week flex session is designed for sailors to elect 2 weeks throughout the summer to skip programming for family vacation and other commitments. Each week must be a consecutive Monday - Friday and dates will need to be confirmed at the time of registration. For more information, email programdirector@eastbaysailingfoundation.org.
420 RACE TEAM
The 420 Race Team is an 8-week commitment designed for our most experienced junior sailors who have completed Teen Green (or have comparable experience). This class builds on a solid foundation of sailing and seamanship skills, focusing on advanced boat handling techniques, sail trim, racing strategies, and a deeper understanding of racing rules. Sailors will train and compete in Club 420s equipped with spinnakers and trapezes.
In addition to C420 training, this group will sail Skeeta and Nikki foiling boats on select weather-permitting days to keep things challenging and fun.
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Both sailors and parents should be prepared to travel to several local and regional regattas throughout the summer. A typical season includes 4-6 local and regional regattas.​
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RECOMMENDED FOR:
13-17 year olds
*Must have completed two sessions of Teen Green, comparable class or have experience racing in the C420.
FLEET:
Club 420s Provided by EBSF
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PRACTICE SCHEDULE:
Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM​
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REGATTA SCHEDULE:
Tentative Schedule of 4-6 Area Regattas to be Announced​
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2026 TUITION AND SESSIONS:
Full Season: 8 Weeks (June 22 - August 14) - $2,940
*6-Week Flex Session - $2,205
*The 6-week flex session is designed for sailors to elect 2 weeks throughout the summer to skip programming for family vacation and other commitments. Each week must be a consecutive Monday - Friday and dates will need to be confirmed at the time of registration. For more information, email programdirector@eastbaysailingfoundation.org.
​​​CANCELLATION POLICY
Registrations cancelled on or before June 1 are eligible for a full refund, minus a $30 transaction fee.
Cancellations made after June 1 will incur a $100 cancellation fee.
Once a sailor’s session has begun, registrations are non-refundable.
Programming Questions?
If you have questions about the programming offered by EBSF or if you are unsure of where your child may best fit in, reach out to Program Director Emily Augello by emailing programdirector@eastbaysailingfoundation.org.