CYC sailing class sessions are organized based on experience and skill.
Our classes will be broken in to the following levels:
C Group
Equivalent Group: Level I through beginning Level II
Beginner: Build on boat handling skills and become a more confident sailor; includes improving tacks, gybes, discussion of points of sail and sail trim, de-powering your boat, and getting out of irons through on and off the water games.
Skill Level: Comfortable sailing an N-10 in light to moderate wind with a parent or friend(s).
B Group
Equivalent Group: Mid to upper Level II through beginning Level III
Intermediate: Improve boat handling skills, introduction to racing rules, tactics, and courses; includes on the water games and racing.
Skill Level: Comfortable sailing zests or lasers in moderate to heavy wind.
A Group
Equivalent Group: Upper Level III
Advanced: Building upon existing knowledge to prepare for regatta level racing; includes boat handling and racing drills, rules and tactics discussions, trapping, spinnaker work, and racing.
Skill Level: Comfortable sailing 420s or Lasers in most conditions.
*IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHICH GROUP YOUR SAILOR SHOULD BE IN, PLEASE ASK THE HEAD INSTRUCTORS*
If you have any additional questions, please e-mail us at commodore@cuttyhunkyachtclub.com