The 2026 Season
July 1-Aug 15

 

Racing
 

Friday, July 3, and Saturdays, July 11-September 5, 2pm

• Open Class. No 420’s.

• After August 15, Saturday races will be run by adult volunteers.

• Saturday post-race gatherings will be held, usually at the Library, with food and beverage.

Wednesdays, July 8 - August 12, 2pm  

• Open class.  420’s by SYC instructor permission and only if there is adequate chase boat coverage

• Spinnakers are optional.

• Young sailors are especially welcome to race on Wednesdays; this race is intended as an opportunity for them to learn and improve their spinnaker and racing skills

• After August 15, Wednesday races are dependent upon availability of adult race volunteers

 

Fridays, July 10-August 14, 2pm​

• July 10 Mercury Race – Family racing! 

• July 17 Mercury Race – Family racing! 

• July 24 Pre-Bean Island Overnight "Sailing Gymkhana"

• July 31 SYC Andrew Niblock Youth Opti Invitational Regatta 

• August 7 Mercury Race – Family racing! 

• August 14 Take down day and SYC Bar Harbor trip

 

Sailing Classes

 

Mondays, 1:3-4:30pm, July 6, 13, 20, and Aug 3

Adult Sailing Class​

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• For adults who want to learn to sail.  

• Please bring a lifejacket and appropriate layers.  We will sail in Mercuries and/or Ensign “Sea Fever.”  

 

Tuesdays - Fridays, July 1-Aug 14, 10am-12pm

Morning Youth Sailing Class​​

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• Open to children 8+ years old.  The emphasis is on fun and safety for beginners to intermediate young sailors.

• Bring a life jacket, appropriate layers, water bottle, and sunscreen.  

• Swim test is mandatory, but can be done prior to the first class, video-taped and emailed to the head instructors at sorrentovia@gmail.com

  • Jump feet first into deep water without PFD; swim 25 meters (approx. 28 yards) without PFD; tread water 2 minutes without PFD; put on PFD while treading water; swim 25 meters with PFD.  PFD needs to be zipped up or have at least 2 buckles.   

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Tuesdays and Thursdays, July 2-Aug 13, 1:30-4:30pm

Afternoon Youth Sailing Class

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• Open to children and teens 11-17 years old, with approval by instructors. 

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