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Dana West Youth Sailing

Building Lifelong Skills to Navigate Any Waters

Building Lifelong Skills to Navigate Any WatersBuilding Lifelong Skills to Navigate Any WatersBuilding Lifelong Skills to Navigate Any Waters

Sailing Camps and programs

After-School RS Tera Racing, Double Handed Racing

For those who love the water and want to broaden their sailing skillset, our coaching staff will help take it to the next level. All classes meet at Dana West Yacht Club, Dana Point CA.

RS Tera:

Tuesdays & Thursdays 4:00 - 6:30 Sundays 1-4pm 

Now through April 

Cost: $825 

Double Handed:

Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays 4:00 - 6:00

Now through April 

Cost: $1150 

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Summer Camps

We have summer camps for all abilities, ages 6 through high school. Come sail with us in Dana Point Harbor. Camp is located at Dana West Yacht Club in Dana Point, CA.

Summer Camp Weekly Sessions:

Daily Mon-Fri 9am - 3:30pm

Session 1: June 15-19
Session 2: July 22-26
Session 3: July 6-10
Session 4: July 13-17
Session 5: July 20-24
Session 6: July 27-31
Session 7: August 3-7 

Cost: $470

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Private Lessons by Appointment

We offer one-on-one sailing lessons in Dana Point, CA, for any age. Beginner, Intermediate, or Advanced, here is a chance to enhance your skills through personalized sailing classes. Classes meet at Dana West Yacht Club in Dana Point, CA.

Private Lessons:

Weekends By Appointment

Cost: $300 per day (4 hours)

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Please Help Us - Donate

We are a 501c3 organization that depends on donations to keep our sailboats, coach boats and gear all operational. Make a one-time or recurring donation through our Tides of Support program.

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Fundraisers

We run multiiple fundraising activities throughout the year, in conjunction with our affiliated club, Dana West Yacht Club.

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Gift Certificates

If you want to help out a relative or family friend that would like to attend summer camp or an after-school program, this is for you!

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More Information

Visit our FAQ page to answer your questions and get more details.

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Dana West Youth Sailing - What it's all about

Dana West Youth Sailing is Hiring!

We have an exciting job opening for a Sailing Director and for Summer Camp Coaches at DWYC, where we offer fantastic sailing classes in Dana Point. To apply for either of these positions, please fill out the Employment Application below and email it to juniors@dwyc.org. Join us for an unforgettable experience at our sailing camp in Dana Point, where you can also explore sailing lessons in Dana Point, CA.

SailingDirectorJobDescription (pdf)Download
SailingCoachJobDescription (pdf)Download
DWYSEmploymentApplication (pdf)Download

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Our #1 Goal is for a safe and fun learning experience for our sailors.   We're always here to help answer any questions.  

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