Adult Classes
2025 REGISTRATION OPENS FEB 15TH
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to our Program Director at: Director@WillametteSailingClub.com
Students learn the basics of rigging, sailing theory, safety, knots, docking and right of way rules in our 14 ft. Club 420s. Classes concentrate on teaching the basics of sailing, while spending as much time as possible on the water. Participants must know how to swim and will be asked to complete a 50-foot swim check and capsize drill WITH a lifejacket. All classes are taught by US Sailing certified instructors and follow the US Sailing beginner curriculum.
2025 Saturday Sessions
(4 consecutive Saturdays)
Intermediate Class; 3-7PM
Sat PM Session 5:
(Tentative based on demand - if interested, email Director@Willamette SailingClub.com )
Beginner Classes;10AM-2PM
Sat Session 1:
Sat Session 2:
Sat Session 3:
Sat Session 4:
Sat Session 5:
2025 Tues/Thurs Evening Sessions
(3 consecutive weeks of Tues/Thurs from 6-8:30PM)
Intermediate Class
T/Th Session 3:
Beginner Classes
T/Th Session 1:
T/Th Session 2:
T/Th Session 4:
T/Th Session 5:
Price: $475
* $100 discount for WSC, RCYC and PYC members. Use code MEMBER plus the number of classes you are purchasing at check out (e.g. MEMBER1 for one class, MEMBER2 for two classes, MEMBER3 for three classes, etc.) and add a note with your member #. Member rates apply to Regular and Senior Members of WSC, PYC, and RCYC only.
NOTE: Changes and cancellations can be requested by contacting Director@WillametteSailingClub.com. A refund, less a $50 administrative fee, will be given for classes changed or cancelled two weeks in advance of the first class date. No refund will be given for classes cancelled less than two weeks prior to the first class date.
Medical Waivers due on your first day of class:
Non-Photo Use Agreement - for use only if you DO NOT want photos published
Required Reading:
What to Bring to Sailing Class
Useful Links:
Course Curriculum: US Sailing Beginner Curriculum and US Sailing Beginning Sailing Book
Certification Book: US Sailing ‘Little Red Book” Certification
Adult Classes
Choose a session to see how many spaces are available. Once you’ve chosen a product and filled out the registration form, go to your cart in the top right corner of the screen to check out and pay.
One student per product added. For each additional student, Add To Cart and complete the registration form again.
We often have cancellations, so email Director@WillametteSailingClub.com to join a waitlist.
Help enrich the lives of Oregon youth!
Add a hat and $20 will be donated to Oregon Youth Sailing Foundation.
One-Size-Fits-All!
Founded in 2007, Oregon Youth Sailing Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that establishes programs and makes grants for the support of youth dinghy sailing in Oregon. OYSF succeeds by accomplishing its mission to “get more Oregon youth sailing” from all walks of life.
OYSF aims to keep sailing alive and active in Oregon by making it accessible to young people, with a focus on those who otherwise would not have the opportunity to be on the water. The programs we support connect youth to the joy of sailing and the life skills and confidence it helps build.