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Donations are welcome. Tuition covers only 50% of the ACMYC expenses.
Please note: If you are enrolling more than one child, the donation you put in for the first child
will carry to the second, unless you delete the amount after the first child.
Cancellation Policy All fees, less a $25 processing fee, will be refundable until 2 weeks before the class starting date.
Please be aware that class sizes will be capped at 15 participants on a first come first serve basis. Individuals who enroll after a given class closes may be placed on a waitlist. Exact class sizes and times are subject to change and additional classes may be offered dependent upon guidance and protocols from the CDC and State and Local government. The ACMYC will provide additional updates and information to participants with regards to additional class availability and or waitlists as new information becomes available.
Questions?
Contact the CYMC Parent Coordinators (John Bartlett, Ed Petrush, Kate Sullivan) at:
acmycinstructionalprogram@gmail.com
Opti 1, Session 1, 2021 Season
Session 1: Monday, June 28 - Friday, July 23
An Optimist Pram class for beginner sailors. In this class sailors learn the basics of boat set up and take down, steering and points of sail as well as develop the confidence to sail single-handedly. Sailors will also learn sailing safety. The child must be able to pass a swim test on the first day of classes. The class meets 3 days a week.
Opened:02/27/2021
Open to: born between: 08/30/2006and06/30/2013
NOTE: This program is currently only accepting waitlisted registrations. Register for the current waitlist by clicking the Join Waitlist button below.
Opti 1, Session 2, 2020 Season
Session 2: Monday, July 26 - Friday, August 20
An Optimist Pram class for beginner sailors. In this class sailors learn the basics of boat set up and take down, steering and points of sail as well as develop the confidence to sail single-handedly. Sailors will also learn sailing safety. The child must be able to pass a swim test on the first day of classes. The class meets 3 days a week.
Opened:02/27/2021
Open to: born between: 08/30/2006and06/30/2013
NOTE: This program is currently only accepting waitlisted registrations. Register for the current waitlist by clicking the Join Waitlist button below.
Opti 2, Session 1, 2021 Season
Session 1: Monday, June 28 - Friday, July 23
An Optimist Pram class for all sailors who have completed 3 sessions of OPTI 1 and/or have graduated to this level as determined by the instructors. Sailors in this class will learn tacking and jibing as well as master points of sail. The child must be able to pass a swim test on the first day of class. Classes meet 3 days a week.
Opened:02/27/2021
Open to: born between: 08/30/2005and06/30/2012
Opti 2, Session 2, 2021 Season
Session 2: Monday, July 26 - Friday, August 20
An Optimist Pram class for all sailors who have completed 3 sessions of OPTI 1 and/or have graduated to this level as determined by the instructors. Sailors in this class will learn tacking and jibing as well as master points of sail. The child must be able to pass a swim test on the first day of class. Classes meet 3 days a week.
Opened:02/27/2021
Open to: born between: 08/30/2005and06/30/2012
Opti 3, Session 1, 2021 Season
Session 1: Monday, June 28 - Friday, July 23
An Optimist pram class for all sailors who have completed 3 sessions of OPTI 2 and/or have graduated to this level as determined by the instructors. Sailors in this class will be introduced to maintaining and controlling boat speed as well as mastering sail position. Basic racing skills will be introduced. The child must be able to pass a swim test on the first day of class. Classes meet 3 days a week.
Opened:02/27/2021
Open to: born between: 08/30/2005and06/30/2011
Opti 3, Session 2, 2021 Season
Session 2: Monday, July 26 - Friday, August 20
An Optimist pram class for all sailors who have completed 3 sessions of OPTI 2 and/or have graduated to this level as determined by the instructors. Sailors in this class will be introduced to maintaining and controlling boat speed as well as mastering sail position. Basic racing skills will be introduced. The child must be able to pass a swim test on the first day of class. Classes meet 3 days a week.
Opened:02/27/2021
Open to: born between: 08/30/2005and06/30/2011
Opti 4, Session 1, 2021 Season
Session 1: Monday, June 28 - Friday, July 23
An Optimist pram class for all sailors who have completed 3 sessions of OPTI 3 and/or have graduated to this level as determined by the instructors. Sailors in this class will work on maintaining and controlling boat speed as well as mastering sail position. They will also work on furthering their racing skills and learning the rules of racing. The child must be able to pass a swim test on the first day of class. Classes meet 3 days a week.
Opened:02/27/2021
Open to: born between: 08/30/2004and06/30/2010
Opti 4, Session 2, 2021 Season
Session 2: Monday, July 26 - Friday, August 20
An Optimist pram class for all sailors who have completed 3 sessions of OPTI 3 and/or have graduated to this level as determined by the instructors. Sailors in this class will work on maintaining and controlling boat speed as well as mastering sail position. They will also work on furthering their racing skills and learning the rules of racing. The child must be able to pass a swim test on the first day of class. Classes meet 3 days a week.
Opened:02/27/2021
Open to: born between: 08/30/2004and06/30/2010
Opti Race Team, Session 1, 2021 Season
Session 1: Monday, June 28 - Friday, July 23
This class is designed to teach all elements of Optimist Racing. Sailors should have completed 3 sessions of OPTI 4 and/or have graduated to this level as determined by the Head Instructors. The child must be able to pass a swim test on the first day of class. Classes meet 3 days a week.
Start techniques, racing tactics, wind conditions and roll tacking are just some of the skills learned. Sailors will participate in several regattas during the season. Some of these may include the Hyannis Regatta, West Dennis and the Wianno Regatta.
***PARENTS ARE REQUIRED TO TRANSPORT SAILORS AND BOATS TO THE REGATTAS.***
Opened:02/27/2021
Open to: born between: 08/30/2005and06/30/2009
Opti Race Team, Session 2, 2021 Season
Session 2: Monday, July 26 - Friday, August 20
This class is designed to teach all elements of Optimist Racing. Sailors should have completed 3 sessions of OPTI 4 and/or have graduated to this level as determined by the Head Instructors. The child must be able to pass a swim test on the first day of class. Classes meet 3 days a week.
Start techniques, racing tactics, wind conditions and roll tacking are just some of the skills learned. Sailors will participate in several regattas during the season. Some of these may include the Hyannis Regatta, West Dennis and the Wianno Regatta.
***PARENTS ARE REQUIRED TO TRANSPORT SAILORS AND BOATS TO THE REGATTAS.***
Opened:02/27/2021
Open to: born between: 08/30/2005and06/30/2009
Cotuit Race Session 1, 2021 Season
Session 1: Monday, June 28 - Friday, July 23
Designed for students who have some sailing experience and are interested in further developing their sailing skills, both as racers and as recreational sailors. The class will include sailors who want to move on to 420 Race and sail more competitively, but it will also accommodate those who are more interested in recreational sailing. Participants will gain experience in a variety of boats including 420s, and it is our plan for the class to spend a significant amount of time in Cotuit Skiffs.
Registrants for this class and for 420 Race will be initially put on a wait list. Sailing experience determines a child’s class placement. We will notify you, via email, of the class in which your child is placed and you may then complete the registration.
The class meets 3 times a week.
**COST FOR THIS CLASS INCLUDES A $200 PER SESSION BOAT MAINTENANCE FEE WHICH IS USED TO HELP DEFRAY THE COSTS OF BOAT REPAIR, UNLESS YOU ARE BRINGING A LASER OR COTUIT SKIFF TO BE USED DURING THE CLASS.**
Opened:02/27/2021
Open to: born between: 08/30/2004and06/30/2009
NOTE: This program is currently only accepting waitlisted registrations. Register for the current waitlist by clicking the Join Waitlist button below.
Cotuit Race Session 2, 2021 Season
Session 2: Monday, July 26 - Friday, August 20
Designed for students who have some sailing experience and are interested in further developing their sailing skills, both as racers and as recreational sailors. The class will include sailors who want to move on to 420 Race and sail more competitively, but it will also accommodate those who are more interested in recreational sailing. Participants will gain experience in a variety of boats including 420s, and it is our plan for the class to spend a significant amount of time in Cotuit Skiffs.
Registrants for this class and for 420 Race will be initially put on a wait list. Sailing experience determines a child’s class placement. We will notify you, via email, of the class in which your child is placed and you may then complete the registration.
The class meets 3 times a week.
**COST FOR THIS CLASS INCLUDES A $200 PER SESSION BOAT MAINTENANCE FEE WHICH IS USED TO HELP DEFRAY THE COSTS OF BOAT REPAIR, UNLESS YOU ARE BRINGING A LASER OR COTUIT SKIFF TO BE USED DURING THE CLASS.**
Opened:02/27/2021
Open to: born between: 08/30/2004and06/30/2009
420 Race Team, Session 1, 2021 Season
Session 1: Monday, June 28 - Friday, July 23
Race team members are required to have prior racing experience
and be deemed capable by the Racing Coach.
Team members learn the technical aspects of sailing 420s. The sailors will learn how to fly a spinnaker effectively and how to use a trapeze. They will learn how to prepare for a regatta, understanding lists and headers, starting strategies, and the basics of Team Racing. They will also learn the fundamentals of Fleet Racing. They will travel to other clubs to compete, as well as hosting home events. Class meets 4 times a week.
***PARENTS OF 420 RACERS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR TRANSPORTING RACERS AND WILL ASSIST THE COACH IN TRANSPORTING THE BOATS BY TRAILER TO RACES AND REGATTAS.***
**COST FOR THIS CLASS INCLUDES A $200 PER SESSION BOAT MAINTENANCE FEE WHICH IS USED TO HELP DEFRAY THE COSTS OF BOAT REPAIR, UNLESS YOU ARE BRINGING A 420 BOAT TO BE USED DURING THE CLASS.
Opened:02/27/2021
Open to: born between: 08/30/2003and06/30/2008
420 Race Team, Session 2, 2021 Season
Session 2: Monday, July 26 - Friday, August 20
Race team members are required to have prior racing experience
and be deemed capable by the Racing Coach.
Team members learn the technical aspects of sailing 420s. The sailors will learn how to fly a spinnaker effectively and how to use a trapeze. They will learn how to prepare for a regatta, understanding lists and headers, starting strategies, and the basics of Team Racing. They will also learn the fundamentals of Fleet Racing. They will travel to other clubs to compete, as well as hosting home events. Class meets 4 times a week.
***PARENTS OF 420 RACERS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR TRANSPORTING RACERS AND WILL ASSIST THE COACH IN TRANSPORTING THE BOATS BY TRAILER TO RACES AND REGATTAS.***
**COST FOR THIS CLASS INCLUDES A $200 PER SESSION BOAT MAINTENANCE FEE WHICH IS USED TO HELP DEFRAY THE COSTS OF BOAT REPAIR, UNLESS YOU ARE BRINGING A 420 BOAT TO BE USED DURING THE CLASS.
