Port Madison Yacht Club
PMYC Sailing School 2026 | For the FUN of Sailing
Opti II Class
Opti II sailors build on their foundational skills as they develop stronger upwind and downwind boat‑handling techniques. Sailing solo, they’ll refine control of the tiller and mainsheet while learning how body position influences balance, speed, and overall performance. Sailors in this program gain confidence navigating through Hidden Cove and venturing out into Port Madison.
Class size is limited to 10 students. Please add your sailor to the waitlist as we make every effort to accommodate interested students. Questions: Sailing School Registration
Class
Skill
Ages
Weight
Handed
Skills Development
Opti I
0-2 yr.
8-13
50-115 lbs.
Single
Parts of the boat, rigging, points of sail, safe boat handling.
Opti II
2-4 yrs.
Tiller control, solo sailing, upwind and downwind boat handling.
Opti III
3-5 yrs.
10-13
Advanced tacking and gybing, racing skills/concepts, regatta prep.
Laser
4+ yrs.
12+
100+ lbs.
Single-handed tacking and gybing; expand racing skills, regatta prep.
Vanguard I
0-3 yrs.
110+ lbs.
Double
Sailing basics, safety, boat parts, boat-handling, seamanship.
Vanguard II
Boat-handling, seamanship, sailing theory, wind/water/land nuances.
Participation Checklist (complete before Friday, June 19):