Summer 2024

Registration Notes: Standard registration questions must be answered for each sailor & session registration; if you are doing multiple registrations, it’s a good idea to keep key info (e.g., tetanus dates, insurance info, emergency contacts) from your first registration readily available to paste into subsequent registrations.

If the sailor’s age does not align with the program requirements, the system will block registration by not displaying pricing selection. This is to prevent accidental registration into the wrong program.

If the green "Complete Registration" is shaded out, please ensure you have selected the box with your payment option. Any other problems, please email DarienSailing@gmail.com.

If a desired session is full, please select the "Waitlist" option under the Programs menu at the top of this page to register for the waitlist. We are often able to accomodate sailors from the waitlist.

OPTIMIST MORNING SESSIONS - MON-FRI 9:15-12:15

LEVEL 1

For first-time sailors and those with no prior (or with limited) experience sailing an Optimist.  Learn the basic fundamentals of sailing, including technique, rigging, proper boat handling and maintenance. Sailors must be at least 8 years old or turn 8 within the session.

LEVEL 2

For sailors with at least one full session of experience sailing an Optimist, and who have demonstrated readiness to sail an Optimist alone. Strengthen fundamental sailing skills, improve boat handling, and master the ability to rig an Optimist without assistance.

OPTIMIST AFTERNOON SESSIONS - MON-FRI 1:30-4:30

LEVEL 3 - INTERMEDIATE SAILING & INTRODUCTION TO RACING

For intermediate and advanced sailors who have mastered the fundamentals and are interested developing advanced sailing techniques, including racing skills and strategies. Opportunity to participate in local regattas. Afternoon Opti sailors are typically 10 or older.

LEVEL 4 - ADVANCED OPTI SAILING & RACING TECHNIQUES

For secure sailors who want to hone their racing skills. Opportunities to participate in local JSA regattas. Potential to try out 420 sailing late in the season.

OLDER NOVICE OPTI SAILORS

A learn-to-sail program for older novice sailors with no prior (or with limited) experience sailing an Optimist. Must be at least 11 years old by the end of Session 2 to participate. Learn the basic fundamentals of sailing, including technique, rigging, proper boat handling and maintenance.

CLUB 420 / LASER AFTERNOON SESSIONS - MON-FRI 1:30-4:30

CLUB 420 / LASER PROGRAM

Novice 420 sailors will learn to sail as skipper and crew in the 2-person boat, with a focus on fundamentals and beginning racing techniques. Intermediate 420 sailors will hone their racing skills and may have a chance to participate in JSA regattas. New for 2023, we will offer instruction in Lasers, a 1-person boat. Must be 13 years of age prior to or during the DJST season, or have demonstrated proficiency in sailing in more challenging conditions and in racing in other classes of boats.