Summer 2025
New Schedule Format!
DJST is excited to announce a more flexible format for 2025! This summer, all sessions will be 2 weeks. We are trying this new format in response to parent feedback highlighting the challenges of fitting 3-week blocks into busy summer schedules. This change is designed to provide families with greater flexibility, making it easier to enroll in multiple sessions.
To get the most out of the program, we strongly encourage sailors register for 2 or more sessions (4 weeks or more). In the past, sailors have averaged 3.5 weeks per summer, and we found that longer participation leads to the best outcomes.
Registration Notes: Standard registration questions must be answered for each sailor & session registration; if you are doing multiple registrations, keep answers handy to paste into subsequent registrations.
At the end, if the "Complete Registration" button is shaded out, please ensure you have selected the box with your payment option. Any other problems, please email DarienSailing@gmail.com.
Check the Resources tab for required gear and transportation support.
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 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 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. We also 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.
2025 Session 1 - Morning Optis
Monday June 23 - Thursday July 3 (2 weeks). Off July 4th. Weekdays 9:15am-12:15pm. [$800]
Register2025 Session 1-Afternoon Optis
Monday June 23 - Friday July 3 (2 weeks). Off July 4th. Weekdays 1:30pm-4:30pm. Afternoons exhibit more challenging conditions, meant for experienced/older Opti sailors. [$800]
Register2025 Session 1 - Club420/Laser
Monday June 23 - Thursday July 3 (2 weeks). Off July 4th. Weekdays 1:30pm-4:30pm. Must be at least 13/ demonstrated proficiency sailing in challenging conditions. [$990]
Register2025 Session 2 - Morning Optis
Monday July 7 - Friday July 18 (2 weeks). Weekdays 9:15am-12:15pm. [$800]
Register2025 Session 2-Afternoon Optis
Monday July 7 - Friday July 18 (2 weeks). Weekdays 1:30pm-4:30pm. Afternoons exhibit more challenging conditions, meant for experienced/older Opti sailors. [$800]
Register2025 Session 2 - Club420/Laser
Monday July 7 - Friday July 18 (2 weeks). Weekdays 1:30pm-4:30pm. Must be at least 13/demonstrated proficiency sailing in more challenging conditions. [$990]
Register2025 Session 3 - Morning Optis
Monday July 21 - Friday August 01 (2 weeks). Weekdays 9:15am-12:15pm. [$800]
Register2025 Session 3 - Afternoon Optis
Monday July 21 - Friday August 01 (2 weeks). Weekdays 1:30pm-4:30pm. Afternoons exhibit more challenging conditions, meant for experienced/older Opti sailors. [$800]
Register2025 Session 3 - Club 420 / Laser
Monday July 21 - Friday August 01 (2 weeks). Weekdays 1:30pm-4:30pm. Must be at least 13/demonstrated proficiency sailing in challenging conditions [$990]
Register2025 Session 4 - Morning Optis
Monday August 04 - Friday August 15 (2 weeks). Weekdays 9:15am-12:15pm. [$800]
Register2025 Session 4 - Afternoon Optis
Monday August 04 - Friday August 15 (2 weeks). Weekdays 1:30pm-4:30pm. Afternoons exhibit more challenging conditions, meant for experienced/older Opti sailors. [$800]
Register2025 Session 4 - Club 420/Laser
Monday August 04 - Friday August 15 (2 weeks). Weekdays 1:30pm-4:30pm. Must be at least 13/demonstrated proficiency sailing in more challenging conditions. [$990]
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