Racing Programs

The WaterFront Center offers a variety of programs suited to sailors of all abilities and ages. As a US SAILING accredited facility, we offer the highest standard of quality instruction and facilities. Whether you are a beginner or seasoned racer, interested in dinghies, keelboats or cruising, the WaterFront Center has an experience for you.

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WFC Racing

WFC Racing

sailing racing

Take your sailing experience to the next level and put your skills to the test on the racecourse! Perfect for those new to racing as well as intermediate and advanced racers, with emphasis on basic performance sailing and understanding racing format and technique. Join us in a friendly, fostering environment with on-the-water coaching and a BBQ afterwards.

Sailboat racing is an excellent way to improve all of your sailing skills. Whether you’ve just completed Learn to Sail – Intermediate or are looking for a social way to enjoy time on the water, WFC Racing is the perfect choice. Learn from fellow sailors while instructors provide coaching in a friendly atmosphere with emphasis on learning.

Schedule:

Spring: May 4 – May 25, Saturdays 1-4pm
Summer: Memorial Day to Labor Day, Tuesdays, 6-8pm
Fall: Sept 7 – Columbus Day, Saturdays 1-4
WFC Regatta: Oct 5

Fee: $45 per night or $500 yearly (approximately 24 weeks)
Prerequisite: Learn to Sail - Intermediate or equivalent experience
Online Registration: register here

* A 50% deposit per person per course is required to secure your spot in any course. Classes are held rain or shine. The WaterFront Center (WFC) reserves the right to reschedule or cancel a class due to severe weather conditions. WFC reserves the right to cancel any instructional sailing program if total enrollment is less than two (2) people. Full payment is required on the course start date. Private lessons may not be applied to any certification course as course time, all certification courses are offered as is - unless special arrangements are made before the lesson begins. Deposits are refundable, less $50 materials/administrative fee, up to one week prior to the start of the course. If a student cancels within one(1) week of the course start date, the student may reschedule within the same season only. No refunds will be given within one week of the course start date. Once a course has begun no refunds are given for any reason. All rates and dates are subject to change. If any customer cancels with less than 24 hours’ notice, without a doctor’s note or they do not show for the class, no refund will be given and the program cannot be rescheduled.

* Late Adult Registrations: If you try and register for a program beginning in 7 days or less we cannot secure your spot or accept payment online. Please give us a call to find out if there are any openings and if we can accommodate you we will accept payment by check or credit card before the first day of the program.

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