PBJ

AYC, 5906 Beacon Drive, Austin, TX 78734

[Update: June and July classes are sold-out.  Registration for August classes is now open]

PBJ is a junior sailing class for kids 4-10 years old. The classes are held on Saturday mornings in the summer, at the Austin Yacht Club on Lake Travis, using the fleet of Optimist and Pico sailboats.

AYC members and non-members are welcome, so please spread the word. Parents are needed to help with setting up boats and cleaning up.

Register today for the August classes. (June and July are sold out).

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Dates: We’ll have four six sessions, each with four Saturday classes.  Here is the status as of May 23.

  • Full - June 9:30a-11a (Jun 05 12 19 26)
  • Full - June 11a-12:30p (Jun 05 12 19 26)
  • Full - July 9:30a-11a (Jul 10 17 24 31)
  • Full - July 11a-12:30p (Jul 10 17 24 31)
  • 10 spots left - August 9:30a-11a (Aug 7, 14, 21, 28)
  • 18 spots left - August 11a-12:30p (Aug 7, 14, 21, 28)

Fee: The cost per session is $50/sailor for AYC members, $60/sailor for non-members.

The three rules: Wear your life jacket; Listen to the coach, and Have fun.

What to bring: Sailors need to bring a life-jacket, shoes/sandals that can get wet, hat and sunscreen. Drinking water will be provided. Swimming experience is recommended, although there will not be a swimming test.

Nostalgia: 2008 photos, light-air video, pirates video.

Location: All classes will be held on the jr dock at Austin Yacht Club.