Learn to Sail.
One weekend on the water.
A weekend Sunfish clinic on beautiful Lake Wylie with hands-on instruction from experienced sailors. May 7-8, 2027. Ages 18+. $450, or $250 for CYC members.
- May 7–8
- 2027 clinic weekend
- 10
- Spots still open of 10
- 18+
- No experience needed
- $450
- $250 for CYC members
Learn to Sail Clinic
One weekend on the water
A weekend Sunfish clinic for adults on beautiful Lake Wylie, taught by experienced Catawba Yacht Club sailors.
Limited to ten participants. Participants must be ages 18+.
What You'll Get
$450
Non-members
$250
CYC members
Youth Sail & Lead Camp
Training the Next Generation of Influencers
Our mission: invest intentionally in twenty (20) youth to develop them as people, leaders, and sailors.
The first twenty registrants secure their place. Participants must be ages 12-18.
Chip Toth
Youth Sail & Lead Co-Director
International Sailing Class Association Member · US Masters Sailing Top 35 · Leadership Consultant and Coach
Our Plan
$545
Non-members
$325
CYC members
Payment and waiver details are the same as the adult clinic.
Chip Toth
Chip co-coaches every Learn to Sail lesson alongside other experienced CYC sailors, and directs the life and leadership skills training that comes with the Youth Sail & Lead Camp sessions.
- Youth Sail & Lead Co-Director
- International Sailing Class Association Member
- US Masters Sailing Top 35
- Leadership Consultant and Coach
Clinic Schedule
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Learn to Sail Clinic
May 7-8, 2027
Friday and Saturday
Fri 5:00–8:00 PM • Sat 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
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Youth Sail & Lead Camp
June 14-18, 2027
Monday through Friday
Mon–Fri 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
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Perfect for Complete Beginners
Never sailed before? That's exactly who this clinic is designed for. Over one weekend, you'll go from complete novice to confidently sailing a Sunfish on your own.
Our instructors bring decades of combined sailing experience and a genuine passion for teaching. They'll guide you through every step—from rigging the boat to navigating a course—in one of the most beautiful settings on Lake Wylie.
With only 10 sailors per session and multiple instructors on the water, you'll receive the personalized attention you need to build real skills and confidence.
9
Hours per Clinic
You'll Be Able To
Assemble and disassemble a sailboat
Sail in all directions – windward, downwind, and reaching
Right the sailboat after capsizing
Skipper the boat safely from the club beach/dock to a practice racecourse, through a triangle course, and return to the club beach/dock
Requirements
Learn to Sail Clinic
May 7-8, 2027 · Adults
Youth Sail & Lead Camp
June 14-18, 2027 · Ages 12-18
A Team Behind Every Sailor
Our volunteer coaches and support staff from the 2026 Learn to Sail clinic. Experienced CYC sailors who love sharing the sport.
Catawba Yacht Club
19721-19899 Youngblood Rd W
Charlotte, NC 28278
Located on beautiful Lake Wylie, Catawba Yacht Club has been a home for competitive sailing and rowing since 1939. The calm, protected waters make it an ideal setting for learning to sail.
From Previous Clinics
Watch our students progress from beginners to confident sailors
Explore the rest of the club
Learn to Sail is one part of Catawba Yacht Club. Each program has its own site — everything routes back to one club.
CYC Hub
Membership, facilities, news and the club calendar — the home of Catawba Yacht Club since 1939.
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Sailing
The most active club racing program in the Charlotte area — four seasonal series and one-design fleets.
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Rowing
Competitive masters rowing since 1991, with weekend club rows and an active Learn-to-Row program.
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