Welcome to the WSC Training Page

Training programs for Juniors and Adults.

Windycrest Sailing Club has a long tradition of excellence in junior sailing in the southwest region of the country. For over 50 years Windycrest has been training junior sailors that participate in CSSA regional events, US Sailing Junior Championships, sail in collegiate programs, and pursue our sport after reaching adulthood. We also offer adult training programs for beginning and novice sailors. Occasionally we have seminars and courses for advanced cruising and racing sailors. Windycrest training programs strives to improve your sailing skills regardless of your level of expertise, allowing you to reach you sailing goals. All WSC training is overseen by US Sailing certified instructors. The Club owns Optimist, Sabot, Sunfish, Club 420, and Laser fleets for training purposes.

If you are interested in learning to sail, the Windycrest training programs are a great place to start. It is a fun, low key, inexpensive place to begin. Minimum age to participate is 10* years old, and you're never too old to learn. Contact the Windycrest Rear Commodore for complete details on how you can get started enjoying the lifelong sport of sailing.

*some sailors have been as young as 8 years old. However, the parents need to attend the class with the sailor. Make sure to contact the Rear Commodore for age allowances.

Junior Training Registration

Adult Training Registration

For our schedules go to our Racing & Events Calendar.

For Windycrest, Centerboards classes (smaller, lighter boats) and Keelboat classes (heavier cabin style boats) race on the same day. The PRO or Principal Race Officer, is the person running the races for the day. They conscript a group of 6 people to assist them. There are generally 3 people on the Race committee boat, and 2 each on the two mark boats.

Adult Sailing

The Adult Training Coordinator for 2025 David Atkins

The Rear Commodore and his group of helpers are looking to help beginning and novice sailors and boat owners be comfortable and safe from the time they cast off until they return to the dock.

You will be using and critiquing your own boat and systems. Safely approach and depart docks and anchorages. Learn better boat and sailing handling.

The training group will strive to be flexible enough to cater to your individual needs and skills.

Send the Rear Commodore an email if you think you need a little help taking your sailing to the next level.