Junior Sailing
Silver Gate YC
Learn to sail, race with friends, and trade your screen for the open water — on one of the most beautiful bays in the world.
Sailing is the rare thing that's exciting, social, and good for you — all at once. Here's what hooks every kid who tries it.
Three hours on the water, zero notifications. Just wind, salt, and the crew you're sailing with.
By day one you're steering your own boat. Few things make a kid feel as capable as sailing solo.
Summers on the dock turn into lifelong friendships. Our sailors show up for the people as much as the boats.
From your first tack to traveling regattas — there's always a next level when you're ready for it.
Glassy mornings off Shelter Island, afternoon sea breeze, skyline on one side and the open Pacific on the other. You'll learn on the same water the pros race — and trust us, the view never gets old.
Whether it's your first time rigging a boat or you're chasing a spot on the race team, there's a place for you.
Brand-new sailors start here. Rig a boat, learn the wind, and take the helm solo across San Diego Bay — all in a single week. No experience needed, just sunscreen and stoke.
Already comfortable on a boat? Level up. Sail two-person CFJs with a crew, explore farther across the bay, and learn the moves that make racers fast.
For sailors who want to push it. Boat handling, boat speed, and tactics in CFJs and C420s — the bridge between knowing how to sail and racing to win.
A fun, low-pressure intro to racing. Learn the rules, nail your starts, and sail your first regattas with the green fleet crew.
Our competitive team. Train year-round, travel to regattas up and down the coast, and represent Silver Gate. Tryout / coach approval required.
Right on Shelter Island, Silver Gate has been turning San Diego kids into real sailors for 70+ years. The junior program is small enough that the coaches actually know your name — and legit enough to get you to the start line.
From the stable little Sabot you'll learn on to the trapeze-and-spinnaker C420s the race team flies — here's the lineup.
The classic San Diego beginner boat. Small, stable, and perfect for learning to sail solo.
The boat that has launched more Olympic sailors than any other. Tough, simple, and a ton of fun.
A two-person boat where you sail with a crew — the workhorse of high-school and club racing.
Faster, with a trapeze and spinnaker. The step up for sailors chasing real speed.
An Olympic-class singlehander. Pure, physical, one-design racing.
Our inflatables keep every sailor safe and put a coach right alongside you on the water.
Our week-by-week summer sessions are basically the best summer school there is. Sign up for one week or the whole summer — new sailors welcome any week.
Join SummerHooked? Our year-round race team trains through the seasons and travels to regattas up and down the coast. Green fleet through advanced.
Join the TeamWe're tucked into 2091 Shelter Island Dr, San Diego, CA 92106 — minutes from the open bay. Drag the map around, or tap a spot below to zoom right to it.
Tell us a little about your sailor and we'll get you on the water. No experience needed — we'll handle the rest.
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