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Dana West Youth Sailing

Building Lifelong Skills to Navigate Any Waters

Building Lifelong Skills to Navigate Any WatersBuilding Lifelong Skills to Navigate Any WatersBuilding Lifelong Skills to Navigate Any Waters

Fall 2026 sailing programs

RS Tera Sailing Program

For Ages 12-18

Tuesdays and Thursdays 4-7PM

Sundays 1-4PM

Sept 15 - Dec 6

Cost: $825

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Double-Handed Sailing Program

For Ages 12-18

Mondays and Wednesdays 4-7PM

Sundays 1-4PM

Sept 14 - Dec 6

Cost: $1150

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Private Lessons by Appointment

We offer one-on-one sailing lessons in Dana Point, CA, for any age. Beginner, Intermediate, or Advanced, here is a chance to enhance your skills through personalized sailing classes. Classes meet at Dana West Yacht Club in Dana Point, CA.

Private Lessons:

Saturdays or Sundays by Appointment

Cost: $300 per day (4 hours)

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our biggest fundraiser of the year!

Annual Paul Berkerey Tin Cup Golf Tournament

Wednesday September 23, 2026 at the San Juan Hills Golf Club.

Golf ball drop, putting contest, then the golfing starts at noon. 

Dinner and auction at DWYC Wednesday evening.

Register for Golf

Register for Golf, Buy Balls for the Golf Ball Drop, Support a Marine

Register - Buy Balls - Support a marine

donate items to the golf auction

Dana West Youth Sailing is a 501(c)3 non-profit which provides summer camps and after school/weekend programs

to promote and teach the sport of sailing and nautical skills. Our program strives to provide a safe, fun, and educational

environment for Orange County youth interested in sailing, racing, and boating. We emphasize the development of life

skills, such as sportsmanship, organization, responsibility, teamwork and an appreciation of fair competition between peers.

Our organization is run by volunteers and we annually raise funds to support our operations (coaches, boats /

equipment, facilities) and provide scholarships to underprivileged youth. One hundred percent (100%) of the funds

from donations like yours go directly to these needs.

The Tin Cup Golf Tournament is our signature fundraising event! We are seeking sponsorships in any form –

monetary, products, gift certificates, experiences, gift baskets and/or golf related items for our drawings

and auctions.

DWYC Golf Donation Form 2026 (pdf)Download

Lynne Hannegan Memorial Scholarship Fund

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Please Help Us - Donate

We are a 501c3 organization that depends on donations to keep our sailboats, coach boats and gear all operational. Make a one-time or recurring donation through our Tides of Support program.

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Fundraisers

We run multiiple fundraising activities throughout the year, in conjunction with our affiliated club, Dana West Yacht Club.

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Gift Certificates

If you want to help out a relative or family friend that would like to attend summer camp or an after-school program, this is for you!

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More Information

Visit our FAQ page to answer your questions and get more details.

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Dana West Youth Sailing - What it's all about

Dana West Youth Sailing is Hiring!

We have an exciting job opening for a Head Coach and Summer Camp Coaches at DWYC, where we offer fantastic sailing classes in Dana Point. To apply for either of these positions, please fill out the Employment Application below and email it to juniors@dwyc.org. Join us for an unforgettable experience at our sailing camp in Dana Point, where you can also explore sailing lessons in Dana Point, CA.

HeadCoachJobDescription2026 (pdf)Download
SailingCoachJobDescription (pdf)Download
DWYSEmploymentApplication2026 (pdf)Download

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Our #1 Goal is for a safe and fun learning experience for our sailors.   We're always here to help answer any questions.  

Thank you!

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