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Dana West Yacht Club

Dana West Yacht Club

Dana West Yacht Club

Also known as Dana West Juniors, we are affiliated with and sailing under the burgee of Dana West Yacht Club (DWYC). Our sailing camp in Dana Point Harbor at DWYC offers a variety of programs that are open to the public. Participation is available for the youth of DWYC and the surrounding communities, providing options for both serious competitors and recreational sailors of all skill levels through our sailing classes in Dana Point. Whether you're looking for sailing lessons in Dana Point, CA, or simply want to enjoy the water, we have something for everyone.

Dana West Yacht Club

DWYS Mission

Dana West Yacht Club

Dana West Yacht Club

Dana West Youth Sailing, also known as DWYC, is a 501(c)3 organization that offers summer camps and after school/weekend programs in Dana Point. Our sailing camp in Dana Point is designed to promote and teach the sport of sailing along with essential nautical skills. 


At Dana West Youth Sailing, we create a safe and exciting environment for young sailors to grow both on and off the water. Our sailing classes in Dana Point provide hands-on learning and competitive opportunities for all skill levels, fostering skill development, confidence, and character building. Whether participants are racing or cruising, we champion a winning mindset—driven by teamwork, resilience, and a passion for the sport through our sailing lessons in Dana Point, CA.

DWYS Staff & Fleet

Dana West Yacht Club

DWYS Staff & Fleet

Our coaches at the sailing camp in Dana Point are US Sailing Certified and bring significant experience on the water. We offer sailing classes in Dana Point featuring a fleet that consists of three types of boats: RS Teras, C420, and FJ. The DWYC program is managed by a dedicated volunteer Board of Directors, led by President Mark Williams, ensuring quality sailing lessons in Dana Point, CA.

Meet Our Coaches

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Oliver Ernest

Sailing Coach

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Charlie

Sailing Coach

Logo of Dana West Youth Sailing featuring a sailboat in blue.

Drew

Drew

Sailing Coach

DWYS Board of Directors AND staff - all of us are volunteers

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Mark Williams

Dawn Rasmussen

Mark Williams

President

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Steve White

Dawn Rasmussen

Mark Williams

Vice President

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Dawn Rasmussen

Dawn Rasmussen

Dawn Rasmussen

Secretary

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Kristina Walsh

Kristina Walsh

Dawn Rasmussen

Treasurer

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Bob Kelly

Kristina Walsh

Julie Ernest

Boat Maintenance

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Julie Ernest

Kristina Walsh

Julie Ernest

Communications

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Sue Griesbach

Sue Griesbach

Sue Griesbach

Website, Registration, Techno Geek

Contact Us

Are you ready to get started?

If you have questions about the opportunities available in our dwyc programs, including sailing classes in Dana Point or our sailing camp in Dana Point, feel free to send us a message. We will get back to you as soon as possible regarding sailing lessons in Dana Point, CA.

Dana West Youth Sailing

24601 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, California 92629, United States

juniors@dwyc.org 949-611-1185 Ext. #5

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