Session I

Monday thru Friday, the classes are from 9:00 AM until 12:00 Noon.  From Tacoma the shuttle bus leaves the Tacoma Yacht Club clubhouse at 8:30 AM and returns at 12:30 PM.  One shuttle stop is made at the 6th Avenue Park & Ride (7100 - 6th Avenue) at 8:40 AM and 12:20 PM

Monday thru Friday, the classes are from 1:30 PM until 4:30 PM.  From Tacoma the shuttle leaves the Tacoma Yacht Club clubhouse promptly at 1:00 PM and returns at 5:00 PM.  One shuttle stop is made at the 6th Avenue Park & Ride (7100 - 6th Avenue) at 1:10 PM and 4:50 PM.

Available classes are filled on a first come first served basis.  We make every effort to coordinate students wishing to enroll with a friend or family member. TYC Membership IS NOT Required. Several scholarships are available to students needing assistance.  Scholarships are limited in number and requests for scholarships should be addresses to the Program Director, Bill Nelson - 3529 - 72nd Ave Court West, University Place, WA 98466.  253-566-8080    253-272-4445

Life vests will be worn at all times when on the docks on in the boats.  Students may wear their own Coast Guard approved vests.  Vests are also provided by the program.

Safety, rigging, knot tying, sail trim, helmsmanship, docking, capsize recovery, points of sail and basic racing are some of the skills we strive to master.  Some activities are shoreside with the majority of class time being spent in the boats, on the water.  Fun drills such as sponge tag, knot tying relays, scavenger hunts, sailing jeopardy, laser ball and informal racing are popular with all levels of students.  Students are analyzed daily and advanced as their ability and skills dictate.  We are fortunate in that Wollochet Bay provides the perfect environment for students, from beginners to the most advanced levels.