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    Youth Private Sailing Lesson

    Learn essential sailing skills in a personalized 1.5-hour session for kids aged 5–12

    From$200

    Duration

    1.5 hours

    Ideal For

    Up to 3 people

    Includes

    Instructor, Sailboat, PFD

    Highlights

    Join a dedicated instructor for a 90-minute private lesson that builds confidence and core sailing skills. Sessions are tailored to your child's age and experience, ensuring a fun introduction or focused skill-building on the water.

    1. Learn fundamental and advanced sailing maneuvers with a dedicated instructor
    2. Practice steering, trimming and balance on RS Quest, Opti or Rhodes 19
    3. Build confidence on the water through hands-on coaching
    4. Tailor the session for one to three young sailors of any skill level
    5. Use provided USCG-approved life jacket for safety

    What's Included

    1. Private sailing instructor
    2. Sailboat and rigging
    3. Personal flotation device

    Participants must be 5–12 years old. Arriving more than 15 minutes late may forfeit the lesson without refund. At low tide you may need to wade through thigh-deep water to reach the boat.

    Cancellation policy

    Cancel or rebook 0–24 hours before start or no-show: no refund. Cancel or rebook 25–48 hours before: 50% refund. Cancel or rebook 49+ hours before: full refund. If weather conditions are unsafe, Jetties Sailing Center may cancel and offer a full refund or free reschedule.

    Meeting location

    Bathing Beach Rd, Nantucket, MA 02554

    Experience provided by Nantucket Community Sailing - Jetties Sailing Center
    Experience provided by Nantucket Community Sailing - Jetties Sailing Center

    How can we help?

    We are here to assist with special requests, large groups, last minute needs, and any questions you may have.

    Call or text (650) 414-7338

    Reference #MTYVGW

    Rhodes 19'

    $200

    Three Passengers max

    0

    Youth Private Lesson RS Quest

    $200

    5-11 (parent must sign waiver)

    0

    Youth Private Lesson: Optis

    $200

    8-11 (if under 18, parent must sign waiver)

    0

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    • Best local prices

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    Each booking directly supports small businesses in our community.

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    What people are saying

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    Absolutely loved sailing here! Staff is so great and the rentals are really high quality!

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    Emma McGrath

    June 19, 2019

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    Absolutely loved sailing here! Staff is so great and the rentals are really high quality!

    Photo of Emma McGrath

    Emma McGrath

    June 19, 2019

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