Both the Juniors and Level 1 classes are appropriate for absolute beginners and for experienced sailors (size and age should be the determining factor). A person who has taken a Juniors class several times could take Level 1 as soon as they turn 11 and have a great time and learn a lot. Likewise, a person who has taken Level 1 several times could take either Level 1 yet again or try Level 2. Graduates of Level 2 or the old 2/3 mix could take Level 2 again or try Level 3.

Juniors Classes
-are for children 10-11 years old. Pairs of juniors are accompanied in the boats by a qualified JYS junior instructor under the supervision of JYS instructors in motorized safety boats. This class focuses on introducing students to boats, basic sailing, and marine safety.

Level 1 Classes
-are for youths 12-18 years old. Pairs of sailors operate their dinghy under the supervision of JYS instructors in motorized safety boats. This class focuses on fully introducing students to the mechanics of sailing and boating, with emphasis on tacking and jibing, boathandling, and seamanship, as well as situational awareness, efficiency, teamwork, windless and rudderless-sailing, and an introduction to racing if desired.

Level 2 Classes
-are for youths 12-18 years old who have graduated Level 1 or who are already experienced sailors. This class focuses on refinement of skills, windless and rudderless sailng, tips and tricks, and perhaps some Level 3 ideas.

Level 3 Classes
-are for youths 12-18 years old who have graduated Level 2 (or the old Level 2/3 Mix) or who are already quite experienced sailors. This class focuses on further refinement of skills, as well as like dry-capsizing, synchronization and roll-tacking, as well as racing theory, spinnakers and trapeze harnesses.

Adult Classes
-are for Adults 18 and over. They are one-day, all-day intensive courses. Classes are tailored to the needs of students-- as such, you can be highly experienced or completely new. Parent/Guardian-teenager combinations are just fine.