420 Race Team
4-Week Advanced Racing - Prerequisite CANSail 4
Our 420 Race Team participants are taught complex sailing skills based on the CANSail 5&6 curriculum. Athletes in this program are members of the NYC Club 420 Race Team and work with our certified race coach to master sailing techniques to sail fast. During this month-long program, participants train to compete in local and regional regattas. In addition to on-water training, theoretical topics are also covered, including racing strategy & tactics, rules and weather.
Regular weekly program runs Monday to Friday, however participants will also attend weekend regattas throughout the season. Parent participation for regatta travel is crucial to the success of the program and building a winning team. Participants must have completed CANSail level 4 or be able to demonstrate CANSail 4 level skills in order to register for this program.
2026 Course Schedule:
Spring Training Session 1 - May 6 to 27, 2026 (Wed. 5-9 PM & Sun. 12-4 PM)
Spring Training Session 2 - May 31 to June 21, 2026 (Wed. 5-9 PM & Sun. 12-4 PM)
Summer Session 1 -June 29 to July 24, 2026*
Summer Session 2 - July 27 to August 21, 2026*
Fall Training - September 2 to 23, 2026 (Wed. 4:30-8:30 PM & Sun. 12-4 PM)
*There will be no classes on the Canada Day Holiday - July 1, 2026 or the Civic Holiday - August 3, 2026.
2026 Course Fee:
Non-Member Rate - $1570 per session (+ regatta expense fee)
NYC Member Rate - $1415 per session (+ regatta expense fee)
Spring/Fall Training Rate - $550 per session (+ regatta expense fee)
Please Note: Our 420 Race Team program includes attendance at local/regional regattas. Please inquire for details, regatta schedule is tentative. Regatta registration, accommodation and related travel costs are not included in course fees and an additional regatta fee is required for all sessions. Parents should be prepared to help carpool, tow and chaperone participants at regattas. A damage deposit will also be collected from each sailor at the beginning of the season.
Program Hours:
NYC Sailing & Racing School’s drop-off hours are between 8:45-9:00 AM and pick-up hours are between 4:00-4:15 PM. You may opt-in to the Extended Hours program from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM during registration or allow your child to self-sign out (participant must leave Club property).
Lunch Program:
Why pack a lunch when we can make one for you? When signing up for the camp session, sign up for our optional lunch program and NYC’s dining room will put together a delicious meal for your child, including a nutritious lunch and healthy snack.
Due to the nature of this service, we may not be able to accommodate food allergies or special dietary restrictions. We do not recommend the lunch program for children who are picky eaters, and we strongly recommend sending additional snacks and a refillable water bottle with your child as they are active throughout the day.
If you have any questions or would like more information regarding the National Yacht Club Sailing & Racing School please contact [email protected] or 416-260-8686 ext. 232