Whether your child is just beginning to sail or is sharpening their skills for a summer full of small boat fun or racing, the staff and facilities of the Thames Yacht Club can enhance any young sailor's abilities.  TYC's instructors are certified by the United States Sailing Association and the Club's Junior Sailing Program is associated with the Eastern Connecticut Sailing Association and US Sailing.  The program offers classes to introduce young children to the joy of sailing and start them off with a solid foundation in sailing theory and small boat handling skills.  The program also offers classes for more experienced junior sailors.  On water instruction is conducted in IOD 95 Optimist Dinghies, and Club 420's.   Optimists are sailed/raced by sailors up to age 16.  The Club 420's are used for the Optimist graduates and older students and are used in Team Racing events. 

Thames Yacht Club also has a Wednesday night race series for Optimist and 420 sailors throughout the summer season.

Junior Sailing Chairman:
Stephen Potter
248 Shore Rd
Waterford, CT 06385

860-732-1980 (days)
860-443-4257 (evening)