Youth Middle School HS
Recreational Sailing | Quest Adventures
Ages: 9 – 12 years old as of August 31, 2025
Prerequisites: Competent Swimmer
A dynamic step toward independence, this class encourages teamwork and camaraderie as sailors refine their skills in groups. With peers at the helm, participants gain hands-on experience while exploring Duxbury Bay in a more self-directed format.
May 27 – Jun 19, ’25
Tuesdays, Thursdays, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM
420/Opti Race Days
Ages: 8 – 15 years old as of August 31, 2025
Prerequisites: Competent Swimmer
Spring Opti Race Days are the perfect tune-up for the summer season! Held on Saturdays, these sessions focus on sharpening boat handling, race tactics, and confidence through practice races and drills.
May 10 – Jun 15, ’25
Saturday, May 10, 2025, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM, Saturday, May 17, 2025, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM, Sunday, May 25, 2025, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM, Saturday, May 31, 2025, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM, Saturday, June 7, 2025, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM, Sunday, June 15, 2025, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Private Lesson
Ages: 6 – 18 – years old as of August 31, 2025
Prerequisites: Competent Swimmer
Looking for personalized instruction tailored to your child’s experience and goals? Our Private Junior Sailing Lessons offer one-on-one or small-group coaching with a DBMS instructor, perfect for beginners looking to build confidence, intermediate sailors seeking focused skill development, or advanced racers working on strategy and technique.
Lessons are taught aboard a variety of boats including Prams, Optis, Quests, and 420s, based on the sailor’s age, size, and interest. Whether it’s learning the basics, mastering a maneuver, or preparing for a regatta, our instructors will meet each sailor where they are and help chart a course for growth on the water.
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Middle School 420
Ages: 12 – 15 years old as of August 31, 2025
Prerequisites: Competent Swimmer
Our program for 7th and 8th grade students, sailing as both Skipper and Crew in the 420, a collaborative two-person boat, students learn essential skills like sail trim, body positioning, and teamwork. This hands-on experience helps them develop a strong foundation for success in high school racing and beyond. By mastering these foundational skills and understanding the importance of teamwork and communication on the water, students are prepared to excel in more advanced racing levels and build a lifelong passion for sailing.
Apr 29 – May 29, ’25
Tuesdays, Thursdays, 3:30 PM – 6:00 PM
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High School 420
Ages: 13 – 19 years old as of August 31, 2025
Prerequisites: Open to Duxbury HS students in the 9th-12th grade, , Competent Swimmer
This is the competitive, varsity sailing team for Duxbury High School.
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