Regardless of your child’s experience level, there’s a program that’s just right for them at ETYSA. Those new to sailing start in Learn to Sail for Beginners. Those with more experience are placed in Advanced Beginner and Intermediate Classes. For children who are interested in perfecting their skills and learning more about the sport of Sailboat Racing, ETYSA offers Learn to Race Weeks. Each weekly camp starts on a Monday and runs through Friday, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Our Coaches are either certified United States Coast Guard, US Sailing Level I, II, and III.  They are also Red Cross First Aid/CPR, Stop the Bleed, and Safe Sport certified. Instructors are supported by a team of local sailing volunteers.

Edward Teach Youth Sailing Association is based out of Blackbeard Sailing Club on the Neuse River in New Bern, NC. It is a non-profit organization established to foster, encourage, and promote the amateur sport of sailing through participation and competition.

ETYSA organizes sailing camps and weekend events providing instruction in all phases and aspects of the sport of sailing, including seamanship, safety afloat, navigation, racing rules and tactics, and race committee functions.