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The Mariposa Hunters Point Yacht Club Youth Sailing Program is proudly run by dedicated volunteer members from the MHPYC in San Francisco, CA. Our lessons take place in the sheltered waters of the cove between Pier 50 and Pier 54—a calm and protected 15-acre area, ideal for learning to sail away from the challenging conditions of the San Francisco Bay.
A Sailing Instructor provides close monitoring, instruction, and guidance from safety boats, ensuring that students are always within reach. Safety is our top priority, and young sailors are encouraged to listen to their comfort levels—our motto is: “If in doubt, don’t go out.” This principle is reinforced during on-shore "chalk talks" where we discuss safety, seamanship, and the fundamentals of sailing.
Our classes focus on safe, fun, and responsible sailing, teaching students to navigate changing weather, tides, and boat traffic. In addition to general seamanship skills like knot-tying and equipment care, students will learn:
Course Requirements:
2026 Dates:
If you are interested fill out the form below.
MHPYC Junior Instructor Program
The Mariposa Hunter’s Point Yacht Club (MHPYC)'s Junior Instructor Program is designed for youth sailors who are looking to build their leadership skills while also continuing to develop their sailing knowledge and skills. This program is not intended for novice sailors. It is a program designed for young sailors who are highly motivated and ready to work hard and play hard, and who demonstrate additional responsibility in accepting the challenges of leadership.
Students in our Junior Instructor Program will not only develop their leadership, they will grow their communication, and teamwork skills as they take on responsibility as Junior Instructors at MHPYC Youth Sailing Program, as well as learn about:
Junior Instructors Qualification:
Youth Boaters will be selected by and invited into this program by B.E.P.
Junior Instructors are confident and proficient dinghy skippers. Also, they will be getting training with how to operate our program’s support power boats.
Our expectations for our Junior Instructors during class time will be that during each session, they’ll be assigned to a youth sailing group or certain students who they’ll be “buddied” with; they will assist MHPYC volunteer/instructors team and act as a leader for students on and off the water.
Each Junior Instructor may be paid a stipend and is treated with the same respect that we treat our volunteer staff members. We see them as our future leaders. And we invest in them so that they will be leaders that support the growth and positive culture of the MHPYC Youth Sailing Program. Youth Instructors will receive advanced training in all areas of our program.
A successful Youth Instructor will have demonstrated competence in the following areas:
■ Been in attendance for at least 6 class sessions and instructed on-the-water.
■ Participate in the class room sessions with short presentations
■ Follow through on assignments and instructions given by Senior Staff
■ Share outside on-the-water experiences
■ Sailing competence on various boats
■ Safety boat operation expertise
■ Adopt one program boat to keep clean, well rigged and in good repair
■ Develop one personal area of expertise to teach others the skill, such as:
Senior Staff will provide specific training in each of these areas.
Contact Us
Mariposa Hunters Point Yacht Club
405 Terry A. Francois Street
San Francisco, CA 94158
(415) 495-9344
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