2026’s schedule is not yet available and registration not yet open – but to get a feel for it, view this past 2025 season’s class schedule below! Questions? psc@wetpantssailing.org
WET PANTS SAILING ASSOCIATION Sailing Club & Sailing School – Founded in 1934 – 395 Foster Ave – PO Box 484 – Sayville, NY – 40° 43′ 26.5″ N 73°04′ 26.0″ W
Join WPSA!
A student’s entire family becomes members! There are many opportunities for all to take part in WPSA – learn to sail, race & socialize. You do not need to own a boat or know how to sail – membership required for youth and adult classes, with the exception of Sailing Adventures trials. The annual season renewal period begins April 1st. Enroll today!
Social and Club Events for youth and adults include regattas and races, cocktail parties, annual clam bake, BBQ’s, blood drives, dinners, youth talent show, art auction, movie night, family dinners and more!
Take Sailing Lessons!
Ages 8 thru adults are invited to learn to sail on our boats, during our popular 7-week summer programs – starting JUNE 29th, 2026. Register HERE. Adults and family groups of all ages may learn together in evening Adult/Family sessions held on Mon/Wed evenings from 6-8pm. Youth (ages 8-18) day classes are held Mon – Thursdays! Beginners Mon-Thurs 8am-10am; Intermediate 10am-12pm; Race Team 1-4pm with Friday competitions off-site. Inquire to learn more HERE. To enroll, join as a member, wait a day or two for approval then watch your emails. NEW! Youth 1 wk trial Sailing Adventures $190 for the curious but unsure youth! Coming Summer 2026 – an Adult sailing trial!
Race the Bay
Regattas to informal community evening races, no matter your age or preference you’ll find yourself part of a community! Form long-lasting friendships – enjoy all that WPSA offers. Summers we have Tuesday Night Sunfish Races (Opti & Lasers welcome); Friday Nights we have Flying Scot races, plus special race series and regional championships we host. We have just posted our July club race schedule on the Event Calendar and the NOR for the Summer Series for Handicap racing in the top menu. Participate and volunteer for our Annual GSBYRA Junior Regatta, date to be determined Summer 2026.
Video Yearbooks
Our sailing lessons are fun and dynamic – the energy can’t be captured on a flyer – so please enjoy the video yearbooks created by our instructors!
Gift Certificates
What’s better than sailing? Sharing the gift of sailing!! WPSA now offers gift certificates for all occasions. Immediate digital download of a PDF you fill in and gift. Gift Certificates submitted by a recipient that were not filled in not be accepted. YOU DO NOT HAVE TO BE A MEMBER TO PURCHASE THEM AS A GIFT!
For adult or youth Sailing Lessons, Family Membership, and all-purpose sums of $50, $100, $250, $500, and $1000 to apply to whatever the recipient wishes. Click image below or get Gift Certificates HERE.
Come to the Winter Party!
Guests & Friends of WPSA are invited to our Winter Party (adults only 21+, this is a sports bar). Your donation gets you one free drink and access to our buffet featuring a variety of dishes! DATE & TIME: Saturday Jan 31st, 2026, @ 4:00pm – 7:00pm at the Sayville Athletic Club, 209 Railroad Ave; Sayville. Register HERE with a donation of $20pp, or pay cash at the door $25pp.
Pay Dry Sail Storage
PAY WINTER DRY SAIL: Winter is here! Please register and pay for Winter Dry Sail Storage(Nov 1-April 30) registration is OPEN, which was overdue if not paid by 12/31/25 for members with boats in the yard. Late fees apply from 12:00am, Jan. 1st and unpaid boats will incur PENALTY FEES of 50% and face possible removal from the yard. New boats arriving after Jan 1st don’t pay a penalty rate – contact Barbara. Again, late fees for Winter Dry Sail are in effect JANUARY 1st, 2026.
PAY SUMMER DRY SAIL: For Members who wish to pay for the upcoming Summer Dry Sail 2026 (May 1-Oct 31), Membership renewal season begins May 1, 2026 – after Membership renewal you may pay Summer 2026 Dry Sail. New or returning boats MUST be approved first as space is not guaranteed. You MUST indicate your WPSA Sticker ID#, If you don’t have one or it needs replacement or wish to inquire: ask the Rear Commodore HERE.
Questions & Emails
We’d love to have the community self subscribe to our email list to be alerted to WPSA events and communications. Don’t miss when Membership, Dry Sail, and Sailing Lesson Enrollments open!! Contact us to ask any WPSA questions or self-subscribe HERE to join our email list right now.
HAVE A SAILBOAT? Inquire about Dry Sail Storage. This is yard storage accessible to the bay via our beach or self-launch motorized hoist. suitable for sail-powered boats 19′ and under that have appropriate harness bridles. We have Summer and Winter seasons – contact the Rear Commodore, link to the left. For more info about Dry Sail Storage, see HERE, or look under the Members tab on the top menu. To pay, see the red buttons above under the main image slideshow.
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©2020 Wet Pants Sailing Association, Inc
©2020 Wet Pants Sailing Association, Inc
©2020 Wet Pants Sailing Association, Inc
©2020 Wet Pants Sailing Association, Inc
