Jeddah Yacht Club Academy
Our world-class training center
The JYC Academy is a world- class offering that provides members with the opportunity to engage in the world of sailing and racing. Situated in its own state-of-the art clubhouse at the end of the marina, equipped with a full fleet of training boats ready to take you out on the water. Led by an expert team of international sailing coaches, JYC Academy offers a variety of courses for different skill levels, including dinghy sailing, keelboat, wing-foiling, and power- boating. Catering to adults and children.
Jeddah Yacht Club, in partnership with the Saudi Sailing Federation, is committed to the development of water-sports and spreading the joy of sailing in the Kingdom. JYC Academy serves as a hub for both sport and leisure, designed to build a thriving community among club members, and create opportunities for the next generation to embrace the wonders of the open sea.
JYC Academy Full Membership
Discover the all-new Jeddah Yacht Club Academy Full Membership, designed to offer members year-round access to our complete sailing and watersports programme.
Created for adults, youth and families, this membership provides a structured pathway to develop skills, enjoy time on the water, and participate in coached sessions, regattas, community events, and multi-activity programmes — all within a vibrant and growing Academy community.
This membership is not a single RYA course; members progress continuously through Academy programmes, earning certificates as skills are signed off.
*Keelboat sessions resume January 2026.
Members enjoy priority access to a continuous, progressive training pathway that includes:
01
Weekly coached sailing sessions (dinghy & keelboat*)
02
Logbook progression with instructor sign-off toward RYA levels
(Stage 1–4 youth / Levels 1–3 adult)
03
Multi-activity sessions: SUP, kayak, watersports
(including sunrise & sunset SUP)
04
After-school youth sailing programme (7–15 years)
05
Weekend youth & adult sailing clubs
06
Supported open sailing time (adults)
07
Equipment included during member sessions
Member-Only Access & Privileges
• Member-only sailing & practice sessions
• Access to member race days & regattas
• VIP member sailing events
• Holiday camp priority (youth)
Discounted RYA Courses (15% Off)
Applies to scheduled RYA courses run by the Academy, including:
• RYA Dinghy/Keelboat courses
• RYA Powerboat Level 1 & 2
• RYA Marine Radio (SRC)
• RYA Essential Navigation & Seamanship (shore-based)
• RYA First Aid
Members progress through the member programme, but discounts apply for fast-track or set-date courses. Cruising pathway courses are excluded.
Conditions & Fair Use
• Booking required for activities (spaces limited)
• “No-show” policy may affect priority access
• Activities may vary due to weather or operational needs
• Special events, private tuition and charter bookings may carry additional fees
Facilities & Extras
• Complimentary Academy Gym access
• Member parking included
(VIP parking free for members at any time)
• Day-use lockers
• Guest access for family sailing sessions (limits apply)
Membership Programme Summary
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Adults (16+)
Weekly coached adult sailing & open sailing, weekend member sailing club, social sessions, SUP/kayak, regattas, RYA Levels 1–3
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Youth (7–15 yrs)
After-school sailing, weekend youth club, holiday programme, youth badge scheme & regattas, RYA Stages 1–4
Our Courses
JYC ACADEMY – WEEKLY PROGRAM & PRICING SCHEDULE (2025)
Academy & Jeddah Yacht Club Memberships include all activities
except for the ones with "No" marked on the Included in Membership column.
Day | Time | Session | Age Group / Type | Price | Notes | Included in Membership |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Mon-Thurs | 8.30 am – 2.30pm | School Program | School Group | School contracts only, no public access | Multi-activity: sailing, SUP, kayaking & watersports | No |
Mon | 4–6 pm | JYC Explorers | 7–15 yrs / Badge Scheme | 200 /session or 1,250 for 8-sessions | Multi-activity: sailing, SUP, kayaking & watersports | Yes |
Mon | 4–6 pm | JYC Active Adults (with Explorers) | Adults / Parents | 80 /session. If paid 8-sessions parents sail free | Parents parallel to kids: sailing, SUP, kayaking | Yes |
Tue | 4–6 pm | Members & Open Sail | All Ages Clinics & Tuition | 300 /session | Flexible coaching, equipment included | Yes |
Tue | 5-6 pm | Sunset SUP& Kayak Club | 16+ Adults | 80 Sar per session / 8 sessions 500 SAR | Premium social paddle | Yes |
Wed | 3–5 pm | School Program | School Group | School contracts only, no public access | Multi-activity: sailing, SUP, kayaking & watersports | No |
Thu | 3–5 pm | School Program | School Group | School contracts only, no public access | Multi-activity: sailing, SUP, kayaking & watersports | No |
Fri | 10 am –12 pm | JYC Explorers | 7–15 yrs / Badge Scheme | 200 /session or 1,250 for 8-sessions | Multi-activity: sailing, SUP, kayak & watersports | Yes |
Fri | 10 am –12 pm | JYC Active Adults (with Explorers) | Adults / Parents | 80 /session | Parents parallel to kids: sailing, SUP, kayaking | Yes |
Fri | 2–5 pm | Members & Open Sail | All ages Clinics & Tuition | 250 / session | Flexible coaching, equipment included | Yes |
Sat | 7-8 am | SUP & Kayak Club
(Swim Club 1st Saturdays) | 16+ Adults/ Open water swimming and coaching | 80 Sar per session / 8 sessions 500 SAR | Open water swimming and coaching/ Premium social paddle | Yes |
Sat | 10 am –1 pm | Family Sailing | All ages / Recreational | 400 (2 pax) / 500 (3 pax) / 600 (4 pax) | Family sailing with safety boat cover +1 guest/member | Yes |
Sat | 2–5 pm | VIP Sailing | All ages / Group or Private | Members Only | Exclusive member session | Yes |
Sat | 2–5 pm | Members Social Sailing | All ages / Practice | Members Only | Relaxed member-only sailing time | Yes |
Mon - Sat | 10am – 1pm | Private Lessons | All Ages | 300 (1:1) / 500 (3:1) | Ad hoc Private Tuition, Any | Yes |
Mon - Sat | 2pm – 5pm | Private Lessons | All Ages | 300 (1:1) / 500 (3:1) | Ad hoc Private Tuition, Any | Yes |
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