VYBA Venice Youth Boating Association

VYBA Venice Youth Boating Association VYBA is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit sailing organization that serves all youth of greater Venice, Flo Check out our website or get in contact with us!

Our Sailing Center is located with easy access to local bays and the Gulf of Mexico! We bring Sailing Programs to our community with the goal of benefiting youths (ages 6+) and adults as we teach them to sail on a variety of dinghy sailboats...SUMMER LEARN TO SAIL: We offer several weeks of instruction for youths and adults from early June to mid-August. Our classes are taught on the Optimist (IOD

A), the Club 420, and Laser Radials. If you are interested in seeing what we'll offer each summer, class offerings are posted and registrations begin in January!..SCHOOL YEAR YOUTH PROGRAMS: We offer several Youth Sailing Programs during the School Year (August-May). Our Club Race Team travels and competes across Florida, we host the VHS Sailing Team (beginning with JV for 8th graders), and we have our Adventure Sailing Program for youths interested in a non-competitive sailing opportunity...ADULT SAILING PROGRAMS: The VYBA hosts two Adult Sailing leagues, the Bitter Ends (all female) and the Twilight Sailors. These sailors meet once a week to compete, practice, and have fun! We love our adult sailors and the examples they set for our younger members...Interested in more information?

🐠Senior Spotlight!Ayden has sailed here at VYBA for several years and put the time and effort into developing his skills...
06/07/2026

🐠Senior Spotlight!

Ayden has sailed here at VYBA for several years and put the time and effort into developing his skills and becoming a coach. He helped coach our Adventure Sail Program over the school year while also racing on the Venice High Sailing Team. Ayden is a talented multi-sport athlete with experience in diving, volleyball, and sailing! This fall, he hopes to pursue his pilots license, taking his passion for adventure from the water to the skies. Congrats Ayden, we can't wait to see your next chapter unfold!

🐙Senior Spotlight!Halle joined us here at VYBA a few years ago and quickly worked her way from sailor to coach. She race...
06/06/2026

🐙Senior Spotlight!

Halle joined us here at VYBA a few years ago and quickly worked her way from sailor to coach. She raced on the Venice High Sailing Team and has coached many of our summer programs. Halle recently received her Level 2 US Sailing Instructor Certification and will continue coaching with us this summer. In the fall, Halle plans on attending Eckerd College for film studies and is also thinking about joining their sailing team! Congrats Halle, we can't wait to see where your next adventure takes you!

⛵ Big adventures start small! 🌊Our Pollywog Summer Camp is the perfect introduction to sailing for kids ages 6–8. Camper...
06/06/2026

⛵ Big adventures start small! 🌊
Our Pollywog Summer Camp is the perfect introduction to sailing for kids ages 6–8. Campers learn the fundamentals of sailing in fun, colorful boats designed just for young sailors. Best of all, they get to take the helm themselves, sailing with a buddy as they build confidence and skills on the water!

✨ No experience needed—just a sense of adventure!

Register today and let your little sailor make waves this summer! ☀️

Pollywog Session 1: June 8-12, 9am-12pm
Pollywog Session 2: June 15-19, 9am-12pm
Pollywog Session 3: June 22-26, 9am-12pm
Pollywog Session 3.5: July 6-10, 9am-12pm
Pollywog Session 4: July 13-17, 9am-12pm
Pollywog Session 5: July 20-24, 9am-12pm
Pollywog Session 6: July 27-31, 9am-12pm

🌞 Summer camp has officially begun!We started summer off strong this week with our Full Fleet Adventure Sail Camp! While...
06/05/2026

🌞 Summer camp has officially begun!

We started summer off strong this week with our Full Fleet Adventure Sail Camp! While the weather didn't exactly get the memo that it's summer yet, our campers didn't let a few cloudy skies stop the fun.

From sailing around the bays to making new friends, experiencing new boats, and enjoying adventures on the water, our sailors have had an incredible week so far. The smiles, laughter, and excitement are proof that you don't need endless sunshine to have a great time sailing!

We're looking forward to many more weeks of fun, adventure, and memories on the water this summer—hopefully with a little more sunshine mixed in! ⛵️☁️🌊

🐋Senior Spotlight!Emma has been with the VYBA for many years. Having lived on a sailboat when she was young, sailing has...
06/05/2026

🐋Senior Spotlight!

Emma has been with the VYBA for many years. Having lived on a sailboat when she was young, sailing has always been a big part of her life. Over the years, she raced on the Venice High Sailing Team and has coached many of our programs, including the Green Fleet Team last year. This fall, Emma will be attending Eckerd College to pursue a degree in Interdisciplinary Arts with a focus on film, writing, and music. She also hopes to continue her sailing career by joining Eckerd's sailing team! Congrats Emma, your future is bright!

06/04/2026

Safety is one of our top priorities here at VYBA! Here is another fun sneek peak of our CPR & First Aid training that took place during our Coach Training Week. Our coaches and volunteers were practicing chest compressions while our instructor, Scott, kept the energy high and the beat steady! We had a great time reviewing the skills that keep our sailors safe and we are ready for a great summer!

Before summer classes began, our coaches and volunteers spent the week getting ready for another safe and successful sea...
06/04/2026

Before summer classes began, our coaches and volunteers spent the week getting ready for another safe and successful season on the water! ⛵️

During Coach Training Week, we reviewed and practiced important safety procedures, including man overboard drills. We held a class in the shed so that all of our coaches and volunteers could renew their CPR & First Aid Certifications. We also worked hard preparing our fleet for summer programs, with some team members even learning fiberglass repair skills to help keep our boats in top condition.

Of course, it wasn't all work! We had a great time finishing the setup and taking out one of our newest boats, the RS Toura, and wrapped up the week with a cookout on Snake Island filled with sailing, laughs, and great company.

A huge thank you to all of our dedicated coaches and volunteers for their hard work and commitment. We're excited and ready for an amazing summer on the water! ☀️🌊⛵️

What an incredible sailing season! ⛵️🏆We recently celebrated the end of our school-year sailing programs and race team s...
06/04/2026

What an incredible sailing season! ⛵️🏆

We recently celebrated the end of our school-year sailing programs and race team season at our annual Awards Banquet. It was a wonderful evening recognizing the hard work, dedication, growth, and accomplishments of our sailors throughout the year.

One of the highlights of the night was our annual Paper Plate Awards, which is a favorite tradition that our sailors look forward to every year! Each sailor receives a personalized award made just for them, complete with a unique "Most Likely To..." title that celebrates their personality, memorable moments, and contributions to the team. The laughs, smiles, and stories that come with these awards are some of the best parts of the evening!

A season like this is only possible because of the amazing community that supports our programs. Thank you to our coaches for sharing their time, knowledge, and passion; our sailors for their commitment and sportsmanship; our families for their endless support; our board members for their leadership; and our generous donors who make these opportunities possible. Together, you help create a place where young sailors can learn, grow, compete, and build lifelong memories on the water. We couldn't do it without you!

Congratulations to all of our sailors and award recipients, and thank you to everyone who made this season such a success. We can't wait to see what next year brings! 🌊⛵️❤️

⚓Senior Spotlight!Hudson has been with the VYBA family for quite some time now. He has raced on many of the teams and co...
06/03/2026

⚓Senior Spotlight!

Hudson has been with the VYBA family for quite some time now. He has raced on many of the teams and coached the C420 team this past year! This summer he is leaving us for an exciting time of coaching at UNH. He will be returning after summer to continue working on receiving his private pilots license and hopes to work his way to earning his commercial pilots license! Congrats Hudson, we can't wait to see what the future brings you!

⛵Set Sail With Us This Summer!🌊Our C420 Beginner Camp is the perfect way for young adventurers to experience the thrill ...
06/03/2026

⛵Set Sail With Us This Summer!🌊

Our C420 Beginner Camp is the perfect way for young adventurers to experience the thrill of sailing, learn new skills, and create unforgettable memories on the water! Whether you have no sailing experience or you are ready to take the next step in your sailing journey, we would love to have you join us!

Ages 13-18
C420 Beginner Session 1: (Monday-Friday) June 8-19, 1-4pm
C420 Beginner Session 2: (Monday-Friday) June 22-26, 9am-3pm

https://vyba.wildapricot.org/Summer-Sailing-Programs

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1330 Tarpon Center Drive
Venice, FL
34285

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