Bulletin: 2026 Ideal 18 Program Enrollment Update -- filling fast
As of April 10, 2026, Nyack Boat Club's Ideal 18 Program is already well-subscribed for 2026 with returning members and new members. We still have openings for new members with any level of experience. While those who join as new General (Provisional) members receive preferred placement, at this time we can offer immediate placement to applicants for an Ideal 18 Seasonal membership. members.
For 2026, Kerry C. (an Ideal 18 Fleet veteran) will step into the role of Ideal 18 Director of Sailing. Kerry and Ideal Fleet leadership are developing final plans and schedule to ensure we can offer the Fun Fleet experience to as many members as possible -- general members and seasonal members. For new sailors, we'll be sure to offer you a robust and available learn-to-sail experience this season.
If you want to sail with us in 2026, take the following steps now:
- Reach out to Ideal 18 admissions to learn if we're a good fit together.
- Start your online application now:
- For 2026 Ideal 18 Seasonal membership.
- Or for General (Provisional) membership, and note that you want to join the 2026 Ideal 18 program.
* Ideal 18 Seasonal membership costs $2,500 in 2026, and most of our Learn to Sail sessions for beginners are on Fridays and Saturdays. If that schedule doesn't meet your need, consider joining as a Sunset Sailing Seasonal member for $500 (8 Thursdays sailing on larger cruising boats), and spend $1,000 on ten 2-hour lessons (one-on-one with an instructor) in an Ideal 18. Note, private lessons are generally scheduled during the day (before 4 pm) on weekdays and depend on instructor availability. And for any member, there's no additional cost for sailing a Zest or joining a crew, both opportunities come with your Club membership.
Last updated 12:16pm on 12 April 2026