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Tuition Policy
Tuition rates vary between classes. Published tuition rates are shown below.
We're happy to transfer existing registrations to a different class based on ability and interests, subject to availability; please note that transfers may result in a balance, which can be paid via the "manage your online account" link in the confirmation email.
Tuition is non-refundable, but MSA may issue a credit for future registrations. If you're no longer able to attend a class you've registered for, please email registrar@manchestersailing.org or contact the Program Director as soon as possible.
No space left? No need to worry!
After registration opens and prior to the first day of classes, staff and fleet resource allocation may be adjusted to better align with the distribution of interest across classes. If the class you're interested in is fully enrolled, please join the waitlist, as we may be able to increase its capacity to accommodate you if concurrent offerings have unused space! Note: previously confirmed registrations will not be impacted.
Fall - Opti Race Team
Key Information
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September 6 to October 11, 2026.
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Six Sunday Practices, 10:30 AM Rigged & Ready (sailors are welcome to arrive as early as 9:30 AM) to 2:30 PM
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Tuition: $600 per sailor (includes optional participation in the Fall 2026 MSA Youth Series).
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Fall Season Opti Charter (for sailors without a hull, sail, spars, etc. of their own): $50
Fall - C420 Race Team
Key Information
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September 5 to October 10, 2026.
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Six Saturday Practices, 10 AM Rigged & Ready (sailors are welcome to arrive as early as 9:30 AM) to 2:00 PM (later for sailors competing in Fall 2026 MSA Youth Series Race Days).
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Tuition: $650 per sailor (includes use of an MSA C420 and optional participation in the Fall 2026 MSA Youth Series)
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Registration will open on Wednesday, August 26, at 11 AM EDT.
Fall 2026 MSA Youth Series
In addition to weekly practices, Opti and C420 Fall Race Team participants will be automatically signed up for the Fall 2026 MSA Youth Series, which will consist of five Saturday afternoon Race Days. Participation is entirely optional; sailors may choose to compete in as many or as few Race Days as they'd like. After the final Race Day on October 10, overall standings will be determined on the basis of each boat's four best final Race Day scores. The Notice of Race (NOR) and Sailing Instructions (SI) for the Fall 2026 Racing Series will be published soon.
Key Information
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Five (5) Race Days on Saturdays, September 12 to October 10
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Race Day Schedule: 3 PM First Start to 5 PM
