"To provide youth of all economic backgrounds with the opportunity to actively participate in the sport of sailing/racing. That through the sport of sailing, lifelong values will be developed; responsibility, self-dicipline, fairness, team building, sportsmanship and seamanship. "

At Dunedin Youth Sailing Association (DYSA), we believe sailing is more than learning to steer a boat — it’s learning to trust yourself, your team, and the journey ahead.

Our mission is to create a safe, supportive, and spirited environment where youth from Dunedin and the surrounding communities can:

• Discover the joy of the water

• Build lasting confidence and resilience

• Learn the true meaning of teamwork and perseverance

• Find a lifelong love for adventure and the outdoors

As a nonprofit organization, we are dedicated to making sailing accessible to all skill levels — from brand-new sailors taking their first steps onto a boat, to competitive racers chasing the thrill of the finish line.

Led by passionate, experienced coaches, our programs and race teams offer more than just lessons — they offer a place to belong, a challenge to rise to, and an adventure to call their own.

At DYSA, it’s not just about sailing.
It’s about helping young people chart their own course — on the water, and in life.

Join us, and set sail on a journey that lasts long after the winds have shifted.