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2025 All Ages (8-18) Summer Sailing Camp (Mornings)
Youth Sailing Camp
This week-long sailing camp is perfect for youth ages
8 to 12
who are ready to have fun, build confidence, and learn the basics of sailing in a safe, supportive environment.
Campers will be learning to sail in
Optimist sailboats (Optis)
—small, single-sail boats designed especially for younger sailors who weigh
120 pounds or less
. These boats are easy to handle, highly stable, and tons of fun—ideal for learning the fundamentals of sailing.
Throughout the week, youth campers will learn:
Basic sailing terminology and boat parts
How to rig and de-rig an Opti sailboat
Wind awareness and points of sail
Steering and sail control
Water safety and right-of-way rules
Teamwork, responsibility, and problem-solving on the water
Teen Sailing Camp
This sailing camp is designed for teens
ages 13 to 18
who are ready to build confidence on the water and expand their sailing skills in a fun and challenging environment.
Campers will sail in
Vanguard 15s (V15s)
—sleek, responsive two-person dinghies that are perfect for learning teamwork, speed, and more advanced techniques. Whether your teen is brand new to sailing or looking to improve their skills, this camp offers a dynamic and supportive experience on the water.
Throughout the week, teen sailors will learn:
Advanced sailing techniques and boat handling
How to work as a crew and skipper in a two-person boat
Right-of-way rules and tactical sailing
Safety procedures and capsize recovery
Rigging and maintaining performance sailboats
Logistics:
Location:
Meet each day at
Silverdale Waterfront Park
, at the head of the pier
Time:
Monday–Friday,
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Check-in/out:
A parent or guardian must check sailors in and out daily
Cost:
$250 per session
All experience levels are welcome—just bring a sense of adventure and a love for the water!
Cancellation Policy
Participant Cancellations:
If you cancel
at least 72 hours prior
to the start of your camp session, you will receive a
full refund minus a 10% processing fee
.
No refunds will be issued if a camper is
dismissed from the program
due to a violation of camp rules, safety guidelines, or if the camper
chooses not to continue
once the session has begun.
Camp Cancellations / Illness:
If the camp session is
canceled by us
or your child is
unable to attend due to illness (with physician verification)
, we will provide a
prorated refund
based on the number of days missed.
Inclement Weather & Unforeseeable Events:
In the event of inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances, it may be necessary to
cancel one or more camp days
. Should this occur, we will notify you by
8:00 AM on the day of class
via email (or earlier if possible).
Please ensure we have your
current email address
on file.
Note:
We do
not
provide make-up classes or refunds for cancellations due to weather or other events beyond our control.
Fortunately, we have
not had to cancel a class to date
.
All Ages (8-18) Half-Day Camp July 7-11, 2025
Registration closes on 07/04/2025 at 08:00 PM
Season Dates: 07/07/2025 to 07/11/2025
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$
250.00
+
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This program is open to sailors ages 8 to 18 years old. They will sail in Optis and V15s.
All Ages (8-18) Half-Day Camp July 14-18, 2025
Registration closes on 07/04/2025 at 08:00 PM
Season Dates: 07/14/2025 to 07/18/2025
Show Details
$
250.00
+
Register Now
This program is open to sailors ages 8 to 18 years old. They will sail in Optis and V15s.
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