Summer Sailing Camp Classes
Summer Sessions:
Summer sessions run Monday through Friday from 9am to 4pm each day. These sessions target a variety of skill levels from introduction to the sport all the way up to advanced boat handling and racing technique. Below are descriptions of the different classes. Classes are only $800 per 2 week session and $400 per 1 week session. Some scholarships are available.
**Email coach@sycsailing.org in order to reserve your space now!!!
Session 1: 11 Jun – 15 Jun (pre-session)
Session 2: 18 Jun – 29 Jun
Session 3: 2 Jul – 13 Jul
Session 4: 16 Jul – 27 Jul
Session 5: 30 Jul – 10 Aug
Session 6: 13 Aug – 17 Aug (bonus session)
Price:
2 Week Session:
Member- $750
Non-member- $850
1 Week Session:
Member- $375
Non-member- $425
*To sign up NOW for summer sailing email coach@sycsailing.org
Please include your name, email, phone number, as well as child’s name, age, and skill level.
Use our online registration to sign up for classes.
Summer Camp Classes:
Beginner Opti (O1):
The beginner Opti class will be an introduction to sailing and seamanship for our youngest students. Students will be introduced to the water, some for the first time, in a fun and comfortable environment. They will be sailing 2 per boat in one of our 6 trainer Optis. The ability to sail upwind and gain confidence is the main focus.
Intermediate Opti (O2):
The Intermediate->Advanced Opti class will be geared for younger sailors who are ready to sail an Opti single-handed. Our coaches will be teaching more intricate sailing skills and towards the end of the class, racing will be introduced. They will review past skills and build new confidence in the sport.
Beginner Double-hand (D1):
The beginner C420/CFJ class will be an introduction to sailing and seamanship for our older students (or those who are too big for the Opti). Students will be introduced to sailing in depowered C420’s and CFJ’s which are double handed youth sailing boats. At first instructors may sail with their students with as many as 4 per boat. Eventually the students will be sailing double-handed. Upwind sailing and basic seamanship is the main focus.
Intermediate Double-hand (D2):
The Intermediate/Advanced C420/CFJ/Laser class will be geared for our older sailors who are ready to sail at a slightly higher level. More advanced skills and racing will be introduced by our coaches. This is a perfect class to build skills needed for our new Race Team. Spinnaker training, and laser sailing will be available for those who are ready.
Keel Boat (K)
The Keel Boat class is geared for those who are not interested in racing and want to enjoy sailing on a bigger boat. The class will be held in a Cal 20 with 1 instructor. Basic sailing, seamanship, and confidence building will be of focus. The class will sail longer distances and take frequent “bay tours.” 5-7 students per session will be allowed in this class.
Race Teams:
SYC race teams target more advanced sailors looking to focus on improving their boat handling and racing strategy. In addition to weekly practices, race team sailors compete locally (sometimes regionally) throughout the summer and rest of the year. Race Teams will practice 3 days per week, in 4 week sessions. Classes will run Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday from 9am-4pm. We will attend BAYS (Bay Area Youth Sailing) regattas. The BAYS regatta schedule can be found here. Race Team class descriptions are below.
Opti Race Team (OR):
The Opti Race Team is geared towards those who want to focus on racing and local regatta participation. Students will begin competing in the Optimist Green Fleet which is designed for first year racers. Sessions will be 4 weeks long and participation is encouraged throughout the entire summer and beyond. Team members will be able to continue practicing and competing throughout the fall, winter, and spring. 5 members will be allowed for each summer session.
420/Laser/CFJ Race Team (DR):
The 420/Laser Race Team is geared for those who have graduated from the Opti and want to focus on racing and local regatta participation. Members will learn how to sail with spinnaker and trapeze on C420′s. Those who are interested will also be able to sail Lasers. 2 CFJ’s will be rigged with spinnakers this summer. 8-10 members will be allowed for each summer session.
Race Team Session Dates:
Race Session 1: June 18 – July 13
Race Session 2: July 18 – August 10
Race Session Bonus: August 13 – August 17
Online sign-up is to come… To sign-up now or for more information email coach@sycsailing.org.
Fall/Spring Sessions:
Fall and Spring Optimist sessions are held Monday/Wednesday 3:30pm to 6:30pm. The Fall session runs mid September through October. These sessions are divided into beginner and advanced groups, and are intended to help kids maintain what they have learned over the summer and continue to develop skill and technique throughout the school year.
High School Program:
Sausalito Yacht Club hosts the Tamalpais High School and the Marin School sailing teams. For more information about high school sailing at SYC click here!
