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USSailing newlogoSummer Sail Camp is Sailing Education Adventure's primary program for teaching youth sailing to youths during summer vacation. The US Sailing Certified program is based at the calm and protected harbor of the Marin Yacht Club in San Rafael.

 

SC Group Shot2012 is our 28th year of Sail Camp.

Our curriculum for all sessions is based on USSailing's Small Boat Sailor and covers:

  1. Preparing for sailing
  2. Rigging your boat
  3. Wind awareness
  4. Points of sail
  5. Steering
  6. Sail trim
  7. Tacking
  8. Jibing
  9. Navigation rules
  10. Seamanship and safety

Awards
10 Year Hallmark Performance - USSailing
Achievement in Nonprofit Excellence
- Center for Volunteer and Nonprofit Leadership of Marin

Sessions

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Mini Camp

Days: Monday - Friday
Hours: 9:00 - 12:00

Ages: 8-10
Price:
$285

One-week, half-day sessions to introduce younger children to sailing. Light morning breezes give younger children an opportunity to start learning about wind, water, safety and fun. Youths are taught basic sailing skills by our experienced staff. In safe conditions, children are encouraged to sail in pairs without counselors by the end of the their training.

Family Sails: Friday come and sail with your kids 11:00 am

Note: We cannot enroll 8-10 year olds in Basic / Intermediate camps.
Children aged 8-10 who have completed one full week of Mini Camp are eligible to enroll in Basic/Intermediate camp at the discretion of the Head Counselor.


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Basic / Intermediate Camp

Days: Monday - Friday
Hours: 9:00 - 16:00
Ages: 11-16
Price:
$360

Session 1: June 25
Session 2: June 27
Session 3: July 4
Session 4: July 11
Session 5: July 18
Session 6: July 25
Session 7: August 1
Session 8: August 8
Session 9: August 15
Session 10: August 22

One-week full-day sessions - (two or more sessions are highly recommended for adequate sailing instruction) - that concentrate on sailing, boating safety and teamwork. Basic Camp is an introductory course that builds familiarity with boat handling and the principles or sailing.

Intermediate Camp further develops sailing skills, while providing longer and more challenging sails to with trained counselors coaching from safety boats. Camp staff will form the two groups based on sailing history and demonstrated skills at the start of the session. New children must take Basic Camp first.

Family Sails: Last Friday come and sail with your kids 2pm


camp.closeupAdvanced Camp

Hours: 9:00 - 16:00
Ages: 11-16
Price:
$360

A1: July
A2: July
A3: August

One-week, full day sessions for more advanced sailors. Campers will be challenged by performance sailing, longer voyages, and an introduction to racing. Limited to campers who have already completed Intermediate or have equivalent experience. Each camper handles their own boat!

Family Sails: Last Friday come and sail with your kids 2:00 pm

US Sailing Small Boat Certification: Optional
You may become a certified Small Boat Sailor by completing the requirements in the Small Boat Sailor Certification Record Book - supplied and validated by SEA's US SAILING instructor.

 


Sailing Summer Camp Questions

Call (415) 775-8779 or
Contact Us
2012 Calendar being updated
Signups will open in February

Quotes

"We enrolled our 8 year old daughter and her 2 friends of similar ages and they LOVED it. All 3 are asking if they can do it again next year. It was fantastic and gave the kids so much confidence. "

"It seems a perfect combination of fun and learning. My son gained self confidence and pride in learning a new skill"
"The counselors were great!"

"The extras were perfect for my child ... skills buildĀ­ing, a trip to the beach, the big boat sail, and he made new friends.""My daughter will always remember and be proud of her accomplishments in Sail Camp."

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Video by Wayne McIntosh

Directions

Youth Summer Camps are held at the Marin Yacht Club, 24 Summit Ave, San Rafael.
Google Map

From the North
Take US101 S toward SAN FRANCISCO
Take the exit toward CENTRAL SAN RAFAEL.
Stay straight to go onto HETHERTON ST
Turn LEFT onto 2ND ST.
Turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto 3RD ST.
3RD ST becomes POINT SAN PEDRO RD.
Turn RIGHT onto SUMMIT AVE.
Marin Yacht Club Entrance gate is on your right hand side.

From the South
Take US101 North toward EUREKA
Take the exit toward CENTRAL SAN RAFAEL.
Turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto IRWIN ST.
Turn RIGHT onto 2ND ST.
Turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto 3RD ST.
3RD ST becomes POINT SAN PEDRO RD.
Turn RIGHT onto SUMMIT AVE.
Marin Yacht Club Entrance gate is on your right hand side.

Volunteer

Many volunteers work hard to improve the camp curriculum, equipment and facilities on a continuous basis.

Parents - Help us make the youth program the best in the Bay Area! Please volunteer with us!
Students - we fill out your community service forms! Please volunteer with us!

 

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