Sail Camp

Co-sponsored by Marin Yacht Club
Our 40th SEAson!

Sailing Education Adventures’ Sail Camp is one of the best ways for children to learn to sail in The Bay Area. It offers intensive instruction on 12'- 14’ sailboats, as well as lessons on boat safety and seamanship.  And most importantly, Sail Camp fosters teamwork and individual self- confidence. All classes are taught by experienced instructors certified by the US. Sailing Association. ​

 SEA is a non-profit community sailing organization dedicated to providing affordable instruction in the art of sailing and encouraging the care for the marine environment. Join us on the water for this exciting and educational sailing experience.

 
​In 1998, Sailing Education Adventures (SEA) and the Marin Yacht Club won the prestigious Nimitz Trophy in recognition of the quality of our youth program. ​

 Registration is NOW OPEN

Changes to Sail Camp Policy: 
With the relaxation of COVID restrictions county wide, we have returned to our pre-COVID programming and camp session lengths. SEA will still be staying vigilant and will be adjusting our daily operations to ensure safety of all participants, our students, their families, our staff and our general community. We will be happy to share our new measures with anyone interested to know what we are doing to reduce risk, please feel free to contact us with any questions. 

Registration: Please review the following summer camp sessions and follow the links for each camp to register for your chosen session.
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If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our Program Director Meghan Hartnett via email at programdirector@sfsailing.org. ​

Mini Camp- ​Introductory

​Location: Loch Lomond Marina 110 Loch Lomond Dr,  Dock A behind  Andy's grocery store next to Loch Lomond Yacht Club
Days: Monday - Friday, 1 week sessions
Hours: 9 am- 12:30 pm
​Ages: 8-10
​Price: $375

​Dates:  Registration is now open, visit the Mini Camp page to register
Mini Camp Session 1: June 20- 24
Mini Camp Session 2: July 11- 15
Mini Camp Session 3: July 18- 22
Mini Camp Session 4: Aug 1- 5
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​Half-day (9am- 12:30pm) sessions introduce younger children to sailing. Light morning breezes give younger children an opportunity to start learning about wind, water, safety and fun. Sail Camp Counselors sail in the boats with Mini Campers to directly teach sailing skills in small groups. Each student rotates through the different responsibilities of sailing (steering, controlling the sails etc) with direct assistance from the on-board Counselor. Youths are taught basic sailing skills in our sloop rigged, 16.5 foot Catalina Catalina's by our experienced staff. ​ Ages 8-10. ​

Note: We cannot enroll 8-10 year olds in Basic / Intermediate camps. Children aged 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.

Go to Mini Camp Page

Mini Camp- Advanced 

​Location: Loch Lomond Marina 110 Loch Lomond Dr, Dock A behind  Andy's grocery store next to Loch Lomond Yacht Club
Days: Monday - Friday, 1 week sessions
Hours: 9 am- 4:00 pm
​Ages: 8-10
​Price: $475

Dates:  Registration is now open, visit the Mini Camp page to register
Advanced Mini Camp #1*: July 25- 29
Advanced Mini Camp #2*: August 8- 12
* must have completed 1 session of half day mini camp to enroll in Advanced Mini Camp

Full day (9am- 4pm) session for campers that have participated in Mini Camp either in prior years or earlier in the 2022 season but may still be too young to move into the full Basic/Intermediate Sail Camp sessions. This Advanced Mini Camp will build on previous experience and allow campers to do more advanced sailing in the stronger afternoon winds. As opposed to Introductory Mini Camp, the goal will be to get students comfortable sailing on their own with counselor assistance from a safety boat close by thus teaching students self confidence and problem solving skills along with refining their sailing technique. Youths are taught in our sloop rigged, 16.5 foot Catalina Catalina's by our experienced staff. ​ Ages 8-10.
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Go to Mini Camp Page

Basic/Intermediate Camp 

Location: Marin Yacht Club, 24 Summit Ave, San Rafael.
Days: Monday - Friday
Hours: 9 am- 4 pm
Ages: 11-16
Price: $825
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Dates: Registration is now open, visit the Basic/Intermediate Camp page to register
Basic/Intermediate Session 1: June 13- 24
Basic/Intermediate Session 2: June 27- July 8
Basic/Intermediate Session 3: July 11-22
Basic/Intermediate Session 4: July 25- August 5
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Basic introduces new sailors with boat handling and the principles of sailing. Intermediate campers who have mastered basic skills will be challenged with more skill building in single-handing and responsibility by building leadership skills. The full-day sessions for two weeks (Monday through Friday) concentrate on sailing, boating safety and teamwork. Parent, campers, instructors and friends will celebrate the end of Basic Sail Camp at a graduation BBQ held at Marin Yacht Club where certificates and awards will be presented.

Go to Basic/Intermediate Camp Page

Advanced Camp

​Location: Loch Lomond Marina 110 Loch Lomond Dr,  Dock A behind  Andy's grocery store next to Loch Lomond Yacht Club
Days: Monday - Friday
Hours: 1 pm- 4 pm
Ages: 13-17
Price: ​$425
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Dates:  Registration is now open, visit the Advanced Camp page to register
Advanced Camp Session 1: July 11-15
Advanced Camp Session 2: August 1- 5

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Half day sessions for advanced sailors looking for more intense sailing aboard our new sloop rigged RS Quests. Campers will be challenged by performance sailing, longer voyages, and an introduction to racing. Advanced campers encouraged to come early to help with mini camp. Advanced students must be approved by SEA Head Counselor or Director.

Go to Advanced Camp Page

SEA Explorers

Location: Marin Yacht Club, 24 Summit Ave, San Rafael
Days: Monday - Friday, 1 week session
Hours: 9 am- 4 pm
Ages: 11-17
Price: $500

​Dates:  Registration is now open, visit the SEA Explorers Camp page to register
SEA Explorers Session 1: August 8-12
*must have completed Intermediate Sail Camp and have approval from SEA Program Director) ​


​This camp strives to help students develop a feeling of ownership and protection of the marine environment. For students who have completed Basic Sail Camp and have a love of learning more about the "why's" and "how's" about things, SEA Explorers is a great way to expand students sailing knowledge and have fun doing so. Youth improve on already learned sailing skills and engage in marine science experiments to better understand marine systems and our relationship with the marine environment! ​

Go to SEA Explorers Camp Page