Welcome to GHYC Junior Sail

We are about fun, friends, adventure and learning life-long skills on the water
GHYC Junior Sail is a non-profit organization created to promote youth sailing through award winning summer camp for kids and teens. Our goal is to provide access to sailing to girls and boys, ages 6 to18 with no sailing experience up to racing level sailors. We build self-esteem, teamwork and a respect for the environment. We run programs in instruction, competitive racing, and community outreach.

Introducing our NEW Middle School Sailing Program
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2018 Annual GHYC Junior Sailing
Dinner & Auction

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summer camp tying knots
Summer is the time for kids to get together, learn new skills and have a lot of fun
And have a great adventure on the water

Summer Sail Camp

Our program is designed to bring out the best in kids. We want to instill life long skills. We teach:
  • Safety as a top priority
  • Teamwork
  • Discipline, individual and team
  • Skills through fun games
  • The joy of sailing
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Race Team

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Race team trains and competes in 3 different seasons throughout the greater Puget Sound area.
 

Sailing in Gig Harbor

Gig Harbor is the ideal place to learn sailingl

  • Safe enclosed area
  • Great wind characteristics
  • Multiple places to watch the sailers
  • No water skiing allowed. Controlled speed limit

US Sailing
Volunteer of the Year

Joan Storkman GHYC Jr Sail Director
Volunteer of the Year Award was created to recognize those outstanding volunteers whose unselfish and dedicated service to community sailing has made a significant difference in their community... The Volunteer of the Year Award recognizes an individual who has gone ‘above and beyond’ through their contributions without receiving any financial compensation.
Our Organization

What kids say

This was the best time ever at camp. I got to learn to sail. I came back 2 years in a row because it was so much fun. Thank you Nana for sending me.... Bill H
GHYC Junior Sailing has been so great for me. I first learned to sail in 2009 and began racing with GHYC as soon as the team began. Since then, I have also taught at sail camps and helped coach the race team. I am currently a sophomore at University of Washington, while trying to find as much time as possible to get on the water with the Husky Sailing Team. ... Bekah A