Our Programs
Summer Camp classes are designed to provide an age appropriate introduction to sailing. Our small class sizes and experienced staff create a great space for learning
How to choose a class
Age 6-8 - Jellyfish
Age 8-12 - Youth
Age 12-18 - Teen
Jellyfish
6 - 8 Years
Monday - Friday from 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM and 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
$275 - Scholarships Available
Our Jellyfish program offers a great space to build comfort in sailboats. Sailors will learn basic boating concepts and go sailing each day with a staff member. This program is a great fit for younger sailors and sailors who want to gain confidence and comfort before sailing on their own.
Classes focus on:
- Learning sailing concepts through activities and games
- Developing basic water safety skills
- Building comfort on boats
- Basic sailing vocabulary
- Basic rigging and steering skills
- Sailing with an instructor
Jellyfish classes are held in at GHYC in the Catalina 14.2 and TYC Junior Sail in c420s. Please check class location carefully.
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Youth
8 - 12 Years
Monday - Friday from 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
$495 - Scholarships Available
This camp is specially designed for youth ages 8-12. We focus on having fun, learning and developing great friendships. Camp is for those with basic to no boating or sailing experience. The goal is to help campers become competent with sailing skills. 
Classes focus on:
- Sail independently in Cubes and O’pen Skiffs
- Developing basic water safety skills
- Learning to tack, gibe, steer, and trim
- Knot tying
- Learning unique sailing vocabulary
Youth classes are held in at GHYC in the Prams and O'pen Skiffs and TYC Junior Sail in Prams and Optis. Please check class location carefully.
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Opti Intermediate
8 - 12 Years
Monday - Friday from 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
$495 - Scholarships Available
This camp is designed for sailors who have successfully completed Youth camp, and who have been recommended by their instructors to advance to an Intermediate level. Opti Intermediate sailors enjoy a week of building skills to prepare for the Opti Race Team program. The purpose of these camps is to provide advanced sailing skills including: 
- Basic racing skills
- Advanced rigging and tuning
- Advanced sail trim and steering
- Rules of racing
- Introduction to practice drills and format
- Teamwork and cooperation
Opti Intermediate classes are held in at GHYC in Optis. Please check class location carefully.
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Teen
12 - 18 Years
Monday - Friday from 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
$495 - Scholarships Available
This camp is specially designed for teens ages 12-18. We focus on having fun, learning and developing great friendships. Camp is for those with basic to no boating or sailing experience. The goal is to help campers become competent with sailing skills. We focus on:
- Learning while having lots of FUN!
- Developing basic water safety skills
- Being able to tack, gibe, steer, and trim
- Knot tying
- Learning unique sailing vocabulary
- Sail in FJs or 420 sailboat
Teen classes are held in at GHYC in FJs and TYC Junior Sail in c420s. Please check class location carefully.
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Teen Intermediate
12 - 18 Years
Monday - Friday from 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
$495 - Scholarships Available
This camp is designed for campers who have successfully completed Youth or Teen camp, and who have been recommended by their instructors to advance to an Intermediate level. The purpose of these camps is to provide advanced sailing skills.
Classes focus on: 
- Advanced boat handling techniques
- Sail tuning and trim
- Rules of racing
- Rounding marks
- Teamwork and cooperation
- Laser Rigging (TYC)
Teen classes are held in at GHYC in FJs and TYC Junior Sail in Lasers. Please check class location carefully.
SPRING BREAK HALF-DAY CAMPS AVAILABLE - CLICK HERE!
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Our Programs
Summer Camp classes are designed to provide an age appropriate introduction to sailing. Our small class sizes and experienced staff create a great space for learning
How to choose a class
Age 6-8 - Jellyfish
Age 8-12 - Youth
Age 12-18 - Teen
Jellyfish
6 - 8 Years
Monday - Friday from 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM and 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
$275 - Scholarships Available
Our Jellyfish program offers a great space to build comfort in sailboats. Sailors will learn basic boating concepts and go sailing each day with a staff member. This program is a great fit for younger sailors and sailors who want to gain confidence and comfort before sailing on their own.
Classes focus on:
- Learning sailing concepts through activities and games
- Developing basic water safety skills
- Building comfort on boats
- Basic sailing vocabulary
- Basic rigging and steering skills
- Sailing with an instructor
Jellyfish classes are held in at GHYC in the Catalina 14.2 and TYC Junior Sail in c420s. Please check class location carefully.
Register Now
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Youth
8 - 12 Years
Monday - Friday from 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
$495 - Scholarships Available
This camp is specially designed for youth ages 8-12. We focus on having fun, learning and developing great friendships. Camp is for those with basic to no boating or sailing experience. The goal is to help campers become competent with sailing skills.
Classes focus on:
- Sail independently in Cubes and O’pen Skiffs
- Developing basic water safety skills
- Learning to tack, gibe, steer, and trim
- Knot tying
- Learning unique sailing vocabulary
Youth classes are held in at GHYC in the Prams and O'pen Skiffs and TYC Junior Sail in Prams and Optis. Please check class location carefully.
Register Now
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Opti Intermediate
8 - 12 Years
Monday - Friday from 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
$495 - Scholarships Available
This camp is designed for sailors who have successfully completed Youth camp, and who have been recommended by their instructors to advance to an Intermediate level. Opti Intermediate sailors enjoy a week of building skills to prepare for the Opti Race Team program. The purpose of these camps is to provide advanced sailing skills.
Class will focus on:
- Basic racing skills
- Advanced rigging and tuning
- Advanced sail trim and steering
- Rules of racing
- Introduction to practice drills and format
- Teamwork and cooperation
Opti Intermediate classes are held in at GHYC in Optis. Please check class location carefully.
Register Now
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Teen
12 - 18 Years
Monday - Friday from 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
$495 - Scholarships Available
This camp is specially designed for teens ages 12-18. We focus on having fun, learning and developing great friendships. Camp is for those with basic to no boating or sailing experience. The goal is to help campers become competent with sailing skills.
Class will focus on:
- Learning while having lots of FUN!
- Developing basic water safety skills
- Being able to tack, gibe, steer, and trim
- Knot tying
- Learning unique sailing vocabulary
- Sail in FJs or 420 sailboat
Teen classes are held in at GHYC in FJs and TYC Junior Sail in c420s. Please check class location carefully.
Register Now
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Teen Intermediate
12 - 18 Years
Monday - Friday from 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
$495 - Scholarships Available
This camp is designed for campers who have successfully completed Youth or Teen camp, and who have been recommended by their instructors to advance to an Intermediate level. The purpose of these camps is to provide advanced sailing skills.
Class will focus on:
- Advanced boat handling techniques
- Sail tuning and trim
- Rules of racing
- Rounding marks
- Teamwork and cooperation
- Laser Rigging (TYC)
Teen classes are held in at GHYC in FJs and TYC Junior Sail in Lasers. Please check class location carefully.
Register Now
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Why Sailing?
Sailing is an excellent way to build leadership, self-reliance, and confidence for kids. Our sailors come back year after year to see friends, enjoy the outdoors, and have an adventure. Many sailors go on to participate in our race team programs, and become staff members.
