Sail Grapevine

Summer Sailing Camp is a fun safe environment for young sailors to learn the basics and more advanced skills required to sail. Our camp develops personal growth and self-confidence. We encourage leadership, sportsmanship & teamwork. We are dedicated to teaching the Practical skills and Theory of Sailing, The kids, ages 8 -16, learn right of way rules, knot tying & rigging, care for & maintaining a sailboat, boating safety, But most important, how to have fun on the water.

 

We offer two sailing camps.  One for recreational sailing and one for racing.

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Learn to Sail: Ages: 8 - 16 years old.

Campers will learn the joy of sailing. We will teach them the basics of how to sail as well as the rigging, parts, and proper care of a boat. Both classroom and on water time fills their day, other water and onshore activities ensure plenty of fun rain or shine.  The second week ends with "The Sailing Olympics" a camper favorite. The sessions have been developed to accommodate all levels of students. From beginners with no experience to kids that have taken the camp previously.

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Registration Opens Feb 1st

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Camp Dates 2023

Recreational Sailing Camps:
Learn to Sail:

Camp 1: June 5th – June 16th
Camp 2: June 19th – June 30th
Camp 3: July 3rd – July 14th
Camp 4: July 17th – July 28th

   * no camp on the 4th of July

 

Race Camp, Optimist Sailboat: Ages 9 -13 years old.

This camp is for both the experienced/returning camper or beginning racer using the Optimist Sailboat. Campers will be expected to single-hand this boat from day one. Some of the racing rules of sailing, boat speed, and basic race tactics will be covered. Previous sailing camp or sailing experience is required.

 

Race Camp, Laser Sailboat: Ages 13 -16 years old.

This camp is for both the experienced/returning camper or beginning racer using the Laser/ILCA Sailboat. Campers will be expected to single-hand this boat from day one. Some of the racing rules of sailing, boat speed, and basic race tactics will be covered. Previous sailing camp or sailing experience is required.

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Camp Dates 2023

Race Sailing Camps:

Camp 2: June 19th – June 30th (Opti)

Camp 3: July 3rd – July 14th (Laser)

   * no camp on the 4th of July