Summer Sailing Camp 2023
In CSF’s Junior Sailing Program, children between 9 and 16 participate in small group, on-the-water camps and classes to learn basic sailing and racing skills. Classes and camps use Optimist (Opti) and “420” sailboats and emphasize safety, building confidence, having fun and improving skills. All CSF junior sailing head instructors are certified Small Boat Sailing Instructors by US Sailing.
Availability
| Date | Opti Camp | 420 Camp |
|---|---|---|
| June 12-16 | Beginner - Full | Beginner - Full |
| June 19-23 | Intermediate | Intermediate - Full |
| July 10-14 | Beginner | Beginner |
| July 17-21 | Beginner - Full Intermediate - Full | |
| July 24 - 28 | Beginner | Intermediate |
| July 31 - Aug 5 | Beginner - Full | Intermediate |
| Aug 7 - 11 | Beginner - Full | Beginner |
Beginner and Intermediate Sessions
Beginner
Participants learn the parts of a sailboat, how a sailboat works and how to properly rig and begin to sail. Suitable for complete novices.
Intermediate
Participants review all skills learned in the Beginner class, plus learn
upwind and downwind techniques and introduction to racing. Suitable
for children who have some sailing experience and are comfortable alone
in a boat.
Our Sailboats
Optis
One-person boats built for ages 9-11.
420s
Two-person boats built for ages 12+.