Carolina Summer Sailing Camp
In the Carolina Summer Sailing Camp, children between 9 and 16 participate in small group, on-the-water, week-long sessions to learn basic and intermediate sailing skills. We sail Optimist (Opti) and “420” sailboats and emphasize safety, building confidence, having fun and improving skills. All head instructors are US Sailing certified. The cost per weekly session in 2024 is $385 with discounts for siblings.
We sail on Jordan Lake at Crosswinds Boating Center, Apex, NC, Monday through Friday. Dropoff is between 8:45 and 9:00am, and pickup is at 4:00pm.
For reimbursement purposes, our Taxpayer ID Number is 542076502.
2025 Sailing Camp Calendar
| Date | Opti Camp (9 to 11-year-olds) | 420 Camp (12 to 16-year-olds) |
|---|---|---|
| June 16 - 20 | Beginner | |
| June 23 - 27 | Intermediate | Beginner |
| July 7 - 11 | Beginner | Intermediate |
| July 14 - 18 | Intermediate | Beginner |
| July 21 - 25 | Beginner | Intermediate |
| July 28 - Aug 1 | Beginner | |
| Aug 4 - 8 | Intro to Racing | Intro to Racing |
| Aug 11 - 15 | Beginner | Beginner |
Course Offerings
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.
Intro to Racing
For those sailors who have taken our Beginner and Intermediate level classes, or have joined us for Junior Sailing, we now offer a session called “Introduction to Racing” the week of August 5! Sailors will learn race start techniques, how to sail upwind and downwind efficiently, and some of the Racing Rules of Sailing.
We love racing because it is engaging, social, available through high school, college, and beyond, and it’s the best way to continuously develop sailing skills.
Our Sailboats
Optis
One-person boats built for ages 9-11.
420s
Two-person boats built for ages 12+.