GHJS Auction

Join us for a fantastic in-person event to support the GHJS program. Those attending will get to meet the kids we all support as well as enjoy dinner and special LIVE auction items.

Gig Harbor Junior Sailing

Participate in youth programs focused on building confidence, leadership, and self-reliance through sailing. 

 
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Learn More About the Narrows Race Team

Race Team

 

We support a robust race program throughout the summer, fall, and spring each year. Our sailors compete in Club 420's, Lasers, FJ's, and Optimists at a regional and national level. Programs range from entry level to competitive. If your sailor is interested in racing, we have a program for you!

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Who Are We

Gig Harbor Junior Sailing is a nonprofit dedicated to providing a safe, fun and educational environment for youth. We offer both introductory camps and classes, and competitive race team programs

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Our Mission: to provide equitable access to sailing summer camp programs that foster personal growth and youth development.

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Sail Camp

 

Our summer camps teach youth the basics of sailing small dinghies in a supportive environment. Through our camps, kids can progress from no sailing experience to confidently and independently operating their own vehicle within weeks!

 

See Our Sail Camp offerings

Sail Camp

 

Our summer camps teach youth the basics of sailing small dinghies in a supportive environment. Through our camps, kids can progress from no sailing experience to confidently and independently operating their own vehicle within weeks!

 

See Our Sail Camp offerings

Who We Are

Gig Harbor Junior Sailing is a 501(c)3 nonprofit dedicated to providing a safe, fun and educational environment for youth. Our programs develop local sailors at all skill levels and challenge them to achieve confidence and independence on the water.

Want to help?

 

We have several opportunities for donation, volunteering, and employment to get more kids out sailing! Find out more on the pages below:

Donate or Volunteer
Junior Instructor Application
Employment Application

What is Next?

We are thrilled with our progress and momentum since 2010, and excited for the future. 

We are looking forward to pursuing a waterfront facility to call home, supporting more underserved youth in our community through our scholarship program, and strengthening our program, staff, and race teams.

Read our 2024 Annual Report