Private Lessons
Private lessons are a great way to build skills, get out on the water, and meet the needs of every sailor.
Youth Lesson (8-12)
Teen Lesson (12-18)
Family Lesson
Youth Lessons
6 - 12 Years
Available June - September at West Shore Marina and Wollochet Bay
Pram Single-Person Sailboats
Enjoy a focused lesson for 1-2 sailors with one of our certified sailing instructors. Lessons are a great fit for those sailors who benefit from one-on-one instruction, and those who want to build confidence and skills outside of camp hours. These are also a great way to try out sailing for sailors who are unsure about camp participation.
Our staff will work with you to develop a lesson that best meets the needs of your sailor(s). Please reach out if you have specific requests, learning challenges, or anything else our staff should be aware of prior to your lesson.
$160 / 2HR Lesson
$240 / 2HR Lesson
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Teen Lesson
12 - 18 Years
Available June - September at West Shore Marina and Wollochet Bay
FJ or c420 Double-Handed Sailboats
Enjoy a focused lesson for 1-2 sailors with one of our certified sailing instructors. Lessons are a great fit for those sailors who benefit from one-on-one instruction, and those who want to build confidence and skills outside of camp hours. These are also a great way to try out sailing for sailors who are unsure about camp participation.
Please note that Teen lessons utilize double-handed (two person) boats. For a one person lesson, your instructor will sail in the boat with your student. For a two person lesson, the instructor will facilitate from a coach boat.
Our staff will work with you to develop a lesson that best meets the needs of your sailor(s). Please reach out if you have specific requests, learning challenges, or anything else our staff should be aware of prior to your lesson.
$160 / 2HR Lesson
$240 / 2HR Lesson
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Family & Friends Lesson
4 Years - 100
Available June - September at Ancich Park
Lesson for 1 to 4 sailors on a Martin 244 Sailboat. Children are welcome to join for family lessons. If you do not have properly fitting PFDs, please contact us ahead of time to ensure PFDs are available.
Enjoy a focused lesson for 1-4 sailors with one of our certified sailing instructors. Lessons are a great fit for those sailors who benefit from one-on-one instruction, and those who want to build confidence and skills. Family and Friends lessons offer the opportunity to sail with an instructor, and focus on the skills you most want to develop.
Our staff will work with you to develop a lesson that best meets the needs of your sailor(s). Please reach out if you have specific requests, learning challenges, or anything else our staff should be aware of prior to your lesson.
$250 / 2HR Lesson
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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
$295 - 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 c420's at our Wollochet Bay location only. Please check class locations carefully during registration.
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Youth
8 - 12 Years
Monday - Friday from 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
$525 - 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 Prams and O'pen Skiffs at West Shore Marina, and Prams and Optis at Wollochet Bay. Please check class location carefully.
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Opti Intermediate
8 - 12 Years
NOT FOR BEGINNERS
Monday - Friday from 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
$525 - 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 Optis at our West Shore Marina location only. Please check class location carefully.
NOT FOR BEGINNERS
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Teen
12 - 18 Years
Monday - Friday from 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
$525 - 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 FJ's at West Shore Marina, and c420's at Wollochet Bay. Please check class location carefully.
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Teen Intermediate
12 - 18 Years
NOT FOR BEGINNERS
Monday - Friday from 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
$525 - 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
Teen classes are held in FJ's at West Shore Marina. Please check class location carefully.
NOT FOR BEGINNERS
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Teen Advanced
12 - 18 Years
NOT FOR BEGINNERS OR INTERMEDIATE SAILORS
Monday - Friday from 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
$525 - Scholarships Available
This camp is designed for campers who have successfully completed Youth or Teen Intermediate camp, and who have been recommended by their instructors to move to an Advanced level. The purpose of these camps is to develop advanced skills in racing sailboat classes, including Club 420's and ILCA Sailboats.
Classes focus on:
- Advanced boat handling & techniques
- In C420's: Spinnaker & trapeze work
- In ILCA's: Advanced sail trim and tuning
- Teamwork and cooperation
Advanced camps are held at our TYC Wollochet Bay facility this year. Check the week you sign up for carefully - different boat types are used for each one!
NRT INVITATION OR ADVANCED CLASS RECOMMENDATION REQUIRED
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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.
