Youth Summer Sailing – Open to Non Members
Our camp offers morning, afternoon, and full-day sessions for kids ages 7 to 18, looking to learn more about the basics of sailing/racing, and kids that are interested in on-the-water adventures. Lessons run weekly from June 9th until August 8th. For more information on the difference between our sailing and adventure class.
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Please click the Registration notes/help on Clubspot to help with questions that you may have regarding the program and decision making when choosing classes.
2025 Registration will be posted in early December
In the event of a waitlist, members will take priority.
If you're interested in working at our junior sailing program, contact Caden Wheeler with your resume and US Sailing Certification.
Please contact Caden Wheeler at [email protected] for more information
CAMP NOTES AND REMINDERS
This Summer is going to be more packed with activities and with new boats that we have added to our fleet over the past 9 months since last year.
There are a few things that I just want to remind people of what to bring and expect. The current structure of the program is as follows.
0830 - Gates will open and drop off begins
Please do not drop off earlier than this as it interferes with morning huddles with coaches and program prep for the day.
0900 - Classes begin
1130 - Sailors return back to the docks
1200 - Lunch Begins ( Pick up for AM sessions and Drop Off for PM Sessions begins)
1300 - PM Sessions begin
1515 - Sailors return back to the docks
1600 - Day and Program Concludes
*Arrangements must be made if you are unable to pick up your sailor by 1630. A $15 per half hour aftercare fee will incur if no one has called or child has not been picked up yet.
*Now, if you are in the afternoon sessions, you are more than welcome to drop your sailor off at the beginning of lunch and at 1300, either way works.
What to bring
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Your child will need a life jacket to be able to participate in/on the water. Please be sure that it is for their appropriate weight. If you need to purchase one, Amazon has great deals on good brands such as Stohlquist, Spinlock, Gill, etc.
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Gloves for sailing: gardening gloves with dipped grip on the palms, or regular sailing sport gloves.
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Water bottle
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Sunscreen
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Towel
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Closed toed shoes (Crocs, Walmart Water Shoes, sailing boots are all great choices)
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Appropriate gear for the weather.
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A watch with a timer that is waterproof (Intermediate and Advanced Opti, 420 classes only)
After Camp Activities
So at the end of each day, the CHS Harbor stays busy with regards to the sailing world. This one applies to the C420 Class, but on Tuesdays, the College of Charleston puts on a great practice race from 5:45 - 7:30. It’s $10 to join each week and you are allowed to use their boats.
Caden Wheeler
JIYC Sailing Director