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Youth and Teens are invited to join us this summer to learn to sail in Dyes Inlet! New and returning sailors are welcome. Our goal is to make each week a new and exciting experience. All skill levels are welcome! Scroll below to learn more about our 2025 camp offerings, and what gear is needed for a fun week on the water.
Both youth and teen groups will incorporate fun STEM learning into camp sessions. Some weeks in the summer feature extreme low tides, also providing incredible beach experiences for our sailors. Other weeks provide exploration of additional STEM concepts with hands-on experiences both on and off the water. Each camp session will have a general focus guided by our instructors, as well as a choice time for sailors to explore their favored activities. |
Participants meet for camp at the head of the pier at Silverdale Waterfront Park.
Financial support is available for those in need, please visit our Scholarships page for more information.
Financial support is available for those in need, please visit our Scholarships page for more information.
2025 youth & teen camps
Youth Camps (Ages 8-12)
Campers will be learning to sail in Optimist sailboats (Optis) - small, single sail boats designed especially for younger sailors who weigh 120 pounds or less. These boats are easy to handle, highly stable, and tons of fun - ideal for learning the fundamentals of sailing.
Campers will learn: basic sailing terminology and boat parts, how to rig and de-rig an Opti sailboat, wind awareness and points of sail, steering and sail control, water safety and right-of-way rules, teamwork, responsibility, and problem solving on the water.
Dates/Times:
Half Day Camp, July 7-11, 2025, 1pm - 4pm
Half Day Camp, July 14-18, 2025, 1pm - 4pm
Cost: $250
All Ages Camps (Ages 8-18)
Campers 8 - 12 years old will be learning to sail in Optimist sailboats (Optis) - small, single sail boats designed especially for younger sailors who weigh 120 pounds or less. These boats are easy to handle, highly stable, and tons of fun - ideal for learning the fundamentals of sailing.
Campers 13 - 18 years old will be learning to sail in Vanguard 15s (V15s) - sleek, responsive two-person dinghies that are perfect for learning teamwork, speed, and more advanced techniques. Whether your teen is brand new to sailing, or looking to improve their skills, this camp offers a dynamic and supportive experience on the water.
Campers will learn: basic sailing terminology, how to rig and de-rig their boats, wind awareness and points of sail, steering and sail control, water safety and right-of-way rules, teamwork, responsibility, and problem solving on the water. Our teens in the V15s will have the opportunity to sail as both crew and skipper in a two person boat, and will learn advanced techniques for sailing performance sailboats.
Dates/Times:
Half Day Camp, July 7-11, 2025, 9am - 12pm
Half Day Camp, July 14-18, 2025, 9am - 12pm
Cost: $250
Campers 8 - 12 years old will be learning to sail in Optimist sailboats (Optis) - small, single sail boats designed especially for younger sailors who weigh 120 pounds or less. These boats are easy to handle, highly stable, and tons of fun - ideal for learning the fundamentals of sailing.
Campers 13 - 18 years old will be learning to sail in Vanguard 15s (V15s) - sleek, responsive two-person dinghies that are perfect for learning teamwork, speed, and more advanced techniques. Whether your teen is brand new to sailing, or looking to improve their skills, this camp offers a dynamic and supportive experience on the water.
Campers will learn: basic sailing terminology, how to rig and de-rig their boats, wind awareness and points of sail, steering and sail control, water safety and right-of-way rules, teamwork, responsibility, and problem solving on the water. Our teens in the V15s will have the opportunity to sail as both crew and skipper in a two person boat, and will learn advanced techniques for sailing performance sailboats.
Dates/Times:
Half Day Camp, July 7-11, 2025, 9am - 12pm
Half Day Camp, July 14-18, 2025, 9am - 12pm
Cost: $250
What gear do I need?
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Participants need:
Please review our Sailing Camp Checklist for more details to ensure your sailor is prepared for a great week on the water! Optional: Helmet. While sailing, the boom moves across the boat when changing tacks. We teach our sailors how to safely move in their boat to avoid being hit in the head by the boom, however some opt to wear helmets just in case. Please review the below information on concussions if this is of concern.
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