Camp Programs

Camp offers an amazing experience that will provide your child skills they will leverage their whole life. Building their Self-Confidence, Awareness, Leadership, and Responsibility. Courses are led by US Sailing Certified Instructors and include both on the water instruction as well as off the water activities.  Our overall goal is simple—teach kids how to sail and encourage them to have fun on the water and enjoy this amazing resource!

Little Fry

Beginner class designed for our youngest sailors. Play focused and experience based learning designed to introduce boating in a controlled environment. Topics will include safety around docks, how to wear life jackets and wet suits, and basic boat handling. Sailors will build up to sailing our 8 ft Opti’s as teams of two by the end of the week.
Ages 6-8
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Session 1: 7/22-7/26 8:30 AM - Noon (FULL *Waitlist Only)
Session 2: 8/5-8/9 8:30 AM - Noon
(FULL *Waitlist Only)
NEWLY ADDED - Session 3: 7/29-8/2 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Opti Beginner

This sailing course is the most popular way for beginners to learn the fundamentals of sailing. Using safe and stable Opti sailboats, sailors will learn to rig, take down, tack, jibe, and execute a safety stop. This is the first camp in the Opti program. Completion of Opti Beginner allows your sailor to progress to Opti Intermediate.
​Ages 9-12

Session 1: 7/8-7/12 8:30 AM - Noon
(Opening)
Session 2: 7/15-7/19 8:30 AM - Noon
(Openings)
Session 3: 7/29-8/2 8:30 AM - Noon
​(FULL *Waitlist Only)

Opti Intermediate

The Opti Intermediate sailing course is perfect for those who have completed the beginner course. With a focus on building confidence and comfort on the water, this camp introduces new skills like sail trim and roll tacking while reinforcing good habits. Completion of Opti Intermediate allows your sailor to progress to Opti Advanced.
​Ages 9-12
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Session 1: 7/15-7/19 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Session 2: 8/5-8/9  1:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Opti Advanced

The Opti Advanced sailing course is for those who have completed the intermediate course. With a emphasis on building confidence and comfort on the water, this camp focuses on more advanced skills while reinforcing good habits and introduces some race concepts. This will prepare the sailors for Opti Team Sailing.
​Ages 9-12
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Date: 8/12-8/16 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Ocean Explorers Camp

Embark on a hands-on exploration of Port Angeles harbor with our summer camp course! Participants will discover the wonders of marine life, from plankton to pinnipeds, while navigating kayaks to keelboats. Each day promises a new adventure, as we set sail and explore the harbor aboard a variety of boats. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to immerse yourself in the beauty of the sea!
​Ages 9-12
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Date: 8/12-8/16 8:30 AM - Noon

Teen Vanguard Camp

This camp is a great introduction to sailing two person dinghies.  Vanguard 15's are fast and fun sailboats. Participants can expect to learn how to rig the boats and sail in both the skipper and the crew positions.
​Ages 13-18

Date: 7/22-7/26 1-4:30

Teen Keelboat

An introduction to the world of keelboat sailing. Designed for older students wanting to experience the thrill of bigger boats. Working in teams of 4-5 aboard either a 22 ft Capri, or a Santa Cruz 27. Sailors will learn a wide range of skills including setting and taking down spinnakers! This course compliments our dinghy sailing camps, as it reinforces and expands on all the fundamental skills learned in dinghy sailing.
Ages 13-18
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Session 1: 7/8-7/12 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM

What our parents say...

"My son was very enthusiastic about sailing everyday he came home from camp"
"Such a wonderful opportunity! My kids loved it. Hopefully, we can also take it next year!"
"Both my girls had a wonderful time at camp this summer. They learned how to break out of their comfort zones and do something that was challenging, and sometimes scary, even though they were of course in very safe hands. Even after falling out of the boat one day, my daughter barely mentioned it when she got home, though this was her worst fear ever before going to camp. She learned that safety measures were in place, and that learning to manage these hiccups are part of the fun of boating. The camp helped them to build confidence, and a feeling of competence with sailing and with working in a multi-age setting. ​"
"This was the best week ever for my son! Thank you so much for helping him get some much needed physical activity and mental stimulation this summer. He is hooked and excited to participate Teen Keelboat Camp!"
"My son loved it!"
"My daughter enjoyed the camp so much that she is signed up for another later in July. After day 1 of the camp she came home and said I already love this camp. From my observation and talking with my daughter I really liked that the camp started with basic fundamentals: bailing a boat, swimming to another boat, stepping from one boat to another. It was reassuring to know that safety was at the forefront of the instructors minds. I liked that kids and adults wore life jackets most everywhere, even when on land. Thank you for offering these courses! I may just have to sign up for myself sometime in the next year."
"The Jr. Sailing is a fantastic introduction to sailing. It was a great opportunity for my son to evaluate his interest in sailing (having non-sailing parents, it was the only way for him to explore the sport). Thanks for making this program available. We hope that you will continue to offer it in future!"
Have questions about our camps offerings?  Please feel free to reach out to us.