Summer Sail Camp

Summer Sail Camp Lake Yosemite

Sail Camp 2024

Sail Camp is a learn to sail program for kids aged 8-16 and is held at Lake Yosemite Sailing Association’s (LYSA) clubhouse at Lake Yosemite. Multiple sessions are offered each season (see below) and the different groups run concurrently

Campers will learn to sail on stable Capri 13 and FJ sailboats with experienced junior counselors. Campers learn basic safety, parts of the boat, rigging, man overboard recovery, capsize recovery, docking, sail trim, keeping a steady course, and steering. Campers do not need prior sailing experience, but must know how to swim. The camp is taught by experienced youth sailing instructors.

Currently there are no new junior counselor positions available. However, youth over the age of thirteen with leadership skills and advanced sailing experience are encouraged to ask about our volunteer junior counselor positions. JCs act as skippers, are responsible for hands-on instruction, and are expected to help the head counselor and adult instructors. JCs also help with boat maintenance and serve dinner at LYSA’s annual open house fundraiser. After turning nineteen, JCs have the opportunity to apply for paid counselor positions.

Sail Camp Groups

  • Mini

    Campers 8 to 10 years of age. Mini class is from 9 am to 1 pm daily.

    Fee: $140

  • Basic

    Campers 10 to 16 years of age. Basic class is from 9 am to 4 pm daily.

    Fee: $195

  • Advanced

    Advanced class runs from 9 am to 4 pm daily.

    Click for requirements.

    Fee: $195

  • NROTC

    Campers must be part of high school NROTC program.

    Fee: $195

Register

Ask us about our scholarship program and member discounts!
Siblings or multiple week sign-ups receive a 15% discount.

2024 Sail Camp Dates

Session 1 – June 24-28

Session 2 – July 8-12

Session 3 – July 15-19

Session 4 – July 22-26

For more information about Sail Camp and junior counselor positions please contact Brigitte at (209) 617-0284 or brigittematt@comcast.net