Sailing Camp at Austin Yacht Club
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Summer Address:
Austin, Texas, United States
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Beginning Sailing Camp - Come on out and learn the basics of sailing on an Opti or Sunfish! Learn how to rig and steer a boat, tie some knots, about the wind circle, and a little bit about the weather! We will sail to a beach and have a picnic and awards on Friday! AYC provides a light breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snacks.
Ages: 8 and up
Max enrollment: 20 students
Max enrollment: 20 students
Intermediate Sailing Camp - It's time to take it up a notch; move onto a 420 or Flying Junior for some team fun! There will be many games to help you improve your boat handling skills, mater the jib, and get to know your classmates! On Friday, try the challenging obstacle course to a beach for a picnic and awards! AYC provides a light breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snacks.
Ages: 12 and up
Prerequisite: Beginning Sailing or equivalent skills
Max enrollment: 12 students
Prerequisite: Beginning Sailing or equivalent skills
Max enrollment: 12 students
Advanced Sailing Camp - Now that you have mastered boat handling, it's time to try out some new stuff. This class will give you a chance to try out racing and cruising, all the while getting even better at sailing. There is even a chance to try out a spinnaker*! On Friday, there's a race and awards. AYC provides a light breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snacks.
Ages: 14 and up
Prerequisite: Intermediate Sailing or equivalent skills
Max enrollment: 12 students
Prerequisite: Intermediate Sailing or equivalent skills
Max enrollment: 12 students
* Sailing with a spinnaker or trapeze will be left to the Coaches' discretion and my take multiple Advanced Sailing classes to reach.
Beginning Sailing 3-Day Session focuses on learning basic boat handling skills and to have fun, and stay safe on the water. Each session is from 9 until 5pm with drop off available starting at 8am and pickup between 5pm and 6pm. Bring your own lunch. Boats: Sunfish and Optis
Ages: 9 and up
Max enrollment: 10 students
Prerequisite: None
Beginning Racing 3-Day Session works on learning how to race, protest, and starts. Each session is from 9 until 5pm with drop off available starting at 8am and pickup between 5pm and 6pm. Bring your own lunch. Boats: Sunfish and Optis
Ages: 9 and up
Max enrollment: 10 students
Prerequisite: Beginning Sailing
Ages: 9 and up
Max enrollment: 10 students
Prerequisite: None
Beginning Racing 3-Day Session works on learning how to race, protest, and starts. Each session is from 9 until 5pm with drop off available starting at 8am and pickup between 5pm and 6pm. Bring your own lunch. Boats: Sunfish and Optis
Ages: 9 and up
Max enrollment: 10 students
Prerequisite: Beginning Sailing
The PB&J Series at Austin Yacht Club is a beginner sailing class for kids 4-9 years old. The focus is to have fun, and stay safe on the water. Each session is for 1.5 hours. The June sessions are geared for 15-20 kids, and led by seasoned PB&J veterans "Coach John" and "Coach Doug" and the July sessions , taught by Kristen Johnston,
are geared for 10 kids to start with and may extend to 20 if there is need. The registration fee includes use of the club's Optimist Dinghy sailboats, and a t-shirt and
certificate for each child.
are geared for 10 kids to start with and may extend to 20 if there is need. The registration fee includes use of the club's Optimist Dinghy sailboats, and a t-shirt and
certificate for each child.
Schedule: Early session (9:30am-11:00a), Late Session (11:00a-12:30p). After each class, most kids move up the hill for swimming and parent-provided lunch.
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Camp Type:
 Day
Year Established: Gender: Coed Age of Campers: 8 to 16 years old Cost/Week: $201.00-$350.00/wk Religious Affiliation: Camp Owner(s): Austin Yacht Club
Camp Director(s): Laura Barry
Nearest Large City: Austin Off Season Rental: |
Camp Focus:
Adventure Camps: Sailing After School Programs Sports Camps: Water Sports |
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Sports Activities:
Adventure Activities:
- Windsurfing
Adventure Activities:
- Sailing
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| Description | When | Cost |
| Beginning Sailing Week 1 | June 05 - June 09 | $350 |
| Intermediate Sailing Week 1 | June 05 - June 09 | $400 |
| Beginning Sailing Week 2 | June 12 - June 16 | $350 |
| Intermediate Sailing Week 2 | June 12 - June 16 | $400 |
| Beginning Sailing Week 3 | June 19 - June 23 | $350 |
| Advanced Sailing Week 1 | June 19 - June 23 | $400 |
| Beginning Sailing Week 4 | June 26 - June 30 | $350 |
| Advanced Sailing Week 2 | June 26 - June 30 | $400 |
| Beginning Sailing 3-Day Session | July 5 - July 7 | $210 |
| Beginning Racing 3-Day Session | July 11 - July 13 | $210 |
| Description | When | Cost |
| PB&J Series - Early Morning Session 1--FULL | Sat June 03, 10, 17, 24 | $50 |
| PB&J Series - Late Morning Session 1--FULL | Sat June 03, 10, 17, 24 | $50 |
| Mini PB&J Series - Early Morning Session 2 | Sat July 01, 08 | $30 |
| Mini PB&J Series - Late Morning Session 2 | Sat July 01, 08 | $30 |
| Mini PB&J Series - Early Morning Session 3 | Sun July 02, 09 | $30 |
| Mini PB&J Series - Late Morning Session 3 | Sun July 02, 09 | $30 |
