Washington Sailing Marina Summer Sailing Camp
Summer Address:
Alexandria, Virginia, United StatesYouth Day Sailing Camp
(for boys & girls ages 9-15)
Great summer days spent sailing on the Potomac River. Meet new friends, sail in a safe environment and have fun.
Hands-on experience is the best way to learn to sail, so our emphasis is on learning by doing. Children will be sailing 90% of the time (weather permitting). Students should wear shorts, shirts and rubber-soled shoes (no flip flops) and should bring other clothes appropriate for the forecast. Students may bring their lunch in a cooler or buy lunch at the café. US Sailing curriculum is followed throughout each level. A textbook may be purchased the first day of class for $15 (purchase is optional). Students may also compete for trophies in a youth regatta. Camp confirmations along with necessary paper work will be sent out prior to the start of enrolled sessions. Completion of all paperwork is required for participation.
All camps run Mon.-Fri. 9:30am to 4pm-includes five 6 ½ hour sessions (32.5 hrs).
All camps meet Rain or Shine.
Camp Type:
 Day
Year Established: 1966 Gender: Coed Age of Campers: 9 to 15 years old Cost/Week: $201.00-$350.00/wk Religious Affiliation: Camp Owner(s): Amy Zang Camp Director(s): Amy Zang Nearest Large City: Washington DC Off Season Rental: |
Camp Focus:
Adventure Camps: Sailing Sports Camps: Windsurfing Special Accommodations: ADD, Asthma, Diabetic, Food Allergies, Hearing Impaired, Speech Impaired, Vision Impaired, |
- Windsurfing
Adventure Activities:
- Sailing
Pre-Camp Sessions 2007 - offered before most other camps start to accommodate students not following the public school schedule. So, gather your friends and organize a group (min 4 individuals may sign up). This session will be taught on the 19ft Flying Scot. P-1 June 11-15 1. Basic Sailing Camp (Sunfish) Five-day course covers the basics of sailing, parts of boat, steering, use of sail, capsizing and safety issues. Perfect for a first-time sailor or for children with limited experience. (2 students/boat) C-1 June 18-22 C-5 July 16-20 C-2 June 25-29 C-6 July 23-27 C-3 July 2,3,5,6** C-7 July 30-Aug. 3 C-4 July 9-13 C-8 Aug. 6-10 C-9 Aug.13-17 2. Intermediate Sailing Camp (Flying Scot) Five-day course covers boat handling, points of sail, sail trim (main & jib), terminology and basic navigation. (4-5 students/boat) Y-1 June 18-22 Y-5 July 16-20 Y-2 June 25-29 Y-6 July 23-27 Y-3 July 2,3,5,6** Y-7 July 30-Aug.3 Y-4 July 9-13 Y-8 Aug. 6-10 Y-9 Aug. 13-17 3. Advanced Sailing Camp (Hobie 16) Prerequisite- intermediate Skipper card Five-day course on high-performance Hobie Cats. Course covers boat handling with multi-hulls, hull flying, points of sail, sail trim (main & jib), racing techniques, tuning the rig and extra features such as adjustable jib car travelers and trapeze. H-1 June 18-22 H-5 July 16-20 H-2 June 25-29 H-6 July 23-27 H-3 July 2,3,5,6 ** H-7 July 30-Aug.3 H-4 July 9-13 H-8 Aug. 6-10 H-9 Aug. 13-17 4. Windsurfing Camp Prerequisite: basic sailing card Five-day course will give students the necessary skills to maneuver a windsurfer independently around a small course in a contained area. First session will be on a simulator to “get the feel.” SS-1 June 18-22 SS-5 July 16-20 SS-2 June 25-29 SS-6 July 23-27 SS-3 July 2,3,5,6 ** SS-7 July 30-Aug.3 SS-4 July 9-13 SS-8 Aug. 6-10 SS-9 Aug. 13-17 Adult Learn to Sail Classes (Ages 16 & up) Come learn to sail along the Capital’s Potomac River. Whether you’ve never sailed before or have spent sometime on boats, we have a class for you. Hands-on experience is the best way to learn to sail, so our emphasis is on learning by doing. We will have you out on the water shortly after checking in the first day of class. We follow the US Sailing curriculum and offer a student completion booklet which you may send in to US Sailing, for a fee, to receive an Official Log book and a hologram sticker. The text “Start Sailing Right” will supplement your course. Books will be available at the time of your class for an additional $15 (purchase is optional). There is some basic paperwork that will need to be filled out at the time of your class. Please make sure you bring any pertinent medical documentation the first day. Classes meet at the Washington Sailing Marina in front of the Spinnaker’n’ Spoke store …Rain or Shine. 1. Adult Basic Weekend Class (Flying Scot) 2-day course on-board a 19ft. Flying Scot. Good for beginners or as a refresher course. Teaches steering, use of sails (main & jib), docking, tacking, jibing and basic nomenclature. Classes meet 9:30am to 3:30pm Sat. and Sun. w-1 May 5-6 w-9 July 21-22 w-2 May 12-13 w-10 July 28-29 w-3 May 19-20 w-11 Aug. 4-5 w-4 June 2-3 w-12 Aug. 11-12 w-5 June 16-17 w-13 Sept. 15-16 w-6 June 30-July 1 w-14 Sept. 22-23 w-7 July 7-8 w-15 Sept. 29-30 w-8 July 14-15 w-16 Oct. 6-7 w-17 Oct. 13-14 FEE: $275 2-six hour sessions (12 hrs total) 2. Adult Basic Weeknight Class (Flying Scot) Evenings on board a 19ft. Flying Scot. Good for beginners or as a refresher course. Teaches steering, use of sails (main & jib), docking, tacking, jibing and basic nomenclature. I-1 May 29,30,31 4:30-8:30 (tues, wed, thur) I-2 June 11,13,18,20 5:30-8:30pm (mon&weds) I-3 July 9,11,16,18 5:30-8:30pm (mon&weds) I-4 Sept. 10-14 5-7:30pm (mon. thru fri.) FEE : $225 12 hours total 3. Adult Basic Day Camp (Flying Scot) Yes, camp for adults. 3-day course. Same as above, plus an extra day for practice. Class meets 9:30am-3:30pm Wed., Thurs., Fri. A-1 June 5,6,7 FEE: $300 3- six hour sessions (18 hrs total) 4. Adult Basic Sunfish Weekend Class 2-day course on board the classic 14’ Sunfish. A fun solo sailor boat- for two if you wish. This class is for beginners who like to start at the very beginning. Be prepared to GET WET and HAVE FUN !! Classes meet 9:30am to 3:30pm Sat. and Sun. B-1 June 23-24 B-2 July 14-15 FEE: $200 2-six hour sessions (12 hrs total) 5. Adult Basic Keelboat Weekend Class On board a 25ft. Catalina. This class is for the experienced day-sailor who is ready for something a little bigger. Course covers basic keelboat sailing including: preparation to sail, crew operations, sail theory, leaving and returning to dock or mooring, boat control in confined waters, overboard recovery and safety. US Sailing certification is available for an additional $50, which covers Keelboat book, test, answer key, log book and hologram sticker and US Sailing membership. Classes meet 9:30am to 4:30pm Sat. and Sun BK-1 May 12-13 BK-5 July 28-29 BK –2 June 2-3 BK-6 Aug. 11-12 BK-3 June 30-July 1 BK-7 Sept. 15-16 BK-4 July 14-15 BK-8 Oct. 29-30 BK-9 Oct. 13-14 FEE:$ 300 2-six hour sessions (14 hrs total) Fee: $275
FEE: $250 **C-3 prorated $200-only 4 days of camp
FEE: $275 **Y-3 prorated $220-only 4 days of camp
Must be 12 years old and weigh at least 90lbs.
FEE: $300**H-3 prorated $240-only 4 days of camp
Must be 12 years old
