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Sailing Camps Summer 2022

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Sailing camp
Dates of Camp
June 27-June 30 9:00am-1:30pm FULL

July 5-8  9:00am-1:30pm  FULL

July 11-14 9:00am 1:30-pm- Spaces remain

July 18-22 9:00am-1:30pm  FULL

July 25-28 9:00am-1:30pm  FULL


Note: On the First day of Camp: Camp will meet at Poquoson Pool for Swim test and then parents will drive their child following the 9am swim test to Messick Point on the first day only.

Location Note All other days & pick up at Messick Point. All parents must sign campers in and out daily. Campers should plan to wear a swim suit daily, with plans to get wet each day, as well as pack a lunch and plenty of water and snacks. A parent letter for what to bring and health forms will be sent via email to each camper the week prior to camp for parent completion.

Other Details: During sailing camps all levels of experience are welcome. No prior sailing experience is required. As part of the week’s instruction participants will gain knowledge of boat rigging, basic sailing, water safety & points of sail. Campers may and are recommended to attend camp more than once, as many skills are practiced & reinforced to grasp the fundamentals with boat & water time.

Schedule: Camps run Monday thru Thursday with Friday serving as a make-up if needed for weather.
For the week of July 5-8:
*Camp will run Tues-Friday week of 4th of July, with Sat. 7/9 as a make-up if needed.


Campers will gain experience on both sunfish as well as other equipment as experience merits. All campers will take a swim test at the start of each camp. Program is led by US Sailing Level 1 Instructor. Camps will not exceed 10 campers per week to maintain safe ratio for supervision.

Swim Test is required to participate, and will be administered on the first day of camp to ensure campers are proficient swimmers & can be safe in the event of a capsize.

Participant must provide their own appropriate fitting life jacket. Participant spaces fill quickly. To reserve a spot, a non-refundable deposit of $95 is due at the time of registration. Camp remaining balance is due 15 days prior to the start of camp.
No refund is available 15 days from the start of camp.

Hours for Camp is 9am-1:30pm Daily Mondays-Thursday
                     (note exception for week of July 5)
Cost per camper is $250 residents/ $265 non-residents
Registration for Non-Residents Opens April 20.

* Adjustments and discounts will be applied during checkout if applicable. *

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