TACOMA YACHT CLUB - JUNIOR SAILING
Join us for
SUMMER CAMP
Tacoma Yacht Club Summer Sailing Camp is about having fun, being challenged and learning new skills. Our goal is for each camper to have an amazing experience and gain confidence that will not only help them in sailing but throughout their life. Camps are taught by a team of US SAILING Certified Sailing Instructors.
Our classes are designed to offer a learning progression, with sailors receiving class recommendations at the end of each class.
Scholarships are available for participation in Gig Harbor Junior Sailing and TYC Junior Sail for camp and race team programs for families who demonstrate financial need. See our Scholarship Application for details.
Registration for Sail Camp is now open!
In 2025, we continue our partnership with Gig Harbor Junior Sailing to offer excellent sailing education to youth in the Gig Harbor and Tacoma communities.
AGES 6-8
9:30AM - 12:30PM or
1:00PM - 4:00PM
$295 per week
$255 w/ TYC Member discount
Jellyfish classes allows for a comfortable introduction to sailing for young children ages 6-8. Our approach introduces sailing concepts in a fun and safe way that allows kids to build confidence before sailing on their own.
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Includes sailing time & sailing-related crafts
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Sailing with an instructor
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Focused on building comfort and familiarity with sailing & marine environments
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Receive an instructor recommendation for the next class
Offered at:
Wollochet Bay Facility - TYC Junior Sail
for Summer 2025
AGES 12-18
9:30AM - 4PM
$525 per week
$485 w/ TYC Member discount
Teen class is designed for sailors ages 11-18 who are new to the sport. Sailors will learn the basics in double-handed boats.
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Build proficiency in basic sailing
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Sail with a partner in a Club 420 or FJ sailboat
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Using sailing skills for games and activities such as a scavenger hunt, basic racing, and relays
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Receive a recommendation for the next class
To ensure comfort and control in their boat, sailors over 5 ft. tall or over 110lbs should take this class. If your child is smaller, check out Youth Sailing!
Offered at: Wollochet Bay Outstation - TYC Junior Sail and West Shore Marina - Gig Harbor Junior Sailing for Summer 2025
AGES 8-11
9:30AM - 4PM
$525 per week
$485 w/ TYC Member discount
Youth class is the best place for sailors ages 8-12. Sailors get the opportunity to build skills on their own in boats designed for kids.
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Build proficiency in basic sailing skills & confidence
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Sailing independently in a Sail Cube, Open Skiff, or Opti sailboat
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Using sailing skills for games and activities
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Receive an instructor recommendation for the next class
To ensure comfort and control in their boat, sailors under 5 ft. tall and under 110lbs should take this class. If your child is taller, check out Teen Sailing!
Offered at: Wollochet Bay Facility - TYC Junior Sail and West Shore Marina - Gig Harbor Junior Sailing for Summer 2025
AGES 12-18
9:30AM - 4PM
$525 per week
$485 w/ TYC Member discount
Intermediate Teen class is for sailors who have demonstrated skills in a Teen or Youth class and are ready to learn more. This class requires an instructor recommendation to register.
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Build proficiency in boat handling and basic racing skills
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Sail with a partner in a Club 420 or FJ sailboat
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Work toward an invitation to the Narrows Race Team
To ensure comfort and control in their boat, sailors over 5 ft. tall or over 110lbs should take this class. If your child is smaller, check out Opti Intermediate!
Offered at:
West Shore Marina - Gig Harbor Junior Sailing for Summer 2025
Participation requires a TYC or Gig Harbor Junior Sailing instructor recommendation.
AGES 8-12
9:30AM - 4PM
$525 per week
$485 w/ TYC Member discount
Opti Intermediate Camp is designed for sailors who have demonstrated basic sailing skills in a Youth class and are interested in learning more. This class requires an instructor recommendation to register.
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Build proficiency in boat-handling and basic racing skills
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Sail independently in an Optimist
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Try out racing in a learner-friendly setting and work to be invited to the Narrows Race Team
To ensure comfort and control in their boat, sailors under 5 ft. tall and under 110lbs should take this class. If your child is taller, check out Teen Intermediate!
Offered at: West Shore Marina - Gig Harbor Junior Sailing for Summer 2025
AGES 12-18
9:30AM - 4PM
$525 per week
$485 w/ TYC Member discount
Teen Advanced is for sailors who have learned all of the skills from Teen Intermediate, and are looking to try high-performance racing boats. This class requires an instructor recommendation to register.
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Learn to use spinnaker & trapeze high-performance equipment with a partner in a Club 420
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Or learn advanced boat handling & tuning skills on your own in an ILCA
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Work toward an invitation to the Narrows Race Team
To ensure comfort and control in their boat, sailors over 5 ft. tall or over 110lbs should take this class.
Offered at:
Wollochet Bay Facility - TYC Junior Sail for Summer 2025
Participation requires a TYC or Gig Harbor Junior Sailing instructor recommendation.
Has your sailor passed all of their camps?
Once sailors have learned the skills they need in our beginner and intermediate classes, they are invited to the Narrows Race Team by instructor recommendation. More information about the race team here.
Contact the Narrows Race Team Head Coach at info@gigharborjuniorsailing.org if your sailor is interested!