TACOMA YACHT CLUB JUNIOR SAIL
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. Each class is taught by a US SAILING Certified Sailing Instructor.
Scholarships are available for participation in GHYC Junior Sail and TYC Junior Sail for camp and race team programs for families who demonstrate financial need. See our Scholarship Application for details.
A print version is available here.
Registration will open for Summer 2023 on February 1st.
In 2023 we continue our partnership with GHYC Junior Sail 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
$275 per week
$235 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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Mixture of land and water based activities
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Sailing with an instructor
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Focused on building comfort and familiarity with sailing & water
Offered at:
Wollochet Bay Facility - TYC Junior Sail
for Summer 2023
AGES 12-18
9:30AM - 4PM
$495 per week
$455 w/ TYC Member discount
Teen class is designed for sailors ages 11-18 who are new to the sport. We recommend sailors over 115 lbs or over 5 ft. tall start with this class. 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 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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Take an Intermediate Teen class or join the Narrows Race Team with instructor recommendation
Offered at: Wollochet Bay Outstation - TYC Junior Sail and West Shore Marina - GHYC Junior Sail for Summer 2023
AGES 8-12
9:30AM - 4PM
$495 per week
$455 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. Kids under 115 lbs and under 5 ft. tall should take this class so that they can sail a boat that fits them best.
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Build proficiency in basic sailing skills including tacking, jibing, sailing upwind and downwind
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Sailing independently in an Opti
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Using sailing skills for games and activities such as a scavenger hunt, basic racing, and relays
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Sailors move up to Intermediate Opti upon instructor recommendation
Offered at: Wollochet Bay Facility - TYC Junior Sail and West Shore Marina - GHYC Junior Sail for Summer 2023
AGES 12-18
9:30AM - 4PM
$495 per week
$455 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. Kids over 115 lbs or over 5 ft. tall should take this class.
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Build proficiency in boat handling and basic racing skills
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Sail with a partner in an FJ or sail independently in a Laser
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Work toward an invitation to the Narrows Race Team
Participation requires a TYC or GHYC instructor recommendation.
Teen Intermediate Lasers - Wollochet Bay - TYC Junior Sail.
Teen Intermediate FJ's - West Shore Marina - GHYC Junior Sail.
for Summer 2023
AGES 8-12
9:30AM - 4PM
$495 per week
$455 w/ TYC Member discount
Intermediate Opti class is designed for sailors who have demonstrated basic sailing skills in a Youth class and who are interested in learning more. Kids under 115 lbs and under 5 ft. tall should take this class so that they can sail a boat that fits them best.
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Build proficiency in boat-handling and basic racing skills
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Sail independently in an Opti racing boat
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Try out racing in a learner-friendly setting and work to be invited to the Narrows Race Team
Participation requires a recommendation from a TYC or GHYC instructor.
Offered at: West Shore Marina - GHYC Junior Sail for Summer 2023
AGES 12-18
12:30PM - 3:30PM
$275 per week
$235 w/ TYC Member discount
Teen class is designed for sailors ages 11-18 who are new to the sport. We recommend sailors over 115 lbs or over 5 ft. tall start with this class. 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 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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Take an Intermediate Teen class or join the Narrows Race Team with instructor recommendation
Offered at:
West Shore Marina - GHYC Junior Sail
March 27th - 31st, 2023
April 10th - 14th, 2023
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 sailingdirector@ghycjuniorsail.org if your sailor is interested!