Youth sailing camps are held at the DSSA sailing pier on Park Point throughout the summer.
Schedule:
Weekly from 9am – 4pm beginning end of June 2022, see calender for dates.
Ages:
7-11 or 12-16 depending on the week (see calender).
12 person maximum per camp week.
Tuition:
$265 – Youth Campers also need a DSSA Youth Membership ($35) or be apart of a DSSA Family Membership ($175).
Lesson Material and Activities:
Sailing knowledge
- Sailboat Parts, Parts of a sail, Identifying wind direction, Points of sail, Tacking and Jibing, and proper sail trim.
Sailing skills
- Rigging sailboats, Sailing knots, Sailing upwind and downwind, Docking sailboats, Capsizing drill, and Man Overboard drill.
General seamanship skills
- Weather awareness, on water safety, independent sailing, and sailing with a crew.
Racing / Racing Rules
Swim Test Requirement:
All youth sailors must first pass a swim test. Swim tests are done at the start of each session, and include:
- Swimming 50 yards
- Treading water for two minutes
- Demonstrating the ability to float
In place of a swim test, you can provide any of the following certifications: Boy Scouts Swimming or Lifesaving Merit Badge, Red Cross Intermediate (Level 3+), YMCA Fish, or certified instructor’s statement on established swimming/pool organization letterhead.
What to Bring:
- Lunch & Water
- Closed toed shoes (not sandals)
- Swimsuit
- Change of clothes
- Sunscreen
- Towel
- Book
- Snacks (if desired)
- Dress for the weather. It can get cold on the lake, even in August.
- Life jacket if you prefer your own or else you can use ours.