Stockton Sailing Club - 4980 Buckley Cove Way - Stockton, CA 95219

    CLICK HERE     for "FORMS" page  to download the Sail Camp Flyer

 Program designed for boys and girls ages 8 1/2 through 14

 Sailing instruction and racing in warm fresh water

 El Toro: all levels. Optimists: Beginner / Novice only  

 Fun camp games, crafts, skits, and other activities in the evenings  

 Sleep in tents on the lawn in the warm Stockton nights  

 Old friends to hang out with, new friends to meet 

 Eat great meals prepared by parent volunteers

 Limited number of Optimists are available for charter (while inventory lasts)

 Have fun and make memories that will last a lifetime!

Age Requirements

The Sail Camp Program is designed for boys and girls ages 8 1/2 – 14.    Campers must have been born by December 31st in the year prior to camp to be eligible to attend Sail Camp.  Anyone 15 years old and up is encouraged to apply for Junior Instructor (JI) or Junior Instructor in Training (JIT) positions depending on sailing experience.  JITs must be fifteen years old or have completed 9th grade prior to the start of camp.   Candidates may contact the Lead Instructor or a Sail Camp Director for information and application instructions. 

 Sailing Instruction

The major feature of the clinic is the quality of instruction in a wide range of areas to enhance the boat handling techniques and racing skills of Junior sailors. Juniors are divided into four basic groups: Novice, Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced. Classes usually consist of a “Chalk Talk” on land and then racing or drills on the water, supervised by instructors in motor boats. Most days this happens twice, once before lunch and once after lunch, depending on the wind and other factors. One day is usually reserved for the “Long Distance” race, when all the classes race to a sandy beach for a picnic lunch and race back.

Sail Camp is intended for Junior Sailors that wish to learn from on the water instruction and practice.  Unfortunately, we do not have the facilities or staff to care for campers that choose not to participate in sailing.  Parents will be asked to pick up their child if they miss more than one day of sailing.

 Junior Camping

The Stockton Sailing Club continues to serve as the traditional venue for the clinic. Juniors will camp within the secure area of the club in tents on the lawn. Campers provide their own tents and bedding  and are required to stay in their designated Junior tent area at night.  Juniors will not be allowed to stay on a boat in the harbor or in a Recreational Vehicle (RV). SSC bathroom and shower facilities are very nice.

 Land Activities

Age appropriate and FUN off-the-water activities will be provided to occupy and entertain the Juniors in the evening hours before lights out. These usually include games, crafts, and more.

 Who Can Apply?

Applications are accepted first from SSC / RYC / SCYC members/junior members  with remaining slots filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Applications must be COMPLETE to be considered. Space is limited to eighty (80) campers so register early. Each Junior must have his / her own El Toro or  Optimist Sailboat to use for the week of the clinic. Optimists are restricted to novice / beginner classes. A limited number of Optimists and El Toros are available for charter. E-mail the Registrar for more information.

 Fees and Volunteer Obligation

Sail Camp is supported by volunteers.  We rely on volunteers to keep the costs reasonable.  A minimum commitment of at least  ONE FULL DAY OF ADULT VOLUNTEER TIME PER JUNIOR  enrolled in the program is required.  If parents / guardians can help for more than one day it is always appreciated.

Adults who are around all week who can be flexible with their volunteer shifts are asked to let the registrar know.  The hardest days to get volunteers are Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.  Adult volunteers will be supplied meals free of charge on the days that they are working at camp.

 What You Get

Juniors will receive: sailing / racing instruction on and off the water, fun evening activities, three meals per day, a camp memento, and awards for racing excellence and sportsmanship.

 Adults Note

By joint consensus of the sponsoring yacht clubs’ boards, this Junior event has been designated as a  DRY EVENT.  All adults are expected to abstain from the consumption of alcoholic beverages while in attendance at this event, whether visiting or acting in a volunteer capacity at all times while at SSC facilities.

 Junior Dress Code

While at camp we recommend a very basic dress code: casual, comfortable, washable. Dress for the temperature, it can get hot.   No bare feet in camp or on the docks.  You must wear, shoes, sandals, flip-flops, whatever, at all times. Bare feet okay in boats. You must have sunscreen.  It is absolutely required every day! Please read the Camper checklist for required personal equipment.  Common decency and health codes require that both genders wear a shirt at meals.  Girls, no bikini tops or swimsuits.  Boys, no bare chests when food is present.

 Sign-in and Family BBQ

Sign-in will start at 4:00 PM Sunday afternoon, followed at 5 PM by a family BBQ. Juniors enrolled in camp are free; all others will be approximately $10.00 each. A family orientation and introduction of camp staff will be held after the BBQ at 6:00 PM (All times are approximate). Families are urged to attend with their junior, and if needed, help them set up their tent and get settled.

 Check-out, Awards, and Family Buffet

The Camp will officially end following the awards buffet on Saturday afternoon. Parents are asked to show up by 11:00 AM to dis-assemble the tents, load the boats and help ensure that the facility is left in immaculate condition.  Sail Camp cannot and will not assume responsibility for Junior Sailors after Noon on Saturday.

 The Awards Buffet starts at Noon.  Enrolled Juniors are free; all others will pay approximately $10.00 each.

 Application Directions

1.  Register early to guarantee a place.  Call or e-mail the contacts above if you have questions. 

 PLEASE DOWNLOAD AND PRINT THE SAIL CAMP OVERVIEW DOCUMENT -  see FORMS page)

This document has  instructions on how to complete the new ONLINE REGISTRATION FORM and other registration documents.  The information in this document duplicates some material on this web site (the INFORMATION page above, the SAIL CAMP RULES page, and the EQUIPMENT page).  In addition the Overview Document includes:  the ADULT COMMITMENT FORM, the JUNIOR NORTH AMERICANS ENTRY FORM and the ASSUMPTIONS OF ALL RISKS, WAIVERS AND RELEASE FORM.  

2.  Retain a copy of all information submitted, for your records.

3. Click on the 2010 Sail Camp Application address-link (see FORMS page) to complete your on-line registration.

4.  Before submitting your Sail Camp Application Form -  FORMS page  - please print the form and  sign it.

5. Print the Adult Volunteer Commitment form (see FORMS page).  Call or e-mail the Registrar to confirm your volunteer shifts:     Leslie Fennell 510/368-8118 or e-mail registrar@sailcamp.org.  

6.  Send your signed Application Form (see #4 above), your Adult Volunteer Commitment Form (see #5 above) and your check for the Sail Camp Registration Fee(s) to:

 Leslie Fennell, Sail Camp Registrar, 161 Scenic Avenue, Piedmont, CA 94611.  

A completed application form with an original signature must be on file for each sailor for medical emergency purposes.

7.  Make Sail Camp checks payable to  "Stockton Sailing Club":  Check should cover the full fee(s).

8.  Completed forms and fees must be received by June 5th to avoid a "late fee" of $75.00.

9.  The volunteer schedule will be posted on the web site and updated periodically.

10. If your child is in the intermediate or advanced El Toro class they are expected to participate in the ETIYRA Jr. North Americans race being held on Friday, July 16th.  Race registration forms are available on the web site.  Please complete the ETIYRA application form and give it to the ETIYRA representative during check-in at Stockton.  If the sailor is not a current member of ETIYRA a $15.00 fee will be requested.

11. If you are renting an RYC Optimist (see bottom of  FORMS page  include a check for $125 made out to Richmond Yacht Club.  Optimist rentals are on first come basis.  Please call or e-mail prior to submitting application.  If demand exceeds supply, your check will be returned.

12. If you have registered on-line and mailed your signed form and check to the Registrar, you will receive an on-line confirmation form that everything has been received.   If for some reason you do not have your confirmation within five days of submitting your application, please contact the Registrar at registrar@sailcamp.org