About Sail Camp
Age
Requirements
The Sail Camp Program is designed for boys and
girls ages 8 – 14. 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. 7 year olds
are accepted at the discretion of the Camp
Director based on maturity, water comfort and
sailing experience
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 yacht 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.
Junior Camping
The Stockton Sailing Club continues to serve as the traditional venue for the clinic. Juniors will camp within the secure confines of the club in tents on the lawn, provide their own tents and bedding
and will be required to stay in their designated tent area at night.
They will not be allowed to stay on boats in the harbor. The SSC has nice bathroom and shower facilities.
Adults
Staying Overnight
Parents are welcome to stay in their own
tents, separate from the Junior Area, in their
trailers/RV’s, or boats in the harbor. Parents
wishing to only camp the night prior to or after
their volunteer shift should set up their tent
for that period only. Please check with camp
staff if you have any questions.
RV's need to fit - 100% - in the parking
spaces at the SSC - if you plan to stay in an
RV please contact Bruce Collins to make
arrangements. See
Contacts Page
for phone number/email address.
As of April 20, 2008, arrangements with the
Courtyard Marriott Hotel were not able to be
completed due to some administrative "details"
beyond the control of the Sail Camp staff.
However, there are several hotels in the I-5
and March Lane area that are conveniently
located for parents that want to make their
own arrangements to stay in a hotel during
their time at Sail Camp.
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 with remaining slots filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Applications must be COMPLETE to be
considered. Space is limited so register early. Each Junior must have his/her own El Toro/Opti Sailboat to use for the week of the clinic. Optis are restricted to novice/beginner classes. Opti rentals available on first come basis $125/week.
Fees and Volunteer Obligation
This year’s fee is $275 per Junior.
Additional siblings have a reduction
of $25 ($250 each). There is a late
fee of an additional $75 for applications
received after June 6th.
Due to the nature of
the camp we rely on volunteers to keep the costs
reasonable. Once again we will need a minimum
commitment of at least ONE DAY PER JUNIOR of
adult volunteer time from each FAMILY enrolled
in the program. If parents can help for more
than one day it is always appreciated. If a
family is absolutely unable to commit the time,
they have the option of paying an additional
$150 fee. 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 and 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.
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! 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 Clinic will
officially end following the awards buffet on
Saturday afternoon. Juniors must be picked up at
the time of the buffet (1 PM). The Clinic cannot
and will not assume responsibility for Juniors
once the program has ended. The awards buffet is
another family meal. Enrolled Juniors are free,
all others will be approximately $10.00 each.
See the application
form for additional information
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