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

 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

• Novice and Beginner $275/sailor plus 3 shifts of adult volunteering

• Intermediate and advanced* $295/sailor plus 3 shifts of adult volunteering

• 2nd, 3rd or 4th child from one family deduct $25/ from the standard fee for 2nd, 3rd or 4th child

• If you absolutely cannot volunteer $150/sailor
  
  * Intermediates and Advanced Sailors will sail in the El Toro Junior North Americans Race. The higher fee for Intermediates and Advanced Sailors covers the cost of ETIYRA membership/race fee.

• In case a registered camper needs to cancel camp attendance prior to the close of registration, we reserve the right to charge an administrative cancelation fee to cover our costs not to exceed $50 per camper.  Refunds after close of registration are subject to our ability to find a replacement camper and we will also deduct an administrative cancelation fee

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

Welcome to the 21st Annual Junior Sail Camp.

Registration is a little different this year.  We are using Regatta Network and all fees are payable via credit card at the time of registration.

If you are registering multiple family members, please email Leslie to get a coupon code (this will reduce the cost you pay for the second, third, and fourth family member)

Please complete a separate application for EACH Junior Sailor.

Prior to completing this form on-line, please ensure that you have read, understand and agree to abide by the; Junior Sail Camp Outline including the SSC/RYC/SCYC Junior Sailing Camp Rules, the Assumption of All Risks, Waivers, and Release, and the Request to authorize SSC/RYC/SCYC Junior Sailing Camp to sanction emergency treatment of your child

HELPFUL HINTS: Before starting the on-line registration process, please have the following available:

• Doctor's name, phone number and area code

• Medical insurance company and policy number

• Date of last tetanus shot (if any)

• Emergency contact information (one emergency contacts besides the parents/guardians)

• Home owners/renters or umbrella insurance policy number and contact information

• Your Credit Card (we are only accepting credit card payments this year)

• A working printer (after you register on-line you will receive a confirmation email with a waiver form which has to be printed out and mailed)

NOTABLE DATES:

• April 1st Sail Camp Registration opens

• May 1st Non-members will be assigned any remaining space in sail camp

• July 10th at 4:00 p.m. Sail Camp check-in opens

• July 10th at 5:00 p.m. Orientation BBQ

• July 15th El Toro Junior North Americans Race. All intermediate and advanced sailors participate in this race.

MEMBERS AND NON-MEMBERS CAN COMPLETE THE REGISTRATION FORM STARTING ON April 1st. Non-members will be put on a waiting list until May 1st. On May 1st non-members will be assigned any remaining slots in camp and their registration will be confirmed.