Youth Camps
(Ages 8-11)
2024 REGISTRATION IS OPEN
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to our Program Director at: Director@WillametteSailingClub.com
Students learn the basics of small boat sailing through hands on learning and fun games that are designed to practice boat handling and water safety. Ages 8-11 learn to sail in one person, 8ft Optimists. All sailors are required to demonstrate their ability to swim by passing a 50-foot swim check WITH a lifejacket. All classes are taught by US Sailing certified instructors and follow the US Sailing beginner curriculum.
These 5-day beginner/intermediate classes are offered Mon-Fri in the mornings (9AM-12PM), or afternoons (1PM-4PM).
2024 Session Dates:
Session 1: June 17-21
Session 2: June 24-28
Session 3: July 1-5
Session 4: July 8-12
Session 5: July 15-19
Session 6: July 22-26
Session 7: July 29-Aug 2
Session 8: Aug 5-9
Session 9: Aug 12-16
Session 10: Aug 19-23
Price: $450
* $100 discount for WSC, RCYC and PYC members. Use code MEMBER plus the number of classes you are purchasing at check out (e.g. MEMBER1 for one class, MEMBER2 for two classes, MEMBER3 for three classes, etc.) and add a note with your member #. Member rates apply to Regular and Senior Members of WSC, PYC, and RCYC only.
NOTE: Changes and cancellations can be requested by contacting Director@WillametteSailingClub.com. A refund, less a $50 administrative fee, will be given for classes changed or cancelled two weeks in advance of the first class date. No refund will be given for classes cancelled less than two weeks prior to the first class date.
Scholarships Available!
We want anyone who is interested, to be able to come sail with us.
Scholarships are available to all through the Portland Yacht Club Youth Sailing Scholarship Fund. Apply at www.pycyouthsailingscholarship.org.
For more information, please contact our Program Director at: Director@WillametteSailingClub.com
Medical Waivers are due on your first day of class:
Non-Photo Use Agreement - for use only if you DO NOT want photos published
Required Reading:
Youth Beginner Classes
Choose a session to see how many spaces are available. Once you’ve chosen a product and filled out the registration form, go to your cart in the top right corner of the screen to check out and pay.
One student per product added. For each additional student, Add To Cart and complete the registration form again.
We often have cancellations, so email Director@WillametteSailingClub.com to join a waitlist.
Help enrich the lives of Oregon youth!
Add a hat and $20 will be donated to Oregon Youth Sailing Foundation.
One-Size-Fits-All!
Founded in 2007, Oregon Youth Sailing Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that establishes programs and makes grants for the support of youth dinghy sailing in Oregon. OYSF succeeds by accomplishing its mission to “get more Oregon youth sailing” from all walks of life.
OYSF aims to keep sailing alive and active in Oregon by making it accessible to young people, with a focus on those who otherwise would not have the opportunity to be on the water. The programs we support connect youth to the joy of sailing and the life skills and confidence it helps build.