Summer Camps 2026
Registration Opens February 2026
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Registration Opens February 2026 〰️
At the time of registration, camp tuition can either be paid in full or a $50 deposit will hold your spot with the remainder of tuition due 1 month prior to the start of your selected camp(s).
Harbor Mice
Ages 6-7
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Perfect for first-time sailors, this class is designed to introduce young students to sailing and watersports. Students will join an Instructor onboard a small sailboat and assist the Instructor in sailing. Our goal is to help sailors have fun, build confidence, become comfortable with being on the water, and enjoy sailing! Students will sail every day (weather permitting), and mixed into class will be sailing-related games, crafts, and activities to keep things fun and engaging. Join us this summer for an exciting adventure on the water!
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Join us on our J24 keelboats for an adventurous week of sailing and exploring Budd Inlet! Sailors of any skill level will join instructors on our boats to learn the basics of sailing including rigging, steering, and proper sail trim, without the risk of capsizing. Our keelboats are able to go further than some of our smaller boats and sailors will get to explore more of the inlet than our other camps. Mixed into class will be sailing-related games and activities to keep students engaged. Swimming is optional but life jackets will be worn at all times on the docks and boats.
Ocean Explorers
Ages 8-12
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Join us for a summer of fun on the water! Discover the wonders of Budd Inlet while mastering the basics of sailing and learning about our local ecosystems. From plankton monitoring to ROVs, students will get to explore the wonders of Puget Sound. Sailors will get on the water each day in a sailboat and explore STEAM topics with hands-on activities and citizen science opportunities. This class is great for both experienced and brand-new sailors alike. Sailors join an Instructor onboard a larger boat than our learn to sail classes and assist the Instructor in sailing in addition to playing sailing and STEAM related games and activities. Swimming is optional but life jackets will be worn at all times on the docks and boats.
Youth
Ages 8-12
Keelboat Adventure
Ages 8-12
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Perfect for first-time sailors, this class will teach students the basics of sailing. From day one students will hop in a boat and learn basic seamanship skills including steering, trimming sails, and how to fix an accidental capsize! In the beginner class, students may be paired up in the boat or sailing solo, with the goal of working towards sailing the boat by themselves. Mixed into class will be sailing-related games and activities to keep students engaged. Most older students (11-12) only need to take one beginner class before advancing to intermediate, however younger students (8-10) may find a second beginner class helpful for solidifying the basics. Swimming is a requirement for this class (students always wear a lifejacket).
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This class is for students that have taken one to two youth beginner sailing classes and feel comfortable steering the boat and trimming sails by themselves. This class will focus on solidifying the fundamentals taught in the youth beginner class while introducing intermediate concepts and challenging sailors to expand their skills. Students will sail by themselves in Optis, 8-foot-long single-person boats. Mixed into class will be sailing-related games and activities to keep students engaged. Swimming is a requirement for this class (students always wear lifejackets).
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This class is for students that have taken one or two intermediate sailing classes and are ready to challenge themselves with their sailing abilities. This class moves beyond the fundamentals taught in the beginner and intermediate classes and focuses on teaching the advanced sailing skills needed to make your boat go fast and sail wherever you want. Students will be introduced to the sport of sailboat racing and challenge themselves with unique games and skills. Mixed into class will be sailing-related games and activities to keep students engaged. Swimming is a requirement for this class (students always wear a lifejacket).
Teen
Ages 13-18
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This class is perfect for teens that are interested in learning a new skill and getting on the water in an independent fashion. It’s also the first step to joining your local High School Sailing Team! Starting day one, students will get on the water in their own boats and learn the basics of sailing including steering, trimming sails, and how to fix an accidental capsize. Students will learn in 420s, a two-person dinghy sailboat used by the High School Sailing Team at competitions. In these evening classes, students will overlap with and observe the High School Team’s practices. Swimming is a required part of this class (students always wear a lifejacket).
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The next step up from the teen beginner sailing class, the teen intermediate class focuses on solidifying the basic skills learned in the prior class and introducing new techniques. Sailors will continue to sail two-person boats and rotate between each position, learning advanced boat handling and techniques needed to sail fast! The evening classes will overlap with the High School Race Team, and intermediate students might have the opportunity to join the team’s practice for some extra challenge. Swimming is a required part of this class (lifejackets are always worn).
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This class is the next step after teen intermediate for sailors who are interested in the competitive side of sailing. Sailors will be introduced to the basics of racing including race courses, boat speed, and the rules of racing. Sailors will continue sailing in our two-person boats (420s) to hone in their skills both as a skipper and crew. Sailors may also get the opportunity to join high school practices and/or local race nights on the water. We highly recommend any sailors who are considering joining one of our race teams take this course in preparation for team tryouts. Swimming is a requirement for this class (lifejackets are always worn).