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There is limited space available in each class, so make sure to register early. Please contact the Junior Sailing Administrator


 
Emily O’Connell
via email juniors@balboayachtclub.com
or 949.673.3515 ext. 138
with any questions!

Dates and Pricing

Monday-Friday 9am-3:30pm
Dates
Camp 1: June 17th - June 21st
Camp 2: June 24th - June 28th
Camp 3: July 1st - July 3rd
Camp 4: July 8th - July 12th
Camp 5: July 15th - July 19th
Camp 6: July 22nd - July 26th
Camp 7: July 29th - August 2nd
Camp 8: August 5th - August 9th

Contact: juniors@balboayachtclub.com
 
Program Fees
Member:                          $520 per camp      |      Camp 3 (July 4th week): $340 
Non-member:               $649 per camp      |      Camp 3 (July 4th week): $415
Own boat discount:  -$100 per camp      |      Camp 3(July 4th week): -$65 
 
Multi Camp Discounts
2+ camps                                  5% off all camps
3+ camps                                 10% off all camps 
4+ camps                                 15% off all camps

Team BYC has updated our policy to align with Balboa Yacht Club:
  • BYC Member discount only applies to members and their immediate dependents 25 years or younger
    • BYC Member discount will not apply to: GRANDCHILDREN, NIECES, NEPHEWS, COUSINS, or FRIENDS
Extras
Locker $15 per week
Boat storage (Own boat only) $15 per week
Lunch (Wed-Fri) $45 per week
Junior Guards Shuttle $20 per week
Family Fun Night tacos $20 per person
Awards banquet (adult 16+) $50.86 per person
Awards banquet (child) $25.43 per person
Late pickup fee $15 every 15min

What to bring

  • A Life Jacket - click here for examples  ✓
  • Swimming clothes ✓
  • A jacket ✓
  • Water and snacks ✓
  • Sunscreen, hat, and sunglasses ✓
  • Spare clothes and towel ✓

Program information

Learn to Sail – Level 1
Our Learn to Sail Level 1 is for complete beginners. Learn to Sail covers rigging, points of sail, basic boat handling, water safety, and seamanship. The overall goal is to help the sailor get comfortable sailing in varying conditions and becoming independent sailors. As the sailor gains more confidence sailing, they will advance to Learn to Race – Level 2.

Learn to Race – Level 2
Learn to Race Level 2 is for those sailors that have successfully completed Learn to Sail Level 1. In this class, the sailors will be introduced to the basics of sailboat racing. Specific skills include starting, racing the course, and flags. This level prepares sailors to move up to our Development Team who race in regattas.

Social Sailing
This class is an alternative to our racing pathway. It is for sailors that have completed Learn to Race but prefer not to race in Regattas. This program teaches sailing through fun games and focuses on overall seamanship. Sailors can stay in this group for as long as they need.

Singlehanded vs Doublehanded
Younger sailors from ages 8-12 learn in our singlehanded boats (Sabot, Optimist, and Open Skiffs). These are all small boats that are great for kids to learn in. Sailors ages 12-16 learn in doublehanded boats, sailing with 2 people in the boat. They will sail CFJs and Harbor 20s.

Personal boat vs BYC Club boat
If you have your own boat (Sabot, Optimist, Open Skiff, CFJ) you can pay for a storage spot and participate with the reduced fees. If you don't have a boat, you can use a BYC boat. For the singlehanded classes, we have BYC Sabots, Optimists, and Open Skiffs. For the doublehanded we have BYC CFJs and Harbor 20s.

Move Up Opportunities
We have made our programs fluid with plenty of opportunity for your sailor to compete a level and move up to the next level. If you are unsure of which program to sign up for (Learn to Sail v.s. Learn to Race v.s. Social Sailing) we will adjust your sailor’s class as needed. If they sign up for multiple camps and your sailor moves up a level during a camp that isn’t an issue. They will be moved groups.

Multiple sessions
You can register your sailors for more than one camp. If they progress up a level, they will be moved groups.
 

Important Notes

Parent (Zoom) Orientation – June 9th
6:00 pm - 6:45 pm
This orientation is geared towards the families new to the program. The purpose of this meeting is to learn more about the program, proper sailing clothing, review the checklist, and learn more about the summer coaches.

Swim Test - first day of your program
All summer program participants are required to take and pass a swim test on the first day of the summer program. The swim test will take place in the inside of the main dock both with lifejackets. Please pack a towel and a change of clothes for your sailor on the first day of the program.

Awards Banquet  - August 2nd
All sailors and families are encouraged to attend the Awards Banquet on Friday, August 2nd at 6:00pm.
TICKETS

Junior Guards Shuttle
There will be a shuttle available for those sailors that participate in Junior Guards. BYC will shuttle sailors to and from the public dock on the Peninsula. $20 a week.

  • 8:30am – BYC to fun zone
  • 8:40pm – Fun zone to BYC
  • 12:10pm - BYC to fun zone
  • 12:20pm - Fun zone to BYC
Lockers - Own boat only!
Lockers are $15 a camp. Lockers are optional. They can leave their bags in the classroom.

Late pick up fees
  • Under 15 min – No fee (We understand sometimes things happen)
  • Over 15min – $15
  • Over 30min – $30
  • Over 45min – $45
  • Over an hour – $60
Lunch
The kitchen will be open to both members and non-members on Wednesdays-Fridays. You can order for the week (Wednesday-Friday) when you register. The lunch will be your pick of a Sandwich or wrap with chips, a bar, fruit, and water. We will have vegetarian, Gluten free, and lactose free option. The cost will be $15 a day.

Family fun night - July 15th
Come down for a fun evening with the family. The event begins at 5:00pm and ends at 7:00pm. You can all go for a sail, play games, have tacos, meet other sailing families, and enjoy the atmosphere at Balboa Yacht Club.
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