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The US Sailing Center in Martin County offers summer camps from June 11 - August 10, 2012. Beginner and intermediate sailing summer camps are offered for ages 7 to 17 years. Youth learn to sail and race in a safe and positive sportsmanship environment. New for 2012, “Little Skippers” a half-day program for ages 5 - 7 has been added to the curriculum.
Camp Type: Day Camp
The USSCMC (US Sailing Center, Martin County) has trained more than 5,000 youths in sailing since 1994. The skills youth learn help build physical and mental strength while teaching them greater sailing ability, self confidence on the water, goal setting, achievement, and the understanding of boating safety.
Camp Price: Summer camp is $250 per week per student for the first week, $200 for the second week, and $175 per week for any additional weeks that a student signs up for. Half-day “Skippers” is $125 and Fast Track program is $375.
Camp Descriptions:
Opti Basic is for new or beginning sailors ages 7 to 12 with little or no experience on the water. By the end of class, campers will be able to rig an Opti, get it off the beach and go sailing.
Opti Intermediate is for students who have completed at least one session as a beginner and is ready for new challenges. The emphasis is on developing confidence to sail alone and includes an introduction to racing.
Opti Advanced/ Intro to Racing for students ages 8 - 13. This class is for the student who displays basic sailing competence and is eager to work on improved boat handling and racing skills.
Dinghy Basic is for new sailors ages 12 to 17 who want to learn to drive something their parents can’t! Spend your week on the water learning to rig, skipper, and sail a dinghy.
Dinghy Intermediate is for sailors ages 12 to 17 who have basic sailing competence and are ready for additional challenges of faster dinghies. Campers learn the cooperation and seamanship it takes to master tacking, jibing, sail trim and steering.
Laser and 420 Advanced/ Intro to Racing is a class for middle and high schoolers who are interested in racing. This class helps prepare students to participate with their High School Sailing Teams.
Fast Track to Competitive High School Sailing- This 2-week class will take a beginning sailor and prepare them for the High School racing program focusing on 420s and Lasers.
Camp Location:
US Sailing Center Martin County
1955 NE Indian River Drive, Jensen Beach, FL 34957
Phone: 772-334-8085
How to Register: You can register online. Classes are limited in size.
