Since Seaford Yacht Club’s inception in 1978, the SYC Junior Sailing program has been a vital component of who we are. Our program is designed to provide young sailors, ages 8-18, with the skills and confidence they need to safely navigate the water while having a blast. Whether your child is a complete beginner or already has some sailing experience, our program offers something for everyone. We offer a fun and educational sailing program designed for beginners to learn basic sailing skills and to build on the skills of those sailors with prior experience. In addition to boat handling skills, sailors are taught the value of teamwork, basic weather and tide forecasting, the importance of protecting the marine environment and maritime rules and regulations.
2025 Dates
Monday August 4 – Friday August 8
8:30 AM – 3:30PM
Camp is “rain or shine”. In the case of inclement weather, the instructors are prepared to keep the campers learning and having fun indoors. They will watch the weather and try to maximize the amount of time on the water when it is safe to do so.
Participants will have the opportunity to learn to rig and sail a variety of sailboats including Opti, Laser, and 420.
Day 1 of camp includes safety training, evaluation of swimming abilities, capsizing drill.
Last day of camp includes a free pizza lunch, time for family to watch the participants sail, a slideshow of pictures from the week and a certificate of completion.
Saturday August 9
1PM
We will have an end of summer regatta and picnic for all participants and their families on Saturday, August 9 from 9AM to 1 PM.
If you have additional questions, please contact juniorsailing@seafordyachtclub.com.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I bring to SYC Junior Sailing camp?
All participants should bring the following with them to class each day:
• Lunch – for each day of the session plus a snack
• Water bottle; labeled with participant name.
• Sunscreen
• Bathing suit
• Life vest (Personal Floatation Device, PFD) – Coast Guard approved and appropriately sized. PFD can be provided from SYC with advanced notice.
• Helmet (optional, but recommended. This can be bike helmet or sailing helmet)
• Boat/water shoes – NO FLIP FLOPs
• Sunglasses (recommended)
• Towel
• Change of clothes
• Backpack or bag to store personal items
What should my child wear to SYC Junior Sailing camp?
A life vest and boat shoes are required. We recommend dressing in a bathing suit with comfortable athletic clothes, sunglasses, a towel and a change of clothes.
What happens if there is inclement weather during my scheduled camp?
Camp is “rain or shine”. In the case of inclement weather, the instructors are prepared to keep the campers learning and having fun indoors. They will watch the weather and try to maximize the amount of time on the water when it is safe to do so.
Can I stay and watch my child sail?
On Fridays at 2 PM, parents/guardians have the option of watching from the pier to see what their children have learned during the week.
What is covered in a SYC Junior Sailing camp?
Our sailing program is designed for beginners to learn basic sailing skills and to build on the skills of those sailors with prior experience. In addition to boat handling skills, sailors are taught the value of teamwork, basic weather and tide forecasting, the importance of protecting the marine environment and maritime rules and regulations.