Junior Summer Sailing Camps - Adult Lessons - Private Lessons - Community Programs
500 Marina Village Circle, Cape Charles, VA 23310
Phone: (252)339-1223
Registration open February 1, 2025
Sailing Camp Scholarship will be open March 1 and Due May 1 - We have 3 spots availbale this summer!
Register for 2025 Camps
About our Junior Camps.
Where: F dock at the Oyster Farm Marina
Ages: 8-14 years
Timings: 9:00am-12:00pm, Monday-Friday
Price: $375 (payment via paypal or Zelle on registration page) - REGISTRATION OPENS FEBRUARY 1!
Levels 1 and 2: Perfect for beginners, intermediate sailors or those brushing up on their skills. Campers will focus on safety, capsize drills, sailboat terminology, points of sail, reading wind and weather, and sailing a course. Once they have completed 2 weeks of sailing camp, they can move up to advanced sailing.
June 9-13
June 16-20
July 7-11
July 14-18
*highly encouraged to attend 2 weeks
Level 3 - This week will incorporate single-hand sailing, Bay sailing, and will include small and big boat sailing (weather permitting).
June 23-27
July 21-25
August 4-8 *Big Boat Week
*Highly suggested to register for 2 weeks of sailing camp. Regardless of having participated in previous years' camps, it is a good refresher and beneficial in building a foundation year after year.
Swim Test:
The first day of camp involves a supervised swim test, where students will be asked to swim 25 yards without a PFD (life-jacket), put on a PFD in the water, and float for 30 seconds with the PFD on. If your child is a weak swimmer, please let the instructors know so that we can plan accordingly. Students will wear PFDs at all other times when sailing or on the water.
As stated, we encourage students to bring their own USCG-approved Type III PFD. This PFD must be in usable condition, and we ask that you refrain from bringing inflatable-type PFDs. Although, if the child does not have a PFD, one will be provided (please email).
Parent Sail:
On Fridays we will have a short celebration, which we encourage you to attend. We also invite you to come to the Oyster Farm location about 30 minutes early on that Friday, so that you can see your junior sailor out on the water and maybe even hop in a boat with them!
If you have more questions, feel free to reach out to Hannah Twiddy at +1 (252)339-1223 or email her.
Adult Sailing
4-Week Learn to Sail
offered - June, July, August
Wednesdays 5-7pm
Learn how to sail in this small-boat learn to sail course. We will utilize our smaller, sunfish sailboats for this course
Big Boat- Learn to Sail
Thursdays 5-7pm
This is a basic- learn to sail cours on our larger, 19ft salboats. This is a great course for those who are new to sailing as well as those who have taken a basic learn to sail course.
Women on the Water!
Third Monday of the month
June 16, July 21, August 18
Join an evening sail. All levels are welcome.
Sunfish will be available, be prepared to potentially get wet! These boats are most comfortable with one adult, however two learning together can initially be beneficial. Our goal is to have fun and get out on the water.
Cost - $50
(All weather dependent!)
Private Sailing Lessons
Want to learn to sail, but not sure where to start? We offer private and semi-private sailing lessons to children and adults. This is hands-on learning where we will meet you where you are at and work to get you out on the water.
When: June - October
Contact below to schedule.
Community Events & Group Sailing
Want to have your team or group out on the water for a team-building experience or a fun event. We will work with you to create an event for you.
We work with local schools and programs to help support youth and adults out on the water. Please contact us to see how we can work together.