Colington Sailing Camp
The Camp offers spots for 8 – 12 year old kids in the Opti Training Class and 13 to 18 year old kids in the 420 Sailing Class.
Description
CYC is excited to continue our long tradition of youth sailing camp this summer and in future summers.
The Colington Yacht Club (“CYC”) is sponsoring a youth sailing camp from May 21-25 run by Hatteras Community Sailing (“HCS”). The camp will take place in Colington Harbour. HCS is a 501c3 non-profit . Jay Phillips is the Program Director of the community sailing program on Hatteras in Buxton. Jay is US Sailing Certified Level 1 sailing instructors and have years of sailing experience spanning the breadth of the sport including ocean racing, yacht deliveries, teaching all levels of sailing, sail making, sailboat design and building.
HCS coaches will supply 2 Coaching RIBs, 2 Coaches, a minimum of 1 Jr Coaches per class. Camp will be a fun variety of activities including sailing, water safety, fun on the water, basic boat handling, capsize/recovery, basic points of sail, knowledge of sailboat racing, and wind awareness. Youth will spend as much time as possible on the water in Colington Harbour learning to sail. This is a beginner’s camp and no previous experience is required, but campers need to know how to swim. The cost of the program is $450 per sailor for CYC or Hatteras Sailing Members and $550 for non members. Local membership in CYC or Hatteras Sailing is $100 and has ongoing benefits other than the $100 discount on this one Sailing Camp ! Join and Save !
