What better way to spend those long summer days
than at sea... "learning the ropes"? The Santa
Barbara Sailing Center is proud to launch another year of Youth Sailing and Kayak Camps, which we have been doing since 1986.
Basic Camp: Ages 7-15
Advanced Camp: Ages 15+
Sessions: Weekly (Monday-Friday)
Times: 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Costs: $175.00 per child per session ($155.00 for SBSC club members)
To ensure a personalized experience, our sailing
camp students are placed into groups of no more than 5 per instructor. Each group sets
sail on their own 21-foot sailboat with a qualified instructor on board at all times. The
21-foot Victory sailboats are "sloop rigged" keelboats
that have been chosen because they are safe, stable,
and they don't tip over!
"Safety First" is our motto. With this in mind,
we provide each child with a PFD (Personal Flotation
Device), which they are required to wear whenever
out on the water.
Our sailing camp includes dockside and on the
water instruction. Your child will learn basic sailing
techniques, nautical terminology, crew overboard
rescue maneuvers, basic knots, and rules of the
road. To add a little variety, we also include sailing
games and other fun activities.
One highlight of the camp includes a quick ride aboard our 50 foot sailing catamaran, The DOUBLE DOLPHIN, which anchors off of East Beach (right near the swim zone) to let the kids have a fun swim near the shore. We make sure that safety is first and foremost, and that they are never in danger during this time.
This exciting week comes to a close with all the
campers participating in a sailing regatta (race)
and ceremonial water fight on Friday.
Ask about our Advanced Camp for those children that
have done at least two sessions in our regular camp.
Clothing & Extras: The best way to prepare for sailing
is to dress in layers, that way you are ready for
any temperature that develops. We also suggest a back pack to carry extra gear such as a hat, beach towel, lip balm, sunscreen, water, snack and sunglasses. Any type of sneaker will work great, and please do not wear any open toed sandals.
Food: We suggest
that you eat a full lunch at least 30 minutes before
the start of camp. For campers doing both camps, there will be a supervised lunch break from 12:30pm - 1pm.
Important: The Sailing Camp starts at 1:00
p.m. sharp, so please be on time. Campers will be
ready to be picked up at 5:00 p.m. on shore next
to The Boat Launch Mini-Mart. Please, be on
time for all drop-offs and pick-ups.
Basic Camp: Ages 7-15
Advanced Camp: Ages 15+
Sessions: Weekly (Monday-Friday)
Times: 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Costs: Only $175.00 per child per session ($155.00 for SBSC club members)
Kayak camp allows your child to be master of his
or her own vessel. With an instructor to student
ratio of no more than 6 to 1, your child can experience
the joy of kayaking safely, all the while gaining the skills and confidence
to finally venture out to sea.
Ocean Scrambler Kayaks, one of the best in the industry,
are durable and extremely easy to maneuver. They
are the sit-on-top style of kayak with adjustable
backrests to fit all sizes.
Again, "Safety First" is our most important issue.
Each child is fitted for a specially designed kayaking
vest (Personal Flotation Device-PFD), which must
be worn at all times on the water.
Your child will learn how to safely mount and
dismount a kayak (dockside and in the water), basic
paddling techniques, rules of the road- to be a
"courteous kayaker", and how to safely maneuver
a kayak in various situations in our harbor and
along our coastline.
Clothing & Extras: Wearing a swimsuit and t-shirt is ideal, so be prepared to get wet. You can also bring a back pack to carry extra gear such as a hat, beach towel, lip balm, sunscreen, water, snack, sunglasses and a change of dry clothes. As far as footwear goes, Tevas, Aquasocks, flip-flops or sandals work great.
Food: Please eat breakfast ahead of time. Bring a light snack and water. For campers doing both camps, there will be a supervised lunch break from 12:30pm - 1pm.
Important: The Kayak Camp starts at 8:30
a.m. sharp, so please be on time. Campers will be
ready to be picked up at 12:30 p.m. on shore next
to The Boat Launch Mini-Mart, unless they are
also enrolled in our Sailing camp, which starts
at 1:00 p.m. Please be on time for all drop-offs
and pick-ups.
8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
$175.00 per child per session
($155.00 for SBSC club members)
*No refunds, however, rescheduling
of
sessions is allowed.
The Santa Barbara Sailing Center. Access to our
parking lot is through Harbor Way. Make your first
left into the main parking lot, and drive towards
the Public Boat Launch Ramp (Just past the automatic
gate). Park as close as you can to The Boat Launch Mini-Mart. The Sailing Center's ramp is
located just in front of the store.
Click here for a more detailed Directions
page.
We are currently accepting applications for both Kayak and Sail Camps. Remember,
these camps fill up fast, so apply early and reserve
your child's spot now. If you don't want to sign up online or come down in
person, we will be happy to mail,
e-mail or fax
the application to you.
To help with parents' drop-off and pick-up schedules, our staff will provide supervision from 8:15 a.m.
to 5:15 p.m. each day.
There will not be a swim test for these camps.
We are asking that parents acknowledge to SBSC that
their child is comfortable being around the ocean,
and that they have basic swimming skills. Any child
who does not know how to swim, or is nervous around
large bodies of water, is advised not to enroll
in our camps.
Santa Barbara Sailing Center's Tax Identification
Number :
77-0488174
Hey Kids!! Interested in sailing during the school
year? Check out our Year Round Youth Sailing Instruction.
Every Monday and Wednesday from 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Public: $25, Club Members: $20
In order to reserve a spot in one of these sessions,
please call in advance for the day you're interested
in.
Hey kids, have any summer plans yet?
Kid's Sailing Camp
Kid's Kayak Camp