ABOUT

YOU WILL LEARN

OUR FLEET

• Courses are taught by qualified coaches who have graduated from youth sailing programs in the past.

• Lead instructors are certified Level One through the US Sailing Association.

• Adult OOYC staff members supervise daily activities.

• Youth Sailing Camp is held at Oak Orchard Yacht Club, 1103 Archbald Road Waterport, NY, 14571

• On most days friends and family members can observe youth sailors racing on the lake from the east side break wall at the mouth of Oak Orchard Creek next to the light house!

• How to rig a sailboat and the important sailing knots

• How to solo in a small sailboat 

• How to steer the boat and adjust sails while understanding wind direction and speed

• Rules-of-the-Road while boating to keep everyone safe

• Basic racing skills and tactics

• When we are not able to go out on the lake to sail we play boating games, kickball, wiffle ball, go swimming and other fun activities!

• Optimist Dinghies (Opti) - the most popular small sailboat in the world, it is a single sail and stable boat designed for use by children. The Opti is an excellent boat for beginners; most campers are sailing on their own within the first hour of instruction.

• Club / Collegiate 420 - Designed to be sailed by a crew of two, it has two sails (a main and a jib). The 420 is fast and agile used at many colleges in their race programs.

• Safety Power Boats - Used by our instructors and coaches during training days out on the lake.
  

REQUIREMENTS

RATES & SCHEDULE

• Must be 9 years old by the first day of camp.

• Must be able to swim 50 yards without wearing a PFD (Personal Floatation Device/ Life Jacket). *Swim tests will be given on the first day. (Full reimbursement of funds for any child/ teen who is not able to pass the swim test.)

• Each child/ teen is responsible to bring their own PFD that fits properly. We will fit test PFDs on the first day. We prefer bright colored PFDs (yellow, orange, pink) over those that match the color of the water (black, grey or dark blue).

• Closed toed sneakers, boat shoes or water shoes are required.

• Sunscreen, lip balm and water bottles are advised.

• Towels, cell phones, dry clothes, etc. can be kept in a dry box on our safety boats.

• Bring a lunch each day. On days camp provides lunch you will be notified ahead of time.
  
  
• Sailors will not be required to purchase any additional gear for our sail school than what is already explained above.

• Sailors agree to follow all Safety Rules and coaches' instructions.

OOYC Youth Sailing is a Day School
Monday through Friday: 9 am to 4 pm
Ages 9 - 18

SESSION 1: JULY 13-July 24 

SESSION 2: JULY 27-August 7

Single Session/Non-Member: $485

Single Session/OOYC Member or Sibling: $445

Double Session/Non-Member: $970

Double Session/OOYC Member or Sibling: $890

*Member discounts apply to current OOYC
member children and grandchildren!

Please do not hesitate to apply for a
partial or full scholarship!

Early registration discount is an additional $25 per camper if fully paid by April 1st!

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!


1. Download and print off both the registration form and the waiver and medical history form.

2. Reach out to our registration volunteer, Kim Hofmann (585) 356-9086, to specify what sessions your sailor(s) plan to attend.

3. You will be sent a custom invoice via email

4. Mail ALL REQUIRED AND COMPLETED documents
with a $25 deposit check or full camp payment to: 


Oak Orchard Sailing School
PO Box #300 Albion, NY 14411


*Please make checks payable to:
Oak Orchard Yacht Club
MEMO: YOUTH SAILING

If you do not have access to a printer, please let us know! We can easily mail you all of the forms needed to register your child!