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Situated in a bustling arts community on the downtown St. Petersburg waterfront, the St. Petersburg Yacht Club has been a part of the sailing community for over 100 years.

We pride ourselves in creating a relaxed private club atmosphere with a warm, friendly, family-oriented environment.  we offer a wide variety of social activities and our clubs within a club meet a plethora of special interests for our members where they can mix and mingle. , banquets & catering, community events.

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• Saturday, August 31 2024

2024 Newport Yacht Club Marine Adventure Camp

Registration for the 2024 season is open  click here to register .

We are excited to announce that the registration for the 2024 Newport Yacht Club Marine Adventure Camp is OPEN!  Check this website for any updates.

In 2015, Newport Yacht Club (NYC) launched its first ever Marine Adventure Camp and it’s been a huge success, growing every year.  The mission of the Camp is to provide access to sailing and marine education for youths ages 8-16 with any skill level or sailing experience. The focus of the program is fun and of course, safety with the aim to be an alternative to the many racing focused programs on Narragansett Bay. Being located in Newport, NYC is in a unique position of having access to some of the best sailing resources in the world to support our mission of providing quality nautical and sailing instruction for the youth of Newport and the surrounding area.

Once again our Marine Adventure Camp will be offered over four(4)  2-week full day sessions  a with a combination of activities unique to meet our mission.

• Introduction to basic sailing skills in dinghies (Optis, 420s, and Open BICs, and two NEW Zest) and big boats (a J-22, and NYC Member Yachts) to learn concepts like steering, sail positions, and wind awareness.
• Exposure to beginner marine navigation skills – charts, weather, docking, anchoring
• A focus on Marine Education – conservation, local geography, and sustainability
• For Intermediate and Advanced Sailors, including returning MAC Campers, we will be breaking the groups into different levels throughout the camp to differentiate learning and continue to grow their skills

2024 Schedule & Rates

The 2024 NYC Junior Sailing Program will consist of 4 two-week sessions:

• Session 1 – Jun 24 – Jul 5
• Session 2 – Jul 8 – Jul 19
• Session 3 – Jul 22 – Aug 2
• Session 4 – Aug 5 – Aug 16

Sessions will run from 9 am – 3pm  Monday-Friday.  

• $550 per session
• Price include 2-Week Junior Membership.  This program is open to anyone, you do NOT need to be a member of the Newport Yacht Club.  However a temporary 2-week Newport Yacht Club Junior Membership is required for all participants for insurance purposes.  This fee is included in the Registration Fees.
• Cancellation & Refund Policy : Fees are fully refundable for cancellation requests at least 2 weeks before the start of your child’s registered session.  Cancellations within 2 weeks of your child’s session start  will be 50% refundable unless we are able to fill the spot with another child.  In that case the fee is fully refundable.  

2024 Registration is OPEN!  C lick HERE to Register

Applications are received on a “first-come, first-serve” basis – early registration is highly recommended as the sessions fill up quickly. You can see the number of available spots left on the registration page. Registration will automatically close if there are no spots left but you can register for the Waitlist and will be automatically informed if a spot opens.

Please note:  the Junior Program in the off season is coordinated by volunteers so responses are handled as quickly as possible, preferably by email. You may request a phone call response and we will respond as soon as we can. Thank you for your understanding and patience. 

Please email: Juniors

Scholarships

Once again we are pleased to offer needs based scholarships for the 2024 season.  Scholarships are awarded on an ongoing basis as requests come in.  

To apply for a Scholarship click HERE

For questions regarding scholarships please contact:  Juniors

Members: Interested in bringing sailors out on your boat or sponsoring a child?

If you are interested in sponsoring a young sailor through a scholarship donation or taking a group of young sailors out on your sailboat  please contact Juniors .

Employment : Join The 2024 Team!

Newport Yacht Club is currently looking for sailing instructors to join our team for the upcoming summer season. Minimum requirements include:

– US Sailing Level One Instructor Certification required by the start of the program. – CPR/First Aid Certification. – NSABLA-Approved Safe Boating Certificate (such as RI DEM Safe Boating Certificate or other state issued certification)

For questions regarding employment please contact:  General Manager

The  RS Tera is a 9 foot, one person dinghy that is modern, safe, and fun to sail. It's the perfect platform for kids to learn on and has an active racing fleet in California and beyond. OYC owns a fleet of 12 RS Teras, all of which are less than 5 years old.

The CFJ (Club Flying Junior) is a 13.5 foot, two person dinghy that is quick and responsive. It's the standard for high school and collegiate sailing across the United States, with an active fleet of younger sailors competing in Southern California as well. OYC has a fleet of 6 boats used for our Doublehanded and High School Programs.

The RS Feva is a fast, modern two person dinghy that's perfect for kids who are a little too light for the CFJ.

OYC's  No Clew is a Sonar 23 Keelboat.  No Clew is a stable, maneuverable boat that hosts OYC's Adult Learn-to-Sail and Jr. Big Boat Programs. Featuring three sails (Main, Jib, and Spinnaker), No Clew shares a lot in common with most other 20-40' sailboats and provides a great learning platform.

Oceanside Yacht Club offers a variety of summer camps for sailors of all levels.

Our youth program teaches more than just sailing skills; it teaches teamwork, sportsmanship, self-reliance and confidence — skills and experiences that will benefit our sailors for a lifetime.

The OYC Jr. Sailing Program has a place for sailors of all levels, from total beginners to experienced racers.

Our program is open to the public, and boats are provided. Most of our weekday classes run in a two week, three hour per day format. The program features certified instructors leading their students both on the water and in the classroom.

Junior sailors interested in developing racing skills and discovering their competitive side can participate in junior sailing regattas both at OYC and neighboring yacht clubs.

Beginner Sailing teaches sailors to sail solo in the RS Tera, a small boat perfect for newbies.  OYC coaches teach beginners with a focus on having fun on the water. This class is a blast!

Beginner sailing covers all of the skills needed to rig a small boat and sail it solo within the safety of the Oceanside Harbor.

Skills covered include rigging, basic sail trim, steering, and maneuvers.

It's common for sailors (particularly those 8-9 years old) to take beginner sailing a couple of times, especially if they haven't sailed since last summer. OYC coaches monitor student progress and will recommend when a student is ready to progress to Intermediate Tera Sailing or Intro to Doublehanded Sailing.

Weight: 50-175 lbs

Prerequisite: none

Class Times:

• 9 am - 12 pm
• Sessions 1-5
• 12:45 pm-3:30 pm
• Sessions 1-3
• 3  pm - 6 pm
• Session 4 only
• Note: This is a 3 week class ending 8/9

Course Tuition (excl. applicable member dues)

• Mornings: $355
• Afternoons: $335
• Late Afternoons: $355
• Session 2 classes receive a $50 discount.
• A 15% discount applies when a Beginner and Intermediate or Doublehanded class are booked at the same time

OYC Junior membership (annual)

• New Member: $155.50
• Membership Renewal : $108
• Kids who's parents or grandparents are OYC members need not pay dues.

Intermediate Tera sailing is for younger, lighter weight sailors who are looking to build upon the skills they learned in beginner sailing.

Intermediate Tera sailing covers more precise sail trim and steering techniques, as well as concepts that will help them sail in windier conditions. This class also introduces racing at a novice level.

Intermediate class participants are invited to compete in OYC's Thursday Night Racing Series (races start at 6pm) to try their hand at competitive sailing.

Ages:  8-14

Weight:  50-125 lbs

Prerequisite:  Beginner Sailing or equivalent and instructor approval

Class Times

• 12:45pm-3:30pm
• Sessions 4-5

Course Tuition

• Mon/Wed/Fri: $215 + applicable member dues
• Mon-Fri: $335 + applicable member dues

Doublehanded Sailing is a class for middle and high school aged kids who have completed a beginner class and are looking to build their skills in a bigger, two-person boat.

Students will learn how to work with a partner to sail the RS Feva, a two person boat with a lot in common to the Tera; and the CFJ, a boat commonly used in high school and collegiate racing.

In addition to building upon the concepts of beginner sailing, this class introduces several new concepts related to sailing a larger boat with more than one person.

This course also introduces racing at a novice level.

Class participants are invited to compete in OYC's Thursday Night Racing Series (races start at 6pm) to try their hand at competitive sailing.

Ages:  11-17

Weight: 65-185 lbs

• Sessions 2 & 4
• $355 + applicable member dues

Our Big Boat sailing class is for middle and high school age kids who want to focus on sailing as part of a team on a bigger boat.

This program will be taught using OYC's 23' No Clew.

Students will occupy the essential crew positions on a larger keelboat, including the helm, with students rotating through tasks. Big boat sail trim and handling will be emphasized, with students learning how to set and fly a spinnaker on the downwind legs.

Safety is an important component of this course. Students will learn to deal with on the water emergencies, like a person falling overboard, or the boat suddenly taking on water. Students will also learn important techniques to safely handle the higher line and sail loading that big boats experience.

Student's successfully completing the course will be recommended to OYC's racing fleet as suitable crew people for events held year round.

Ages: 11-17

Prerequisite: Intro to Doublehanded Sailing, or equivalent.

• Sessions 1, 3, and 5

The Tera Race Team is for kids that want to sail fast, with a focus on advanced sail trim and boat handling concepts that help eke out every last bit of a boat's potential.

This course has a significant racing component, with sailors learning speed, starting, and tactical tips to help them on the racecourse.

Class participants are invited to compete in OYC's Thursday Night Racing Series (races start at 6pm) for friendly local competiton.

Weight: 50-125 lbs

Prerequisite: Intro to Doublehanded Sailing or Intermediate Tera Sailing (or equivalent) and instructor approval.

• Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3-6 pm
• $695 for all sessions (10 weeks total)
• $159 per individual 2-week session
• Tuition excludes applicable member dues

Performance Sailing is for kids that want to sail fast, with a focus on advanced sail trim and boat handling concepts that help eke out every last bit of a boat's potential.

This class is taught using OYC's fleet of FJs. Students owning Lasers or Lido 14s are welcome to join the FJs for practice.

• $215 + applicable member dues

Sail every day, all the time!

This pass is good for every summer class OYC offers.

Summer passholders can reserve a seat for any session by e-mail ([email protected]) or can drop in on a stand-by basis if they prefer.

There is one caveat; Pass holders who cancel a reserved class or who fail to show up to at least 60% of a reserved class's days will be assessed a cancellation fee equal to that paid by a non-pass holder at the time of cancellation. For no-shows, this is 100% of the standard course fee.

• $1,295 + applicable member dues

Scholarships

The Oceanside Yacht Club Youth Foundation (OYCYF) offers scholarships to current and future sailors experiencing financial challenges.

Contact us at [email protected] for more information.

Enrollment Policy

Changes and cancellations.

Requests should be submitted to [email protected]

Changes will be a accommodated based on class availability, and change requests must be made at least 24 hours prior to a class beginning.

Cancellations are charged a fee that varies based on our refund policy.

Refund Policy

For courses more than two days in duration, refunds will be charged a fee that varies depending on how soon before the class start date the cancellation is received.

• 14+ days - no fee
• 7-13 days - 15% fee
• 1-6 days - 50% fee

For classes lasting one or two days, students receive a full refund if the request is received at least 24 hours before the class begins.

There are no refunds delivered after the class start date except in situations where OYC cancels more than a quarter of scheduled class days, in which case you will be refunded on a pro-rated basis.

Gear Checklist

Pfd (lifejacket).

OYC Requires that sailors wear a US Coast Guard Approved Type III PFD at all times on the water. The best PFDs feature front pockets and a compact design to minimize the possibility of snagging.

Sunscreen + Hat

A good hat keeps the sun off, and regularly applied sunscreen protects what the hat cannot.

For RS Tera sailors, flip flops will suffice.

For FJ and Big Boat sailors, closed toe shoes are required.

A watch is essential for any class that covers racing, but is not needed for Beginner or Adventure Sailing. Sailor's watches are waterproof and always feature a countdown timer. Sailors can buy a suitable watch from OYC for $25.

Hydration is essential.

All of our classes feature a 15-20 min snack break.

Send us an e-mail:

[email protected]

Summer Sailing Program

.   Keeping the “FUN” in Junior Sailing Summer Sailing Camp Full Day    9:00AM – 4:00AM Half Day    9:00AM – 1:00 PM,  1:00PM – 4:00PM Lunch: 12:00PM-1:00PM   All sailors are required to pass a swim test prior to the start of their first session of camp. If enrolling in multiple sessions, only one swim test is required. Harbor Mice and Skipper and Squirt sailors will be assessed on their comfort level in the water while wearing their USCG approved PFD. Please contact the Sailing Director if you have any questions.   Lunch is provided for all campers.   What to Bring to Camp Life Jacket (PFD) Long sleeved rash guard or sun shirt Bathing Suit Closed-Toe Water Shoes Reusable Water Bottle Small gear bag  Summer Events   NYCC Junior Annual Regatta Open to junior sailors competing in Opti Green Fleet, Opti RWB, Laser Radials, FJs and c420s. We highly encourage our Opti Development and FJ Intermediate sailors to come out and compete. It is a great way to experience a fun regatta right in our own backyard. NYCC Junior Awards Banquet Open to all junior sailors and their families who took part in our Summer Camp. This is a celebration to remember all the fun times and to hand out awards to sailors who have worked hard & showed off their sailing knowledge. Reservations are required.  It will be immediately before the Glowstick Regatta. NYCC Glow Stick Regatta Open to all junior sailors and their families who took part in our Summer Camp. Enjoy this fun end of the summer celebration at sunset with a BBQ on the back lawn of NYCC.  Sailors provide the entertainment by illuminating their boats and fun sailing around the NYCC harbor. Glow sticks will be provided. Feel free to decorate your boat with extra lights! 7001 Hampton Blvd, Norfolk VA 23505 36° 54' 31'' N 757-423-4500      76° 18' 24'' W Lauderdale Yacht Club Sailing Sailing Summer Camp 2024 The Lauderdale Yacht Club Summer Sailing Program is an exciting chance for new and current young sailors in the Fort Lauderdale community to spend some time on the water while learning about sailing, seamanship and the environment! The Lauderdale Yacht Club Mission Statement includes LYC taking an active role in teaching sailing and seamanship to the community and Summer Camp is that opportunity! Summer Sailing is open to children of both Members and Non-Members alike. Keep scrolling down for more information about the different courses! SUMMER SAILING IS FOUR TWO WEEK SESSIONS. SAIL THEM ALL OR JUST ONE! Here is some information that will come in handy for you! Pick up and drop off are at the gate in front of the Sailing Center. Please have your picture ID available for pickup. FAQs It’s raining, storming, cold etc……is there still class? We will always put safety first at LYC. Staff routinely monitors radar for thunderstorms, and all coaches are qualified to run classes that maximize training value based on the conditions. However, if there is inclement weather not suitable for sailing, this summer sailors will need to be picked up when notified by the sailing program. What should my child wear & pack each day? • Lunch and snacks in a water-resistant bag. Please no potato chips or nuts. When potato chips spill in the boats it makes the deck slippery. • Dress in comfortable clothes that can get wet. • Closed-toe shoes that can get wet are best. Please no flip-flops or sandals. • Pack a towel • Sun protection (hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, rash guard, etc.) • Coast Guard Type III approved life jacket • Refillable water bottle. • We recommend writing your child’s name on everything, as things tend to get left behind when kids are having fun. Having a bag or backpack to hold everything in is a must! What food is provided each day? LYC will have a daily buffet lunch for sailors including vegetarian options. Where do I get sailing clothes? In Fort Lauderdale we are fortunate enough to have one of the largest West Marine stores in the country nearby. They carry all of the gear you will need. Are classes pro-rated if I have to miss part of a session? No. Every year we have to turn many sailors away and put others on waiting lists because we operate on a first come, first serve basis. Under these circumstances we cannot justify prorating. Can I make changes or cancel? All requests for cancellations or changes must be made to the sailing office via email to [email protected]. Cancellations made 7 days or more before the start date of the session will be refunded in full. After that, there are no refunds; however, we will offer a credit towards a future session (space permitting). There is no pro-rate for partial attendance. Who are your coaches? LYC coaches are at minimum US Sailing Level 1 as well as First Aid and CPR certified. For more details about US Sailing certification please refer to the Training section at ussailing.org. Several coaches also hold higher US Sailing certification, and additional relevant certifications. What about supervision before and after class? Please be on time dropping off in the morning and be prompt picking up at the end of the session or when notified due to inclement weather. Contact Liz Turner at LYC Kid’s Club for supervision outside of our normal class times [email protected].  Can I stay and watch my child sail? Parents are welcome to watch from a distance on our northeast floating dock. Our experience has shown that most young sailors learn best without the distraction of a parent. All of our coaches are trained to run safe and fun classes and appreciate being able to do so without parental input during class. Please ask the Sailing Director if you have any questions. I lost my… Did you find it? We have a lost and found dock box next to the Sailing Office. Please make sure to label everything very clearly with your name and phone number. With more than 500 junior sailors participating in our program annually, we have a very full lost and found by the end of each season. Unclaimed items are donated to charity at the end of each season. Is there swimming? There will be a swim test the first day of camp and weather permitting campers go for a lunchtime swim to cool off! What is the Youth Sailing Guest program? The Youth Sailing Guest program provides an opportunity for non-member children to participate in the youth sailing activities of the Lauderdale Yacht Club. The Youth Sailing Guest is for children enrolled in high school or younger who must be introduced to the program by a Member in good standing and approved by the Sailing Director. A completed registration form, waiver or liability signed by the Youth Sailing Guest and his or her parents if a minor, a signed code of conduct are required before beginning participation. The Youth Sailing Guest and their family will agree to follow the Club’s House Rules and the guidelines of the program. How do I become a regular member? Please contact LYC Membership and Communications at (954)527-2211 or email Membership Director, Shivani Patel, at [email protected] We’re looking forward to teaching your child the life lessons of sailing and seamanship! If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to ask. Session 1 : June 10 – June 21 SESSION 1 REGISTRATION! Session 2: June 24-July 5 (No Sailing on Thursday, July 4) SESSION 2 REGISTRATION! Session 3: July 8 – July 19 SESSION 3 REGISTRATION! Session 4: July 23-August 2 SESSION 4 FULL- REGISTRATION CLOSED MERCURY MENTORS- Ages 5-7 (Introduction to Sailing, 9 AM – 1 PM) The Mercury Mentor Program is for beginning sailors ages 5-7 years old who want to get acquainted with the water! Mercury Mentors takes place during the Summer, Fall and Spring programs, so this is a real year-round program. We have a full array of curriculum which starts with water awareness and swim testing, safety and most importantly sailing and fun sailing games! The Mercury Mentor program uses LYC provided 15′ Mercury sailboats that fit multiple young sailors along with an instructor while they sail in the Stranahan River basin right in front of LYC! This is meant to be a stress-free environment that helps young sailors feel safe on the water leading into a life of watersport activities. Lunch Included! Member $371 • Non-Member $562 (Session 2 – No July 4: Member $333.90 • Non-Member $505.80) OPTI LEARN TO SAIL- Ages 8-12 (Learn to Sail in an Optimist, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM) Opti Learn to Sail focuses on basic sailing skills for beginners. New young sailors learn to steer and trim trim sails, parts of sailboats, knots, teamwork, competition, as well as learning about the environment. This class is designed to teach children self-reliance and esteem through sailing and boat care. The curriculum incorporates fun games and activities to introduce sailors to basic seamanship while they sail in front of LYC. This is a lead-in for LYC’s Fall Sailing Program if your sail wants to continue sailing! Lunch Included! Member $515 • Non-Member $780 (Session 2 – No July 4: Member $463.50 • Non-Member $702) GREEN FLEET- Ages 8-14 (Green Fleet, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM ) Designed for sailors who have participated in at least one season of LYC fall/spring Green Fleet or Opti Learn to Sail in  the summer program in the last two years. This course is a great opportunity to sharpen their skills over the summer! The program focuses on boat handling, rules and how to get around the race track successfully. Classes incorporate fun days and a variety of drills and games. Lunch Included! 420 Learn to Sail – Ages 12-17 (9:00 AM – 4:00 PM ) This learn to sail course is sailed on the 420 Sailboat, which is sailed by two people. Don’t worry, you don’t have to have a partner when you register- we’ll pair you up! The program not only teaches sailing, but how to be a great teammate and partner. This is for sailors who are bigger (125 lbs+) and are in middle or high school. This is the beginner course for our fall 420 Program! Lunch Included! For additional information email our  Sailing Director John Casey [email protected] JAVASCRIPT IS DISABLED. Please enable JavaScript on your browser to best view this site. SYC Board of Trustees — Feb 2024 Thru Jan 2025 Transient Dockage SYC In The News Interested in Joining? 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Opti, Laser, and 420 sail boats are included in the program SESSION 1, June 24th - 28th  SESSION 2, July 1st - 3rd, 5th  SESSION 3, July 8th - 12th    SESSION 4, July 15th - 19th   SESSION 5, July 22nd - 26th SESSION 6, July 29th - August 2nd *SESSION 7, August 5th - 9th (Intermediate camp for ages 10-18 with experience of at least 2 camp sessions or sailing team.) Cost of each session is $300 for SYC members, $330 for non-SYC members Registration on-line Registration Form, Liability Form, and Medical Form combined (All forms) Registration Form Only   Liability Form and Medical Form combined Session 1- https://youtu.be/vOy2uEiZBds Session 2- https://youtu.be/lXvqIpfp0_s Session 3- https://youtu.be/mzr6sj4Np2I Session 4- https://youtu.be/SlIqollwot4 Session 5- https://youtu.be/iPFjvkSGpko Session 6- https://youtu.be/BR3dOhomKzM For questions, please contact Lynn Kelly at [email protected]   Comments are closed. TACOMA YACHT CLUB - JUNIOR SAILING Tacoma Yacht Club Presents Summer sail camp, excellent sailing education, extraordinary summer fun. Tacoma Yacht Club Junior Sail Camp is dedicated to providing personalized hands-on education to all children regardless of experience. We teach sailing in an exciting, safe, and supportive learning environment.  We use sailing to encourage each child to attain their own level of comfort on the water, and to instill cooperative values with others.  We are a summer sailing camp offered by Tacoma Yacht Club in partnership with Gig Harbor Junior Sailing. We run our programs in Wollochet Bay in Gig Harbor, Washington. We offer a range of programs from building basic comfort to developing advanced racing skills. Our summer adventure camps are designed for youth of ages 6-18! Summer Camp Registration Opens March 1st at 7:00 AM! Sail Camps for Summer 2024 will soon be available, with camp offerings from June 24th to August 30th! Summer Sailing Save the dates. Session 1: June 3rd – June 14th Session 2: June 17th – June 28th Session 3: July 8th – July 19th Session 4: July 22nd – August 2nd Session A: 8:00 am – 12:00 pm. Session B: 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm Camp Fees: Members $400. Non-members $450 Bay Buddy camp is hosted the 2nd week of each session listed above. It is only offered from 8:00 am – 12:00 pm. Bay Buddy camp fee: $225 for members $250 for non-members Any Questions Contact: Holly Murray 228-363-0073 or [email protected] Sailors ages 7-12 or high school sailors Types of boats. There are three classes used for instruction at FYC. The Optimist is a small sailboat designed for learning to sail and raced until a sailor reaches their 13th birthday.  It is a singlehanded boat. The Optimist fleet learns points of sail, how to determine wind direction, sailing terminology and on the water safety. Children between the ages of 7-12 weighing up to 125 lbs. should register for this fleet. The C420 is the boat used for high school and college sailing.  It is a double handed boat with a mainsail and a jib.  The 420 fleet will learn weather basics, on the water safety, points of sail and sail trim.  In addition, the 420 sailor will learn how to work in a skipper/crew team.  Sailors over 12 years old and over 105 lbs should register for this fleet. The Feva is an up and coming youth class boat sailed double handed like a 420. Children ages 5-7 Our Bay Buddies program is designed to introduce our smallest sailors to the yacht club, the beach, and sailing in a positive, playful environment.  Bay Buddies will swim, play beach games, throw cast nets, go for sailboat and powerboat rides with counselors while learning about our bay and all it has to offer. Do I have to be a member of Fairhope Yacht Club? NO, All interested sailors are welcome to attend. How early should I sign up for Summer Sailing? As early as possible, sessions sell out quickly. Does FYC offer after camp care? NO, a camper picked up more than 15 minutes after their session has ended will be charged a late pickup fee of $10. What should my child bring to camp? Your sailor needs: A US Coast guard approved life jacket in their size Closed toe shoes change of clothes bathing suit and a bag to keep their belongings organized. What will my child learn during FYC Summer Camp? New sailors are going to learn parts of the boat, sails, and rigging as well as basic knots, weather and safety.  They will be taught the fundamentals of sailing by US Sailing Certified coaches. Holly Murray, FYC Waterfront Director, 228-363-0073 [email protected] Scholarship Sail Camp FAQ After School Learn to Sail Exciting News from SAYC Sailing Center! DID YOU KNOW? Our sailing program has reached over 1,800 local youth since it started in 2012! We give over $15,000 in scholarships each year! We have year round sailing and racing programs! and... WE NEED YOUR HELP! The City of St. Augustine has accepted the donation of the building site for the proposed St. Augustine Yacht Club Sailing Center.  SAYCSC had a Groundbreaking Ceremony on January 21st, 2023 and construction began. Currently, our new dock has been built and we are inches away from being able to use it. The bulkhead construction has been completed, as well as the rough plumbing and pouring of our slab. To see the latest construction updates, click here . We look so forward to moving sailing operations to our new center in 2024 - but we need your help! Please visit our donation page for more information.

February 17-19: C420 Midwinters @ USSCMC in Jensen Beach, FL March 9-10: Sunshine State Championships @ USSCMC in Jensen Beach, FL March 23-24: Mount Dora Regatta @ MDYC in Mt. Dora, FL April 6-7: St. Augustine Race Week Youth Regatta (420s only) @ SAYC April 6-7: Sailfest Regatta @ Sarasota Sailing Squadron in Sarasota, FL April 20-21: LEYSF Youth Regatta @ Lake Eustis Sailing Club in Lake Eustis, FL May 4-5: Cowford Cup Regatta @ Florida Yacht Club in Jacksonville, FL

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Full day sailing camps for younger students seeking summer adventure! A perfect first or beginner experience with ease of repeatability.

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Beginner - Intermediate

Full day sailing camps for younger students seeking summer adventure! The Returning course is meant for students who are starting to feel comfortable in the boat and looking to advance their skills.

Ages 11 - 16

Full day camps for teens who are looking for bigger adventure on bigger boats. Still great for new sailors, but fit for longer legs!

O'Pen Skiffs

Ages 7 - 13

Intermediate

Got the hang of Pram Camp? Time to captain your own boat! This course introduces single-handing skills within our time tested camp format.

420 Adventure

Ages 12 - 18

Full day camps for teens who are looking for bigger adventure than 420 Camp by adding bigger sails, lasers, and trap and spinnaker skills to their repertoire.

Looney Lake Lab

Science Curious

Half or Full day outdoor based hands-on STEM based exploration of the lake, environment, world, and the ecosystem around Wayzata Bay.

Ages 8 - 15

Intermediate - Advanced

Suitable for any young sailor hungry for new skills and looking for new challenges. Don't be intimidated, our comfortable environment helps sailors confidently begin competition in a constructive format.

A more advanced program focused on performance skill development and competitive tactics for youth sailors 12-18. The perfect place for any hungry sailor who has taken camp or adventure courses and wants to go faster!

An advanced program focused on performance development and competitive tactics for youth sailors 12-18. The perfect place for any hungry sailor who has taken camps or adventures and wants to go faster!

Ages 9 - 14

Beginner - Advanced

Hands on with fish, we’re exploring our native environment, and what makes our unique underwater world tick.

Lake Experience

Ages 10 - 15

Explore local lake ecology through fishing, sailing, STEM, and water study through daily field trips across the several Lake Minnetonka sites and enjoy on the water programming.

Wings & Foils

Ages 13 - 18

Our newest Adventure program, focusing on exploring other types of watersports, such as wings, foiling and SUP.

Flight Club

The next step for budding foilers. Kids that have comfortably flown a wing and foiled behind a boat will target wind conditions to advance their skills.

Adult Classes

Small group class offerings for adults. From introductory sailing to those interested in certification. If you want a complete learning experience - this is the course for you.

We partner with local housing organizations, businesses, clubs, and camps to offer group experiences for sailors of any means. No matter your background, you can experience summer fun on Lake Minnetonka.

Open Sailing

Community focused open boating opportunity on Tuesday nights during the summer. $50 for the summer.

Tuesday Night Racing // Open Sailing

Casual racing opportunities for budding sailors looking to make the next step in their sailing skills.

Scholastic Sailing

Grades 6 -12

After school sailing teams and clubs. No experience required! Diversified practices for all levels. Compete locally at MSS events, or earn your stripes competing nationally for your school.

College Sailing

Current St. Thomas Students

Competitive and club training oppportunities for University of MN and University of St. Thomas sailors. No experience necessary!

Adaptive Lessons

Instruction designed to engage individuals of varied mental and physical abilities in specifically equipped boats. From partnerships to individual lessons, we're happy to create a program that fits you.

Private Lessons

On the water programs perfect for smaller groups of friends or family. Open to all ages and experience levels.

School Fieldwork

Tailored to Group

We make the Classroom more fun! Use Wayzata Sailing to add hands on, experiential learning to any curriculum. We make it easy through flexible lessons, pricing, and support.

4th - 10th Grade

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Internships

9-12th Grade

Create connections and positive environmental impact in our new youth partnership program with Hennepin County.

Junior Instructors

Ages 14 - 18

Share your love of sailing with the next generation, while building job skills to enter employment prepared.

Community Groups

All Ages, ADA Compliant

Need space for your meeting, club, community group, or public interest? Looking for a lesson, outing, or adventure?

Corporate Sailing

Let us create an unbeatable corporate outing for your business or organization.

Suggested 16+

All Abilities

Join us as we redefine what GIRL TALK is all about. GIRL TALK is an instructional series open to women and run by women.

Ezra's Clubhouse

No tech allowed!

Early drop-off and/or late pickup options for working families of camp parents.

Recovery Community Sailing

Retreat Alumni

Partnership with The Retreat of Wayzata to provide outreach sailing to recovery programs and their alumni.

What is the MSC Yacht Club? Take a look at MSC Cruises’ luxury suite area

MSC Cruises sails nearly two dozen beautiful ships from home ports around the world, but their inviting sun decks can be crowded, and you're likely to encounter queues for dinner, shows and guest services.

The trick to creating a more luxurious experience on this big-ship cruise line is to book a stay in the line's Yacht Club. This upscale enclave within MSC Cruises ' larger ships offers guests more spacious accommodations, butler service and dedicated restaurants and lounges — even coffee delivered to your room each morning, just the way you like it.

Because of the Yacht Club , MSC can offer an inviting experience for cruisers who like big-ship cruising but crave more elevated accommodations, dining and amenities. MSC Cruises was one of the first lines to introduce this ship-within-a-ship concept, along with Norwegian Cruise Line . Now other popular cruise lines, such as Royal Caribbean , also have adopted it.

The Yacht Club section on several of MSC Cruises' ships offers gated access to semi-private dining, butler service and more, but it comes at a price. Find out how much you can expect to pay and what you'll get for your money.

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What are the MSC Yacht Club perks?

All stays in the Yacht Club include priority check-in and checkout; priority disembarkation and boarding on shore excursions days; free premium alcohol and Wi-Fi packages; a bathrobe and slippers; complimentary access to the Aurea Spa thermal suite; 24-hour concierge and butler services (dining and spa reservations, unpacking and repacking, morning coffee delivery, etc.); a free daily in-cabin newspaper of your choice, delivered; and the ability to change your cruise one time without penalty.

Yacht Club cruisers are also entitled to discounts of 10% on spa treatments, 20% on specialty dining packages and 40% on spa packages.

In addition, passengers booked in the Yacht Club have access to their own dedicated bar, lounge and restaurant, as well as a semi-private outdoor bar, pool and hot tubs, all on an exclusive sun deck. When ships dock at the line's private island, Ocean Cay Marine Reserve , Yacht Club passengers have private beach and restaurant access .

In their cabins, Yacht Club cruisers will find a pillow menu, memory foam mattresses, high-quality linens, bathrooms with marble floors, a specialty coffee maker, complimentary open minibar access, one gratis bottle of spirits (choose from a list of available options), free one-time snacks, 24-hour room service and nightly turn-down chocolates from Venchi, an Italian chocolatier that partners with the cruise line.

Which MSC cruise ships have the Yacht Club?

Thirteen ships in the MSC Cruises fleet have the Yacht Club on board:

• MSC Bellissima
• MSC Euribia
• MSC Fantasia
• MSC Grandiosa
• MSC Meraviglia
• MSC Preziosa
• MSC Seascape.
• MSC Seashore.
• MSC Seaside
• MSC Seaview
• MSC Splendida
• MSC Virtuosa
• MSC World Europa

Upcoming vessel MSC World America (2025) also will have the Yacht Club.

The largest Yacht Club in the fleet is on MSC World Europa, offering 152 suites. The second-largest is found on the line's two Seaside EVO Class ships, MSC Seashore and MSC Seascape, which each have 131 suites.

MSC Yacht Club cabins

All accommodations in the Yacht Club are labeled as suites, even though they comprise some standard cabin types. The specific stateroom types offered will vary by ship, but in general, they range from windowless interior cabins and deluxe balcony rooms to Executive and Royal Suites with more space, walk-in closets and bathrooms with both showers and bathtubs.

New to the fleet with the line's World Class are 1,600-square-foot Owner Suites, which include multi-room layouts, walk-in closets, bathtubs and balconies, each with a whirlpool and alfresco dining area.

Also new are Duplex Suites, offering two decks of space, with the bedroom and bathroom upstairs and a dining area, living room and guest bath downstairs. These also include two private sun decks with loungers, one of which boasts a whirlpool.

How much does it cost to stay in the MSC Yacht Club?

As you might expect, the cost to stay in the Yacht Club depends on several factors, including cabin type, the length of the sailing and where you're going and when. However, in line with the rest of the brand's pricing, a stay in the Yacht Club is an excellent value when you compare it to stays in other lines' dedicated suite areas or to luxury cruise prices.

I priced out several sailings departing over the next two years on some of the line's newest and largest ships. This is what was available at press time. (Note: MSC Cruises' website will only allow me to choose a general Yacht Club designation when booking. That means a guaranteed suite within the Yacht Club, but you won't know what type it is until closer to sailing.)

• 7-night Caribbean and Bahamas cruise on MSC Seascape: $6,538 (including taxes) for two adults, round trip from Miami, March 16-23, 2024
• 11-night Bermuda, Canada and New England cruise on MSC Meraviglia: $9,958 (including taxes) for two adults, round trip from Brooklyn, New York, Sept. 25-Oct. 6, 2024
• 7-night Mediterranean cruise on MSC World Europa: $5,118 (including taxes) for two adults, round trip from Barcelona, May 2-9, 2025
• 7-night Mediterranean on MSC Divina: $5,858 (including taxes) for two adults, round trip from Kusadasi, Turkey, June 5-12, 2025

Check out the MSC Cruises website to learn more about the MSC Yacht Club .

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The billionaire's social calendar: The must-attend events for the world's wealthiest business icons

• Billionaires are predictable — and they like to stick together.
• Each year they attend a standard set of parties, festivals, and conferences.
• Here's where you can find a billionaire at any time of year — and how much it will cost you to join in on the fun.

There are around 2,780 billionaires in the world , according to Forbes. That's about 0.00003% of the global population.

And despite their scarcity, these billionaires are surprisingly easy to find . After all, birds of a feather — especially those of a small brood — flock their private jets together. At the start of the year, they descend en masse on Davos. In July, they fly to Sun Valley before, every four years, making their way to the summer Olympics . In December, their yachts anchor in St. Barts.

Here's where billionaires mingle, wheel and deal, and relax, and how you can join them — for a small price, of course.

January: Davos

After billionaires shake off their New Year's Eve hangovers, many make their way to Switzerland for the World Economic Forum's annual meeting in Davos to attend lavish dinners, hit the slopes, and discuss the global problem du jour.

The official event is invite-only and costs tens of thousands per ticket. But those who want to rub shoulders with attendees — think Bill Gates, Marc Benioff, and Mark Zuckerberg — aren't completely barred from the Alpine resort.

Many of Davos' luxury hotels , like the Steigenberger Grandhotel Belvédère and AlpenGold, are closed to the public, so you'd be better off renting an apartment. Those don't come cheap, though. Local outlets reported that rentals went for 10-times their typical prices last year. One apartment with two double beds and a pull-out sofa cost nearly $27,500 to rent for the five nights of the conference.

And good luck finding food. With most of the restaurants booked up for conference events, you may be left paying $43 for a hot dog.

February: Super Bowl

NFL teams are among the most popular toys of the ultrarich : Walmart's Rob Walton has the Broncos, hedge fund manager David Tepper owns the Panthers, real estate tycoon Stanley Kroenke boasts the Rams, Jerry Jones controls the Cowboys, and so on.

So it's no surprise that a number of billionaires flock to the sport's biggest game every year, though Super Bowl weekend as a billionaire involves more than just wings and great commercials.

Host committees and travel agencies have curated luxury experiences for the richest football fans that cost six figures and include chartered jets, five-star accommodations, and access to the field after the game. Suites for this season's game in Las Vegas are going for up to $3 million on rental platform Suite Luxury Group .

There are also the private parties, known for their superstar performers — in some cases, ones particularly familiar with billionaires. Last year, DJ D-Sol, also known as Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon, reportedly spun a set at a party attended by billionaires like Jeff Bezos and Apollo cofounder Josh Harris.

March: Hong Kong's Art Basel

Last year marked the grand reopening of Hong Kong's Art Basel after a three-year coronavirus hiatus. Wealthy Chinese carpooled together in private jets to the fair, Bloomberg reported, and spent millions adding to their collections.

In a savvy scheduling maneuver, the 2023 art fair coincided with the Wealth for Good summit. The conference, a push to get more family offices to set up in the city, counted billionaires like Yahoo cofounder Jerry Yang, Sequoia Capital China's Neil Shen, and local real estate magnate Adam Kwok as its attendees.

Artsy clocked more than a dozen seven-figure sales at the art fair, including work like George Condo's "Purple Compression" and Kazuo Shiraga's "Kisan," which sold for $4.75 million and $5 million, respectively. One of the fair's most famous sale's came in 2018, when Microsoft cofounder Paul Allen sold Willem de Kooning's "Untitled XII, 1975" for $35 million to a private collector.

April: The Masters Tournament

Forget Easter. The first signs of spring mean one thing for billionaires: golf.

Each year, the Masters Tournament kicks off the run of major professional golf championships at Augusta National. The famously exclusive club in Georgia — it didn't allow women to join until 2012 — counts a number of billionaires as members.

Pals Warren Buffett and Bill Gates, as well as Warren Stephens, David Ziff, and Stanley Druckenmiller, belong to the club, Bloomberg reported in 2015.

Each year, hundreds of private aircraft land at the airports around Augusta , according to information from the aircraft-tracking website JetSpy .

Billionaires like former Nike CEO Phil Knight, hotelier Robert Rowling, and investor Herbert Allen Jr. all had planes touch down for last year's tournament, according to the Jetspy data. So did Tiger Woods — the only billionaire winner of The Masters.

His victory means he is the proud owner of one of Augusta National's iconic green jackets, which are only allotted to members and Masters winners.

The secretive club hasn't ever spelled out its membership process, but it's invite-only, and new members can only join when existing ones leave.

You can, though, spectate alongside some of the biggest names in business. Tickets for the Masters are available through a lottery system — or for as much as $10,000 on the secondary market.

May: The Cannes Film Festival

Summer starts early for billionaires, who dock their yachts for the Cannes Film Festival at the end of May. While the event is technically reserved for industry professionals, per its website, the super-rich can, of course, pay to play. For them, the fete is as much an opportunity to get a first look at Oscar winners as it is an opportunity to mingle with stars on the Croisette.

It was one of the first stops on Jeff Bezos' 2023 grand debut tour of his $500 million superyacht Koru , which he disembarked to hit up the Vanity Fair party at the Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc, a favorite venue of the very wealthy and those who court them. Other guests included A-listers Robert de Niro, Naomi Campbell, and Pedro Almodovar. In years past, the likes of David Geffen and Len Blavatnik have turned up at the same event.

Billionaires like François-Henri Pinault and the late Paul Allen have hosted their own parties at the film festival: The former throws the Kering Women in Motion Dinner each year, while the latter was known for his themed yacht parties .

Notably missing from the French Riviera this year? The yachts of Russian Oligarchs .

June: The Royal Ascot

While a number of billionaires spend June in the Hamptons or crisscrossing the Mediterranean , some prefer to spend it on dryer land. The headline billionaires at the Royal Ascot — an annual horse race held about 25 miles outside London — are, unsurprisingly, the members of the British royal family.

But many other members of the three comma club, and their hats, are in attendance. The rich crowd is different from the one at a typical F1 Grand Prix , and some billionaire horse owners — like Chanel's Alain and Gerard Wertheimer; the shipping scions of the Niarchos family; Tetra Pak heiress Kirsten Rausing; and construction magnate Anthony Bamford — have even had skin in the game .

For over 200 years, the Royal Ascot has been open to the public — about 300,000 people attend the five-day event — but don't expect to get anywhere near the rich and famous. Joining the Royal Enclosure requires a special application process, including having two sponsors. Plus, there's a strict dress code — no spaghetti straps or bow ties allowed — and kids under 10 years old are not allowed.

July: Allen & Company Sun Valley Conference

Every July, private jets descend on the small town of Hailey, Idaho, for the summer counterpart to Davos: the Allen & Company Sun Valley Conference — also known as billionaire summer camp.

Since 1983, boutique investment bank Allen & Co — its president, Herbert Allen, is a billionaire himself — has hosted the event, which attracts the biggest and richest names in business, including Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg, Warren Buffett, and Rupert Murdoch.

Private planes touch down in the small town of Sun Valley for the conference, which has become known for the deals struck in between rounds of golf, guided hikes, whitewater rafting, and tennis matches. It's where Jeff Bezos snagged The Washington Post for $250 million in 2013 and where the seed for Disney's $19 billion acquisition of ABC was planted in 1995.

This year's hot topics included the planned sale of Paramount to Skydance — with Shari Redstone making a grand entrance — artificial intelligence, and the 2024 election.

The vacation-cum-business-meeting is invite-only and pretty much restricted to masters of the universe dressed in vests and quarter-zips — as well as their entourages. Security is strict, with even the press walled off from most of the wheeling and dealing.

But when the conference is not in session, you, too, can stay at the Sun Valley Lodge , the homebase of the retreat that offers a year-round ice skating rink, luxe spa, and pool with a view of the mountains. The most basic rooms cost upwards of $500 a night over the summer, and suites go for upwards of $1,500. But don't feel too bad for the billionaires, Allen & Co foots the bill.

August: Burning Man

On its face, Burning Man — the anticapitalist art and music festival in the Nevada desert — doesn't really seem like an event for billionaires. But the richest people in the world don't seem to care about whether or not they're wanted.

Since the 1990s, attending Burning Man has become a sort of status symbol of the tech elite. Google founders Sergey Brin and Larry Page are longtime Burners — the festival inspired the very first Google Doodle — as is Eric Schmidt, who they chose to be Google's CEO.

Facebook cofounders Dustin Moskowitz and Mark Zuckerberg, and Uber cofounder Garrett Camp have also attended. Even Ray Dalio, the billionaire hedge fund manager, wanted to see what all the hype was about, sporting some psychedelic bell bottoms and joining the party in 2019.

While ticket sales were down this year — the event did not sell out for the first time since 2011 — the uber-rich are still attending. Hundreds of private planes descended onto Black Rock City's temporary runway during the first days of the festival. The starting price to charter a plane through Burner Express Air is $9,000, one way.

The experiences of many celebrities and billionaires on the Playa lean less into the "decommodification" and "leave no trace" principles of the festival and more into the "immediacy" one — as in instant gratification. They travel around in tricked-out art cars (basically fancy golf carts) and forego rustic tents for more fancy camps, complete with furniture, air conditioning, and personal chefs who charge six figures for their services.

All of this may be why there was a hefty dose of schadenfreude when Burning Man went underwater , quite literally.

September: The Monaco Yacht Show

There are yachts, and then there are the superyachts — and those are aplenty at the Monaco Yacht Show in Monte Carlo, where billionaires gather at the end of the summer to scope out their new toys. (There are also, technically, megayachts, but for plebeian purposes, they are one and the same.)

The 100-plus boats on display have an average length of 165 feet, and feature elevators, bars, spas, pools, gyms, hot tubs, and helipads — sometimes more than one. Jet skis and submersibles are popular add-ons.

In the past, yachts owned by billionaires like Paul Allen, Steve Wynn, and Pier Luigi Loro Piana have been exhibited at the show — with some available for sale or to charter. The event also used to be a favorite of opulent Russian oligarchs, though sanctions have prevented them from attending for the past couple of years.

This year's show includes the 73-meter yacht Planet Nine, which was featured in Christopher Nolan's "Tenet" and is on sale for nearly $86 million. Making her debut is Kismet, the yacht owned by the billionaire Shahid Khan, the owner of the Jacksonville Jaguars. She is available to charter for a starting price of $3.36 million a week.

If you're looking to peruse boats that you can't afford — or maybe meet a billionaire who will invite you on theirs — you're in luck: The Monaco Yacht Show is open to the public for the small price of 600 Euros, or $640, a day.

October: The Frieze Art Fair

The Frieze Art Fair, held annually in London, draws the rich — and the staff of the rich — from around the world looking to add very expensive contemporary art to their collections. (For those who prefer pre 21st century art, there's the nearby Frieze Masters.)

In years past, collectors like Point72's Steve Cohen , Diamond titan Laurence Graff, and the wife of hedge fund legend Louis Bacon, Gabrielle, have all been spotted. While exactly which works these patrons have bought tend to be kept under wraps, pieces go for millions of dollars each year.

While anyone can buy tickets to the fair itself — this year for as low as £46, or $57 — the fetes surrounding Frieze Week are a more surefire place to spot a billionaire — or their younger, edgier heirs. A look at party snaps from the last few years show Gordon Getty's granddaughter Ivy Getty, Cohen's daughter Sophia, and Roger Penske's granddaughter Sophia mingling with art-world celebrities, and possibly looking for some six-figure works of art to add to their starter collections.

November: Le Bal des Débutantes

Le Bal des Débutantes continues the centuries-long tradition of rich, famous women reminding society that they are, well, rich and famous.

The ball is invite-only, and no one, not even billionaires, can buy their way in — at least that's what Ophélie Renouard, the founder of the ball's current iteration, told Insider. Renouard handpicks the cohort of about 20 women each year, who go to Paris for a weekend of photoshoots, makeup and hair appointments, and traditional waltzes.

Past debutantes have included royalty like Princess Hélène of Orléans and Princess Akshita Bhanj Deo; children of Hollywood elite like Forest Whitaker's daughters Autumn and True, and Reese Witherspoon and Ryan Phillipe's daughter Ava; and, of course, the heiresses of billion dollar fortunes like Araminta Mellon, Kayla Rockefeller, Laila Blavatnik, and Amanda Hearst, usually with their very wealthy and very powerful parents in tow.

As is often the case for the rich — and rich nepo babies, in particular — things come free: The weekend's dance lessons, couture gowns, glam squads, and jewels are paid for by sponsors.

December: New Year in St. Barts

Billionaires ring in the New Year seemingly anywhere but at home. And while Aspen and Maldives are popular choices for the wintering elite, there is perhaps nowhere with more billionaires-per-square foot during the holidays than St. Barts.

In years past, the Caribbean island, formally Saint-Barthélemy, has attracted yachts owned by the likes of David Geffen, Barry Diller and Diane von Furstenberg, and Bernard Arnault for year-end festivities.

Unfortunately for the poor rich, one of the most infamous St. Barts New Year's parties will be canceled this year. Roman Abramovich — the former Chelsea FC owner, sanctioned Russian billionaire, and unlikely hero of St. Barts — will not be hosting his multi-million dollar extravaganza, which has featured performances from Prince and Beyoncé; millions worth of food and alcohol; and guests like Orlando Bloom and Rupert Murdoch.

Guess they'll have to buy tickets to Nikki Beach's party like the rest of us.

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