Summer Sailing Program

Introduction

The Dana Point Yacht Club Youth Sailing Program strives to provide a safe and fun learning environment for sailors aged 6 to 16 years so they may build confidence through skill, character through challenge and experience, sportsmanship through the Corinthian spirit of the sport, and care and stewardship of the sea through the sharing of our love and knowledge of the water.

This program offers a curriculum vested in developing the skill and knowledge it takes to be a safe and effective sailor, while promoting the values of teamwork and cooperation, love and compassion, honesty and integrity, patience and respect. Through all of this, DPYC strives to contribute to a respectful community of citizens, as well as produce the next generation of sailors.

Sea Stars summer sailing camp for kids 6-16 years old.
Nine consecutive weekly sessions – Families may choose any or all of the sessions.
June 9 to August 8, 2025
Monday thru Friday, 9am – 4pm
Price per session – $450 Non-members / $400 Members

REGISTRATION FORM

Cancellations

• Prior to May 31 – 100%
• June 1 to June 8 – 50%
• Start of the session – No refund unless the spot can be filled
• Cancellations made within 3 days of registering will be honored and refunded in full.

Participants are not required to be members of Dana Point Yacht Club. Children and grandchildren of DPYC members are eligible for member pricing.

All juniors will be required to pass a swim test on their first day. The test consists of swimming laps at the DPYC guest dock, treading water, and putting on a Coast Guard approved life jacket while in the water.

Safety Requirements

Safety is crucial in all our programs. Students must demonstrate comfort in and around water to participate.  We will be following these precautions:

• Swim Test
• Signed Medical Release Form
• Submitted Insurance Card
• Report all absences to the Front Desk 949-496-2900
• Everything will be outside with minimal inside access
• Dressed to sail in quick drying clothing. There will be limited clothing changes - keep all belongings safe in a zippered bag.

Schedule

The program officially begins at 9:00am though students may arrive as early as 8:30am but no earlier. Supervision is not provided prior to 8:30am.  All boats should be rigged by 9:30am. If your child requires additional time, please plan accordingly.

Pick up time is 4:00pm. Please do not cause the coaches to have to stay late to wait for you.
The parent or guardian must sign their sailor IN and OUT each day and if there is a change in plans (friend or relative to pick up the kids), please indicate at check-in.

Generally, the participants will be on the water for 2 hours in the morning, break for lunch, and sail for a few more hours in the afternoon. However, this schedule may vary depending on lessons, fieldtrips, sails around the island or out to the ocean, and adverse sailing conditions (too much or no wind).