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2025 Junior Sailing Camps for Beginner Sailors
2 Week Beginner Sailing Camps:
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Monday - Thursday 1PM - 4 PM June 15 - June 25 *Junior Flagship Regatta will be Thursday MORNING, July 9th at 8AM |
Public: $500 per child NFYC Member: $300 per child June 29 - July 9* *Junior Flagship Regatta will be Thursday MORNING July 9th at 8AM - no afternoon session to follow. |
1 Week Beginner Sailing Camps:
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Monday - Friday 1PM-4PM |
Public: $250 per child NFYC Member: $150 per child |
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July 27 - July 31 RACE WEEK* *MT Cup Junior Regatta is Friday MORNING, July 31 at 8AM - no afternoon session to follow. |
August 3 - August 7 |
August 10 - August 14 |
August 17 - August 21 |
The beginner program is designed for youth ages 8-17 with little or no sailing experience. During the program, participants will learn basic sailing skills, water safety, seamanship, and team building with the help of our exceptional staff of trained and accredited coaches and instructors. The emphasis will be on safe and fun sailing education. The program will use Optimist dinghies, FJs, Lasers, and RS Fevas that provide a solid platform for quick learning. Classes will run from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at North Flathead Yacht Club in Somers, MT.
*2 Week Camps are invited to participate in the Junior Flagship Regatta Thursday MORNING at 8AM followed by pizza and prizes around 11:30 AM (depending on how long wind lasts). July 9th will not have an afternoon session.
*The RACE WEEK will include 4 days of basic sailing with a significant focus on beginning racing and will end on Friday MORNING with the Junior Montana Cup Regatta at 8AM.
To move on from the beginner program you must master level 1 as follows:
o NFYC Junior Sailing Rules
o Anatomy of a Sailboat
o Knots 8 knot, square knot, cleat knot, and bowline
o Take care of an Opti (storage, washing, and proper sail care)
o Rig and de-rig an Opti
o Understand wind direction (points of sail)
o Sit in correct position in the boat and hold the tiller and main sheet correctly or jib sheet
o Tacking and jibing
o Steering, and trimming the mainsail and/or jib
o Basic sailing safety maneuvers capsize recovery, safety position, respond to a storm warning, and avoid collision
o Docking, leaving and returning
o General water precautions safety whistle, sun protection, hydration, correctly wear a PFD, put on and take off a PFD in the water
o Understand towing how to safely attach the Opti and steering
The NFYC Junior Sailing Program will offer a variety of 1 week, 2 week and 4 week sailing camps. We are excited to also offer private lessons for all age sailors as well.
Students in the Junior Sailing Program must be at least 8 years old on the first day of class.
Enrollment:
To enroll, follow the link indicated. Due to class size and boat availability, enrollment will be limited. NFYC members are given priority enrollment and have until April 30th to turn in enrollment for their priority to be honored.
Non-members are able to register for the waitlist during this time. On May 1st non-members on the waitlist will be given the opportunity to finalize their registration by paying the fees in full. Once paid registration will be set.
The maximum class size will be 10 students.
Members can request scholarship funds from the NFYC Board of Directors. Scholarship funds must be confirmed by May 1st to maintain registration status.
Attire:
US Coast Guard approved PFD (life jacket), swimsuit, shorts, t-shirt, sweatshirt, water shoes or close-toe shoes (no flip flops) and a towel, expect to get wet daily.
Swim Test:
Conducted without a life jacket on. All participants will be required to swim 50 yards unaided and tread water for 1 minute on the first day of class, no matter the weather.
Discipline:
All junior sailors are expected to;
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follow the NFYC rules and those set forth by the instructors.
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be respectful of NFYC property and junior sailing equipment. NFYC is a non-profit volunteer based organization.
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be respectful to both their peers and the instructor.
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to participate in all class activities.
Behavioral problems will not be tolerated. Repeat offenders will be expelled.
Cancellation Policy:
Due to the limited class size any cancellations would be difficult for our program to weather. Please make sure you are properly planning for your scheduled session. We are unable to offer refunds for any missed classes or sessions. Credits for future sessions may be authorized at the NFYC Board of Directors discretion.
Parent Involvement:
Parents/guardians are welcome to stay at the club while their child is in class but are not required to.
Registration is now open and available online via Regatta Network. Click the link below to begin your registration:
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