Youth Sailing

Youth Sailing

Enrollment for 2024 Summer Camps are now Open!


The Sailing Academy has partnered with Planet Hope (a youth sailing and adventure organization) to provide sailing camps and courses for young people on the Beach at Herrington Harbour.


REGISTER ONLINE on our Sailing Camp site: www.SailingCamp.org

Mini-Mariners! Half-Day or Full-day Sailing Camp for Ages 5-7


On The Beach At Herrington Harbour South
5-Day Sailing Camp: Monday- Friday; Now split into AM-Only (10am-1pm) or Full-Day (10am-3pm) sessions.


Cost: $395-$575
Prerequisites: None
Ages: 5-7
Camp Dates: Starting the week of June 17th, 2024

Youth Sailing Camp Ages 8-14


5 Day Sailing Camp (Monday-Friday; 10am-3pm)
On The Beach at Herrington Harbour South


Cost: $610
Prerequisites: None
Ages: 8-14
Camp Dates: Starting the week of June 17th, 2024


A week of fun activities and games on the beach and in the water makes this our most popular youth camp! Young people learn how to sail on 14′ dinghies. Camps cover water safety, capsize recovery, rigging, terminology, and basic sailing skills in a fun and exciting atmosphere.

Teen Beach Catamaran Camp Ages 13-16


5 Day Sailing Camp (Monday-Friday; 10am-3pm)
On The Beach at Herrington Harbour South


Cost: $668
Prerequisites: None
Ages: 13-16
Camp Dates: Starting the week of June 17th, 2024


Similar to our Youth Dinghy camps, but on 14′ and 16′ catamarans! For our teen campers who want to upgrade from our dinghies and advance their skills. We still cover water safety, capsize recovery, rigging, terminology, and basic sailing skills in a fun and exciting atmosphere.

Yacht Teen Cruising Camp (Live Aboard)


6-Day/5 Night OR 8-Day 7-Night Stay Aboard Cruising Camp on 35-55′ Boats

Drop-off on Sunday at 4pm, Pick-up on Friday at 4pm OR Sunday at 4pm


Cost: $1350-$1500
Prerequisites: None
Ages: 13-17

The ultimate teen sailing adventure on the Chesapeake Bay! While building their sailing skills, teens also learn navigation, course plotting, boat systems, anchoring, etc. as they cruise to different ports on the Bay.

Share by: