Summer 2021 Camps

**REGISTRATION WILL OPEN MARCH 10 (MARCH 5 FOR THE CLUB AT WESTPOINT MEMBERS)**
All camps have varying times to aide in distancing rules. Please read the class description carefully.
Boats are provided for all introductory level classes. Boat ownership needed for Race Teams.
Professional coaching
All sailors must wear a US Coast Guard approved life-jacket
Safety boat is present for all sessions
Classes will be run out of both venues: PY-Westpoint and PY-Chesapeake.
Cancellation Policy: A processing fee of $50 will be applied to any cancellations. No refunds within 2 weeks of class start date.
PYSF Scholarships are available to help PYSF achieve its mission to be a community sailing group that teaches sailing regardless of ability to pay. To apply for a scholarship, complete the PYSF Request for Scholarship. Contact treasurer@pysf.us if you have any questions.
Family Nights are from 5pm-8pm on June 25, July 23 and Aug 6
We encourage our sailors to "intern" as Junior Instructors. If your sailor is interested in this opportunity, please contact Molly.

Learn-to-Sail

This is a fun, in-depth camp that teaches the basics of sailing. Time will be spent both on land, and on the water learning wind direction, boat nomenclature, knots, and basic sailing techniques. Although no experience is necessary, sailors must be comfortable in the water while wearing a life jacket. Camp is Mon-Thur 9am-3:30pm. Ages 8-11. $1,000 per camp.

Camp 1: June 14 - June 24 *FULL
Camp 2: July 5 - July 15 *FULL
Camp 3: July 19 - July 29 *FULL
Camp 4: Aug 2 - Aug 12 *FULL

*Some kids pick up the sport quickly, while others may repeat learn-to-sail multiple times before advancing. Your instructors will update you on the sailor's progress towards the end of the course. This class does not compete in regattas.*

Opti Intro-to-Race

For sailors with less than a year sailing in Cubes/Optimists (or equivalent), who understand the basics of sailing and want an introduction to racing skills. This class is for the sailor who has completed learn-to-sail but needs a refresher on proper boathandling and an introduction to the basics of racing. Boats provided (Cubes). Camp is Mon-Thur 9am-4pm. Ages 8-12. Cost: $500

Camp 1: June 14 - June 17
Camp 2: July 5 - July 8
Camp 3: July 19 - July 22

Opti Green Team

For sailors who have completed Opti Intro-to-Race or equivalent and seek to refine their racing skills in a single handed boat. Sailors will work on opti specific body mechanics as well as introduce rig set up. Boats provided (Optis). Camp is Mon-Thur 9am-4pm. Ages 8-12. Cost: $500

Camp 1: June 14 - June 17
Camp 2: June 21 - June 24 *Full
Camp 3: July 12 - July 15 *Full
Camp 4: July 26 - July 29

Regattas (not confirmed until closer due to COVID restrictions)

June 26 - 27: BAYS Summer #1 @ PYSF
July 17 - 18: BAYS Summer #2 @ EYC
July 31 - Aug 1: BAYS Summer #3 @ SFYC

*Most kids stay on the Green Team for more than one season. Your instructors will update you on the sailor's progress towards the end of the course. The next steps would be Opti Dev Team or FJ Intro.

Opti Development Team

For sailors who have graduated from our Opti Green Team or equivalent and seek to refine their racing and boat tuning skills in a single handed boat. Sailors could be racing in either Green or Champ fleet while on the Development Team. Coaches will determine what is appropriate for the sailor. Boat ownership is suggested but not mandatory. Camp is Mon-Thur 9am-4pm. Ages 8-13. Cost: $500

Camp 1: June 14 - June 17
Camp 2: June 21 - June 24
Camp 3: July 12 - July 15
Camp 4: July 26 - July 29

Regattas (not confirmed until closer due to COVID restrictions)

June 26 - 27: BAYS Summer #1 @ PYSF
July 17 - 18: BAYS Summer #2 @ EYC
July 31 - Aug 1: BAYS Summer #3 @ SFYC

Opti Champ Team

For sailors who have graduated out of our Development Team (or equivalent) and seek to refine racing skills in a single handed boat. Boat ownership is mandatory. Ages 10-15. Race Team members are expected to participate in local, Bay Area regattas which are included in the class fee. Regattas outside of the Bay Area are an additional cost of $100/sailor/day. (PYSF Scholarships are available to help PYSF achieve its mission to be a community sailing group that teaches sailing regardless of ability to pay. To apply for a scholarship, complete the PYSF Request for Scholarship. Contact treasurer@pysf.us if you have any questions.) Camps is Mon-Thur 2pm-6pm. Ages 8-13. Cost: $500

Camp 1: June 21 - June 24 (BAYS #1)
Camp 2: July 12 - July 15 (BAYS #2 and Nationals)

Regattas (not confirmed until closer due to COVID restrictions)

PY Summer Series: Friday 4-8pm (June 18, July 9, Aug 6)
June 26 - 27: BAYS Summer #1 @ PYSF
July 17 - 18: BAYS Summer #2 @ EYC
July 24 - 29: Opti Nationals @ Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA
July 31 - Aug 1: BAYS Summer #3 @ SFYC

FJ Intro Camp

Learn the basics of sailing while developing skills to prepare for sailing with others at PYSF and in the Bay Area. While no experience is necessary, sailors must be comfortable in the water while wearing a life jacket. This class serves as an introduction to double-handed sailing and Fleet Racing. Class Sessions are divided by age (11-13yo and 14yo+) and by gender for the All-Girls Class. This class precedes FJ Team Racing and 420 Intermediate. Boats provided. Camp is Mon-Thur 9am-4pm. Cost: $500 (PYSF Scholarships are available to help PYSF achieve its mission to be a community sailing group that teaches sailing regardless of ability to pay. To apply for a scholarship, complete the PYSF Request for Scholarship. Contact treasurer@pysf.us if you have any questions.)

Camp 1: June 14 - 17 (Girls) *FULL
Camp 2: June 21 - 24 (11-13yo) *FULL
Camp 3: July 12 - 15 (14yo+) *FULL
Camp 4: July 19 - 22 (11-13yo) *FULL
Camp 5: Aug 2 - 5 (14yo+) *FULL
Camp 6: Aug 9 - 12 (Girls) *FULL

*Some kids pick up the sport quickly, while others may repeat FJ Intro before advancing to 420 Intermediate and/or High School Race Team. Your instructors will update you on the sailor's progress towards the end of the course. This class can compete in the BAYS regattas with instructor approval*

Keelboat Intro Camp

Learn the basics of sailing a keelboat! This class serves as an introduction to keelboat sailing using Ideal 18s. Sailors will be learning basic maneuvering on a keelboat, including spinnakers. Boats provided. Ages 14+. Camp is Mon-Thur 9am-3pm. Cost: $700 (PYSF Scholarships are available to help PYSF achieve its mission to be a community sailing group that teaches sailing regardless of ability to pay. To apply for a scholarship, complete the PYSF Request for Scholarship. Contact treasurer@pysf.us if you have any questions.)

Camp 1: June 21 - 24 *FULL
Camp 2: July 12 - 15 *FULL
Camp 3: Aug 2 - 5 *FULL

420 Intro Camp

Sailors who have completed FJ Intro, 420/Laser Summer Course, or equivalent. Looking to perfect trapeze work, spinnaker handling, skippering and crewing. No partner needed. Sailor needs to be confident in skippering and understand basic sailing concepts and maneuvers. Boats provided. Answers to FAQ can be found here. Ages: 12-18. This class precedes invitation to the 420 Race Team. Camp is Mon-Thur 9am-4pm. Cost: $500. (PYSF Scholarships are available to help PYSF achieve its mission to be a community sailing group that teaches sailing regardless of ability to pay. To apply for a scholarship, complete the PYSF Request for Scholarship. Contact treasurer@pysf.us if you have any questions.)

Camp 1: July 5 - 8
Camp 2: July 26 - 29
Camp 3: Aug 9 - 12

FJ Team Racing

This is equivalent to our High School Sailing class from years' past, but will serve as a varsity level class. 8-12th graders. No pre-existing team needed. Sailors must be confident in their boat handling and understanding of sailing rules. This class will be focused on 3v3 team racing. Boats provided. Camp is Mon-Thur 4:30pm-8pm. Cost: $500 (PYSF Scholarships are available to help PYSF achieve its mission to be a community sailing group that teaches sailing regardless of ability to pay. To apply for a scholarship, complete the PYSF Request for Scholarship. Contact treasurer@pysf.us if you have any questions.)

Camp 1: Aug 2 - 5

420 Race Team

Club and Travel Team members are expected to participate in local, Bay Area regattas which are included in the class fee. Regattas outside of the Bay Area are an additional cost of $100/sailor/day. (PYSF Scholarships are available to help PYSF achieve its mission to be a community sailing group that teaches sailing regardless of ability to pay. To apply for a scholarship, complete the PYSF Request for Scholarship. Contact treasurer@pysf.us if you have any questions.)

BAYS #1 Camp: June 21 - 24
BAYS #2 Camp: July 12 - 15
BAYS #3 Camp: July 26 - 29
Bemis Qualifier Camp: July 5-8

Regattas (

July 10 - 11: Chubb Bemis Qualifier
June 26 - 27: BAYS Summer #1 @ PYSF
July 14 - 17: C420 North Americans @ Rochester YC
July 17 - 18: BAYS Summer #2 @ EYC
July 20 - 22: C420 Nationals @ Brandt Beach, NJ
July 31 - Aug 1: BAYS Summer #3 @ SFYC
Aug 10 - 14: Chubb US Sailing Youth Doublehanded Championship *must qualify