A close up of a hand on a triller

advanced sailing

Advanced Sailing - The Next Step

Is your kid enthusiastic about sailing and looking to get back on the water for more? Campers ages 11-15 can single hand or sail with a partner and learn to control this Olympic class planing hull with simple controls for advanced technique.

Handling a Laser will treat your budding Olympian to a sailing experience like never before – flying through the water, spinning on a dime and maneuvering through obstacles with ease.

This one-design camp takes sailing to the next level through comprehensive drills and hands-on feedback. And, the curriculum also helps campers take on the work needed to earn certification through US Sailing.

You’ll learn the following skills:
  • Advanced Sail Trim & Heel Control
  • Beach Takeoffs and Landings
  • Advanced Aerodynamics
  • Sail Shape controls
  • Capsize Self-Rescue & Dry Capsizing
A young man in a sailboat pulling a line.
A young man controlling his sail boat.
A boy in a boat saiing fast

To Keep in Mind: Campers should be comfortable swimming and treading water, be able to submerge their heads under water, behave prudently if a capsize occurs, and be in adequate physical shape to engage in the Camp’s activities. If in doubt, please contact your doctor. In addition Campers and/or parents must notify a staff member regarding any medical condition of which the instructor should be made aware. Although you may provide your own, Shoreline does provide PFDs (life vests) and wetsuits.

A lunch catered by the American Bistro is included with this camp. Lunch selections vary by day and include a vegetarian option each day.

What to Bring

Campers should bring comfortable clothes, a jacket or fleece, a towel and change of clothes, lots of sun protection, a lanyard to secure their glasses around their heads, a reusable water bottle, and shoes or booties to wear while on the boats and in the water. No flip-flops allowed. Campers should have a pair of water shoes/aqua socks to wear while boating, and a pair of athletic shoes to wear before and after boating

Hats and sunglasses are recommended but not required. If wearing glasses, Campers should bring a lanyard to secure glasses around their head. It is also a good idea to send along some additional money or a snack with your Camper to carry him/her throughout the day, as well as for locker tokens – cost $2 and are recommended for securing valuables.

Important: Please arrive 10-15 minutes before your class to check in.