Summer Camp!

INTERMEDIATE: (Ages 10-16), 2 Week Program

Intermediate Programming: From Crewmember to Skipper

Our Intermediate program is a dynamic two-week course designed to help campers transition from crewmembers to confident skippers. Campers will gain the skills needed to sail a J22 with a counselor providing guidance from a nearby coaching powerboat.

Week One:
The first week focuses on sailing with an instructor onboard. Campers will dive into advanced sail trim, crew responsibilities (including spinnaker work), and skipper fundamentals such as docking, Person-in-Water recovery drills, and heaving-to.

Week Two:
In the second week, campers will apply their skills by sailing independently, without an instructor onboard. Coaches will observe and guide from a nearby powerboat as campers master intermediate techniques such as roll-tacking, spinnaker sets, basic racing strategies, sailing backwards, and steering without a rudder.

Prerequisite:
To enroll in the Intermediate program, campers must have successfully completed a beginner-level course from a reputable sailing institution.

For additional details, please review our FAQ or email info@downtownsailing.org with any questions.

We look forward to seeing your camper take the helm this summer!