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With an opportunity to truly engage with the beauty of the Puget Sound, Sail Kingston Cove provides potential sailors a chance to enjoy the lifelong sport of sailing.

The offered camps are open to children ages 8 to 17 in two internationally recognized classes of sailboats, Optimists (Opti’s) and Flying Juniors (FJ’s), focused on beginner and advanced beginner sailors.

About Us

Sail Kingston Cove is a community non-profit corporation located in beautiful Kingston, Washington. We are dedicated to providing educational opportunities to youth, through sailing programs which promote safety, self-confidence, fun and an appreciation of the marine environment.

As a program that prides itself on the complete educational experience, our focus expands beyond the typical, on-the-water course. We provide a safe environment that promotes sportsmanship, encourages learning, and stimulates pure happiness via sailing. Our camps and instruction allow for continued youth development, along with instilling a love for the sport.

Sail Kingston Cove Principles: Safety, Attitude, Intelligence, and Laughter.

What To Expect:

  • Every Camp has certified instructors with the students at all times.
  • Safety boats are on the water to help young sailors when needed.
  • A survey form is provided to collect important information as you register for a Camp.
  • All registrants are required to sign a waiver of liability, which is available to download through the registration process.
  • Parents are required to review and acknowledge Sail Kingston Cove’s terms and policies during registration.
  • Parents, at time of registration, can elect to pay one-third of the Camp fee to hold your reservation, or pay the full fee at the time of registration. Full payment is due within 15 days of Camp start.
  • All fees paid are fully refundable up to 30 days prior to Camp start. Other terms apply.
  • A confirmation email is sent after registration which includes details as to what your student needs to bring, such as a life jacket, a change of clothes, lunch, water, a towel, and closed-toe shoes.
  • All students will graduate with a special remembrance gift, and an ice cream treat on us for full day camp students.
Guppy Sailing Camp

Guppy Sailing
Ages 5-7
9:00 AM Camps

Camps for these youngsters start each Monday at 9:00AM to 12:00PM, and continue daily at the same time until Friday of the Camp week. As an introduction to sailing, these kids will learn how to put on their life jackets, tie knots, learn about boats, safety on and off the water, play games, and get comfortable around the dock. Our certified instructors will be with the kids during the Camp, where students will enjoy boat rides, a beach day, and learn about marine life and the boating community. Limited to six youngster per camp.

5 day Camps9:00AM to 12:00PMCost $190.00

Camp 5AJuly 22-26Register

Camp 6AJuly 29-Aug 2Register

Camp 7AAug 5-9Register

Youth Beginner Opti Sailing Camp

Youth Beginner-Starting to Sail Solo-Optimist Class (Opti)
Ages 8-12
9:00 AM and 11:00 AM Camps

There are two camp times to choose from, one starting at 9:00 AM ending at 3:00 PM, and one starting at 11:00 AM and ending at 5:00 PM. This is a great way to start, learning the various parts of a boat and sails, understanding the basics of single handing sailing with these classic sailing dinghies. Classes will teach boating safety, how to rig and launch a Opti, how sails propel these little boats, and fundamental sailing skills. Learning to tack, gybe, do figure 8 maneuvers, and how to right a tipped boat. Solo sailing makes these little “Captains” of their ships learn independence and gain confidence on the water.

No experience necessary. Swim check in Personal Flotation Device (PFD) required.

5 day Camps9:00AM to 3:00PMCost $325.00

Camp 1AJune 24-28Register

Camp 3AJuly 8-12Register

Camp 4AJuly 15-19Register

Camp 8AAug 12-16Register

Camp 9AAug 19-23Register

5 day Camps11:00AM to 5:00PMCost $325.00

Camp 5BJuly 22-26Register

Camp 6BJuly 29-Aug 2Register

Camp 7BAug 5-9Register

Youth Intermediate Opti Sailing Camp

Youth Intermediate-Pick Up Speed, Optimist Class (Opti)
Ages 8-12
11:00 AM Camps

A good fit for sailors who are familiar with sailing introduced in Youth Beginner, this camp draws on what beginning sailors already know and teaches increasingly advanced concepts. Once mastering this intermediate course, sailors are ready to advance to next step of sailing, mastering our Flying Junior (FJ) double handed sailboats where teamwork is essential to success.

Swim check in Personal Flotation Device (PFD) required.

4 day Camp11:00AM to 5:00PMCost $260.00

Camp 2BJuly 1-5Register

5 day Camps11:00AM to 5:00PMCost $325.00

Camp 1BJune 24-28Register

Camp 3BJuly 8-12Register

Camp 4BJuly 15-19Register

Camp 5BJuly 22-26Register

Camp 7BAug 5-9Register

Camp 9BAug 19-23Register

Youth FJ Beginner Sailing Camp

Youth Beginner Flying Junior Class (FJ)
Ages 13 and over
9:00 AM Camps

This camp is for brand-new sailors or those transitioning out of Opti’s. It is taught in multi-handed boats that require teamwork to sail.

Alongside the development of basic sailing skills, the main focus of this repeatable camp are cooperation and team building. Sailors will build these useful sailing (and life!) skills through activities both on and off the water. Participants are encouraged to enjoy themselves and improve their sailing in a social environment.

No experience necessary. Swim check in Personal Flotation Device (PFD) required.

5 day Camps9:00AM to 3:00PMCost $325.00

Camp 3AJuly 8-12Register

Camp 4AJuly 15-19Register

Camp 8AAug 12-16Register

Youth FJ Intermediate Sailing Camp

Youth Intermediate Flying Junior Class (FJ)
Ages 13 and over
9:00 AM Camps

Teen Intermediate is a good fit for sailors who are comfortably at a beginner level and are excited to build their sailing and teamwork skills in a challenging double-handed boat (the Flying Junior).

The goal by the end of camp is to have all sailors comfortable sailing upwind and downwind in medium breeze, and ready to check-out a FJ in Open Boating.

Once graduating from this class, teens are encouraged to consider our spring and fall “Kraken” sailing program, where skills honed, preparing these sailors to participate in competitive sailing regattas all around western Washington. These programs prepare teens to compete in college based sailing programs, where standout sailors may be eligible for scholarships.

Prerequisite: Completion of Teen Beginner (or equivalent).

Swim check in Personal Flotation Device (PFD) required.

4 day Camp9:00AM to 3:00PMCost $260.00

Camp 2AJuly 1-5Register

5 day Camps9:00AM to 3:00PMCost $325.00

Camp 6AJuly 29-Aug 2Register

Camp 8AAug 12-16Register