Sailing School

Welcome to the PCSA Junior Sailing School!

We offer classes throughout the summer for children ages 5-17.
We operate Monday through Friday on the beautiful Jordanelle Reservoir.

Full-day Sessions are from 9:00am-3:15pm
HALF DAY Day sessions are 9:00am-12:00pm OR 12:15pm-3:15pm

Scholarships available - info below.

PARENT GUIDE & HANDBOOK

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Discounts (*may not be combined)
10% discount for families that sign up for 2+ sessions of sailing camp.*

10% discount is available to active and veteran military members. Use code military10 at checkout.

REFUND/CANCELLATION POLICY: Full refund (less processing fee) if cancelled 30 days prior to class start date, 50% refund (less processing fee) if cancelled 14 days prior to class start date. Sorry, we cannot issue refunds if cancelled less than 14 days before class start date.

RESCHEDULING POLICY: Rescheduling of registered weeks must be made no later than 72 hours before camp begins, or forfeiture of full camp value may occur.

CLASS SIZE MINIMUMS: A session be cancelled one week in advance if there aren’t enough students enrolled to run the class. Parents will be notified at such time.

PARENT GUIDE & HANDBOOK

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Guppies

Designed as a small group, introductory, hands-on class, the focus is on making kids comfortable in and around boats. Lots of games will be intermingled with beginner sailing with the goal of fun! (Recommended for 5-7)

Guppies Half Day - $83/day

Guppies Full Day- $159/day

Pram 1 & 2

Our beginner pram course is for students, recommended ages 8-12, who have little or no experience on the water, in sailboats, perhaps need a refresher and build confidence from a previous Beginner Class, or, they do not have a history of organized instruction experience. This class covers the fundamentals of how to rig, de-rig, care for boats and equipment, capsize recovery, understanding wind direction, and how to tack and gybe. Students are are also introduced to the different points of sail, and basic “rules of the road”. This course is taught in Zim Prams. (Pram 2 Prerequisite: Pram 1 or equiv.)

Pram 1 & 2 Full Day- $159/day

Intro to tera

Intermediate Sailing is recommended for students ages 10 - 14 who have completed at least two summers of beginner camp and are looking for broader sailing experience. There will be an emphasis on developing confidence and self-reliance in a mixture of weather conditions. Instructors will focus on building the students’ skills on RS Teras. They will learn and practice a variety of new concepts to include proper sail trim, roll tacking, and gybing. This class is taught for the sailor who is looking to learn advanced boat handling and racing techniques.

intro to tera- $159/day

Advanced Tera/ Intro to Racing

This two-week course is offered to our returning sailors (Recommended for ages 8-14) interested in expanding their skill base and learning more about the world of racing. The Park City Sailing Team will be attending events all summer, and after the completion of one intro to race session are open to those sailors. (Prerequisite: Intro to Tera or equiv.)

Advanced Tera/intro to race $143/day

Beginner RS Quest

This one-week Beginner RS Quest course allows sailors in the 13-17 age range to start familiarizing themselves with the most competitive youth boat in the country. Skills taught include; how to rig, de-rig, caring for boats and equipment, capsize recovery, understanding wind direction, and how to tack and gybe. Students are also introduced to the different points of sail, and basic “rules of the road”. This course is an excellent pairing with a week of our Intro to Sailing for High-schoolers course. (Recommended for ages 13-17)

Beginner Quest $159/day

High School

This one-week course offers our basic introduction to sailing but is geared towards high school aged students passionate about sailing and interested in excelling quickly skills. Skills taught include; how to rig, de-rig, caring for boats and equipment, capsize recovery, understanding wind direction, and how to tack and gybe. Students are also introduced to the different points of sail, and basic “rules of the road”. This program also offers students an inroad to the newly formed high school team, and other racing and sailing opportunities through Park City Sailing. (Recommended for ages 14-17)

High School $159/day

Junior Race Team All Day- 5 weeks & 10 weeks

Race team is a 5 or 10 week program for students by head coach approval only.

Athletes train at the Jordanelle in either the ILCA or the RS Tera, to compete in events all over the world. PCSA regularly has athletes at National, North American and International level events. For more information, contact jrsailing@sailpc.org.

5 week $127/day

10 week $127/day

SAFETY & INFORMATION

sWIM TEST

While no formal swim test is required to participate in Park City Sailing, it is recommended that participants be able to swim without the aid of a life jacket. Participants are required to wear life jackets when participating in activities on or around the water.

lIFE JACKETS

Safety is of primary importance! Every child, regardless of age or class, is required to wear a Coast Guard-approved life vest at all times when on the docks and water. This rule also applies to free sailing and participation at away events. Park City Sailing will provide life jackets, but students can also bring their own.

conduct & discipline

There should be no rough play on the docks or on the grounds. Respect is essential for fellow members and boats. Poor sportsmanship will not be tolerated. Sailors and their families will be held accountable for lost or damaged equipment if it is deemed by staff to be reasonably preventable given the sailor’s ability level. If discipline is necessary, the Director reserves the right to require a student to leave the program for a certain period of time. The student’s parents will be notified immediately. Please refer to the Parent Agreement.

Refunds & Cancellations

Full refund (less processing fee) if cancelled 30 days prior to class start date, 50% refund (less processing fee) if cancelled 14 days prior to class start date. Sorry, we cannot issue refunds if cancelled less than 14 days before class start date.

Instructional staff & experience

Park City Sailing leverages the US Sailing Small Boat Instructor Program. Instructors are enabled to teach safely, effectively, and creatively with this program. Instructors are first aid & CPR certified.

sCHOLARSHIPS

At Park City Sailing, we offer financial aid to families who can demonstrate financial need. Please click the "Scholarship" button for more information. 

PARENT GUIDE & HANDBOOK

guía y manual para padres

Getting to Park City Sailing

Cómo llegar al campamento de vela de Park City