Park City Sailing School
Our goal is to introduce children of all ages to the sport of sailing. From guppies having the experience of being in a sailboat for the first time, to our nationally ranked sail team. We operate at the beautiful Jordanelle Reservoir at the world class resort of Park City.
Christian Koules - Head Coach
Christian Koules is a dedicated sailing coach known for his calm leadership, technical knowledge, and passion for developing confident, capable sailors. With a strong focus on fundamentals, race strategy, and seamanship, he helps athletes build both skill and self-belief on the water. Christian’s coaching style balances discipline with encouragement, creating an environment where sailors are challenged to improve while still enjoying the sport. Whether working with beginners or competitive racers, he emphasizes teamwork, adaptability, and respect for one another, making him a trusted mentor at PCSA. Full bio here. You can contact Christian at jrsailing@sailpc.org.
Instructors
We are proud of our sailing instructors. Some join us after having themselves been through the Park City Sailing School. Others come to Park City with deep experience at some of the best sailing centers around the world. All of our senior instructors are US Sailing certified and are passionate about our students and the sport of sailing.
Classes and Programs
Guppies
Designed as a small group, introductory, hands-on class. The primary focus is enabling our youngest sailors to feel comfortable in and around boats. Utilizing games, drills, on and off water experiences, guppies leave the week feeling empowered and associating sailing school with safety and fun on the water!
Ages 5-7
Half or full day, 1 week session
Ratio 6:1
$83-$159/day
introduction to Pram
Our beginner pram course is for students ages 8-12, who have little or no experience on the water. This is an excellent class if your sailor needs a refresher from a previous Beginner Class. 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 also introduced to the different points of sail, and basic “rules of the road”. This course is taught in Zim Prams.
Ages 8-12
full day, 1 week session
Ratio 5-7:1
$159/day
Intermediate pram
Our Intermediate Pram course is designed for young sailors who are ready to build confidence and independence on the water after completing Intro to Pram. Campers will refine their sailing skills, practice boat handling and sail trim, and learn to sail safely in a variety of conditions, all while having fun and working as a team. Through on-the-water coaching and shore-based activities, sailors gain the skills and confidence needed to progress to more advanced sailing. (Pram 2 Prerequisite: Pram 1 or equiv.)
Ages 8-12
full day, 1 week session
Ratio 5-7:1
$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.
Ages 10-14
full day, 1 week session
Ratio 5-7:1
$159/day
Intro to RS Quest
This one-week Beginner RS Quest course allows sailors in the 13-17 age range to start familiarizing themselves with RS Quest. 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”.
Ages 13-17
full day, 1 week session
Ratio 5-7:1
$159/day
Intro to sailing for High Schoolers
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Ages 13-17
full day, 1 week session
Ratio 5-7:1
$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.)
Ages 8-14
full day, 2 week sessions
Ratio 5-7:1
$143/day
Race Team
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.
Ages 10-17
full day, 5 or 10 week session
Ratio 5-7:1
$127/day
Our full day sessions run from 9am - 3:15am, and our half-day sessions run from 9-12p or 12:15p-3:15pm. All full- day sailors should provide their own lunch.
Discounts and scholarships
sCHOLARSHIPS
A mission of Park City Sailing is to enable youth to experience the joy of sailing regardless of ability to pay. If you would like to apply for a scholarship, please fill out the application. We review requests on a rolling basis and will respond to you as soon as possible.
Key Information
REFUNDS, CANCELLATIONS and RESCHEDULING
Full refund if cancelled 30 days prior to class start date, 50% refund 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 of registered weeks must be made no later than 72 hours before camp begins, or forfeiture of full camp value may occur.
STudent placement
We work proactively with parents to find the best class / program for your children based on their age, experience and learning objectives. We reserve the right to move your child to a different class / program and or cancel a registration at our sole discretion. We will do our best effort to coordinate with the parents and we will fully refund cancelled registrations.
SwIMMING
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 Head Coach 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.
Instructional staff & experience
All instructors are Safe Sport certified, a required training that teaches coaches, staff, and volunteers how to prevent, recognize, and report abuse and misconduct in sports. Every class is also assigned a dedicated senior instructor. All senior instructors are US Sailing Small Boat Instructor Program (Level 1) certified, which includes first & CPR certification, to ensure a safe, effective, and creative teaching environment.
School communications
Parents / guardians who enroll their children will receive further communications including our “Parent Guide & Handbook with detailed information about the school and how to best prepare your children to attend. Please look out for our emails and read them carefully. Please inquire by mail or phone with any questions.