Youth Opti Pram Beginners Sailors Camp
Has your child shown interest in boating? Perhaps in sailing! This is a perfect sailing camp for the younger sailor (ages 8-11) who wants to check out sailing in a very stable “single-handed” (one sailor) sailboat. These young sailors will take to Lake Washington in our fleet of Pram sailboats that are lightweight, easy to maneuver, flat bottom boats. The camp will also include but not exclusive to: rigging, knots, basic rules of the water, teamwork, with an emphasis on safety and FUN!
- Required Forms:
- Assumption of Risk & Release Form
- Medical form (All youth under 18)
- Float Test*
*This course requires a float test taken prior to class. Float tests are available at Seattle Pools www.seattle.gov/parks/pools.asp
Intermediate Opti Pram Sailing Camp – Must have 1 week of Beginner within the previous year: Has your child shown interest in boating? This is a perfect sailing camp for the younger sailor (ages 8-11) who wants to check out sailing in a very stable ‘single-handed’ (one sailor) sailboat. These young sailors will take to Lake Washington in our fleet of Pram sailboats that are lightweight, easy to maneuver, flat bottom boats. The camp will also include but not exclusive to: rigging, knots, basic rules of the water, teamwork, with an emphasis on safety and FUN!
- Required Forms:
- Assumption of Risk & Release Form
- Medical form (All youth under 18)
- Float Test*
*This course requires a float test taken prior to class. Float tests are available at Seattle Pools www.seattle.gov/parks/pools.asp
Youth Sailing Camp
Mount Baker’s sailing camps are for ALL skill levels (ages 11-18). Come sail in our dinghy fleet of V15’s, FJ’s and Lasers. No need to figure out what skill level (beginner through advance) your sailor may be. Each week, our trained sailing staff will review the roster and determine each camper’s skill individually and quickly assign them into compatible groups by experience and aspirations. Safety, skill development and FUN are our goals.
Required Forms:
- Assumption of Risk & Release Form
- Medical form E-13 (All youth under 18)
- Float Test*
*This course requires a float test taken prior to class. Float tests are available at Seattle Pools www.seattle.gov/parks/pools.asp
Intermediate Youth Sailing Camp
Must have 1 week of Beginner in 2018 or 2019: Come sail in our dinghy fleet of FJs, V15’s, and Lasers! Focus is on increasing boat handling skills while growing confidence and speed.
Required Forms:
- Assumption of Risk & Release Form
- Medical form E-13 (All youth under 18)
- Float Test*
*This course requires a float test taken prior to class. Float tests are available at Seattle Pools www.seattle.gov/parks/pools.asp
Mount Baker Youth Sailing Team
Join the Mt Baker Youth Sailing Team! Try your hand in our Optis, Lasers or FJ’s. All practices will develop the necessary skills and knowledge to enjoy the winds on Lake Washington and/or racing on Puget Sound in local sailing regattas. Program fees do not include regatta fees and associated costs. Become part of the growing tradition of youth sailing at Mount Baker!
- Winter and spring classes (February – May) are age restricted to 13 – 18 years old.
- Summer classes (June – September) are open to participants ages 10 – 18 years old.
- Required Forms:
- Assumption of Risk & Release Form
- Medical form E-13 (All youth under 18)
- Float Test*
- Required Forms for Regatta Travel:
*This course requires a float test taken prior to class. Float tests are available at Seattle Pools www.seattle.gov/parks/pools.asp
Skill Designations
Sailors can compete at several different levels at Mount Baker. From the beginner races at Milfoil Dodger regattas all the way to Championship Fleet races at regional events, there are events for every skill level. The categories below can help you determine which events might be right for you. Sailors joining Mount Baker from other areas or teams can contact the office to find out where they might fit in best.
Beginner: First Year
Experience: Has completed two summer sailing camps at Mt. Baker or elsewhere
Skills: Able to sail upwind, downwind, rig boat and right a capsized boat unassisted
Goals: Learning how to race and willingness to attend regattas in Seattle area
Plan: Attend Milfoil Regattas in July/August and Octoberfest in September
Novice: Second Year
Experience: Knows how to sail and has completed area summer/fall regattas in the past
Skills: Starting to sail two different boats at Mt. Baker – singlehanded and doublehanded
Goals: Practice at least twice a week in the summer and once a week through November
Plan: Attend two day regattas – including one out of Seattle travel event and one in the fall
Varsity: Three or more years
Experience: Practicing from April through November, attending clinics and regattas in the Pacific Northwest
Skills: Comfortable rigging and sailing all boats at Mt. Baker
Goals: Able to sail in all wind conditions, comfortable with current and enjoys competing
Plan: Attend clinics, sailing in regattas to improve results or to learn a different boat
Sailing Team Regattas
2022 Calendar TBD
Milfoil Dodgers
2022 Calendar TBD
