Youth Sailing

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Two small sailboats with young sailors sailing on a lake near the shore, with trees and houses in the background.

Growth Through Sailing

Our sailing program offers kids much more than time on the water—it helps them grow and have fun while doing it. As they learn to handle a boat, make decisions, and navigate changing conditions, they naturally build confidence and independence. Our programs are designed to teach real skills while encouraging responsibility, resilience, and teamwork. With supportive instructors and a positive community, each session becomes an opportunity for your child to discover their strengths, gain self-assurance, and develop a sense of capability that goes far beyond sailing.

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A boy sailing a small white sailboat on a body of water, with a hill in the background.

Four small sailboats with white sails on a body of water, with a treeline and houses on a hill in the background.

A person sailing a small sailboat on a lake, with a tree-lined shoreline and houses in the background, under a partly cloudy sky.

A person sailing a small white sailboat with a sail marked USA and 2184 on a body of water with a background of trees and a shoreline.

A person sailing a small white sailboat with the sail marked 'USA 22200' on a calm body of water, with a distant shoreline and clouds in the sky.

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Registration

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Youth Sailing Camp

Ages 11–17

Mount Baker's Sailing Camps are for ALL skill levels (ages 11-17). Come sail in our fleet of double-handed dinghies. Safety, skill development and FUN are our goals. Each week, our trained sailing staff will review the roster and determine each camper's skill individually and quickly assign them into groups by experience and aspirations. ***This course requires a float test taken prior to class and a signed Risk and Release/Medical form on file.

Time: 12:30pm - 4:30pm
Dates: Mon – Fri (unless noted)
- Jun 22-26
- Jun 29-July 2, (Mon - Thur)
- Jul 6-10
- Jul 13-17
- Jul 20 - 24
- Aug 4-7 (Tues - Fri)
- Aug 10-14
- Aug 17-21
Must have had at least 1 session of Beginning youth sailing in 2025 or 2026.
Times: 9am - 12 noon
Dates: Mon - Fri
- Jul 20 - 24
- Aug 10 - 14
- Aug 17 - 21
After registering, please complete the required paperwork. All paperwork is due by the Friday before the camp.
Required Paperwork:
- Float Test - Float tests are not available at the boating center but can be taken at our Seattle City pools
- Risk & Release
- Medical Form
  
  Additional details are available in the program section below, and please feel free to reach out anytime with questions.

Beginning Sailing Camp

Intermediate Sailing Camp

NOTE: IF YOU ARE TRYING TO REGISTER FOR A CLASS THAT STARTS IN 2 WEEKS OR LESS PLEASE CALL THE OFFICE TO REGISTER. YOU CAN NOT REGISTER ONLINE. 206-386-1913

Four small sailboats with people sailing on a lake near a forested shoreline with houses and trees in the background on a sunny day.

Kids Sailing Camp

Ages 8–11 (Beginning & Intermediate)

This is a perfect sailing camp for the younger sailor (ages 8-11) who wants to check out sailing in a very stable sailboat. These young sailors will take to Lake Washington in our fleet of flat bottom pram sailboats (Opti’s) that are lightweight and easy to maneuver. The camp will also include: rigging, knots, basic rules of the water, teamwork, with an emphasis on safety and FUN! ***This course requires a float test taken prior to class and a signed Risk and Release/Medical form on file.

Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Dates: Mon–Fri (unless noted)
- June 22–26
- June 29–July 2 (Mon–Thu)
- July 6–10
- July 13–17
- July 20–24
- August 4–7 (Tue–Fri)
- August 10–14
- August 17–21
Must have at least 1 week of beginner class in 2026 or 2025
Time: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Dates: Mon - Fri, unless noted
- July 20–24
- August 4–7
- August 10–14
- August 17–21
After registering, please complete the required paperwork. All paperwork is due by the Friday before the camp.
Required Paperwork:
- Float Test - Float tests are not available at the boating center but can be taken at our Seattle City pools
- Risk & Release
- Medical Form
  
  Additional details are available in the program section below, and please feel free to reach out anytime with questions.

Beginning Sailing Camp

Intermediate Sailing Camp

Program Details

13 - 18 years old
Novice: Any athlete that is within their first year of sailing
TBD
Regattas are for all sailors unless specifically noted. There will be a fee for each regatta. The estimate fee is currently listed.
Feb 21, LU Team Rowing Relay at Mt. Baker Community Center
Please contact Team Captains to participate. Fundraising event for Camp Lucy
March 14, Baker Day, Mt. Baker. Free
March 21, Greenlake, Seattle WA. Est: $100
April 4, Husky Open (Select Varsity) Est: $90
April 12, Rose City, Vancouver WA (transportation provided) Est: $190
April 24-26, Brentwood Regatta, Maple Bay, Canada Est: $750
(Transportation provided & Passport is required)
May 2 Opening Day (Select Varsity) $100
May 15-17 NW Regionals, Est: $775
(Transportation provided)
Fees included all coaching and activities at Mt. Baker. Regattas are an extra fee and scholarships are available.
Scholarships can help with:
- Activity fees
- Regatta travel
- Required race gear
We know these costs add up for families, and we are committed to ensuring that there are no financial barriers to participation in our programs.
Seattle Parks and Recreation offers a 50-90% assistance level.
For more information and to fill out the application, click on this link:
Scholarship Website and Application
If your family does not meet the criteria of the Seattle Parks and Recreation Scholarship, we also offer expanded assistance levels of 10-40% with our Supplemental Financial Aid. (You will still need to apply for an SPR scholarship first).
Please email phaedra.ogden@seattle.gov if you have any questions.
Welcome to the Mount Baker community! We’re excited to see your kids get on the water and to watch them grow along the way. To help you get started, we’ve put together a downloadable step-by-step checklist to guide you through the process.
If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out—we’re always happy to help. Thanks again, and we look forward to seeing you soon.
— The Mt. Baker Team