Santa Monica Windjammers Yacht Club
2025 Summer Sail Camp

We specialize in teaching First Time sailors but also have an exciting fleet of boats that will keep sailors engaged and enthused as they progress.  Weekly sailing camp instruction designed for kids 7 to 17 years old. The boats used are provided from the SMWYC fleet of US Sabot Centerboard Prams, RS Teras, Optimist Prams, Lasers, CFJs, C420, Nikki Foiling Crafts, Wings, 29er, I-14, Foiling Board and Santana 20s to meet the needs of students of all sizes and abilities. Most of our dedicated and talented Instructors are certified by US Sailing or their home country equivalent and are thoroughly trained for success in our program. Beginning student to instructor ratio is a maximum of 6:1.

Back for 2025!

  • A special class for our youngest First Time graduates called "Second Week".  The perfect follow up to a First Timer - 7-8 year olds class.  Students build on their skills in a small group with lots of time on the water
  • Smaller Intermediate class sizes so all sailors will enjoy sailing our RS Teras with both Sport and Pro sails
  • A new class for "Advanced Intermediates" where students build more skills on Lasers and 2-person boats
  • "Advanced" sailors will be pushed to their limits on our C420s, 29er, I-14, Nikki foiling boats, Wings, foil board and Santana 20s
  • Many of our 2024 team will be back again this summer

Program Dates and Times

Weekly sessions begin June 9, 2025 and end August 15, 2025
Monday - Friday (M - Th the week of 6/30)
9:00 am to 3:30 pm - 9:00am to 4:00pm for Advanced Classes
Aftercare is available at the rate of $25/day

Our Instructors and Philosophy

Our team of dedicated Instructors is a mix of year round and seasonal instructors who have wholeheartedly embraced our community-based program and non-competitive teaching philosophy.  

   Summer Camp Tuition

Weekly Session for first time sailors $375 ($300 for week 4), which includes the cost of a "Junior Program Membership"

Weekly Session for Second Week, Intermediate and Advanced Intermediate students $325 ($260 for week 4), Junior Program Membership not included

Weekly Session for Advanced students $335 ($268 for week 4), Junior Program Membership not included

No Additional Charter Fees! 

Financial assistance is available, please contact us for information.

SMWYC Club Members rate $262.50 per week for First Timer classes ($225 for week 4), Second Weed, Intermdiate and Int. Advanced classes ($245/$146), Advanced ($251/$151).  No special member pricing for Cruises

 

Registration - Opening Soon!

First Timer sailors sign-up in sessions based upon their age to better tailor instruction for the group. Registration for 2025 will open soon on our Reservation System which will also allow you to sign waivers.  Should a week become fully booked, we will add you to a waiting list. For additonal information or questions, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call program chair Steve Potter at 310-827-7692.

SMWYC Juniors
13589 Mindanao Way
Marina del Rey, CA 90292

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Registration for 2025 Summer Sail Camp is now open!

We look forward to another great summer of sailing.  With many of our favorite instructors returning and a bunch of newly implemented ideas that make learning to sail at all levels more fun.  Back for 2025 is the Second Week class for our youngest sailors and an improved currilculum and fleet of boats for our Advanced Intermediate and Advanced sailors.  Why mess with a good thing you ask?  We constantly push ourselves to make sailing at every level an adventure by re-examining how we run all of our classes and the results are,more fun and faster progression.  Click on our Summer Sail Camp tab, pick your week(s) of fun and make your reservations.  We are looking forward to another epic summer of sailing!

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2020 Sail Camp is sold out

Demand for Sail Camp has been extremely strong and most sessions are already closed to registration due to the size of the waitlists.  Sessions that are open to register have waitlists short enough that there is a small possibility that a new registrant could be accepted off the waitlist.  We are looking at ways to provide additional alternatives to help get more folks on the water and will announce them when we have staff confirmed to accommdate addition sessions or offerings.

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Last two weeks of Sail Camp may be sold out but we still have lots to offer!

Unfortunately, the last two weeks are sold out with waiting lists so we have removed those options from the registartion system.  We've had a unprecedented rush to sign up for the last two weeks.  Our regular Thursday After School Sailing restarts Aug. 22 and our Saturday Open Sailing restarts Aug. 24.  Monthly Learn to Sail packages begin Sept. 7.  We have the flexibility to add days if you like or create special classes for groups.  Visit of Programs page or email us for more information.

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Registration instructions for 2025 Sail Camp!

There are a couple of quirks you will face when registering so please read these instructions carefully and please don't hesitate to email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with any questions.

    • Due to IRS regulations for not-for-profit organizations, all students whose family is not a member of SMWYC will need to acquire a "Junior Program Membership", which allows them to participate in all of our youth sailing programs for a calendar year at non-SMWYC club member rates.  If you purchased a Jr. Membership last year and haven't renewed for 2025, you will need to renew in order to continue your registration.
    • When beginning the registration process for the first time, you will be asked whether you are a member or a non-member.  If you are not a SMWYC member and have not acquired a "Junior Program Membership, please click the word "join" which will be in blue letters.  After completing the application and paying the membership fee, you will be able to complete your registration.
    • For students that already are Club or Junior Program members, click the "Member" button and enter your name or email address and select your name from the pop-up list.  Two step verification is in place so a code will be sent to your cell phone or an email will be sent to if no cellphone number is on record.  Enter the code and proceed.

    • First Time Sailors, due to County Regulations, we no longer perform swim tests on the first day so your confirmation of your child's ability to swim is very important.  We do a Capsize Drill on the first or second day of camp, and that will confirm your child is comfortable enough in the water to continue.  In rare instances, this drill has excluded some students, in which case, we refund the balance of the week.

    • Aftercare:  If available, you will be able to use the reservation system to order aftercare and pay in advance.  This will be up as we get closer to Camp starting.  Aftercare hours are 3:30 to 5:00 pm and the cost is $25. 

    • Lunch:  Students will need to bring their own lunch.

To begin Registration, click here.