Santa Monica Windjammers Yacht Club
2026 Summer Sail Camp

Our Summer C  amp is unique.  Teaching First Time sailors is a big emphais for us but also we feature a ladder of classes and a unique fleet of boats that create a logical progression so kids stay engaged and enthused as they progress.  Our classes are offered on a weekly basis making easy to include sailing with vacations ond other camps.

Our Classes:

• • • First Timers 7 and 8:  With a smaller maximum class size we are able to give our youngest sailors extra attention and time on the water.  These classes are taught in Optimists which have a smaller sail which makes easy to handle as the breeze comes up. Sign up for a single week and the follow up class is "Second Week".  Target class size is 6, maximum is 7.
    • First timers 9 and up: First timers in this class are taught in US Sabots which are a SoCal classic.  With a higher boom and larger sail, it is more comfortable for older kids and has the power to move in light morning breezes.  Target class size is 7, maximum is 8.
    • Second Week:  We found that moving straight up to Intermediate after learning to sail can be intimidating to young or somewhat timid sailors.  This is the recommended class for our youngest new sailors.  Kids sail in the same type of boat they learned in and enjoy a small class size.  Step up class is "Intermediate".  Maximum class size is 6.
    • Intermediate:  New for 2026, Intermedaite is actually 2 classes with two instructors.  Two groups are established Monday morning based on the speed and comfort of each sailor (taking into account friendships, etc).  The less experienced group is smaller for more personalized instruction and may sail in an Optimist, Sabot or be introduced to the RS Tera.  The more experienced group sails the RS Teras.  Target group sizes are 7 and 10.  Next step is "Advanced Intermediate".
    • Advanced Intermediate:  We introduce the RS Feva and ILCA Dinghy (Laser) with the smaller 4.7 sail.  The Feva is our introduction to sailing with a partner as well as a spinnaker so sailors need to communicate and collaborate to achieve the potential of the boat.  The 4.7 sail on the ILCA Dinghy provides more power and speed on a comfortable platform.  Maximum class size is 8.
    • Advanced:  Up to 8 kids sail on C420s, 29ers, our foiling Nikkis and even go our for a board foiling session while the wind comes up.  In addition, they may be split into groups of 4 to sail our 20' keelboats.  The adventures are only limited by the imagination of the sailors and instructors!

 Program Dates and Times

Weekly sessions begin June 8, 2026 and end August 14, 2026
Monday - Friday (M - Th the week of 6/29)
9:00 am to 3:30 pm - 9:00am to 4:00pm for Advanced Classes
Aftercare is available at the rate of $25/day

 

Registration - Now Open!

First Timer sailors sign-up in sessions based upon their age to better tailor instruction for the group. Registration for 2026 is now open 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..

SMWYC Juniors
13589 Mindanao Way
Marina del Rey, CA 90292