Summer Camps

Ages 4-7

Ages 11-18

Ages 7-9

Learn-to-Race

Ages 9-12

Chutes & Wires

Ages 10-15

Adaptive

Wetfeet

Ages: 4 to 7
Price: $275
Program Offerings:
AM: Week 1 (June 29-July 3), Week 3 (July 13-17), Week 5 (July 27-31), Week 6 (August 3-7), Week 8 (August 17-21), Week 9 (August 24-28)
PM/Full Day: Week 1 (June 29-July 3), Week 6 (Aug 3-7), Week 8 (Aug 17-21)

Bundle an AM and a PM session to make Wetfeet Full Day for $475!

Wetfeet is a one week, half day program for children ages 4 to 7. Our youngest sailors will learn water safety and basic sailing skills in a safe and fun environment. Whether they are exploring the inlet, or on a treasure hunt for a pirate’s lost gold, these sailors learn that being safe on the water with friends is fun!

Wetfeet programs run either AM (9:00 am to 12:00 pm) or PM (1:00pm-4:00pm).

Girl Power 4-7

Ages: 4 to 7
Price: $275
Prerequisite: Girls Only
Program Offerings:
AM: Week 2 (July 6-10)
PM: Week 7 (Aug 10-14)

Girl Power is a one week program for girls ages 4 to 7, designed to encourage and empower our young female sailors. Similar to Wetfeet, sailors will learn sailing skills to explore and play on our local waters. This program teaches confidence, independence, and how to have fun on the water in an all-female environment!

Girl Power 5-7 programs run either AM (9:00 am to 12:00 pm) or PM (1:00pm-4:00pm).

Junior Sailing 1/2 Day

Ages: 7 to 9
Price: $275
Prerequisite: None
Program Offerings:
PM: Week 3 (July 13-17), Week 9 (August 24-28)

Juniors is a one week program, designed for children ages 7 to 9. Sailors will learn how to steer and adjust sails; new skills that will help them explore the inlet, learn about our marine wildlife, and complete a quest for the pirates of Rocky Point!

Junior Sailing Half-Day programs are either AM (9:00 am to 12:00 pm) or PM (1:00pm-4:00pm).

Girl Power 7-9 1/2 Day

Ages: 7 to 9
Price: $275
Prerequisite: Girls Only
Program Offerings:
PM: Week 2 (July 6-10)

Girl Power is a one week program for girls ages 7 to 9, designed to encourage and empower our young female sailors. Similar to Juniors, sailors will learn sailing skills to explore and play on our local waters. This program teaches confidence, independence, and how to have fun on the water in an all-female environment!

Girl Power Half-Day programs are PM (1:00pm-4:00pm).

Junior Sailing Full Day

Ages: 7 to 9
Price: $475
Prerequisite: None
Program Offerings:
Week 1 (June 29-July 3), Week 2 (July 6-10), Week 4 (July 20-24), Week 5 (July 27-31), Week 6 (August 3-7), Week 7 (August 10-14), Week 8 (August 17-21)

Girl Power 7-9 Full Day

Ages: 7 to 9
Price: $475
Prerequisite: Girls Only
Program Offerings:
Week 3 (July 13-17), Week 9 (August 24-28)

Opti 1

Ages: 9 to 12
Price: $475
Weight: Less than 110lbs
Prerequisite: None
Program Offerings:
Week 1 (June 29-July 3), Week 3 (July 13-17), Week 5 (July 27-31), Week 6 (Aug 3-7), Week 8 (Aug 17-21)

Explore the water! This one-week program is designed for complete beginners, or sailors who have previously taken a Wetfeet, Juniors, or Girl Power Sailing Camp. 

Sailors learn the CANSail 1 skills through games, activities, and tons of time on the water. CANSail 1 teaches sailors the fundamental sailing skills; steering, sheeting sails, balance in a boat, and boat handling on all points of sail. Sailors can sail within defined boundaries set by an instructor.

Opti 2

Ages: 9 to 12
Price: $475
Weight: Less than 110lbs
Prerequisite: CANSail 1/Opti 1
Program Offerings:
Week 2 (July 6-10), Week 7 (Aug 10-14)

Find your next adventure! This one-week program is designed for sailors who have achieved their CANSail 1 certification, and are looking for the next steps!

Sailors learn the CANSail 2 skills through games, activities, and tons of time on the water. CANSail 2 teaches sailors to adjust their bodies and boats for changes in direction and wind speed while sailing and to perform boat-handling manoeuvres in a controlled manner while in a controlled setting.

Youth Leadership

Ages: 10 to 15
Price: TBD
Prerequisite: CANSail 2 certification
Program Offerings: Week 2 (July 6-10)

This program is a leadership development course for sailors who have completed their CANSail 2, and are interested in becoming involved at the club. Youth Leaders will learn how to safely and responsibly assist beginner sailors on-land and on-water; becoming confident in skills such as hands-on sailing instruction, leading on-land games and activities, and dinghy capsize recovery.

This course offers sailors the opportunity to receive training on program operations, as well as their Pleasure Craft Operator Card (Boating License). These certifications are prerequisites for those who may be interested in becoming sailing instructors in the future.

Previously known as volunteer training, successful completion of this course is required in order to volunteer at RPSA Summer Camps.

420 1

Ages: 11 to 18
Price: $475
Prerequisite: None
Weight Minimum: 120lbs
Program Offerings:
Week 2 (July 6-10), Week 4 (July 20-24), Week 8 (Aug 17-21), Week 9 (Aug 24-28)

This beginner-friendly program is perfect for individuals with little to no experience in sailing. Sailors will work towards their CANSail 1 certification while learning the basics of steering, sail trimming, balance, and boat handling.

420 2

Ages: 11 to 18
Price: $475
Prerequisite: CANSail 1
Weight Minimum: 120lb
Program Offerings:
Week 1 (June 29-July 3), Week 3 (July 13-17), Week 5 (July 27-21), Week 7 (August 10-14)

Designed for sailors ready to advance beyond the basics, this program builds on the CANSail 1 curriculum. Participants will work towards earning their CANSail 2 certification while refining their boat-handling skills and learning new techniques, including controlled maneuvers and efficient upwind and downwind sailing.

420 3/4

Ages: 11 to 18
Price: $775
Prerequisite: CANSail 2
Program Offerings:
Week 1/2 (June 29-July 10), Week 7/8 (Aug 10-21)

Intermediate and Advanced Sailing – Learn how to sail FAST!

This program is designed for sailors who have completed their CANSail 2 and want to build on their skills. Sailors will work towards their CANSail 3 and 4 certifications, diving into intermediate and advanced sailing techniques.

Key skills include refined boat handling, accelerating on the start line, racing around a course, and even learning how to sail backward. This is the perfect step for those eager to elevate their sailing abilities!

420 4/5

Ages: 11 to 18
Price: $775
Prerequisite: CANSail 3
Program Offering: Week 5/6 (July 27-Aug 7)

Advanced Sailing and Basic Integration of Racing

This program is tailored for sailors who have completed their CANSail 3 and are ready to focus on racing. Sailors will work towards their CANSail 4 and 5 certifications while developing advanced racing skills.

Participants will learn race tactics, strategy development, and advanced boat handling techniques around every corner of the race course. This program combines high-level sailing with competitive racing preparation, setting sailors up for success on and off the water!

Learn-To-Race 420/Laser

Ages: 11 to 18
Price: $475
Prerequisite: CANSail 2 certification or higher

Dip your toes into the world of sailboat racing! This one-week course offers an intro to key racing skills.

Sailors will learn new boat handling maneuvers to make their boat go as FAST as they like. Sailors will learn how to read the wind and current to make tactical racing decisions, and how to sail around a race course with other boats.

Sailors will develop key communication and teamwork skills with a partner! This program is run in C420 dinghies, a doublehanded (2-person) boat, and ILCA’s a single person boat.

Learn-To-Race Opti

Ages: 9 to 13
Price: $475
Prerequisite: CANSail 2 certification or higher

Dip your toes into the world of sailboat racing! This one-week course offers an intro to key racing skills.

Sailors will learn how to read the wind and current to make tactical racing decisions, and how to sail around a race course with other boats.

Adaptive Sailing Summer Camp

Offerings:
Juniors (Aged 7-9) Week 7 AM (Aug 10-14)
Opti 1 (Aged 9-12) Week 4 (July 20-24)

We are excited to launch our first year of Adaptive Able Sail summer camps! These camps are designed for individuals with physical or neurodiverse needs who love being out on the water. Our program focuses on creating a safe, supportive, and empowering sailing experience for all participants. Please contact info@rpsa.ca to learn more or to register.

Chutes and Wires

Ages: 12+
Price: $475
Prerequisite: CANSail 4 or Higher
Program Offering: Week 3 (July 13-17)

Chutes & Wires is where sailing gets fast, technical, and exhilarating. Designed for sailors ready to level up, this course teaches the fundamentals of trapezing and flying a spinnaker on a Club 420. Sailors will build confidence on the wire, master coordinated crew work, and learn how to handle spinnaker maneuvers in real sailing conditions.