Thank you for your wonderful response! 

Sail Camp is officially closed for the 2025 Season

Looking forward to a fantastic summer on the water

Registration for (Next Year) Sailing Sessions, open each year in the fall. 

About Camp:

Ages 7 to 17, Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm (no before or aftercare is provided).  All levels of experience are welcome!  We sail several types of boats, including youth training Optimist Prams (Opti),  Olympic class ILCA (Lasers), and modern RS Zest, and RS Feva sailboats.  Sailors will be assigned to boats according to age and skill level. You will receive more information on what to bring to camp, drop off, and pick up procedures one week before your camp starts. 

No Sailing experience necessary prior to Sail Camp 

REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to swim:  swim tests will be given on the first day of your session

• Coast Guard approved Personal Flotation Device (PFD) - a lifejacket
• Closed toe water shoes REQUIRED to participate each day (no flip flops)
• Please pack snacks, lunch, and a refillable water bottle for each day!

Let's Go -- HIYC Sail Camp

About Us:

Harbor Island Yacht Club started offering Sail Camp in 1978 and proudly has hosted our Summer Youth Sailing Program consecutively since 1988! Our Youth Sailing program is intended for children and teens ages seven through 17.  It is structured to build sailing skills from beginners through advanced sailors. Our goal is to create a space where children and teens are introduced to sailing skills that they can carry with them throughout life and also introduce youth to the joy of racing! We accoplish this through building on new and advanced knowledge of small boat handling in a safe, fun, skilled environment. The program is taught by knowledgeable, trained young adults, and caring counselors that are welcomed to our staff training in addition to our Lead Instructors, who are U.S. Sailing Instructor certified.  HIYC Sail Camp is managed by the non-profit Nashville Sailing Foundation.

A wonderful camp and team tradition composed of adult and youth volunteers, staff and US Sailing Certified Instructors: 

HIYC Sail Camp is managed and funded by the registered non-profit Nashville Sailing Foundation.  Consider making a donation to help pay for scholarships for summer sailors as well as needed equipment.  You help make sailing possible for all Nashville youth!




Refund Policy

2025 Dates and Details

FAQ's

For Questions please contact:

Tracie Hosse, Sail Camp Director

campdirector@nashvillesailingfoundation.org 

or call: (615) 613-1292 new cell number!!!

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