Summer Sailing

Each year the King Harbor Youth Foundation offers an eight week Summer Sailing program which teaches basic and advanced techniques in sailing. Children as young as seven years old enroll in a two week basic sailing course which includes classroom and on the water instruction. Prior experience is not necessary and all equipment is provided by the Foundation. A brief swim test will be administered. Following the basic course, sailors can continue into the intermediate and advanced sailing courses.

Who organizes and manages the Summer Sailing Program?

The program is organized and managed by the King Harbor Youth Foundation (KHYF): A non-profit public benefit corporation with its main function to promote public instruction and training of children and teenagers in the sport of sailing.

Where is the program held?

Classes will be held in the classroom and on the water. The King Harbor Yacht Club (KHYC) offers the KHYF use of its outside facilities for a classroom and the boats will be sailed inside the break wall of King Harbor Marina.

Who can attend?

The program is open to any youth interested in learning how to sail and can pass a basic swim test. For a beginner to attend, it is recommended that the child be at least eight years of age and older, or a very mature seven year old.

The Classes

Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced classes are taught for four different sessions. Each session lasts two weeks with instruction two hours per day for a total of twenty hours. Please see the schedule & pricing link for times.

Applications & Forms

• 2010 Summer Sailing Application (6 pg., includes waiver) CLICK HERE
• 2010 Summer Sailing Waiver (only) - CLICK HERE - Pg 1 & 2