Fall Youth Sailing 2026
Providing a space for students to discover independence through positive maritime experiences!
NOTE: We are undergoing a transition to a new CRM and payment processor. Please contact Youth Programs if you have any issues or questions. Thank you for supporting The Center for Wooden Boats!
Fall Programs 2026:
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Let’s go sailing!
Mondays and Wednesdays from 4:30pm until 6:30pm
Age: 8 - 14
Capacity: 12
Tuition: $35 Members; $40 Non Members
Looking to keep sailing after summer camp has ended? Join us Monday and Wednesday evenings this fall to sail on Lake Union under the supervision of a US Sailing Level 1 Instructor.
Note: This program is for youth that have completed an intermediate camp with our program and is not an instructional course. Participants will be coached to improve their sailing, but this program is not intended to teach youth how to sail.
Register here:
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Saturdays from 9am-12pm
Age: 8 - 11
Capacity: 6
Tuition: $350 Members; $400 Non Members
Learn to Race is a fall sailing program for kids who are ready to build confidence, sharpen their boat-handling skills, and get an introduction to sailboat racing. Sailing Optimist Prams and El Toros, participants will learn the basics of starting, course strategy, boat speed, rules of the road, and friendly competition through drills, games, and short races. The program is designed to be fun and approachable while helping young sailors develop stronger skills, independence, and teamwork on the water.
Note: This program is for youth that have either completed or been recommended for an intermediate camp with our program. Participants are expected to be able to sail upwind, j-dock, and complete a course with little assistance.
Saturday September 12th - Saturday October 10th
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Saturdays from 1pm-4pm
Age: 11 - 14
Capacity: 12
Tuition: $350 Members; $400 Non Members
Learn to Race is a fall sailing program for kids who are ready to build confidence, sharpen their boat-handling skills, and get an introduction to sailboat racing. Sailing RS FEVAs, participants will learn the basics of starting, course strategy, boat speed, rules of the road, and friendly competition through drills, games, and short races. The program is designed to be fun and approachable while helping sailors develop stronger skills, independence, and teamwork on the water.
Note: This program is for youth that have either completed or been recommended for an intermediate camp with our program. Participants are expected to be able to sail upwind, j-dock, and complete a course with little assistance.
Saturday September 12th - Saturday October 10th
We welcome students from all financial backgrounds. For more information about our Youth Scholarships visit our Young Mariners Initiative page
CANCELLATION POLICY
For All Course Registrations, Including Youth Camps, The Following Cancellation Policy Applies.
For private sailing lessons and boatbuilding classes, the cancellation policy outlined at the time of booking and in the confirmation email will be enforced.
Cancellation/change outside of 45 days: You will be charged a $50 admin fee and receive a refund for the remaining amount.
Cancellation/change within 45-15 days prior to start date: You will be charged a $50 admin fee and 50% tuition credit for the remaining amount towards a course within the same calendar year. There is no cash refund.
No refund or credit available upon cancelation within 14 days or less to start of program.
In the event of single day cancelations due to Covid, Wildfire Smoke, or Severe Weather no partial refunds will be issued. For weather related issues classes will be held on land.
CWB reserves the right to cancel a course and refund the participants in full.
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