Youth School Year Programs
Providing a space for students to discover independence through positive maritime experiences!
School Year Break Programs :
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February 19th - 23rd 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Age: 8 - 12
Capacity: 24
Tuition: $575 Members; $650 Non Members
In this class, the students will learn how to properly handle hand tools and when to use them. They will be able to put together small projects such as a stool. Students will also learn about the science of sailing and get to go out on the water. NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY.
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April 8th-12th 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Age: 8 - 12
Capacity: 24
Tuition: $575 Members; $650 Non Members
In this class, the students will learn how to properly handle hand tools and when to use them. Students will also learn about the science of buoyancy and sailing theory through building toy boats and science modules. Students will get the opportunity to go out sailing on the youth fleet of Lake Union Swifts & El Toros. Students will develop tacking, jibing, sail trim, weight balance and capsize recovery skills while learning terminology and theory. NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY.
Spring After School Programs :
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Green Fleet Youth Race Team
This introductory race team will participate in Green Fleet races. The Opti Green Fleet is a fleet created for novice and beginner racers. This program is meant to encourage sailors for future sailing. Learn more about racing in the NW.
Capacity: 10
Recommended Ages: 9-12 years old & under 110lbs (students 8, 13, & 14 year olds may participate at Youth Programs Manager's discretion)
Tuition: $575 Members; $650 Non-Members
Includes: 10 practices, tiny boat regatta at CWB, participation & coaching for 5 milfoil dodger regattas, 4 time punch cards to participate in pelican palooza at CWB, & more!
Dates:
Guardian & Racer meeting: April 30th
Practices: Tuesdays & Fridays, April 30th - June 7th
Tiny Boat Regatta: June 1st
Milfoil Dodger Regatta Series - Saturdays from 9AM - 2PM
June 29th - SailSandPoint
July 6th- Center for Wooden Boats
July 20th - Meydenbauer Bay Yacht Club
July 27th - Seattle Yacht Club
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This program is free to all participants. This is geared towards families with students ages 8-12 years old facing financial barriers or from traditionally underrepresented groups.
May 6th - 29th, Monday & Wednesday 4:00-6:30pm
To register please email youth@cwb.org
Fall After School Programs :
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Saturdays 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Age: 8 - 14
Capacity: 12
Tuition: $45 Members; $50 Non Members
These events are geared toward recent Sail Youth 2 graduates to provide additional sailing opportunities through the Fall. We will set out a course and do water-based activities on the water. The goal here is to have fun and sail more.
We will be using both the El Toros (for the ages 8-11) and the Fevas (for the ages 11-14). The sailors will be paired with a friend to sail and participate in the event.
September 14
September 21
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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