FAQ
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Program Requirements (5 entries)
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The program is geared for children ages 9-15. Kids on the low end of the age range should be considered mature for their age. In order that all participants have the ...
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No, the Summer Sailing Program is designed for all kids, whether they have experience or not. Campers without sailing experience will be taught the basics, while those with experience will take ...
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Your camper must be a competent swimmer and be capable of light exertion. Beyond that, we ask that your child has a readiness to try new things and participate fully in ...
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Yes, a parent or legal guardian must complete both Health & Consent and Swim Competency forms. These are online forms that will be emailed to you once you have registered your ...
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No, a parent or legal guardian's signature is sufficient.
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Session Questions (5 entries)
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Our first session begins mid June and our final session begins in the final week of August. For specific session dates please see: atlanticyachting.com/nyc-sailing-camp-registration
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The camp is designed as a two-week program, however, because of the way we have structured the program, campers may join for as little as one week and as much as ...
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We do our best to group kids by their age, however there are various factors that go into determining the groups including the skill and age of the participants in the ...
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The camp is structured in a way that that allows kids of all sailing levels to grow their skills during any session of camp. The first day of each week is ...
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Yes, we do have one intermediate session per season for kids who have attended a two-week session of our camp. At the end of the two week session, campers may test ...
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Program Basics (5 entries)
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Tribeca: Monday through Friday, 9:00am - 3:30pm and W79th: Monday through Friday, 8:30am - 4:00pm
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The pick up and drop off location for UWS sailors is on the Northwest corner of West 79th Street and Riverside Drive in Riverside Park. Counselors will be there to greet ...
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We limit each boat to 6 campers in order to provide the best sailing education possible. This small size affords students the hands on experience and personal attention that is paramount ...
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Camp continues even if it rains. Rain storms generally pass over the area very quickly and rarely affect our sailing, however it can happen. In a light rain, campers will spend ...
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To reach your child during camp hours, call the main Atlantic Yachting office number, 212-518-4604. Counselors carry cell phones as well as ship to shore radio communication equipment and the office ...
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Financial (4 entries)
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No. Tuition is all-inclusive and covers all program activities, meals and equipment as well as any fees incurred for rainy day activities should they be necessary.
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We plan sessions and hire staff based on camper registration and for this reason we are unable to offer refunds for unattended camp days. If your child is ill, and there ...
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Yes! We will send you a check for $100 for every camper that you refer than signs up for a two week session. Please make sure your friends fill out the ...
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Yes, we have both full and partial scholarships available to those who have a financial need. If you believe you qualify, or if you would like to support our scholarship program, ...
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Safety (2 entries)
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Yes. Safety is at our forefront. Activities are carefully planned and professionally overseen by US Coast Guard licensed captains. We put a maximum of six students on board each vessel and ...
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Yes, lifejackets are required to be worn at all times on the docks and aboard the vessels. We provide high quality, properly fitting, US Coast Guard approved lifejackets for all camp ...
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What To Bring (3 entries)
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Your camper should bring a good pair of non-marking deck shoes, rain gear, a water bottle, sunglasses, sunscreen, and a hat. All necessary sailing gear and equipment are provided, including lifejackets. ...
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Good shoes are important aboard a boat as the provide traction on slick wet surfaces and offer protection. Shoes should be soft, have a non-marking sole and should be fast drying. ...
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Lunch is provided at no additional cost. Most days campers will enjoy lunch at the Boat Basin Café, a full service eatery located adjacent to the 79th Street Boat Basin, which ...
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More... (1 entry)
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Call or e-mail us! We are happy to answer any questions or provide more details about our camp. We can be reached at 212-518-4604 or at sail@atlanticyachting.com
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