FAQs
DO I NEED A CERTAIN TYPE OF LIFE VEST?
Yes, they must be US Coast Guard Approved. They can be purchased at Walmart, Target, or your favorite local boating store.
DO I NEED TO BRING MY OWN LUNCH?
Yes, the Club does not provide lunch. We suggest you bring all that your child might need including snacks and water bottles.
IN WHAT TYPE OF BOATS WILL MY CHILD BE LEARNING TO SAIL?
Opti's, short for Optimist, and various other dinghys.
IS THERE AN EXTRA CHARGE FOR THE PRE OR POST CAMP PROGRAM?
No, we try to make the camp as convenient as possible for working parents.
WHAT ACTIVITIES ARE A PART OF THE PRE & POST CAMP PROGRAMS?
Sailing videos, informational sailing videos, and movies about sailing.
ON THE COVER OF Y & Y
Wade Waddell is one of the Club's Jr Sailors. He began at Summer Camp in 2006, and later that year joined the PBSC Optimist Race Team. In 2008 Wade qualified for the US National Optimist team. This photo was taken while competing at the British Nationals last summer in Wales, UK. Wade has again qualified for the US National Optimist Team.
Palm Beach Sailing Club
4600 North Flagler Drive
West Palm Beach, Florida 33407
Phone: 561.881.0809
Fax: 561.881.1424
Summer Sailing Camp 2009
Please join us this year for Summer Sailing Camp at the Palm Beach Sailing Club. Our instructors will teach your child the basics of sailing. The emphasis will be on water safety, boat handling, capsize recovery, crisis management, team work, sportsmanship, and most importantly, FUN!
Sailors will be classified by age, weight, and skill level. Class sizes are limited. Basic swimming skills are required, and each sailor will need to bring a life jacket. Camp is held rain or shine. In the event of bad weather, sailing related activities will be taught indoors.
Learning to sail takes time so at least two one-week sessions are recommended for the beginner. Sign up now to reserve your spot in the Palm Beach Sailing Club's Summer Sailing Camp! Early birds (payment received by May 1) can get a $20 discount. Multiple weeks, and multiple siblings also eligible for discounts. Please contact the Club for more information. 561.881.0809
More Camp Details
Summer Sailing Camp begins June 8 and continues through August 14. Ten one-week sessions are available. Two half-day sessions are available daily: AM session is from 9 until 12; PM session is from 1 until 4.
One-Time Registration Fee
(waived if paid by May 1)... $20
Half Day, Member... $165 per session
Full Day, Member... $260 per session
Half Day, Non-Member... $195 per session
Full Day, Non-Member... $325 per session
For information about Membership in the Palm Beach Sailing Club, please contact Susan or John, 561.881.0809.
Summer Sailing Camp Instructors
Don Lasky, 2009 Summer Camp Director
Don learned to sail at this family's summer home on a small lake in the Adirondack Mountains of upstate New York. He assembled his first sailboat at the age of eight. He was Captain of the sailing team at SUNY Maritime College, which was ranked number one in the nation. During college he crewed for four All-Americans alongside his sailing coach. Competing in high performance dinghies, they earned 2nd place at the Fireball Worlds in England.
Don has experience in over one hundred sailboat designs from 8 to 53 feet. He currently enjoys racing his Catalina 22 and cruising his Irwin 28. Most recently, Don was the Assistant Director of US SAILING Center in Martin County, Florida. He is a certified US SAILING Level 2 Instructor and an ASA Basic Coastal Cruising Instructor.
We are happy to have Don involved with the 2009 Summer Camp Program here at Palm Beach Sailing Club. He can be reached .
Brandon Cairnes, Assistant Sailing Director Brandon is the Assistant Sailing Director here at Palm Beach Sailing Club. Born and raised in the Palm Beach Gardens, Florida area, he discovered at an early age a natural
talent for sailing. He grew up sailing on J/24s and Optimists until he was 15, then moved into the Laser Radials and Snipes.
Brandon's regatta experiences include the 2004 Orange Bowl, the 2004, 2005 and 2007 Laser Midwinter's East where he placed 25 in the silver fleet division, the 2005 US Laser Nationals, and all of the regattas here at PBSC. He earned his US SAILING Level 1 Instructor Certification and Level 2 Coaching Certification, and has coached at the Palm Beach Sailing Club & the US SAILING Center of Martin County.
Brandon has been involved with the Palm Beach Sailing Club Summer Camp since its inception 13 years ago. He loves the sport of sailing more than anything, and feels this Club is the best place to learn how to sail and have fun doing it! He can be reached at the Club or .
Don Lasky, 2009 Summer Camp Director
Brandon Cairnes, Assistant Sailing Director