FOBH
SRSSA's
Summer Sailing Camp
and Discovery Programs
Registration for 2024 summer programs start in March
We offer week-long programs throughout the summer for 8 to 16 year‐olds. Join us for one week or the whole summer long. Students can learn to sail or build on their past knowledge. We have programs at all levels, from beginning sailing through advanced racing. Classes are from 9am -3pm on weekdays starting July 1, and running through August 30.
Not yet ready to sail? How about splashing around and getting to know our inlet through the Discovery Program (ages 7-11) where students start in human-powered watercraft and learn a bit about the body of water we live near. Often they are passengers on the larger sailboats -- which is a great way to whet the appetite for future sail programs.
Membership is not required to attend our educational programs.
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Sailing
Beginner Optimist (Ages 8 ‐11)
This course will teach the basics of rigging a boat, basic boat handling, sailing fundamentals, seamanship (knots, weather, etc.), sportsmanship, and water safety. Instruction is done in Optimists with two sailors/boat.
Beginner 420s (Ages 12-16)
This course is for older and larger sailors who are new to sailing, or younger sailors with some experience but who are new to the 420. The course includes basics of rigging a 420, basic boat handling, seamanship (knots, weather, etc.), sportsmanship, and water safety.
Intermediate Optimist (Ages 9-12)
This course is designed for sailors who have completed Beginner Optimist. This course is for those sailors that want to continue their skill progression. Instruction is done in an Optimist, with 1 sailor/ boat. By completion, sailors will be able to sail on all points of sail in most windspeeds, know all parts of the boat, and basic knots. You will be expected to know and perform all goals learned in Beginner Optimist class.
Adv. 420s (Ages 12-16)
This course is for older and larger sailors who are new to sailing, or younger sailors with some experience but who are new to the 420. The course includes basics of rigging a 420, basic boat handling, seamanship (knots, weather, etc.), sportsmanship, and water safety.
Adventure (Ages 11-14)
This program is designed for the sailors who love sailing and want to be on the water but aren’t necessarily interested in racing. Adventure Sailing includes sailing several different types of boats including; 420s, Hartey 12s, O’Pen Bics, Hobies. During light air, sailors may be using our stand‐up paddleboards and kayaks.
Science
Discovery Camp (Ages 7-11)
The Shark River Discovery Program seeks to provide an opportunity for community youths to experience the different wonders of the Shark River. The program combines recreational sailing and kayaking excursions with environmental education and more. Campers can get a feel for the sport of sailing, without the pressure of an instructional program. We will learn about the beautiful Shark River, the different ways we interact with it, and what we can do to keep it enjoyable for everybody.
Cancellation and Refund Policy
ALL SALES ARE FINAL and NON-REFUNDABLE
Friends of Belmar Harbor (FOBH) may be required to cancel a session or have abbreviated sessions upon careful review of circumstances. These circumstances include, but are not limited to: Inclement weather, Unsuitable tides, Belmar's L Street Beach beach closure, or Belmar mandated closures
Additional considerations:
FOBH does not offer refund / makeup days due to the above noted cancellations or abbreviated sessions.
FOBH does not offer refund / makeup days due to personal illness or other personal reasons for missing sessions.
Registration Insurance is offered and highly recommended.
While completing your registration an offer for insurance is presented. Once the registration transaction has been completed, insurance can no longer be selected or added on.
Please complete your registration carefully.
Small boat private sailing lessons
15 years of age and above including adults
Special introductory offer good for the first lesson
Non-Members Regular Price
1 Hour: $75
2 Hour: $125
3 Hour: $175
After introductory lesson
*Non-members get the same price as the members.
1 hour: $100
2 hours: $150
3 hours: $200
Please contact
Geoff Moritz (Director of Youth Programs and Head Sailing Instructor) at Youthprograms@fobhnj.org