Junior sailing activities focus on teaching children to sail and enjoy wholesome physical activity on the wide St. Johns River.  More advanced programs for accomplished sailors and competitive racing are also conducted and private instruction may be arranged. The club maintains a fleet of International Optimist Prams, Lasers, single handed boats and Club 420 high performance double handed boats, all used in the junior programs.  The club also offers a J-22 keelboat used with both juniors and adults.  All boats are available for rental to qualified, responsible adults 18 years of age or greater. This J-22 sailboat is available for charter for local Club racing and has a current PHRF rating and a full suit of sails complete with outboard motor and all safety equipment required for day sailing.

Supervised junior sailing programs are offered most of the year. During the school year after school and weekend programs are offered September through December and February through May. During the summer, week long sailing camps are offered June through July. Programs are offered for different age groups and/or skill levels so that children of similar size and maturity can enjoy both the physical and social aspects of sailing.

Epping Forest Yacht Club also serves as the home for the Bolles High School Sailing Club and Regatta Team.

Reservations are required for all programs. Contact John at 739-7150 for reservations.

Participation in each session is limited to a number that allows all children significant time on the water. The child’s parent or guardian must verify the child is capable of swimming unassisted and sign a Medical/Emergency Release and Waiver of Liability for each child for each session.

Spring 2010 Epping Forest Yacht Club After School Sailing Programs (currently in session):

March 2nd and 3rd through May 10th and 11th

Tuesday and Wednesday Evenings, 4:00pm to 6:00pm

• Middle and High School Aged Students (Including Bolles High School Sailing)

                     -420's, Lasers and J-22 Sailboats

• Elementary School Aged Students 

                     -Optimist Prams and 420's

Students may opt for one or two days per week. Cost per 10-week session:

• One day (either Tuesday or Wednesday): $130.00
• Both Tuesday and Wednesday:                      $235.00

To get Bolles High School PE pass/fail credit, student must participate both days and attend regularly.

Contact John Tipton, Harbormaster at 739-7150 or jtipton@efyc.com for more information.

Summer 2010 Epping Forest Yacht Club Summer Camp Programs:

• Sailing camp sessions will run 5 days each week, Monday - Friday, rain or shine with the exception of a 4-day camp, Tuesday-Friday, June 1-4 following Memorial Day.  
• Each camp day will be from 9:30am until 3:30pm with a break for lunch.
• During lunch breaks the group shall be supervised at the pool area and have lunch at the Wheel House Café. Campers may order from the menu and pay daily or bring a sack lunch. Lunches may be billed to Member's account. (Non-members must make arrangements in advance with Camp staff to pay cash).
• Each camp session will focus on sailing and related water activities.
• Arrangements for pre and/or post camp day care may be made with the Cub's Den at an additional cost.
• Cost of each 5 day sailing camp session: $220.00 for Members and guests of Members billed to a Member’s account or $240.00 for Non-Members paid at the beginning of a camp session by cash or check. Neither includes the cost of lunches. (Cost of the 4-day camp session June 1-June 4: Members and guests of Members $185.00, Non-Members $205.00.
• Reservations are required for all sessions as camps are limited in number of campers so each child may participate fully.  EFYC reserves the right to cancel any session due to lack of reservations.

2010 Sailing Summer Camp Schedule by Dates and Age Group:

• June 1-4                            Ages 8-12 (4-day camp session)
• June 7-11                         Ages 12-16
• June 14-18                       Ages 8-12
• June 21-25                       Ages 12-16
• June 28 –July 2             Ages 8-12
• July 5-9                             Ages 12-16   
• July 12-16                        Ages 8-12
• July 19-23                        Ages 12-16
• July 26-30                       Ages 8-16         

Contact John Tipton, Harbormaster at 739-7150 or jtipton@efyc.com for reservations or more information.