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Youth sailing activities focus on teaching children and teens 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 youth programs. The club also offers a J-22 keelboat used with both youths and adults. All boats are available for rental to qualified, responsible adults 18 years of age or greater. The Club's J-22 sailboat is available for charter and for local Club racing. It has a current PHRF rating, and a full suit of sails complete with outboard motor, and all safety equipment required for day sailing.
Supervised youth sailing programs are offered year round. During the school year after-school, weekend and Holiday Camp programs are offered. During the summer, week long sailing camps are offered in June and 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 serves students from over ten area schools including The Bolles School Sailing Club.
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 must also be on file for each child for each session.
Summer Camp On The Water
Contact John at 739-7150 or jtipton@efyc.com for more information.
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