CAMP FAQ:
What are the age categories of kids in each group?
Young sailors or new to sailing are 9-12 years;
Sailors with some experience or intermediate are 10-13 years;
Advanced sailors are typically 11-17 years.
Does the camp supply sailboats?
Yes the camp has a selection of single-handed boats like Optimists and Lasers, as well as "420" double-handed boats. Campers will be assigned to a boat based on their experience and skill levels. If a camper would like to sail a particular boat, please advise us when you register.
Can my child bring their own sailboat?
Yes, children are welcome to bring their own boat We can house it for the weeks they are at camp or longer depending on available space. Please advise us at the time of registering or send and email to registration@sbyc1935.com
Are lifejackets supplied at the camp?
Unfortunately no, all campers must come prepared with their own lifejacket certified by Transport Canada.
How many kids per instructor or coach?
Space in the junior sailing program is limited. There are approximately 8-10 kids per group (intro - intermediate - advanced/racer) each week.
Is it mandatory to sign up for two weeks of camp?
To experience SBYC at its fullest, the club requires a minimum of two weeks at camp. This is the typical amount of time it takes to achieve the CANSail 1 for campers new to sailing.
Are you able to give me a discount if we sign up for more than 2 weeks or have more than one child registered?
Sadly, we are not able to give discounts at present, however we are exploring ways to offer discounts in the future.
Why does the camp operate Monday to Thursday only, and not Friday?
With the intense schedules our staff maintain to help organize regatta travel and weekend fun races, traditionally the camp has not operated on Fridays. If Fridays are important to you and we have the staff to accommodate, please send an email request to registration@sbyc1935.com
Does the camp offer extended hours?
The camp is considering 8-9am and 4-5pm however much depends on instructor availabilities and access to the camp site by road. If this is important to you, please send us an email at registration@sbyc1935.com
How does my child get to and from the camp site each day?
Even though our current location is accessible by the road, sailors have always been brought into camp via instructor boats. It's part of the DNA of the club. Pick-up points are on both sides of the lake, at Knowlton Landing municipal dock, and at Georgeville municipal dock.
Arrangements are being made to determine if access to the campsite by car is possible. This will also assist in the possibility to offer extended camp hours.
Do you offer refunds if we have to cancel our registration?
As we formalize our cancelation policy, full or partial refunds will be considered on a case-by-case basis for the time being.
What are the age categories of kids in each group?
Young sailors or new to sailing are 9-12 years;
Sailors with some experience or intermediate are 10-13 years;
Advanced sailors are typically 11-17 years.
Does the camp supply sailboats?
Yes the camp has a selection of single-handed boats like Optimists and Lasers, as well as "420" double-handed boats. Campers will be assigned to a boat based on their experience and skill levels. If a camper would like to sail a particular boat, please advise us when you register.
Can my child bring their own sailboat?
Yes, children are welcome to bring their own boat We can house it for the weeks they are at camp or longer depending on available space. Please advise us at the time of registering or send and email to registration@sbyc1935.com
Are lifejackets supplied at the camp?
Unfortunately no, all campers must come prepared with their own lifejacket certified by Transport Canada.
How many kids per instructor or coach?
Space in the junior sailing program is limited. There are approximately 8-10 kids per group (intro - intermediate - advanced/racer) each week.
Is it mandatory to sign up for two weeks of camp?
To experience SBYC at its fullest, the club requires a minimum of two weeks at camp. This is the typical amount of time it takes to achieve the CANSail 1 for campers new to sailing.
Are you able to give me a discount if we sign up for more than 2 weeks or have more than one child registered?
Sadly, we are not able to give discounts at present, however we are exploring ways to offer discounts in the future.
Why does the camp operate Monday to Thursday only, and not Friday?
With the intense schedules our staff maintain to help organize regatta travel and weekend fun races, traditionally the camp has not operated on Fridays. If Fridays are important to you and we have the staff to accommodate, please send an email request to registration@sbyc1935.com
Does the camp offer extended hours?
The camp is considering 8-9am and 4-5pm however much depends on instructor availabilities and access to the camp site by road. If this is important to you, please send us an email at registration@sbyc1935.com
How does my child get to and from the camp site each day?
Even though our current location is accessible by the road, sailors have always been brought into camp via instructor boats. It's part of the DNA of the club. Pick-up points are on both sides of the lake, at Knowlton Landing municipal dock, and at Georgeville municipal dock.
Arrangements are being made to determine if access to the campsite by car is possible. This will also assist in the possibility to offer extended camp hours.
Do you offer refunds if we have to cancel our registration?
As we formalize our cancelation policy, full or partial refunds will be considered on a case-by-case basis for the time being.
