What the kids say about the program

Age 15
“Sail camp was amazing fun. I had never sailed before and enjoyed it so much I signed up for another session. See you all next year”

Age 9
“I can’t wait until next year. Sailing camp is awesome.  Miss Shannon and Miss Taylor were the best instructors. We had such fun and games out on the water every day.”

Age 18
“Sailing is an amazing sport with endless opportunities and is definitely something more kids should start getting involved in. Not only is tons of fun, but it allows kids to meet new people and experience awesome new adventures. I can't think of a better way to spend a summer day than out on the water, soaking up the sun and hanging out with friends. NERYC provides a great opportunity for kids to do just this. I am so lucky to have grown up sailing there.”

Age 11
"Sail camp rocks!”

Age 8
“I was proud that I learned to sail an Opti on my own, and I loved sailing across the river to the beach on the other side. It was fun when it got wavy and our boat was rocked around. The capsize drills were such great fun!”

Age 13
“The counselors & instructors were so helpful and knowledgeable. They taught me a lot of sailing and racing tactics, and it was great to learn how to rig Optis, Sunfish, and Lasers. Now when we go to the sailing club, I can get out on the water on my own, and take my friends sailing. The summer program has something for everyone: racing for experienced sailors; younger sailors learned how to solo; new sailors got partnered with experienced ones, who could help them. I’m really looking forward to going back for several weeks next year, and I’m recommending it to all of my sailing friends.'

Age 10
“Sail camp at NERYC was so much fun and the best part of my summer!”

What the parents say about the program

"Our daughters have been active and enthusiastic participants in the Junior program for the past three summers, and have benefited enormously from their experiences. They've learned to sail, become avid racers, and made lasting friendships. Our older daughter has had enriching opportunities as a Counselor-in-Training, teaching other children how to sail and developing leadership skills that she will use throughout her life."

"I have an eight year old daughter who participated in the Junior Sailing Program last year.  I was thoroughly impressed by what I saw. It was not necessarily the instructors who impressed me, although they were all very excellent. Rather, it is the operation and organization of the program itself that is impressive. I expected the sailing camp to "look" like a program run by volunteers. Therefore, I was completely surprised to find the sailing camp to be a thoroughly refined and professional program. From my observations, the Club's sailing camp is on par with any of the nonprofit or for profit camps in the region. "

"We have had two of our grandchildren participate in the sailing camp during the last 5 years and both of them look forward to coming back each summer. They have thoroughly enjoyed it.   It is a professionally run camp and the kids come away with great confidence in being able to pilot their own boat. "

" What a wonderful find this program has been. My 10 year old, who had never been on a boat before, absolutely loved it. The venue is perfect, the staff are amazing and the program is well managed. Above all the kids have a wonderful time. We will definitely be back again next year."

"Sailing provides such a unique platform for imparting so many life skills: teamwork, sportsmanship, appreciation of the environment, respect for others, confidence-building, camaraderie  and above all and a sense of achievement as they master the concepts and skills. I cannot recommend the sport or the program at NERYC enough."