Lake Mangonia Park/Boat Ramp

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Sailing Programs

Meet the Instructor
Coach Carrick Seemann started his sailing at age 11 in the Franklin Sailing Camp! At age 15 he began to give back to the program by volunteering and later became in instructor. Carrick sailed for the University of West Florida and was the Fleet Captain. He continued to teach sailing at the Franklin Sailing Camp during his summer breaks from college. In 2005, Carrick became the director of the Franklin Sailing Camp after Al Franklin retired. Carrick continues to direct the City of West Palm Beach Sailing programs!

Spring Sailing Program

Join the fun and develop your sailing skills. To register, click on the highlighted WebTrac # below.

Ages: 12 & Up

Day(s): Saturdays

Dates: April 5,12, 24 & May 3, 10, 17

Time: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Fee: $100 Resident / $125 Non-resident

Location: Lake Mangonia Park Boat Ramp, 2957 N. Australian Ave. West Palm Beach, 33407 

WebTrac #:  211122 (click on # to register)

What to Bring:

• Life Jackets: All sailors are required to wear a Type 3 US Coast Guard approved life vest.  These are available at Target, Walmart, and West Marine. Participants are encouraged to purchase a comfortable vest, as sailors will always wear one. The club does have a limited supply on hand.

• Non-Skid Water Shoes (not crocs or open sandals)

• Hat

• Bagged Lunch

• Sunglasses

• Sunscreen

• Refillable water bottle

• Towel

 

Youth Summer Sailing Camp

Camp Information

Requirements: Sailors are not expected to have any sailing skills to attend camp, but they must be a proficient swimmer. Each sailor, regardless of age or number of years participating in the summer camp program, must pass a simple swim test the first day of camp. Camp registrations begins in March!

What to bring:

  • Life Jackets: All sailors are required to wear a Type 3 US Coast Guard approved life vest. These are available at Target, Walmart, and West Marine. Campers are encouraged to purchase a comfortable vest, as sailing will always wear one. The camp does have a limited supply on hand.
  • Non-Skid Water Shoes (no crocs or open sandals)
  • Hat
  • Bagged Lunch
  • Sunglasses
  • Sunscreen
  • Refillable water bottle
  • Towel

Location: Lake Mangonia - 2957 N. Australian Avenue


Beginner Sailing

The Beginner Sailing camp is geared towards beginners. Campers will master sailing's most essential skills: how to capsize and right a small boat, how to steer and trim its sail, and execute sailing maneuvers of tacking and jibing. Campers will also learn to tie several knots, rules of the road on inland waters, and water safety.

Ages: 8 - 11

Days: Monday - Friday

Time: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Session 1: June 9 - June 13
Session 2: June 16 - June 20
Session 3: June 23 - June 27
Session 4: June 30 - July 3 & July 7 (No camp July 4)

Fees/Session: $125 Resident per Session
                         $150 Non-resident per Session

Maximum Campers: 8


Intermediate Sailing Camp

In Intermediate Sailing, sailors are taken to the next level while keeping an emphasis on safety and fun! More advanced sailing skills are covered on faster, more challenging sailboats. All US Sailing Small Boat Sailor Certification skills will be taught and assessed during the week of camp. One of the skills covered is capsizing, be prepared to pass a capsize drill during your week of camp. Basic sailing camp is a prerequisite to this camp.

Ages: 10 - 17

Days: Monday - Friday

Time: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Session 1: June 9 - June 13
Session 2:
 June 16 - June 20
Session 3:
 June 23 - June 27
Session 4:
 June 30 - July 3 & July 7 (No Class July 4)  

Fees: $125 Residents per session
          $150 Non-resident per session

Maximum Campers: 8


Advanced Sailing Camps

Learn basic racing techniques in Advanced Sailing. Knowledge brings confidence when you're riding the wind in a high-performance Laser. Passing Intermediate Sailing camp or US Sailing small boat sailing standards is a prerequisite to this camp.

Ages: 12 - 17

Days: Monday - Friday

Time: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Session 1: June 9 - June 13
Session 2:
 June 16 - June 20
Session 3:
 June 23 - June 27
Session 4:
 June 30 - July 3 & July 7 (No Class July 4) 

Fees: $125 Residents per session
          $150 Non-resident per session

Maximum Campers: 8

 

Location

2957 N Australian Ave, West Palm Beach, FL 33407  View Map

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