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 2020 SAILING CAMP CANCELLED
 

 
 
 
Friday, May 8, 2020
 
2020 Sailors:
 
We are sorry to inform you that Vashon Yacht Club and Vashon Park District have decided to cancel our 2020 Summer Sailing Camp program in the interest of public safety.
 
This decision is based upon an uncertain timeline for an end to social distancing during the COVID-19 outbreak. We don’t think it’s realistically possible to operate with distance on the docks or in our boats. Staffing is also going to be an issue, and it is our job to keep everyone in the program as safe as reasonably possible.
 
We know this a tremendous disappointment to all of our sailors and staff, but we look forward to seeing you all next summer under clear skies, warm breezes, and closer quarters.
 
We will begin processing full refunds in the next several days for those already registered. Please email info@vashonparks.org with any questions or call (206) 463-9602 to leave a message with park district staff.
 
Stay safe and thanks for sailing with us!
 
 
Elaine Ott-Rocheford                      Jeff Chale
Executive Director                          Vashon Yacht Club/
Vashon Park District                       Bruce Haulman Jr. Sailing Program
             
 
 




Registration for Beginner & Junior 2020 sailing has begun!!!

Registration Questions: For registration questions about the 2020 Summer Sailing program, contact Eric Wyatt (206) 463-9602 | ewyatt@vashonparks.org.  

Operations & Employment Questions: For questions related to the operation of the Sailing Program, temporary summer employment, boat maintenance or sailing instructor certification, please contact Jeff Chale (206) 910-4864 | jwchale@yahoo.com.

The Vashon Park District's Bruce Haulman Junior Sailing Program participants meet at the Quartermaster Yacht Club (23428 Vashon Hwy. SW) on the first date of each respective camp class.  Each camp will be four days.

Each four day session costs $355. They start the week of Monday, July 6 and end on the week starting Monday, August 10. Beginner camp hours are 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Junior camp hours are 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Financial assistance may be available - please call our office at (206) 463-9602 for details.

Sail with us! Following is a letter we recently received:

"My grandson had such a wonderful time at sailing camp last week.  I wanted to thank you for providing such a special, rewarding and educational experience. 

First of all, the location could not be lovelier.  Talk about memories being made!  He was greeted by super friendly camp directors and the class was a smallish size so there was no crazy making (I taught school for 30 years!!). The fact that he was introduced to a whole new seaman vocabulary, learned to basically man a sailboat, share a boat with 2 other kids, watched for the boom, got to dress up as a pirate on the final day, and then sail to Dockton (had a real destination) for lunch, and play pirate games was beyond my expectations!! 

At pick up, the kids were always happily directed in a group game of different sorts.  No one was running around unsupervised and they all had smiles on their faces.  The camp leaders were courteous, helpful, well informed and knew how to deal with 8-12 year olds and also with parents/grands dropping kids off.  They were very reassuring.  Thank you so much for providing the best camp experience my grandson has ever had.  We'll be back year after year!!"