Welcome to Blue Valley Youth Sailing Foundation

The Blue Valley Youth Sailing Foundation has three youth sailing programs. Twice each summer we offer Camp Opti.

Once a youth has completed Camp Opti they are welcome to continue sailing with the Advanced Program. All Camp Opti graduates are invited to the Youth Sailing Weekend Regatta. Each program is described below and the dates are on our Camp Schedule. A parent or adult sponsors participates with their youth in all events.

CAMP OPTI is a week-long program presented on weekday evenings and Saturday and Sunday. Girls and boys between the ages seven and thirteen learn the basics of sailing in an eight-foot pram Opti Pram. By the end of the camp the youth will be able to sail away from the dock, complete a prescribed course and return safely to the dock.

ADVANCED PROGRAM emphasizes time on the water in Opti Prams, and for youth who have demonstrated the sailing skills and have the physical size to safely handle them, Sunfish and Flying Junior sailboats. Time on then water continues to be the major objective of our youth sailing education, but time is also spent on sailing terms, knot tying, sail trim and shape, and other basic sailing skills. Opportunities may arise for adult sponsors to sail with their youth.

YOUTH SAILING REGATTA is held at the end of the sailing season. The regatta is open to all graduates of Camp Opti whose families are current members of the Blue Valley Youth Sailing Foundation. The regatta has different races for Opti Prams, Sunfish and Flying Juniors with prizes for each class. Sailor are assigned to their class of boat by staff. Regatta entry application are included with the other program applications.

Enrolling in Programs

To enroll in our programs please visit our Join page for more information.