JoelShannonSailingCamp
The Joel Shannon Summer Sailing Camp was founded 17 years ago in memory of Joel Shannon, a local sailor with an interest in seeing young people involved in the sport of sailing. We aim to introduce children to basic small boat sailing, safety and sportsmanship. A variety of boats offers advancement to greater challenges and an introduction to the international racing rules. The main goal is to be on the water, under sail, every day.
Click here for the Joel Shannon 2011 Camp Brochure
Click here for the Joel Shannon Camp Application Form
2011CampDates
One-Week Sessions
Monday thru Friday | 8am - 4:30pm
- June 20th - 24th
Parent Orientation: June 19th
- June 27th - July 1st
Parent Orientation: June 19th
- July 18th - 22nd
Parent Orientation: July 17th
- July 25th - 29th
Parent Orientation: July 17th
CampStaff
All camp instructors are US Sailing certified sailing instructors or certified sailing assistants. Junior instructors and youth camp counselors are provided formal training in the performance of their duties. The camp teaches in the US Sailing format and strives to provide top quality instruction, since the first experiences of a new sailor form memories which last a lifetime. Experience gained under this system will be recorded in the US Sailing “Little Red Book” that is recognized by other US Sailing schools around the country.
Requirements
- Sailors must know how to swim
- Sailors must present a medical history form, a Participation agreement and a treatment release
- Sailors must be between 8 and 15 years of age
- Sailors must have Coast Guard approved Type III floatation (life jacket)
Fees
Fees are $250 per child for one week of camp, and discounts are available for multiple weeks and multiple children (see brochure for details). A deposit of $75.00 is required with the application in order to hold your place in the camp. The check should be made out to The Rudder Club of Jacksonville. A space cannot be held without a completed application and a deposit. Please send both to:
Joel Shannon Summer Sailing Camp
c/o The Rudder Club of Jacksonville, Inc.
8533 Malaga Ave.
Orange Park, FL 32073
OtherInfo
Each week of camp is limited to 40 campers. Deadline for registration will be one week prior to session start date. All forms (medical history, release, participation agreement) must be turned in at the parent orientation. The balance due for camp will also be due on the day of the parent orientation. The camp regatta for each week will include a cook out and award ceremony. We encourage campers to bring their family and friends.