Edward Teach Youth Sailing Association

The camps are held at Blackbeard Sailing Club, New Bern NC.

 ETYSA annual Family Membership of $50 is required.

 ETYSA summer camps are $350 per weekly session (Sibling discount of $25 for 2nd+ child from the same family) New this year - Multi-week discount for children enrolled in 2 or more camp weeks - save $25 on each week! (cannot combine discounts)

Campers must be at least 8 yrs old by Oct 1, and be a competent swimmer, in order to attend camp.  A swim test will be administered on the first day of camp, and campers who are not deemed to be confident and capable swimmers will not be able to attend the remaining days of camp

• June 8-12 - Learn to Sail (Beginner - Intermediate)
• June 15-19 - Learn to Sail (Beginner - Intermediate)
• June 22-26 - Into to Racing I and II (limited to 15 students)
• June 29 - July 3)- No Camp (Happy 4th of July)
• July 6-10 - Learn to Sail (Beginner - Intermediate)
• July 13-17 - Learn to Sail (Beginner - Intermediate)
• July 20-24 - Intro to Racing I and II (limited to 15 students)
• July 27 - July 31 - Fun Week/Repeat Week!

*Learn to Sail weeks are appropriate for sailors of all levels.
**Fun/Repeat Week is for all returning sailors who have attended at least one week of camp (any summer)

Regardless of your child’s experience level, there’s a program that’s just right for them at ETYSA. Those new to sailing start in Learn to Sail - Beginners. Those with more experience are placed in Advanced Beginner or Intermediate Classes.  Skill level progression for each child is tracked in the US Sailing Red Book. For children who anre interested in furthering their skills and learning more about the sport of Sailboat Racing, ETYSA offers Learn to Race Camp Weeks.  Each camp week starts on a Monday and runs through Friday, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Our staff instructors are certified US Sailing Level I, II, or III. They are also Red Cross First Aid/CPR, Stop the Bleed, and Safe Sport certified. Instructors are supported by a team of local sailing volunteers.

Step #1: Join ETYSA! - An Annual Family Membership of $50 is required before registering for any ETYSA Camps.

Step #2: Register for Camp and join the fun!  -only $350 per session (sibling discount of $25 for additional children from the same family; $25 discount for child attending 2 or more camp weeks)