The Game of Yachting--It's MORE than racing! Historically, yachts were small boats that could sail in shallow water and were used to catch pirates and thieves quickly. In the Game of Yachting, boats are light, sails are large, the wind is big, and wipeouts are a moment away. It’s all about efficiency and speed. Sailors assess and analyze all the information available to them to determine how best to maximize their resources and skills to get to where they are going as efficiently and proficiently as possible. Through experiences like obstacle courses, team challenges, and repeated execution, sailors progressively hone their abilities while building confidence and having fun - becoming yachtsmen. Yachtsmen and Yachtswomen will have the opportunity to test their newly honed skills in a regatta at the end of this week. This week is not intended for first-time campers. Each course starts on a Monday and runs through Friday, from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.  Participants must have attended camp before (previous summers count!).   You must be a current ETYSA member to register for camp. (Family membership is $50.00 a year). Questions?  Please email Heather French at secretary@etysa.org. 

ETYSA's REPEAT WEEK is designed for camp participants who have attended at least one or more weeks of summer camp.  It is not intended for first-time campers. During Repeat Week, sailors will jump right into their boats and begin honing their skills! This week of camp offers Beginning and Intermediate/Advanced courses and introduces the Game of Yachting.  Please indicate sailing experience below for proper placement.  Each course starts on a Monday and runs through Friday, from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.  Participants must have attended camp before (previous summers count!).   You must be a current ETYSA member to register for camp. (Family membership is $50.00 a year). Questions?  Please email Heather French at secretary@etysa.org. 

A great by-invitation opportunity for intermediate/advanced sailors!  The wind picks up in the afternoon! If you are interested in advanced afternoon sailing, reach out to Coach Glenn or Coach Heather by email at etysacamp@gmail.com. This opportunity is FREE to participants registered for the camp this week. Can't make it to camp? Don't worry! You can still sail in the afternoons! The rate is $75/all three days or $30/day. Sailing starts at approximately 3:30 p.m. and ends around 6:30. But, we might stay out longer if the wind is GREAT! 

At ETYSA, there is a sailing program for everyone!  Regardless of your time on the water and experience level, there’s a program that’s just right for you at ETYSA. Those new to sailing start in INTRODUCTION TO SAILING. If they attend future sessions or have prior experience, they can attend one of the more advanced courses. This week of camp offers all three courses:  Introduction, Beginning, and Intermediate/Advanced.  Please indicate sailing experience below for proper placement.  Each course starts on a Monday and runs through Friday, from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.  Participants must be 8 years old and competent swimmers.  On the first day, all campers will be required to pass a water safety assessment by swimming 50 yards and treading water for 5 minutes. You must be a current ETYSA member to register for camp. (Family membership is $50.00 a year). Questions?  Please email Heather French at secretary@etysa.org. 

ETYSA announces: Adult Beginner Sailing Clinic - Level 1 The course will consist of 2 hour blocks of time from 4-6PM on mutually agreed upon dates. Instruction will be provided by a USSailing Certified Sailing Instructor. On the water Training will take place using the Topaz 12 foot sloop or Club 420. Students must be able to swim. There will be a maximum of 8 students in each class. Minimum of two students per class. You must be a member of ETYSA to attend; membership is $50, and is in addition to the $200 fee for the 6 hours of instruction.  Current members with children attending camp do not need a separate membership - the Family membership for 2022 covers eligibility for adult lessons as well as youth lessons!  Please complete the registration form below. You will be contacted to schedule your lessons.

A great by-invitation opportunity for intermediate/advanced sailors!  The wind picks up in the afternoon! If you are interested in advanced afternoon sailing, reach out to Coach Glenn or Coach Heather by email at etysacamp@gmail.com. This opportunity is FREE to participants registered for the camp this week. Can't make it to camp? Don't worry! You can still sail in the afternoons! The rate is $75/all three days or $30/day. Sailing starts at approximately 3:30 p.m. and ends around 6:30. But, we might stay out longer if the wind is GREAT! 

At ETYSA, there is a sailing program for everyone!  Regardless of your time on the water and experience level, there’s a program that’s just right for you at ETYSA. Those new to sailing start in INTRODUCTION TO SAILING. If they attend future sessions or have prior experience, they can attend one of the more advanced courses. This week of camp offers all three courses:  Introduction, Beginning, and Intermediate/Advanced.  Please indicate sailing experience below for proper placement.  Each course starts on a Monday and runs through Friday, from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.  Participants must be 8 years old and competent swimmers.  On the first day, all campers will be required to pass a water safety assessment by swimming 50 yards and treading water for 5 minutes. You must be a current ETYSA member to register for camp. (Family membership is $50.00 a year). Questions?  Please email Heather French at secretary@etysa.org. 

The wind picks up in the afternoon! Intermediate/Advanced sailors, ages 13+ are invited for some fun afternoon sailing! This opportunity is FREE to participants registered for the camp this week. Can't make it to camp? Don't worry! You can still sail in the afternoons! The rate is $75/all three days or $30/day. Sailing starts at approximately 3:30 p.m. and ends around 6:30. But, we might stay out longer if the wind is GREAT! Questions? Please email Heather French at secretary@etysa.org. See you on the water!

At ETYSA, there is a sailing program for everyone!  Regardless of your time on the water and experience level, there’s a program that’s just right for you at ETYSA. Those new to sailing start in INTRODUCTION TO SAILING. If they attend future sessions or have prior experience, they can attend one of the more advanced courses. This week of camp offers all three courses:  Introduction, Beginning, and Intermediate/Advanced.  Please indicate sailing experience below for proper placement.  Each course starts on a Monday and runs through Friday, from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.  Participants must be 8 years old and competent swimmers.  On the first day, all campers will be required to pass a water safety assessment by swimming 50 yards and treading water for 5 minutes. You must be a current ETYSA member to register for camp. (Family membership is $50.00 a year). Questions?  Please email Heather French at secretary@etysa.org. 

At ETYSA, there is a sailing program for everyone!  Regardless of your time on the water and experience level, there’s a program that’s just right for you at ETYSA. Those new to sailing start in INTRODUCTION TO SAILING. If they attend future sessions or have prior experience, they can attend one of the more advanced courses. This week of camp offers all three courses:  Introduction, Beginning, and Intermediate/Advanced.  Please indicate sailing experience below for proper placement.  Each course starts on a Monday and runs through Friday, from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.  Participants must be 8 years old and competent swimmers.  On the first day, all campers will be required to pass a water safety assessment by swimming 50 yards and treading water for 5 minutes.  You must be a current ETYSA member to register for camp. (Family membership is $50.00 a year). Questions?  Please email Heather French at secretary@etysa.org. 

It's ALUMNI WEEK!  ETYSA would like to welcome back our veteran camp participants and Junior Instructors in Training.  Participants may attend the entire week or each day separately.  This week will be used as training for our instructors and volunteers.  Come join us for a fun week on the water to kick off the summer sailing season! ALUMNI WEEK also includes alumni pricing of $105/all three days or $35/day.  You must be a current ETYSA family or sponsor member (Family membership is $50.00 a year).

ETYSA members are invited to attend:  The 2021 Bow to Stern One-Design Regatta (Oriental)   Join in the fun in the Sailing Capital of North Carolina, the Town of Oriental.  Held the first weekend in August, this regional regatta is open to Optimist, 420, Sunfish, Laser, FJ and other one design boats with a minimum of 3 entrants per class.  Registrants may enter online by completing the registration form at: https://bowtosternboating.com/registrationlink/special-events-registration   Join the ETYSA Sailing Team in traveling to this 2 day event for $75.00.  The ETYSA fee includes coaching by ETYSA US Sailing certified instructors, as well as use of a ETYSA dinghy to race.  All participants are responsible for their own race registration with Bow to Stern sailing center ($15.00 for juniors, $25.00 adult) dinner ($10 Junior, $15.00 Adult), travel to and from the event, and lodging if desired (camping on site is available) Notice of Race may be found here:  https://bowtosternboating.com/files/2021_Bow_to_Stern_Regatta_NOR.pdf Sailing instructions may be found here: https://bowtosternboating.com/files/SI_Bow_to_Stern_One_Design_Regatta_2021.pdf