Sailing camp

Campers can now sign up for Sailing Camp by the week. There is no need to also register for CCC Morning Camp. Drop off and pick up at Quitsa Landing every day.  Cost for weekly sailing camp is $475*

2 WEEK REGISTRATION LIMIT to ensure equitable access, we've implemented a registration cap of two weeks per participant. This approach aims to maximize the opportunity for more children to experience sailing. Should any spots remain open, they will be made available two weeks before the program starts. Please note, registrations exceeding the two-week limit will be subject to cancellation with a fee, or alternatively, can be transferred to our morning camp, pending availability.

Sailing Camp is only for kids ages 8+.
All participants must be able to swim. 
Sailing Camp departs at and returns to the Chilmark Town Landing (131 State Road, see map below). Campers must be dropped off and picked up there. In the event of inclement weather, sailors particpate in the CCC Morning Program. 

Learn to sail on idyllic Quitsa Pond!  Our program welcomes kids of all abilities and who are ages 8 - 14, and we encourage those with little to no experience to give sailing a try. Students will learn the fundamentals of sailing via first hand experience.

We will provide every camper with a lifejacket, but they may bring their own if they prefer. Students may not bring electronics on the water (instructors will maintain contact with shore at all times). See the list of “Things to Bring” below to prepare your child for Sailing Camp.  

Our fleet consists of large and small boats perfect for students of every ability. Beginners typically sail in our larger daysailers with other students and an instructor. More experienced sailors can enjoy Sunfish and Optimists by themselves or in pairs. We will work with students to find the right fit for them. We cannot guarantee boat assignments ahead of time. This decision is made daily.

*Children enrolled in the Island Resident Membership program receive a discount of $100 per week on Sailing Camp.

Things to Bring to Sailing Camp:

  • Bathing suit. Sailors should be wearing a bathing suit.

  • Long sleeve shirt/warm upper layer

  • Sunscreen (please apply before you arrive)

  • Closed toed shoes

  • Hat/sunglasses

  • Snack

  • Water

  • Towel

  • Critical medical supplies (EpiPens, inhalers, etc.)

  • Please bring all of the above in a small tote bag with your child's name



Helpful Terminology For Registration

Members: Island residents who have been approved for the Island Resident Membership discount.

Non-Members: Those who are not Island residents or for Island residents who have not yet been approved for the Island Resident Membership discount. Once you are approved, your classification will change.

PRIVATE LESSONS

We also offer private lessons to individuals or groups of all abilities and ages. Details will be announced.

CCC DAily SAiling LESSONS

MONDAY-FRIDAY
9AM-12:00PM

We will try to offer the option of daily sailing lessons. Sailing lessons are only available to CCC campers enrolled in morning Youth Camp or one of the afternoon camps. Please note that we currently do not have daily sailing spots available.

To encourage participation and fairness to all, we will not be offering refunds for sailing lessons for no shows or in the event of inclement weather. If the weather is not suitable to sail, we will do our best to organize both sailing-related and other activities on-shore at the Community Center. In this spirit, we ask that you sign up for only those lessons which you plan to attend so that others have the opportunity to book lessons. We appreciate your understanding and support of CCC sailing!