Encinal Yacht Club's junior sailing program teaches seamanship and small-boat handling to youth from about age 5 through 18 on the Alameda estuary, running from beginner Green Guppies classes up to an afternoon race team. Summer is structured as three three-week sessions, Monday through Thursday, offering morning or afternoon sailing classes rather than a full-day schedule, with nine weeks of options across the summer. The program is open to both club members and non-members, with public registration opening February 15, and its stated aims are sportsmanship and self-reliance alongside sailing skill. Encinal's junior program has won the PICYA Admiral Chester Nimitz Trophy for the Bay Area's most outstanding junior sailing program.
Sessions & rates
| Session | Dates | Ages | Price | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Session 1 - Single Session (AM)8:30am – 12:00pmRegister → | Jun 8 – Jun 25, 2026 | 5–18 | $750 | Past season |
| Session 1 - Single Session (PM)1:00pm – 4:30pmRegister → | Jun 8 – Jun 25, 2026 | 5–18 | $750 | Past season |
| Session 1 - ALL Day Single Session8:30am – 4:30pmRegister → | Jun 8 – Jun 25, 2026 | 5–18 | $1535 | Past season |
Single Session (AM or PM) - EYC Member $535 / Non Member $750
ALL Day Single Session - EYC Member $1,130 / Non Member $1,535
Full Summer (AM or PM) - EYC Member $1,480 / Non Member $2,000
Availability shown as of Aug 8, 2026.
The practical details
We list only what the camp itself publishes, and programs change — dates, prices, ages and availability can all move after we check. Confirm the details on the camp’s own website and contact Encinal Yacht Club directly before you register or pay. Last checked August 2026.
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★★★★★John McCoryGreat value in a club. Very family oriented with a pool and youth/ family activities. Reasonable prices and good value for food and drinks.
★★★★★Dan VanderhorstExcellent club! Wide range of activities, very active membership. Excellent restaurant and event venue. We went for drinks and dinner with friends who are members. We enjoyed our time there. Highly recommended.
★★★★★Jeff SilvaThank you for allowing us to use the pool at the Encinal Yacht Club. We have been coming here for 4 years now. Still an amazing pool!
★★★★★Lisa CummingsWe came for the Veterans Wheelchair Regatta. Everyone was so nice, and the event was organized so well. We can't wait to come back next year.
★★★★★William PryorEncinal Yacht Club has to be the nicest in Alameda. I come as a guest and the staff, facilities, and racing program are well known. A great scene since the post-pandemic reopening. Talk to a friendly member to join.