Pettipaug Sailing Academy, run by the Pettipaug Yacht Club in Essex, offers a junior summer sailing program for sailors ages 8–18 of all experience levels. Instruction runs in three two-week sessions from late June through early August, taught by US Sailing-certified instructors trained in CPR and first aid, covering basic sailing skills, seamanship, and sportsmanship. Club membership is not required to enroll.
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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 Pettipaug Yacht Club directly before you register or pay. Last checked August 2026.
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★★★★★Qasim AzizNice place to sail
★★★★★peter nicholsLove it have been a member for a long while always feels like summer camp great classes activities and friends 6 stars
★★★★★Kevin RogersBest yacht club on the Connecticut River. We've done youth camp there for the past 4 years and recently became members. Focused on sailing and community. Couldn't ask for anything more!
★★★★★Mary Jean AgostiniGreat little sailing and rowing club along the Connecticut River!
★Mark KensteEasily one of the worst Yacht Clubs I have ever had to be subjected to. I had to attend due to a school sailing team race (was a visitor), most of the equipment was beyond 20 years old and in addition most of the facility, is beyond repair. My suggestion. Bulldoze the whole place and rebuild it. Why anyone would ever want to be a member here is beyond me.