Santa Cruz Yacht Club

Last checked August 2026

Santa Cruz Yacht Club runs a junior sailing program on Monterey Bay, including a Junior Summer Program in which campers learn the fundamentals of sailing and build confidence, independence and teamwork. The year-round program emphasizes safety and seamanship alongside racing, day sailing and cruising, and extends into scholastic and advanced tracks for middle and high school sailors. Junior membership in the club is open to ages 8 through 21.

Camps

Scholastic - Fall IActive
Aug 22 – Oct 11, 2026Ages 14–18
Small Boat Learn to Sail, Fall I (Saturday morning)Active
Aug 22 – Oct 10, 20268:30am – 12:00pmAges 8–12
Optimist Green Fleet, Fall I (Sunday afternoon)Active
Aug 23 – Oct 11, 20261:00pm – 5:00pmAges 8–12
Pricing notes

One fee of $390 covers their weekly class for the full session. In addition, all sailors need the annual Junior Membership ($75).

$390 per session - covers the weekly class for the full session; $75 annual Junior Membership

The practical details

Environment
Indoor/Outdoor
Operator
Santa Cruz Yacht Club · Private
Water ActivitiesFinancial Aid AvailableBeginner FriendlyCompetitive / Elite
Before you register

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 Santa Cruz Yacht Club directly before you register or pay.

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★★★★★Steve Smith

Awesome place with wonderful people. Wow. Awesome. 10 O'Clock Lunch Band rocked.

★★★★★Steven Fannell

The Yacht Club holds so many memories over the years.. Best Full Moon I've ever seen was on the upper deck with a drink and a Burger!

★★★★★Julie Horner

Lovely overlooking the Santa Cruz Harbor.

★★★★★G oftheWest

Great place to park your yacht while visiting Santa Cruz, friendly policing and onsite harbormaster will make sure you're safe from tsunami's. Need a slip? Good luck

★★★★Intelligent Tiger

Wonderful view. Sad but sweet memories as an extended family had his memorial service here, so it reminds me of him. Nice staff.

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