The Olympia Yacht Club hosts youth sailing on Budd Inlet in downtown Olympia, with its summer camps run in partnership with the nonprofit Olympia Community Sailing. Weekly sessions serve ages 6-18 and range from Harbor Mice for first-time sailors ages 6-7 through Opti, keelboat and 420 classes to teen intro-to-racing, with dock-side instruction and time on the water each day. Registration is open to the public through Olympia Community Sailing, with the youngest classes booked via Olympia Parks & Recreation. The club also supports youth race teams and a high school sailing team.
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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 The Olympia Yacht Club directly before you register or pay. Last checked August 2026.
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★★★★★Tony ReBeen a menber for 25 years. Great value. Club gunyions are fun and enjoyable. BWell maintaimed. Most members are fun and socialable. I recomend joining if you are a boater and want to participate. Go to OYC site for more info PC Tony Re OYC ON 3/19 Had a lunchen for 14 yacht clubs. Went off perfect. Great food and boaters from all over Puget Sound.
★★★★★Regina MalveauxThe yacht club used to be my neighbor. Loved the laid back vibe which reminded me of smaller marinas back home in San Diego.
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★★★★★Jennifer Silva RedmondWonderful spot for a stopover. Friendly people, fantastic location right in downtown Olympia. Nice guest dock. Very welcoming. Pretty flowers all along the clubhouse.
★★★★★Emily RayI have been a member since 1989...so call me one of the old timers. I have been involved in most aspects of the club’s social programs and marina operations and seen it all. Great effort has been made to make the club a certified Clean Green Marina; constantly up-dating facilities, docks, the club house and supporting facilities to meet the ever-changing regulations as well as social preferences. I have found fellow members amazingly helpful with personal boating projects, cruising adventures and supporting the broader community. At the same time, fellow members are mindful of my idiosyncrasies. As our current Commodore said, “We are not a Club of self-centered over-privileged people. We are a group of people who enjoy boating, having fun and helping others.” Mostly we are volunteers. We do have a care taker who watches all the facility and provides security. Everything else is done by volunteers. I like that I have a say in what happens. Check out our Bylaws that encourage all of us to participate and recognizes everyone’s participation through a community service program. The club has a full service “Main Station” and “Out-Station.” What a pleasure it is to boat to our “Island Home” which is only several hours way for a quiet week end or rousing club event. I am also pleased that the Olympia Yacht Club has a modest community grant program. It supports community organizations that are also interested in clean water and water orientated youth sports.