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About Oak Harbor Youth Sailing

The Oak Harbor Youth Sailing Mission Statement
To encourage participation in the sport of sailing as a community-based recreation program, and to provide quality instruction in sailing and safety skills while fostering the values of team-building, sportsmanship, and fairness in this ecologically sound sport.

Oak Harbor Youth Sailing Instructors
There is at least one CPR trained instructor at each session. Additionally, several of our instructors are certified by the official US Sailing organization and we use the US Sailing recommended course book for our classroom sessions. All instructors have extensive sailing experience in all types of conditions in and around the Puget Sound.

The program uses Optis, El Toros and Lidos.
The Opti and 8’ El Toro is an ideal boat for a beginner as it has only one sail and is designed to be sailed single-handed. In the El Toro, the beginner has the opportunity to learn both sail trim and steering.

The 14’ Lido class is a logical next step for the intermediate or adult sailor as it is designed for 2 or 3 people and has both a mainsail and headsail. This class of boat is very popular for racing in the Puget Sound.

Non-Profit Status
Oak Harbor
Youth Sailing is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.
Donations are tax deductible. 100% of donations and program fees go back into the program. Instructors are unpaid volunteers who simply believe in promoting a love of sailing for all ages.

What one parent had to say:
“Dear Mr. Cooley and the entire Youth Sailing program,

Thanks are not quite expressive enough for the absolute ‘best’ week my son, Dylan, has had this summer. He thoroughly enjoyed every aspect of the program and looked forward to each and every day spent learning about the boats and sailing them.

Not only was the program well organized and well thought out, but you all made the experience fun and exciting for the kids. Thank you!!

Thank you to all the volunteers that worked behind the scenes to give my son a truly memorable experience and hopefully one that he will enjoy in his years to come. Thank you to the Oak Harbor Yacht Club for the use of the facility and the financial support you give to the sailing program.

I am now one of the ‘faithful’ and will definitely put the Youth Sailing program on our summer activity schedule for the years to come. Count us in to be a positive voice in the community to raise awareness of the program and the many wonderful things you are doing with the youth of Oak Harbor. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!”

Signed, Peggy Angell and Dylan Angell

For more information, call Avis Berney at 675-5374 or Dave French at 678-1799. You may also email your questions.

Reserve your spot early – class size is limited.