Empower Our Youth

Join Us in Sailing Education Today!

Support our mission to provide essential sailing instruction and safety equipment for youth in South Haven. Your contribution makes a difference!

Youth Sailing Program

The South Haven Yacht Club’s Junior Sailing Camps are now accepting applications. The Monday-Thursday half day camps are a great way to ignite and grow the love of sailing.


Morning Camps
Ages 7-12
Monday-Thursday
Camps run weekly June 8-August 6
9am-12pm

Afternoon Camps
Ages 10-18
Monday-Thursday
Camps run weekly June 8-August 6
1pm-4pm

Girls Week
Ages 7-18
Monday-Thursday
July 20-23
9am-12pm OR 1pm-4pm



Adult Sailing Lessons

Adult lessons will be taught by instructors using the Foundation’s J/24 fleet. The class will cover everything from docking to rigging, sail trim, safety procedures, helming, trimming, navigation and more.

There are 2 class offerings, each 4 weeks in length.

Instruction is geared toward individual levels of ability and experience.

There is no age limit for the class and is open to the public.

Adult Class 1 – June 9, 16, 23 and 30 (530pm-8pm)

Adult Class 2 – July 7, 14, 21 and 28 (530pm-8pm)

$400/session

Scholarship Opportunities

Join us in our mission to support our area youth and keep sailing accessible and fun!