Sagamore Junior Sailing
Hands-on-learning on one of Long Island's most pristine outdoor classrooms.
Welcome and thank you for your interest in Sagamore Junior Sailing. Sagamore Junior Sailing is an independent non-profit organization that operates out of the Sagamore Yacht Club facilities on beautiful Oyster Bay. The program is dedicated to fostering a life-long love of sailing and respect for recreation on the water.
Details of the 2025 program are almost finalized and registration is expected to open in early February. Christine Briggs will be returning as the program director along with other members of our experienced coaching staff from last summer. The program is open to beginner, novice, intermediate, and advanced sailors who are 8 to 15 years of age*.
* A sailor’s age on December 31, 2025 is considered their age for 2024 program enrollment
Junior Sailing Program at a Glance
Offered in 8 week-long sessions (8th week TBR subject to enrollment interest and counselor availability).
SYC Members and Non-members welcome.
Taught by US Sailing certified instructors.
Bring your own boat or use ours. Limited storage is available on water and land.
Opti
Designed for beginner sailors, the Optimist (aka Opti) is a great boat to learn how to sail. With no minimum weight requirement and an easy to handle design, sailors of all levels ages 8 to 15 can sail an Opti. The Optimist is a single handed boat, within the first day or two, students learn how to rig Optis, launch them in the water, and learn how to catch the wind and sail. For sailors who are ready, there are opportunities to attend Opti regattas throughout the season. Regattas are a great way to meet other sailors in a fun, competitive environment.
Feva
Older sailors who have outgrown the Opti, or are ready for a boat with two sails can learn on our RS Fevas. The Feva is a modern, fast, double-handed design that offers a high performance sloop (two sails) sail plan. Sailors who turn 11 by December 31st, 2024 are candidate to start sailing in a Feva and those who are 12 and can support a combined minimum crew weight of 180 lbs are ready to compete in this class. Feva sailors also learn to fly a third sail, an asymmetric spinnaker, for even more fun. The Feva is one of the fastest growing junior classes worldwide due to their sturdy, self-bailing, design coupled with exciting performance.
ILCA (Laser)
The ICLA (formerly known as the Laser) is a great boat for larger and more experienced sailors. These fast and agile boats are the most popular racing dinghy in the world. Used by high school and collegiate sailors, as well as being an Olympic Class, these boats a great platform for older sailors interested in pursuing the sport beyond just summer sailing.
Getting Started / Important Information
Registration
The program is open to sailors 8 to 15 years of age and runs daily from 9:30am to 4:30pm. A sailor’s age on December 31, 2025 is considered their age for purposes of 2025 program enrollment.
One-week sessions start on the following days: June 30, July 7, July 14, July 21, July 28, August 4, August 11, and (TBD) August 18
Note: there is no camp on Friday July 4th.
The August 18 session will be based upon registration interest and staff availability.
Sailors are required to participate in a swim test and receive pre-sailing safety instruction that only occurs on the first day of each session. Thus, all sailors must attend the first day of their first session of the summer.
Pricing information and cancellation policies will soon be posted on the 2025 Pricing Information sheet. Registration is not complete until payment is made and both the Waiver and the Code of Conduct are electronically signed. Both the Waiver and the Code of Conduct are sent as an e-document requiring signature just after completion of payment within the registration portal.
The parent handbook is currently being revised for 2025 and will contain additional program details including what to bring on the first day of camp.
The registration process is performed within Clubspot. After following the registration link, sign in with your existing Clubspot account or create a new account under which registration will occur.
All Junior Sailing communication will be directed to the primary e-mail address and contact information used when creating your account and registering within Clubspot.
If you have any questions regarding registration, please email us at: sagamorejuniorsailing@gmail.com
Sagamore Junior Sailing is a volunteer-run, non-profit, organization and is dependent on volunteers to help keep costs low. Parents are invited and encouraged to participate in volunteer assignments. We have jobs for everyone – whether it is preseason rigging of the boats and launching, helping with mid-season maintenance, or helping de-rig and store boats for the winter. No experience is necessary. We will be sending emails out to registrants on a periodic basis to make you aware of the opportunities. Many hands make light work!
Contacts & Additional Information
E-mail: sagamorejuniorsailing@gmail.com
Program Director
Christine Briggs
(516) 316-3095
Sagamore Junior Sailing Inc. is a recognized 501(c)(3) – Not For Profit Organization – EIN 46-4504195
