Sail Sand Point
Seattle's Community Boating Center

7777 62nd Ave NE #101 • Seattle WA 98115 • (206) 525-8782

Sail Sand Point is a Seattle community small boat program dedicated to youth and access for all. We accomplish our mission by nurturing self confidence, leadership, and an appreciation of our marine environment.

Welcome to 2009

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Curious about how the sailing is on Lake Washington?

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And here is their wind readings.

Here is the 520 Cam Click here

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Register today for Summer Camps!

 
2009 Registration is ON!
 
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Quick Story for You...
Proud of the Staff
I'm feeling very proud lately of our staff at SSP. Why is that? Well, the other day we had some adventures, and I was so proud of the way they stood up and took care of things.
It started when an open sailor took out a couple of friends in a Hobie 16. Now, I've known this guy for a while, and he's a great sailor, one of the best I've ever seen. But hey, we all make mistakes and he made one; he forgot to check his plugs. So in the middle of a class we notice that the boat he took out is missing..well not exactly, the bows are sticking up in the air. Hmmm.. interesting. Well we hop in our powerboats and to out to rescue them. My staff is professional and take out the things they need to bring to retrieve the people. Sure enough, there are people in the water getting cold, so they do the right thing and bring them home first, and then they try and rescue the boat. Now, a Hobie 16 full of water is not an easy thing to do. Every time we try and pull the boat, it pulls back. We can't control it. We need to get it up onto it's hulls and moving. So we figure out that if we use two boats, one providing power and one steering, we will be able to rescue the boat.. and it works! This took us 30 minutes or so, but it was good to learn and to do.
Two staff members were teaching an adult lesson in Mercer Island, and they came home to SSP and were exhausted. We were talking when suddenly the wind went from 2kts to 40kts. Well there were two boats on the water (neither of them ours) and all the staff jumped into action. One pair went to rescue a small dingy that was in real trouble, only a few yards from shore he capsized and started getting blown back to the center of the lake. The guys who went to rescue them did a wonderful job of getting him in, soaking wet and a bit scared, but safe and sound.
At about the same time, the Seattle Police called and asked us to help two boats that were in trouble near us... well we told them we were already out there. Still, feels nice when they call and ask us to help out.
The second boat was a Hobie 18. It was blown over twice in rapid order and by the time we got to the boat the sailor was freezing and exhausted. The boat had broken a wing and the main was trapped up. The first time they righted the boat it took off int he puff and flipped again.  We were working hard to rescue the boat when the boom came across and hit one of the instructors in the face. He was bruised and bloody but did a good job of not letting it bother him. He came in, got help and we went out again. This time the sailor wasn't able to help, so we put him in one of the powerboats. Just then we saw a flash of what could have been lightening. I suppose it wasn't, but that's not important. What is important is that the team didn't get flustered. They just brought the sailor to shore and figured out another way to pull up the boat. Well getting the sail down did make all the difference, and pretty soon the boat was back on shore. Having never heard thunder we weren't too worried about it, and it worked well.
A few days later a boat got lost. We didn't know where he was. Someone came down and took a boat without checking it out (they took it as it came in, and no one noticed the change of sail number) and was simply gone. Quickly pretty much everyone on staff who was on the grounds was looking for them here there and everywhere. We had out five safety boats in minutes and were scouring the lake. The outrigger canoe team helped out, a few jetskiers even joined the search. We finally found them, down by Hunt's Point. Well out of bounds, but safe and sound.
Again and again I'm impressed with out staff. They are, in my opinion, the best staff anywhere. They are incredibly good at what they do, they do it with a certainty and competence that would make anyone proud.
Volunteer Opportunities!

Come volunteer in 2009.

We need you! The season is getting close and it's time to get things all nice and neat. We need weeders and fixers, we need painters and helpers. We also have some set activities that we need help with. Please come and volunteer.

  1. May 2 and 3 is the Northwest Interscholastic Sailing Association Team Race Championship. There are a couple of volunteer opportunities here. We need a couple of people to help set marks and act as race safety boats. Don't worry if you don't know how, you'll be teamed up with someone who does. We need these folks to show up early and/or leave a bit late. We are also looking for a few people to help churn out lunchs for the kids (and snacks). You should plan to be here from about 10:30-2:00.  
  2. June 20th Kirkland is having its annual Beach Day. We will be in downtown Kirkland at their waterfront park doing a FAST AND FUN event. This means that we will be giving free rides in the waves and possibly in Kayaks. 
  3. June 21st is Green Days at Luther Burbank Park in Mercer Island. Again it's time for FAST AND FUN We will be there with boats for you! Come and join the fun! For both of these events we need lots of folks to give rides, to talk to people walking up and help getting folks signed in and waivered (not really a word.) (I know... sheesh!)
  4. EVERY MONDAY we are looking for some people who are good at swinging hammers. We are doing some work and need folks with a basic understanding of the fine art of carpentry. We get it together every Monday evening. Ask for Dave!

2009 Summer Camp Schedule!

Ready to Register? ONLINE REGISTRATION

 

 

REGISTRATION NOTICES:

• EARLY BIRD SAVINGS Register before March 31 to save $25 per class.

• CLASS CHANGES after March 31 will incure a $25 change fee.

• CLASSES DROPPED after May 1 will not receive a refund unless the spot is filled.

• SCHOLARSHIPS are available.

• TO REGISTER FOR MERCER ISLAND Please go to www.myparksandrecreation.com.

• Numbers After Class Name are session numbers, not sequence numbers.

 

Magnuson Park Seattle

Dates and Times          Classes                                                Ages    Tuition

June 22 to July 3

7:30-9:00                     Early Morning Sailors                         8-12     $150

9:00-12:00                   Opti Camp 1                                        8-14     $350   

                                    Signature Sailing 1                              11-17   $350

1:00-4:00                     Opti Camp 2                                        8-14     $350 

                                    Signature Sailing 2                              11-17   $350 

                                    Opti Racing Camp/Group                   8-14     $400 

                                    Beginning Racing Camp/SPYS          11-17   $400

9:00-4:00                     Instructor Training ends June 26th      14-17   $350   

                                    Cruising Camp 1 ends June 26th        10-17   $350

4:00-6:00                     Afternoon Sailors                                8-12     $225

 

June 29 to July 10 

7:30-9:00                     Early Morning Sailors                         8-12     $150

9:00-12:00                   FJ Sailing 1                                         11-17   $350

1:00-4:00                     Laser Sailing 1                                    11-17   $350

9:00-4:00                     Hobie16s 1 ends July 3rd                   12-17   $350

4:00-6:00                     Afternoon Sailors                                8-12     $225

 

July 6 to July 10

7:30-9:00                     Early Morning Sailors                         6-12     $85

9:00-12:00                   Junior Opti Camp 1                             6-8       $225 

Mom and Me                                      5-8       $250

1:00-4:00                     Junior Opti Camp 2                             6-8       $225 

                                    Intro to Sailing                                    11-17   $185

9:00-4:00                     Adventure Camp 1                              10-17   $350 

                                    Interm. Racing Camp/SPYS               11-17   $400

4:00-6:00                     Afternoon Sailors                                6-12     $125

 

July 13 to July 24

7:30-9:00                     Early Morning Sailors                         8-12     $150

9:00-12:00                   Opti Camp 3                                        8-14     $350 

Signature Sailing 3                              11-17   $350

1:00-4:00                     Opti Camp 4                                        8-14     $350

            Girls Opti Camp                                  8-14     $350 

                                    Signature Sailing 4                              11-17   $350 

Girls Only!                                          11-17   $350

9:00-4:00                     Beginning Sailing 1 ends July 17        11-17   $350

4:00-6:00                     Afternoon Sailors                                8-12     $225

 

July 20 to July 24

7:30-9:00                     Early Morning Sailors                         6-12     $85

9:00-4:00                     Intermediate Sailing 1                          11-17   $350   

Cruising Camp 3                                 10-17   $350

4:00-6:00                     Afternoon Sailors                                6-12     $125

 

July 27 to July 30

9:00-5:00                     Safe Powerboat Handling 1 M-T        12-17   $200   

                                    Safe Powerboat Handling 2 W-Th      12-17   $200

 

August 3 to August 14 

7:30-9:00                     Early Morning Sailors                         8-12     $150

9:00-12:00                   Opti Camp 5                                        8-14     $350   

                                    Signature Sailing 5                              10-17   $350

1:00-4:00                     Opti Camp 6                                        8-14     $350   

                                    Signature Sailing 6                              10-17   $350

9:00-4:00                     Beginning Sailing 3 ends August 7     10-17   $350   

Cruising Camp 4 ends August 7         10-17 $350     

                                    Hobie16s 2 ends August 7                  12-17   $350

4:00-6:00                     Afternoon Sailors                                8-12     $225

 

August 10 to August 14

7:30-9:00                     Early Morning Sailors                         6-12     $85

9:00-4:00                     Intermediate Sailing 2                          12-17   $350

                                    Adventure Camp 2                              10-17   $350

4:00-6:00                     Afternoon Sailors                                6-12     $125

 

August 17 to August 28

7:30-9:00                     Early Morning Sailors                         6-12     $150

9:00-12:00                   Opti Camp 7                                        8-14     $350

                                    Junior Opti 3 ends August 21             6-8       $225   

                                    Signature Sailing 7                              10-17   $350   

                                    FJ Sailing 2                                         10-17   $350

1:00-4:00                     Opti Camp 8                                        8-14     $350   

                                    Junior Opti 4 ends August 21             6-8       $225   

                                    Signature Sailing 8                              10-17 $350     

                                    Laser Sailing 2                                    10-17   $350

9:00-4:00                     Beginning Sailing 4 ends August 21   10-17   $350   

                                    Cruising Camp 5 ends August 21       10-17   $350

4:00-6:00                     Afternoon Sailors                                6-12     $225

 

August 24 to August 28

7:30-9:00                     Early Morning Sailors                         6-12     $85

9:00-4:00                     One Week Opti 1                                8-14     $350   

                                    Cruising Camp 6                                 10-17   $350

4:00-6:00                     Afternoon Sailors                                6-12     $125

 

Houghton Beach Kirkland

Dates and Times          Classes                                                Ages    Tuition

July 6 to 10    

9:00-12:00pm              Junior Opti Camp 1                             6-8       $225

1:00-4:00pm                Junior Opti Camp 2                             6-8       $225

 

July 13 to 17

9:00-4:00pm                Cruising Camp 2                                 10-17   $350

 

August 3 to 14

9:00-12:00pm              Opti Camp 5                                        8-14     $350

1:00-4:00pm                Opti Camp 6                                        8-14     $350

 

Luther Burbank Park - Mercer Island

Dates and Times          Classes                        Ages   

June 2 to 11 

5:30-8:00pm                Adult Sailing               18+

 

July 6 to 10 

9:00-12:00pm              Junior Opti Camp 1     6-8 

1:00-4:00pm                Junior Opti Camp 2     6-8

 

July 13 to 24 

9:00-12:00pm              Opti Camp 3                8-14 

1:00-4:00pm                Opti Camp 4                8-14

 

July 20 to 24 

9:00-4:00pm                Beginning Sailing 2     10-17 

 

Aug. 3 to 7 

9:00-4:00pm                Opti Camp 5                8-14

 

Aug. 10 to 14 

9:00-4:00pm                Opti Camp 5.5             8-14 

9:00-4:00pm                Laser Camp                 10-17
Camp Photos Now On Flickr.com!

**Flickr.com last updated on August  11th.   More camp photos coming soon!**

We like to remember all the faces that go through our summer youth programs, so we try to take a group photo of each camp that uses our boats. This year we've done things a little differently and put all these photos (PLUS MORE!) on an online public access program that allows you to view and keep these pictures too. Here's a handy step to finding these summer camp memories:

Visit-- http://flickr.com/photos/28429843@N04/collections/
On this page you'll find different sets of pictures: Pictures from our Mercer Island camps, pictures from our Kirkland Camps, group photos of (most) camps out of our main facility on Lake Washington, and random photos taken of the camps on and off the water on Lake Washington, all arranged by date.
Just click on the collection you would like to view, and then on the set inside the collection folder labeled with the date your child attended sail camp.

NOTE: These photos are generally arranged in one week periods, so if your child was in a two week camp, you may want to check all the folders with the dates your child attended.

We tried our best to capture as many camps as we could, but we apologize if there was one or two that we didn't get to in time. The best memories though are the stories the kids have of their time here at Sail Sand Point, during their sailing camps!

Thanks for making this an unforgettable summer!


Northwest Youth Racing!

The NWYRC schedule is out. Not listed here is the Milfoil series.

http://www.nwyrc.org/

2007 Seasonal Program of the Year
Sail Sand Point has been named as the outstanding seasonal sailing program for 2007. That's right.. you're the best in the nation! We were chosen because of our work in creating programs that open Lake Washington and provide sailing to everyone in Seattle. All those hours of sailing, sunshine and fun have finally paid off. Congratulations to our great staff and all our sailors.