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.

Need Directions to SSP? Click here

Curious about how the sailing is on Lake Washington?

Here is the NOAA Cam from Right Next Door!!!

And here is their wind readings.

Here is the 520 Cam Click here

QUESTIONS? Check our FAQ page

Summer 2010 Schedule is Here!!

We are Changing our Registration Program. We are not currently able to accept web registrations, soon though. Please call us at the office beginning Tuesday, 2-16-10.

 
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2010 Schedule

Please Note: The first group is for Seattle's Magnuson Park followed by Marina Park in downtown Kirkland, and then Mercer Island. 

Dates and Times Classes Ages Tuition

Every Week




7:30-9:00AM

Early Morning Sailors8-12$ 85
4:00-6:00PMAfternoon Sailors8-12$125




June 21 to July 2




9:00-12:00 

Opti Camp
8-12$350

Signature Sailing
11-17$350

1:00-4:00 

Opti Camp
8-14 $350

Signature Sailing
11-17$350

Opti Racing Camp 

8-14 $400

Beginning Racing Camp 

11-17 $400

9:00-4:00 

Instructor Training  (Sailing Counselor) (Ends 6/25) 14-17 $350

Cruising Camp (Ends 6/25)14-17 $350

9:00-8:00 

Advanced Racing (Ends 6/25)   14-17 $500




June 28 to July 9




9:00-12:00FJ Sailing
11-17 $350

1:00-4:00

Hobie 16s (Ends 7/2) 12-17$350

Laser Sailing (Ends 7/2) 11-17 $350




July 5 to July 9




9:00-12:00 

Jr. Opti Camp
6-8 $225

Mommy (Daddy) and Me
5-8$250

1:00-4:00

Jr. Opti Camp
6-8 $225

Mommy (Daddy) and Me

5-8 $250

Intro to Sailing

11-17 $350

9:00-4:00 

Adventure Camp   10-17 $350

Intermediate Racing11-17 $350




July 12 to July 23


9:00-12:00Opti Camp 8-14$350

Signature Sailing11-17$350
1:00-4:00Opti Camp8-14$350

Girls Opti Camp8-14$350

Signature Sailing11-17$350

Girls Only!11-17$350
9:00-4:00Beginning Sailing (ends 7/16)11-17$350

Cruising Camp (ends 7/16)10-17$350




July 19 to July 23
9:00-12:00Intro to Sailing11-17$185

Kayaking10-17$185
9:00-4:00Intermediate Sailing11-17$350

Hobie 16s10-17$350




July 26 to July 30


9:00-5:00 Mon/TueSafe Powerboat Handling12-17$200
9:00-5:00 Wed/ThurSafe Powerboat Handling12-17$200




August 2 to August 13

9:00-12:00Opti Camp8-14$350

Signature Sailing11-17$350

Intro to Sailing (ends 8/6)11-17$185

Kayaking (ends 8/6)10-17$185
1:00-4:00Opti Camp8-14$350

Signature Sailing11-17$350

Intro to Sailing (ends 8/6)11-17$185

Kayaking (ends 8/6)11-17$185
9:00-4:00Beginning Sailing (ends 8/6)10-17$350

Cruising Camp (ends 8/6)10-17$350




August 9 to August 13


9:00-4:00Intermediate Sailing12-17$350

Adventure Camp10-17$350

Hobie 16s12-17$350




August 16 to August 27

9:00-12:00Opti Camp8-14$350

Jr. Opti (ends 8/20)6-8$225

Signature Sailing11-17$350

FJ Camp11-17$350
1:00-4:00Opti Camp8-14$350

Jr. Opti (ends 8/20)6-8$225

Signature Sailing11-17$350

Laser Camp11-17$350
9:00-4:00Beginning Sailing (ends 8/20)10-17$350

Cruising Camp (ends 8/20)10-17$350




August 23 to August 27


9:00-4:00One Week Opti8-14$350

Cruising Camp10-17$350





Marina Park - Kirkland

Dates and Times Classes Ages Tuition 
July 5 to July 9
6-8$225
9:00-12:00Jr. Opti Camp6-8$225
1:00-4:00Jr. Opti Camp6-8$225




July 12 to July 23

9:00-12:00Opti Camp8-14$350
1:00-4:00Opti Camp8-14$350




August 2 to August 13


9:00-12:00Opti Camp8-14$350
1:00-4:00Opti Camp8-14$350




August 16 to 20Opti Camp8-14$350
9:00-4:00Opti Camp8-14$350


Luther Burbank Park - Mercer Island

Dates and TimesClasses Ages  Tuition
July 5 to July 9


9:00-12:00Jr. Opti Camp6-8
1:00-4:00Jr. Opti Camp6-8




July 12 to July 23 


9:00-12:00Opti Camp8-14
1:00-4:00Opti Camp8-14




July 26 to July 30


5:30-8:00pmAdult Sailing18+




Aug 2 to Aug 6



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





Aug 9 to Aug 13



9:00-4:00
Sail-Kayak-Play
8-14





Aug 16 to Aug 20



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

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





Boat Storage Reminder!

Just a reminder for all those with boats in the storage yard:

ALL CONTRACTS AND ANNUAL FEES ARE DUE BY JANUARY 31ST.
Late fees will apply after this date with no exceptions.

  • If you have not received a contract, we do not have your updated contact info and you need to contact us in the office at 206-525-8782.
  • If you have received a contract but no longer have a boat in storage, please contact us and let us know so we can update our records.
  • The lock combination will change after January 31st, so make sure you have turned in your contract and fee.  The changes will be sent out via email, so verify your email  address on your contract.  If you do not receive the new code, call us in the office to confirm we have received your 2010 payment. 
  • All storage contracts and fees are for January to December.  Even if you brought your boat into the yard in September of last year, you still need to update your contract and fee for the 2010 year.
Thank you for your patience, and we hope to see you on the water soon!
Youth Rain Gear For Sale

Hey, it's the rainy season again and we've got your kids' rain gear covered!

We currently have a large variety of styles and sizes for sale in the office:

We have pants/coat combos for $15 total, and some small mittens and hats to round out the stylish look (Seattle Rainy-Season chic).  Sizes range from gear suitable for 3 feet to 4 feet tall kids (3 to 6 years old, approximately).  We are in the office most afternoons during the work week, but feel free to give us a call in the office first to make sure we will be in.  

Come on in and grab some before the rain starts up again...

Office Phone:

(206) 525-8782     

Boat Yard Tips for Winter

 

For continuing boat storage owners and those of you new to the yard:

Winter will soon be upon us! The winds last week reached 38 knots, and almost toppled several boats off of their trailers. Winter winds here often exceed 40 mph, occasionally 50 mph, and sometimes 75 mph. Please take immediate action to secure your boat for the season. Below are a few tips on how to winterize your boat for our winter winds…

· Tie boats to trailers. We have not yet seen a boat blow over that was tied down to a heavy trailer, only boats blowing off of them. However, boats on light dollies with the mast up, will blow over; you need to attach weights. Do not use the concrete pyramid blocks you may find around SSP—those are fencepost bases. SSP needs those. If you are using any of them, please return them to SSP.

· Chock your wheels. 2x4s are not enough; they need to be bigger. 4x4s or 4” tall wedges have worked well in the past.

· If your boat is sitting on the ground, you may need to weigh it down with something. Hobie 16s with the mast up, especially, teeter dangerously when not tied down, even in light winds, due to the curved hull bottom.

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·Take down your sails. Sails left up over the winter not only increase the chance your boat will fall over, but they also sustain both wind and UV damage.

· Remove drain plugs. Rain will rapidly fill and damage your boat. If you have to prop up your boat to drain, you may have to lower it if high winds are predicted. If the boat does not self-drain, you should cover it with a watertight cover (water may still get it) and/or you should plan on coming down periodically to bail it out.

· If you are removing your boat for the season, please tell us, and place in your current space a 2x4 that is the width (beam) of your boat/trailer, with your SSP number written on it in broad permanent marker or paint. This ensures we do not overbook the yard, and you will still have a boat space come spring. If you leave just the trailer here over the winter, write your boat number clearly on the trailer and tell us, otherwise we cannot identify the trailer.

· Damage is not just an issue for your boat, but also the boat beside you that you hit when yours goes over or your mast falls. You may be liable. If you have an expensive boat, you may want to insure it (it is pretty cheap for non-motorized boats).

· Tension the forestay so the mast does not wobble.  Otherwise shrouds get a lot of shock load and fatigue, they break, and then the mast falls. This is especially an issue with nearly every catamaran in the yard. If the mast if rigged very loose by design, relying on the jib to tension up the rig, use the jib halyard to tension up the rig when stored.

Mercer Island Pictures!

Courtesy of our friends over at Mercer Island, pictures from the Mercer Island camps have now been posted online.  To view them, go to the following link:

www.mercergov.org/files/sailing2009.pdf
First Day of Camp?

Sail Sand Point Reminders and Suggestions for a Fun Sail Camp!

First Day: Remember that we will have paperwork for you to fill out, so come a little (10 minutes) early and bring a waiver. You can download it from the web. Remember it’s two pages, a boat use and a medical waiver. You will swim the first day, so bring a swimsuit and a towel for sure.

Every Day: Things to bring and use!

• Sunscreen! At least SPF 30 and Sweatproof/waterproof.

• Water: try freezing a 2/3 full bottle the night before for cool water all camp.

• Complete change of clothes and a towel, sometimes we get wet.

• Hat and sunglasses. Don’t use the really cheap ones; they are bad for your eyes.

• Closed toed shoes that will stay on your feet (so lace-up or Velcro is best).

• A lifejacket if you have one. We have some if you need to borrow.

Pick up and Drop Off: Class starts at 9:00 or at 1:00. If you come late, the class might already be on the water, not to mention all the good stuff you’ll miss. Class ends at 12:00 or at 4:00. Sign out is between the hour and quarter after. Please either sign out your child every day, or arrange other circumstances with us.

We are so glad you are here!

Paul, Morgan and the whole SSP Staff.



Northwest Youth Racing!

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

http://www.nwyrc.org/