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 Campers
spend five days sailing the Chesapeake Bay. This cruising adventure
is not to be missed! Campers arrive Monday morning with a great
adventure on the open water before them. Friday afternoon they
return with a sense of accomplishment, newly acquired skills
and a collection of new friends and personal experiences.
To make it happen, the campers learn to:
• Raise,
Lower, Reef and Trim Sails
• Steer
while Under Power and While Sailing
• Read
Nautical Charts and Navigate
• Anchor
and Moor and Tie-up to a Dock
• Learn
and Practice Emergency Procedures
By its very nature, sailing also teaches:
• Self Reliance
• Self Confidence
• Leadership Skills
• Teambuilding Skills
 Cruising camps allow each camper to experience the challenges and joys of living
and sailing on board a fully-equipped cruising sailboat. Campers live aboard
for 5 days and 4 nights while sailing from port to port on the Chesapeake Bay.
The camp visits classic cruising locations such as Swan Creek, Annapolis, St.
Michaels and the Magothy River. Some nights the boats are anchored-out and on other nights they tie up at a dock. When there is an opportunity, the campers go ashore to explore the towns. The itinerary is selected to best utilize the direction and magnitude of the wind and waves.
Campers arrive 9 am Monday and return to the docks around 3 pm on Friday. The cruising camp is available
for ages 12 to 16. No prior sailing experience is required to take
part in the cruising camps; however, campers should consider completing the Canton
Sailing Camp prior to enrolling in the Chesapeake Bay Cruising Camp.
We hope parents will take the time to come aboard.
Course Content: Among the topics of instruction are helmsmanship, trimming sails, preparation for getting underway, boat systems, use of the VHF, chart reading and navigation, weather analysis, mooring, anchoring, safety concerns and emergency
procedures.
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Cost:
$850.00 per person which includes all meals eaten
on board. One dinner will be eaten on shore. A camp T-shirt is available for $10.
 A campers' enrollment is confirmed upon receipt of the full payment (50% of this payment is non-refundable) which must be received within two weeks of initial registration. Payment may be made by calling the office with a credit card, by mailing a check, or by stopping by the office.
Discounts:
A 10% discount is available if two or more campers are enrolled from the same family or if the enrollment is for two or more weeks or if a parent is a member of the Getaway Sailing Club (one discount per family).
2008 Schedule
Tuesday through Friday, June 24 to 27 and July 15 to 18 and August 5 to 8.
Additional camps will be scheduled if sufficient interest is expressed.
Private Cruising Camps can be arranged for groups of children and adults. The minimum number of campers is 4. If more than 6 wish to cruise, more than one boat is used. Discounts do not apply to Private Cruising Camps.
What to Bring:
Essentials include a sleeping bag and pillow, sunblock, bug spray, tennis shoes,
a T-shirts, shorts, underwear, PJs, swim suit, rain slicker,
sweater, hat, toilet kit and towel. Campers may also want to bring sunglasses,
favorite snacks, reading material and camera. Please send pocket money for snacks
or treats bought ashore. Getaway provides US Coast Guard approved life jackets
for all campers.
CAMPS ARE FOR FUN!
There's a lot to learn and many challenges to meet but, there is still plenty of time for fun -- rowing the dinghy, going ashore to explore the new town, and just hanging out in the cockpit, talking and listening to music. On some summer nights the stars are on display to be admired and wondered about
Frequently Asked Questions
Review a Camp Cruising Journal,
"A Perfect Day at Sea"
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