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Sail Camp 2008 - Survey Form

Dear 2008 Sail Camp Parents -
          Please help us evaluate our program.  We want your comments, both good and bad.  The more information we have the better we can make the program for you child in the future.  
          Thank you for your help!


How long has your child participated in Sail Camp and which session were they in this year?
How satisfied are you with what your child learned during camp?
What was your comfort level with the Sail Camp staff?
Would you recommend Sail Camp to your friends and family?
Other Comments -

Summer Sail Camp 

The City of Orange Beach Parks & Recreation Department conducts summer sailing camps.  The program for junior sailors ages 8 1/2  - 14 is held at the city's Waterfront Park located on Canal Road in Orange Beach.  The fee to participate in Sail Camp is $100.00 for Orange Beach residents (proof of residency required) and $150.00 for non-residents.  Participation fee includes hands on sailing instruction, classroom instruction, knot tying, daily snack and drink, a camp t-shirt and award certificate. 

Morning sessions for Beginning Sailors are held from 9:00 am - 12:00 noon,  Monday - Friday.  Afternoon sessions for Intermediate/Advanced Sailors are held from 1:30 - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday.  It is mandatory the campers be experienced, confident swimmers and be aware that this is an independent program where they will learn to handle their own boat.  (Minimum age of 8 1/2 is based on maturity and usual average size of a child of that age.)  Each camper must be comfortable being on the water, this is not a program for a child who is fearful of the water.  This program is about learning.  Those looking to just pass the time should not apply.  All campers are required to bring their own life jacket, towel, water bottle and wear water shoes at all times.  (Water shoes must be worn at all times and should be of a type that do not come off easily).

Registration for Orange Beach residents begins on March 1st and opens to non-residents on April 1st.   For more information, please call the Parks & Recreation office at 251-981-6039.  To receive an application, fill out the request form below.  Please be mindful that there are only 10 participants per session.  This program fills fast and typically is completely full prior to the first session.

Document
Click here to access a printable 2008 Sail Camp Registration Form - This will give you an idea of what to expect when 2009 applications are available.

To have an application for 2009 mailed, complete the form below. 
Applications are usually mailed the last week of February. 
Registration for Orange Beach residents and property owners opens on March 1st.
Registration for non-residents begins on April 1st.


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Comments
Pictures of 2008 Summer Sail Camp
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Pictures of 2007 Summer Sail Camp
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Group Pictures & Other Shots - Sail Camp '06

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Session # 1 - Morning
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Adult Class
Figuring out the sheets (ropes)
Learning to rig the sails
Instructors explaining how to do it
Catching a breeze
Learning to read the wind
Getting ready for Friday's race
Everyone loves sailing across to north shore.
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