All Women Programming

Youth Programs

  • Little Lady Luffers
    Ages 5-7 • 15 hours over five consecutive days
    July 22 - 27 • 9:30am - 12:30pm

    Students sail with peers and an instructor in either a J24 or an RS Quest - allowing for hands-on learning in a safe environment. This class covers sailing terminology, wind, rigging basics, and more through games and activities. Participants may also enjoy non-sailing activities such as paddling or land-based activities if weather conditions are not cooperative for sailing.

  • She Sails
    Ages 8-12 • 35 hours over five consecutive days
    August 10-14: 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
    This camp teaches the basics of sailing and will put kids at the helm of our RS Quest — a multi-handed boat that demands teamwork and good communication. Throughout the week we’ll cover all the skills needed to become independent sailors, including: rigging, sailing theory, hand exchange tacking, jibing, capsize recovery, docking, and conducting person overboard drills. Participants may also enjoy non-sailing activities such as paddling or land-based activities if weather conditions are not cooperative for sailing.

  • Teen She Sails : Ages 13-18
    Ages 13-17 • 15 hours over five consecutive days
    July 27 - 31: 1:30pm - 4:30 pm
    This program teaches the basics of sailing and will put kids at the helm of our RS Quest — a multi-handed boat that demands teamwork and good communication. Throughout the week we’ll cover all the skills needed to become independent, including: rigging, sailing theory, hand exchange tacking, gybing, capsize recovery, docking, and person overboard drill.

  • Tera it Up like a Girl
    Ages 8+ • 70 hours over two consecutive weeks (Mon. - Fri.)
    July 6-10 & 13-17 : 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
    Our “Tera it up!” Camp provides a safe, fun setting for kids to discover the magic of sailing for themselves. In the two weeks of sailing we’ll cover all of the basic concepts, including: rigging, tacking, gybing, capsize recovery, points of sail, docking, person overboard, and many more fun and stimulating skills and concepts.


Wild Women Programming!

Empowering Women Through Sailing, Kayaking & Outdoor Connection

This summer, we're taking over Bellingham Bay—one wave at a time.

Wild Women on the Water is your invitation to connect, learn, and thrive in the great outdoors. In partnership with Shifting Gears and Wild Whatcom, we're breaking down the barriers that stand between women and their wildest outdoor aspirations.

Whether you're a total beginner or a seasoned paddler, this is your space to grow, explore, and belong.

Community Partners