Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico - Know a child or young adult who would like to learn to sail? Vallarta Yacht Club summer sailing camps are coming back in July! Beginner to advanced level sailors from 7-21 years of age can choose to learn to sail an Optimist dinghy, Laser dinghy or sailboard.

Students will be safely guided to sailing competency by our experienced and internationally trained instructors. All classes will be held in Spanish and English. Students should bring their own life vest (mandatory) and sunscreen, but all other equipment will be provided, including a nutritious lunch and hydration every day.

The 2016 class schedule is as follows:
• July 18 to 22 - Beginners
• August 8 to 12 - Intermediate
• August 15 to 19 - Advanced

The Vallarta Yacht Club's Summer Sailing Camps are held Monday-Friday from 11 am to 5 pm and cost $2800.00 pesos per week. (Special pricing and payment plans are available to current VYC Junior Sailing Students.) All beginners can take the first week instruction camp and carry on with the intermediate/advanced courses.

Our summer camps are great introductory courses to get a good taste of what sailing is all about. Every year we see our sailor group growing, so there are limited spaces available. Once summer is gone, training continues with the regular sailing lessons.

The Vallarta Yacht Club Jr. Sailing Program provides Fun and Safe Sailing lessons for children throughout Bahía de Banderas. Children are provided with individual sailing vessels, including Optimists, Lasers and keel boats, and taught water and equipment safety and sportsmanship.

As these young sailors grow and start racing, through this program they are eligible to participate in competitive regattas with youth from all over Mexico and the International sailing community. Along the way, children gain self-confidence and pride in their accomplishments, while learning decision making and team work skills, as well as knowledge of, and a love for, the sea.