JOIN US THIS SUMMER
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Mark your calendars with these special events. We welcome all children, families, alumni, and supporters to join us.
Summer 2024 Events
- US Sailing Small Boat Certification June 26-28
Register now for the US Sailing Small Boat course. Upon successful completion of this program (both online and in-person), sailors 16 and older will be certified “Level 1 Instructor” by the US Sailing, our national governing body.
- Season Opening Event Saturday, June 29
Join us at the Yacht Shop at 5PM for food and drinks to celebrate the beginning of our summer program. Merchandise will be available for sale. Rain or Shine.
- Sailing Program - First Session July 1-4
The first weekly session of our Sailing Program will kick off on July 1. Kids (ages 8-12) from 9:30a-12p and youth (ages 12-18) from 1p-3:30p) Registration is required!
- Sailing Program - Second Session July 8-11
The second weekly session of our Sailing Program continues. Kids (ages 8-12) from 9:30a-12p and youth (ages 12-18) from 1p-3:30p). We'll prep for a weekend race too. Registration is required!
- Race - TIPYC at ABM Saturday, July 13
Let’s go racing with our Antique Boat Museum (ABM) friends. Meet at the ABM dock in Clayton (time TBD) for an afternoon of racing for all ages. We’ll take our sailboats, but you can also bring yours. Pray for wind!
- Sailing Program - Third Session July 15-18
The third weekly session of our Sailing Program continues. Kids (ages 8-12) from 9:30a-12p and youth (ages 12-18) from 1p-3:30p) Registration is required!
- Sailing Program - Fourth Session July 22-25
The fourth weekly session of our Sailing Program continues. Kids (ages 8-12) from 9:30a-12p and youth (ages 12-18) from 1p-3:30p). Registration is required!
- Public Board Meeting Saturday, July 27
Join us for our annual meeting at the Pavilion (Time TBD) to discuss key issues. We welcome all, especially new volunteers!
- Race - TIPYC Cup Saturday, July 27
Meet at the Pavilion for an afternoon of racing to see if you can win the TIPYC Cup (formerly known as the Dickson Cup). We’ll have sailboats ready and merchandise for sale. Pray for wind!
- Sailing Program - Fifth Session July 29-Aug 1
The fifth weekly session of our Sailing Program continues. Kids (ages 8-12) from 9:30a-12p and youth (ages 12-18) from 1p-3:30p) Registration is required!
- Sailing Program - Sixth Session August 5-8
The sixth (and final) weekly session concludes our Sailing Program for 2024. Kids (ages 8-12) from 9:30a-12p and youth (ages 12-18) from 1p-3:30p) Registration is required!
- End of Season Party Thursday, August 8
We’ll close out the Sailing Program with our annual party at the Pavilion, where we’ll have food, drinks, games, and merchandise. Don’t forget the tub races, watermelon contest, and final jump. Start time is noon weather permiting.
Week One Sailing Program Recap
Mother Nature cooperated and gave us a beautiful start to the TIPYC Summer of Sailing! The counselors found their rhythm, and the kids had a
Summer is off to a Great Start
They say, “Teamwork makes the dream work.” Well, thanks to the great work of our counselors, CITs, and board members, our 2024 TIPYC season is
Sailing Program Filling up Fast
TIPYC’s summer sailing program registration opened about three weeks ago, and the registration volume has been higher than expected.