JR Keelboat Program

AHSEP Junior Keelboat Sailing Program

In addition to our Summer Youth Sailing Camp, AHSEP is proud to offer a Summer-long Junior Keelboat Program, where sailors train and compete as members of a dedicated keelboat team. With the addition of two keelboats, a BluSail 24’ and a Peterson 34’ to our fleet, participants gain hands-on experience in all aspects of keelboat sailing. Participants take full responsibility for boat operations, navigation, tactics, and safety while preparing for and competing in local weeknight racing, regattas and events. Under supervision, sailors will manage all aspects of the boat including sail trim & selection, crew coordination, navigation, and maintenance. This program will run May-August, with students selecting the events in which they wish to compete.

2026 Registration COMING SOON

Instructional Offering
1 Certified Adult Skipper per event for the Blusail 24'
2 Certified Adult skippers per event for Peterson 34

List of Event Opportunities
Wednesday night racing series at AHYC: 20 evenings
Weekend Ocean racing series at AHYC: 5 events
Local regattas & distance races including:
KYC Bill Volk, RYC Red Grant, AHYC Blue Water, LYC Liberty Cup, RYC Poco Loco

Schedule
Mondays & Wednesdays, 5pm-8pm, June 15 to August 15
Conditions Permitting
Weekends by event schedule

Location
Atlantic Highlands Yacht Club, 6 Simon Lake Drive in Atlantic Highlands

Eligibility & Availability
Ages 13-18
BluSail: 10 slots
Peterson: 16 slots

Training for the 2026 Jr. Keelboat Program will begin May 2026/conditions permitting

PROGRAM OBJECTIVE & FEES

Our mission is to empower youth through hands-on sailing education that integrates STEM learning, essential life skills, and the resiliency to face adversity. Using keelboats as our dynamic classroom, we inspire curiosity, confidence, teamwork, and a lifelong respect for the water and the world around us.

Fees: $1,025. per student

Students will be enrolling in a full summer-long program with the opportunity to attend any or all events based on a first come first served sign up system.

QUESTIONS? Please reach out to AHSEP via email at ahsep01@gmail.com.

All registrations must be paid to be considered enrolled. Spaces are limited.

​Fees: $1,025. per student

Fees: $1,025. per student