Sail Voyagers
summer camp for Ages 11-14, Rising 6-9th Graders
Hone your boating skills at this water-based summer camp. Campers will spend time exploring the Elizabeth River and its tributaries during this advanced sailing camp week. They’ll voyage aboard our Harbor 20 sailboats, Schooner Virginia, and other various watercraft, discovering Norfolk and Portsmouth via water! Our ratio of staff to students is 3:1, making this a hands-on, engaging opportunity for your camper!
Note: Sailing experience and/or past Maritime Explorers camp attendee recommended to participate in Sail Voyagers.
NEW THIS YEAR: Every summer camp includes an optional overnight experience aboard the historic Battleship Wisconsin on the final Friday—already included in camp registration, with parents and siblings welcome to join for a small additional fee.
Want to see what your camper learned? Extend their adventure with a special Saturday add-on sail after their camp week! Discover more and sign up here.
Dates: June 29 – August 14
Registration is now open!
Select week to register:
Week 1: June 29 – July 3 SOLD OUT
Week 2: July 6 – 10 SOLD OUT
Week 3: July 13 – 17 SOLD OUT
Week 4: July 20 – 24 SOLD OUT
Week 5: July 27 – 31 SOLD OUT
Week 6: August 3 – 7 SOLD OUT
Week 7: August 10 – 14 [Only 1 Spots Left!]
Pricing
Members: $525
Non-Members: $575
Timing
Camp is from 9AM – 3PM, Monday – Friday, with an overnight option for Friday evening. Drop off starts at 8:45AM. Pick-up is from 3-3:15PM.
Not a member yet? Check out the benefits of Nauticus membership, including camp registration discounts. Membership questions? Contact us.
Nauticus Member Discount: In order to receive your Nauticus Member discount, members must click “Sign In” in the upper right corner prior to placing tickets in your shopping cart. If you have not yet registered, click the “Register” link in the upper right corner and register with the SAME email address that you provided when becoming a member. Once registered and signed in, the member discount will be applied to the camp registration and reflected in the total amount at checkout.
frequently Asked questions
Hands-on and feet wet
Throughout the week, campers will test their hands at crafting sailing plans, learn the basics of racing, practice Person Overboard drills and marine radio skills, use weather and tidal information to identify possible routes, and hone their skills reading nautical charts.
Students should expect to spend roughly four hours on the water per day (weather permitting) and will depart camp with a better understanding of how to have fun and be safe while boating.
Want to see what your camper learned? Extend their adventure with a special Saturday add-on sail after their camp week! Discover more and sign up here.
- Camper’s Battleship overnight fee is covered in the weekly camp tuition. Any additional family members that would like to attend need to pay the fee of $50 per adult and $20 per child. Minimum age for additional siblings is 5 years old. Click here to add on family members.
- Dinner will be provided Friday evening by the Sail Nauticus team. Breakfast will be provided by the Battleship crew Saturday morning.
- No outside food allowed on the Battleship. Water is permitted.
- Campers would need to bring a sleeping bag and pillow, as the bunks only have a mattress.
- Bring weather appropriate sleepwear. Compartments are climate controlled but can still be warmer/colder depending on the external temperature.
- Bring money for souvenirs and snacks (cash only).
Campers in groups of three or four will be taught by a trained instructor on each Harbor 20 sailboat.
While we try to give our campers a diverse experience and encourage new friendships, we will do our best to accommodate your request!
Sailing in the rain is a sail your camper is sure to remember, especially if the wind is up. However, safety is our priority, and we will not sail if lightning and thunder or any other threatening weather conditions are a factor, nor will we sail in winds above 20 knots. If poor weather occurs, land-based activities will be held until the weather clears up.
No, food is not provided. Please ensure your child brings a water bottle, bag lunch, and two snacks daily. Campers should label coolers and water bottles.
Contact Sail Nauticus Department by email or phone 757-823-4242