Englewood Sailing Association

ages 9-17

Three sessions: M-F 9am to 3pm

Camp I: June 8-12, register here ONE SPOT LEFT!
Camp II: June 22-26, register here
Camp III: July 6 -10, register here

Questions about summer sailing camp?

More info here or contact us here

Need financial aid?

More info here or contact us here

Englewood Sailing Association was featured in the Town Chronicle in March

About ESA

Englewood Sailing Association has been teaching small boat sailing on Lemon Bay since 2002. We are an all-volunteer, non-profit organization dedicated to building confidence, character, and community through sailing. Every year over 150 people from Sarasota and Charlotte Counties and beyond learn to sail with us.

We're a member-based organization. Learn more about our family membership here.

Programs

We offer a variety of programs throughout the year:

See our calendar for specific dates.

Program Renewals

2026 sponsor renewal

2026 membership renewal

What's Going on This Week Ending June 7

Wednesday breakfast is ON June 3

7:30 AM at Stefano's 401 S. Indiana Ave. Englewood - all are welcome!

Wednesday Sailing: suspended during June and July

Saturday adult and family social sailing June 6. Please let Cathy Cross cathycross9317@gmail.com or 410-428-6742 know if you plan to attend by Wednesday June 3. We need 6 sailors to hold the session. Many sailors are away for the summer.

June 6 & 20, July 18 & 25 approximately 10:30 AM to 2 PM. Contact Pat Beffel if you can help skipper or crew a safety boat for each session. pat.beffel@tds.net Please renew your adult sailing membership for 2026. At only $200 per year per family, you can sail on Wednesdays and two Saturdays per month. Click HERE to register for 2026.

Looking Ahead

Wednesday Adult Sailing Suspended during Summer Camp Season: 9 AM to 12 PM. No Wednesday sailing in June and July. Wednesday sailing resumes August 5. Contact John Riehl if you can help skipper or crew a safety boat for other Wednesday sessions. john.riehl@outlook.com

Summer Camp Starts in a WEEK: If you can help volunteer with summer camps please contact Cathy Cross 410-428-6742

Fingerprint/Background Check: If you can help with Summer Camp, please make sure you have a fingerprint/background check within the last five years. Details are on the Members Only Page. Contact Cathy cathycross9317@gmail.com with questions. Let Bibi know that you have updated your training bibi_leclerc@yahoo.com.

SafeSport Refresher: If you can help with Summer Camp, please refresh your SafeSport Training. Details are on the Members Only Page. Contact Cathy cathycross9317@gmail.com with questions. Let Bibi know that you have updated your training bibi_leclerc@yahoo.com

First Aid/CPR/AED Refresher: All Volunteers please refresh your Training on How to Help in an Emergency. Details are on the Members Only Page. Contact Cathy cathycross9317@gmail.com with questions. Let Bibi know that you have updated your training bibi_leclerc@yahoo.com

We're a proud partner of US Sailing, the official governing body for small-boat sailing. We have US Sailing-certified instructors, and our programs follow US Sailing's "Learn Sailing Right" curriculum. Graduates of our fall and spring beginning sailing program can earn certification through US Sailing's "Little Red Book" program.

Community Partners

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