Westwind Sailing

Westwind Sailing offers Mini Mates Day Camp for ages 6-8, Wayfarer Day Camp for ages 8-10, and Voyager Day Camp for ages 11-13. It also lists Paddle & SUP Camp for ages 10-17, Wayfarer/Voyager Classes for ages 9-12, Teen Sail Classes for ages 13-17, High School Sail Club for ages 13-18, Junior Sailors Club for ages 10-13, Wayfarer/Voyager 1-Class for ages 9-12, Wayfarer/Voyager 2-Class for ages 9-12, Teen Sailing 1 for ages 13-17, and Teen Sailing 2 for ages 13-17. Wayfarer/Voyager 1-Class teaches boating safety, rigging, and points of sail, and Teen Sailing 1 is taught in 14-foot Capri sailboats.

Programs

• Mini Mates Day Camp — 6-8 yrs · $295 · Listed on the Dana Point schedule as a kids & teens program.
• Wayfarer Day Camp — 8-10 yrs · $295 · Listed on the Dana Point schedule as a kids & teens program.
• Voyager Day Camp — 11-13 yrs · $295 · Listed on the Dana Point schedule as a kids & teens program.
• Paddle & SUP Camp — 10-17 yrs · Listed on the Dana Point schedule as a kids & teens program.
• Wayfarer / Voyager Classes — 9-12 yrs · Listed on the Dana Point schedule as a kids & teens program.
• Teen Sail Classes — 13-17 yrs · Listed on the Dana Point schedule as a kids & teens program.
• High School Sail Club — 13-18 YRS · Listed on the Dana Point schedule as a kids & teens program.
• Junior Sailors Club — 10-13 YRS · Listed on the Dana Point schedule as a kids & teens program.
• Wayfarer/Voyager 1- Class (WAY-V 1) — 9 - 12 years · $295 · Learn the basics of boating safety, rigging and points of sail.
• Wayfarer/Voyager 2 - Class (WAY-V 2) — 9 - 12 years · $295 · Prerequisite: successful completion from Wayfarer camp, Voyager camp, WAYV-1, or equivalent.
• Teen Sailing 1 — 13 - 17 years · $295 · Classes are taught in 14’ Capri sailboats.
• Teen Sailing 2 — 13 – 17 years · $295 · Prereregistration required.

At a glance

• Ages: 6–18 years old
• Price range: $295

About the provider

Westwind Sailing opened in 1987. Its mission states that it emphasizes safety, fun, and personal success and shares its passion for educational sailing, Stand Up Paddling (SUP), and kayaking with adults, kids, families, and the whole community. The program is described as an award-winning US Sailing Community Sailing Center. Westwind is hosting free sail rides at the Maritime Festival and partners with the CA Division of Boating & Waterways, the CA Coastal Commission, and Stand Up To Trash for CA Coastal Cleanup. The Dana Point Aquatic Foundation is mentioned as supporting accessible boating education for At-Risk-Youth and individuals with special needs.

Minimum age for sail rides is 3 y/o, and an adult must accompany anyone under 8 y/o. Maximum 3 passengers per boat depending on conditions. Water Safe requirement is stated for some classes. Preregistration required for some programs.

Last updated October 8, 2026.