Dick Allsopp Summer Camp
The Rudder Club’s Summer Camp for budding sailors
The Dick Allsopp Summer Camp takes place each summer for five weeks at The Rudder Club of Jacksonville. Camp is offered for ages from 8-15 years old. You can book one or multiple weeks, which run from Monday to Friday. Drop off is 8:30 - 9:00. Pick up is 3.30 - 4pm. There is no requirement to attend consecutive weeks. Young sailors will be tutored according to their level.
Campers will learn how to rig, launch and sail a boat; knots; boat parts and terminology; racing rules and some racing strategies. Sailing encompasses and develops social skills, teamwork, self-reliance, independence and problem-solving as well as sportsmanship and respect for crewmates, the weather and equipment.
The camp teaches according to the U.S. Sailing format and strives to provide top quality instruction, nurturing and development. If a new sailor really takes to the sport, they are welcome to attend more camps or come back in the Fall for our Youth Sailing programme. Some go on to become Counsellors in Training, then Counsellors, then instructors, coaches, head coaches and Camp Directors. Not a bad job to have in the summer holidays!
Payment Options:
Pay by Card: We will send a secure payment link to the email address on the registration form. You may pay conveniently using a credit card.
Pay by Check: Send a check to 8533 Malaga Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32244 or drop it in when the office is open.
Your application is NOT complete until we have payment, however, a $100 deposit will reserve your sailor’s spot for the requested week. Full payment is expected two weeks before the scheduled week.
If you have any question or concerns please contact us on office@rudderclub.com, or 904 264 4094
Camp Details
2026 FEES
first week: $400
Children and grandchildren of charter members: $350
Discounted price of $380 / $330 beyond the first week or first child.
2026 SAILING CAMP DATES:
June 8 -12
June 15 -19
June 22 - 26
July 6 - 10
July 13-17