Go outside and Play :)
March 21 - November 28
Select Saturdays + one Sunday
11 AM - 2 PM
(Boats off water by 2 PM & de-rigged by 2:30 PM)
Select Saturdays + one Sunday
11 AM - 2 PM
(Boats off water by 2 PM & de-rigged by 2:30 PM)
Open Sail gives sailors the chance to practice and enjoy sailing independently, with a safety boat and instructor on the water for support if needed.
Camp and course graduates are welcome to bring guests along in their boats (guests must be large enough to fit a 30–50 lb. life vest).
Participants must have completed a course with ACSC within the last two years or successfully pass a Boat Checkout, which includes a written knowledge test and an on-water skills check.
Open Sail runs weather-permitting and is limited to conditions with winds under 15 mph, providing a safe and fun environment for all sailors to build confidence on the water.
Camp and course graduates are welcome to bring guests along in their boats (guests must be large enough to fit a 30–50 lb. life vest).
Participants must have completed a course with ACSC within the last two years or successfully pass a Boat Checkout, which includes a written knowledge test and an on-water skills check.
Open Sail runs weather-permitting and is limited to conditions with winds under 15 mph, providing a safe and fun environment for all sailors to build confidence on the water.
| Open Sail Checkout FAQ |
LOCATION:
ACSC Cove or off of the Encinal Boat Ramp. Boats launch from the beach or dock. See the Beach & Dock Days schedule below.
BOATS:
First Come, First Served.
Sail Cubes, FJ’s, Fevas, Lasers, and Bytes are available.
COST (per boat, not per person):
1 Boat: $45
2 Boats: $80
2026 Season Pass: $195
(There are 30 Open Sail Days in 2026.)
ACSC Cove or off of the Encinal Boat Ramp. Boats launch from the beach or dock. See the Beach & Dock Days schedule below.
BOATS:
First Come, First Served.
Sail Cubes, FJ’s, Fevas, Lasers, and Bytes are available.
COST (per boat, not per person):
1 Boat: $45
2 Boats: $80
2026 Season Pass: $195
(There are 30 Open Sail Days in 2026.)
Purchase your pass in-person or online:
Beach Open Sail Zone:
Open Sail sailboats must stay within view of the beach, inside the breakwater, and away from Seal Island. Depending on weather conditions, the outer limit may be reduced to the red triangular daymark, which is marked on the diagram with a vertical blue line.
Dock Open Sail Zone:
Occasionally, Open Sail takes place outside the rock wall. When launching from the Encinal Boat Ramp, Open Sail occurs in the area south of the rock wall, west of Ballena Isle, north of the ferry route, and east of the gap in the rock wall.