Treasure Island Sailing Center

The Treasure Island Sailing Center (TISC) offers sailing classes to people from all walks of life and different socio-economic backgrounds. The club was started by a group of sailboat racers who wanted to make a difference in the sport of sailing in the Bay Area.

Classes:
TISC offers sailing classes to kids ages 7 and up of all ability levels. Classes are offered after school and on weekends. Need-based scholarships are available.

During the school year, TISC offers a beginner/intermediate Optimist class and an Optimist race team for kids ages 7 to 14. There is also a high school team for kids in grades 8 and above. Anyone can join the team—no experience is necessary.

The majority of the kids who participate are from various outreach programs in the City, including kids with special needs. TISC hosts high school racing teams that compete with other Bay Area sailing clubs. TISC also has an Adaptive Sailing Program that introduces sailing to children and adults with special needs and manages a competitive training program for those training for the US Paralympic Sailing Team.

Camps:
TISC is a great place for kids who are interested in sailing to learn the sport in a safe, fun, and nurturing environment. You can opt to sign up your child for Adventure Camp, which combines sailing with kayaking, kite flying, and all kinds of fun activities.

2013 Summer Sessions:
Dates: June 10–August 23
Ages: 6 to 17
Days/Times: Mondays through Fridays, 9am–12:15pm (half day) or 9am–4pm (full day)
Cost: $200 per week (half day), $350 per week (full day); multiple-week discount available
Extended care: 8:30am–9am and 4pm–5pm ($40 per week for full day campers); 8:30am–9am and 12:15pm–1pm ($40 per week for half day campers)