Summer 2026 Location
Popamora Point Beach
(Henry Hudson Trail)
369 Shore Drive in Highlands
ATLANTIC HIGHLANDS SAILING EDUCATION PROGRAM
Come join the best Junior Sailing Summer Program on the Jersey Shore!
The Atlantic Highlands Sailing Education Program, AHSEP, operates a summer camp that teaches sailing skills to New Jersey youth ages eight to seventeen years. Students learn the basics of sailing, water safety, and teamwork, to begin an appreciation of sailing as a sport and a recreational pastime.
Our program is taught by US Sailing certified instructors using US Sailing's proven techniques. We are excited for the upcoming sailing season! See our Programs/ Schedule/Fees area for detailed pricing, dates, and program information. Sailors do not need to own a boat in order to sail in AHSEP programs.
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Novice
The novice program is an introduction to sailing for youth ages 8-15. Sailors learn sailing basics including sailing safety, boat nomenclature, rigging, points of sail and related sail trim, basic sailing knots, capsize recovery, and teamwork. Sailors who have never sailed before or have only limited experience of participating in one prior AHSEP course, should register as Novice.
Intermediate
The intermediate program focuses on sailing skill improvement for youth ages 8 to 17 years. Sailors learn more advanced sailing skills including crew responsibilities and teamwork, crew position and boat balance, sail trim and shape, building boat speed, enhancing boat performance on various points of sail, and introduction to racing. Sailors who have completed multiple AHSEP courses and are comfortable sailing solo and competing in sailboat racing should register as Intermediate.
Advanced
The advanced program focuses on racing and boat handling skills. This program is for graduates of the intermediate program and provides on-the-water coaching to improve sailing and racing skills. Sailors who are comfortable sailing and competing solo and confident sailing in heavier wind conditions should register as Advanced.