5 - 7 OCTOBER 2027 in Spiez (to be confirmed)
Women's Camp
The camp is designed for female sailors who want to improve their sailing skills, gain confidence on the water and benefit from professional coaching and feedback. The programme combines a balanced mix of boat handling, team dynamics and regatta practice. Beyond sailing, the camp is also about building a strong community of female sailors, sharing experiences, making new connections and, above all, enjoying a great time together both on and off the water. Through open discussions and lively exchanges during the briefings, all participants can learn from each other's experiences and perspectives.
The camp is open to female sailors of all skill levels, provided they have some basic experience in racing. Participants can register as an existing team or individually. For those who don't yet have a team, we will be happy to help bring sailors together and form new teams. Where there are significant differences in experience or ability, training exercises will be adapted accordingly to ensure that everyone receives the support and challenges best suited to them.
Taking place just before the Heidi Cup, the camp is also the perfect opportunity to put newly acquired skills into practice straight away. Participants are invited to continue the experience by taking part in the Heidi Cup, putting what they have learned to the test in a fun and competitive regatta environment.
Registration is not yet open.
Costs
525 CHF per participant
or 2'100 CHF per team
Teams
The camp will take place with a minimum of 4 teams and a maximum of 8 teams.
Main Language
The main language will be English, as the camp is being advertised internationally.
Coaches
The camp will be led by two experienced coaches. As soon as the coaches have been confirmed, their names will be announced here.
Food
Participants are responsible for arranging their own food. We organise a group dinner for the whole group on a voluntary basis.
Accommodation
Participants are responsible for arranging their own accommodation.
Terms and conditions
Registration
The SSLA Camps are advertised via Manage2Sail. All participating teams must register there and download the invoice for the ‘camp fee’ via the platform.
Team or individual registration
To maximise learning outcomes and enjoyment, we recommend registering directly as a complete team. If you are interested in the camp as an individual, please contact us at schooling@swisssailingleague.ch. We will help you form a crew with others.
Team composition
A team consists of 4–5 crew members.
Requirements
Basic sailing skills are required to take part in the camp. Teams must be familiar with the basics of competitive sailing and be able to manoeuvre a racing keelboat safely. Experience on the J/70 is an advantage, but not essential. As some of the coaching will be provided by international trainers, all participants must have a basic knowledge of English in order to understand the training content and safety instructions. All participants are required to follow the coaches’ safety instructions and to bring the necessary personal equipment (e.g. suitable sailing clothing, life jacket).
Organisation & Number of Participants
The camp will take place as soon as at least 4 teams have registered. A maximum of 8 teams may participate; places will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. A decision on whether the camp will go ahead will be made no later than one month before the start of the camp.
Terms of Payment
Participation is only guaranteed if the camp fee has been paid at least 14 days before the start of the camp. The invoice can be downloaded from Manage2sail. Participants who have not made payment by this date will be removed from the list via email or may only participate if the camp fee is paid immediately.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation of the camp must be made in writing. For cancellations made up to 30 days before the start of the camp, the camp fee will be refunded in full. For cancellations made 30 days or less before the start of the camp, no refund will be given, unless a replacement team can be provided.
Liability & Agreement
The participating teams are responsible for the use of the SSLA J/70 yachts and are liable for any damage. By signing the ‘Sailing Agreement Camp’, the teams agree to these terms and conditions.