Vago Summer Camp is a 5 day event for Laser Vago sailors and their families.

It offers training and coaching with some fun racing which is presented in such a way that everyone, from beginners to experts, will benefit by sharing and learning.

The event is held during the Family Week social event at Yorkshire Dales Sailing Club. Family activities provided by the club will be available to Vago Summer Camp visitors and their families.

On site camping is FREE and catering is available.

The event runs over five days and allows visitors the flexibility to come and go as they please.

As with all Vago events, the emphasis is on having fun, so you'll find an informal attitude throughout the event both on and off the water. Training and coaching will be provided by the Class Association's top National circuit sailors who have many years of experience in all aspects of single and double handing the Vago.

If you're interested in being part of this event, you can join the chat on the Vago Facebook Group.

YDSC Members: This event is free.

It is suggested that visitors make a Charity donation to the club for each day their Vago is at the club.
There's no charge for extra boats and camping, racing and organised events are FREE.

The suggested donation is £20 per day/Vago, for the first 4 days and no further donation if you stay for day 5!
You'll be asked to make your donation before or at the start of your visit.

Note: The YDSC Family Week event is also running from Monday to Friday so you can stay after the event and enjoy some extended sailing and socialising :)

For catering prices, see the catering section below.

Breakfast, lunch and evening meal are available throughout the event in the clubhouse and the bar will be open each night with entertainment in various forms to be announced nearer the time ;)
We have BBQ facilities and there are many excellent places to eat within 15 minute of the club.
Please note that only YDSC Galley Staff have access to the galley during the event.

Sample Evening Dinner Menu

1 Course £7.95
2 Course £9.95

• Tender Medium Spiced Lamb Tagine with Sweet Pepper CousCous, Mint & Cucumber Yoghurt Dip & a Hot Flat Bread
• Slow Cooked Mediterranean Vegetable Tagine with Sweet Pepper CousCous, Mint Yoghurt Dip & a Hot Flat Bread
• Creamy Chicken & Ham Hock Flaky Pastry Top Pie Served with Mash Potatoes & Seasonal Veg
• Slow Cooked Beef & Local Ale Shortcrust Pastry Top Pie Served with Mash Potatoes & Seasonal Veg & Beef Ale Gravy

Desserts

• Hot Chocolate Fudge with Ice Cream or Cream
• Deep Filled Apple Pie with Custard or Cream
• Carrot Cake with Cream
• Cheese Board with Grapes Homemade Chutney & Biscuits
• Includes Nibbles Before Dinner
• Tea, Coffee, Hot Chocolate or Soft Corial Drink

Drinks

• Tea £1.00
• Coffee Instant £1.00
• Hot Chocolate £1.00
• Ground Coffee £2.00
• Squash Juice pint 60p
• Squash Half 30p
• Cans 75p

Alcohol

• Bottle Beer £2.75
• Can Beer £2.00
• Bottle Lager £2.00
• Can Lager £2.00
• Bottle Cider £2.70
• Gin £2.75
• Vodka £2.75
• Bacardi £2.75
• Whisky £2.75
• Spirit with Mixer £3.25
• Red Wine Glass £2.50
• White Wine Glass £2.50
• Bottle Wine £10.00
• Prosecco Bottle £10.00
• Water/soft Drinks 60p
• Can soft Drinks 75p

Travel distances for the event:

Get your route on Google Maps

If you're coming early, you can arrive from mid afternoon on Friday 26th August but don't worry if you can't make it until later, you can join the event anytime and you don't have to stay until the end.

Onsite camping during this event is free but arrive as early as possible to have the best chance of getting onto our newly extended camping area. If you're late, all you'll need are some decent tent pegs in case you end up on an area of gravel soil. 
We have a large carpark for camper vans, but unfortunately, we cannot accept caravans.

   To ensure the best choice of camping pitches, please arrive as early as possible.
   Event starts Saturday morning. The clubs camping rules are here.

The clubhouse itself has modern changing and shower facilities with under floor heating.
There are a selection of camp sites and guest houses from only 10 minutes away if we're too noisy for you :)

Based on previous years Vago Summer Camp and Family Camping Week, you may get any of the following:

• Games, quizzes.
• Table tennis and bar football knockouts.
• On the water games and experiences.
• Movie nights.
• Nature walk.
• General chaos :)

If you're thinking of going out for the day, take a look at some of the tourist attractions in the area.