Unlock your potential, join our academy today!

 

Spend family time in the comfortable facilities provided by Shelter Bay Marina for its exclusive marina users and SMAP members.

 

When you apply and pay the annual tuition fee, you automatically become a member of CLUB SEA MASTERS SAILING, officially registered in PANDEPORTES, with the goal of promoting sailing in Panama. Your annual tuition payment becomes an investment that strengthens the initiative that grows the sport of sailing throughout the country. Together, we are providing boaters with a solid foundation of skills to enjoy on the water for a lifetime..

 

We are the first dinghy sailing community in Panama, offering a wide variety of opportunities that will allow you to enjoy the sport while spending family time in the comfortable facilities provided by Shelter Bay Marina for its exclusive marina users and SMAP members. Your annual investment is very valuable to us, it not only helps to keep the fleet in optimal condition, but it also allows us to create formidable events for you and to increase the fleet of boats for your recreation.

 

Your tuition contributes to:

 

• Maintain a standard for instruction and "coaching" in Panama that ensures that all boaters learn safely and with fun in a high-quality environment.

• Certify, under the US SAILING standard, race officials, judges and referees to guarantee the integrity and progress of the sport of competitive sailing.

• Maintain the website and technological platform that involve and support our members, volunteers and other people interested in sailing.

• Maintenance of boats, equipment and access ramp to the water.

• Increase in the current fleet of boats and equipment of the Club.

• Support the Youth Sailing Program, and allow us to introduce more local youngsters to sailing, offering them a fun and active way to develop themselves and broaden their horizon. 

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       Benefits

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Your annual tuition fee make you a member of CLUB SEA MASTERS SAILING. As a member you can enjoy the following benefits:

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• Access to private facilities only available to marina users and SMAP members (swimming pool, dressing & shower rooms)

• All year round cruising and racing on our fleet of boats, you have the choice of RS Aeros, RS Quests, RS Qubas, RS CAT16, WindRider17 and Optimists.

• Bring 1 guest per month to sail with you for free

• Boat and trailer storage

• US SAILING certificated courses for adults and youth at unbeatable discounted price

• Discounts on sailing gear, equipment and accessories.

• Discounts on boat rentals

• Access to monthly "members-only" meeting at Club De Yates Y Pesca De Panamá

• Access to other "members-only" events

• Towing service free of charge

• Free seminars and chalk-talks with Pros

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Curriculum & Educational Platform

As a member organization of US Sailing, SMAP provides the highest standard of quality instruction when it comes to sailing and recreational powerboating. We have successful programs such as the Learn-to-Sail program that is carried out under the highest safety standard. SMAP members enjoy preferential prices on all of our courses and classes. Some of our programs already available:

 

• Learn To Sail

• Learn To Race

• Spinnakers & Trapeze Sailing

• Powerboating Program

• Race Management Program

• Basic Keelboat Course

 

Facilities

• Parking lot with security  24/7

• Dressing rooms, showers and bathrooms

• Restaurante / bar

• Hotel

• Swimming Pool

• Chill-out area with BBQ and picnic table and chairs

• Access to the private beach in front Bahía Limón

• Docks

• Secured storage

• Media Room

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Club Dinghies

All affiliated members have use of SMAP Dinghies according to the following terms: 

• Use of any dinghy must be by prearranged and approved by the SMAP dinghy program Manager

• Sailing skills will be assessed, regarding the use of sailing equipment and lessons may be required. 

• Rental fee apply with a discount from the regular price

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Junior members and sailors up to 18:

• Junior members must be enrolled in a sailing program in order to use SMAP equipment

• Junior members with their own equipment cannot sail unsupervised and must also be enrolled in an SMAP Dinghy Program at a reduced rate

• Sailor code of conduct and parent code of conduct rules apply

• The Manager of SMAP Dinghy Sailing Program must authorized Junior membership

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Boats:

• 1 RS CAT 16 (catamaran 16’) 

• 1 Wind Rider 17 (trimaran 17')

• 4 RS QUEST (monohull 15’)

• 2 RS QUBA (monohull 12’)

• 2 RS AERO (high performance monohull 14’)

• 6 OPTIMIST (kids’ monohull)

 

Other equipment available for you to use:

• Personal flotation device (PDFs)

• VHF radios (mandatory use for Open Sailing)

 

Coming soon:

• Kayaks

• Paddle boards 

• 2 RS QUEST

• 4 OPTIMIST

• 2 SONAR keelboat

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Ready to begin your journey? Take the time to apply today. 

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Tuition Options & Prices

Annual tuition fee must be renewed yearly in order to keep your member benefits active. There are no contracts to sign! 

 

JUNIOR (AGE 8 - 18)

YOUTH members have access to discounted sailing classes (group and private), summer camps and sailing programs;  use of private facilities; access to the Racing Team; 1 year membership to US SAILING for access to the SKILL UP digital platform. 

 

ADULT (AGE 19 - 64)

Individual membership is designed for adults 19 and over. These membership have access to discounted classes and rentals, and much more.

 

BOAT OWNER

The "Boat owner" membership is for those who have their own boat and want the service of "boat storage". Boat storage fee not included on your annual tuition fee! Boat storage fee is per day per foot.  Includes up to four people, who live in the same household. These members have access to all of the marina's private facilities, access to discounted classes and rentals, and much more.

 

FAMILY

Family membership includes a minimum of three and up to four people, who live in the same household. These members have access to classes and discounted rentals, and much more. After three members, each additional member pays $150. (minimum $350 and maximum $600).

 

SENIOR (AGE65 - 85+)

Silver membership is designed for adults 65 years of age and older. These members have access to the Club's private events, discounts on official Club merchandising, seminars, and volunteer opportunities (Race Management), among other discounts.

 

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How To Register?

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You must apply by filling out the online application form. Click on the button below for the tuition type that applies to you. Once your application is accepted and approved, a visit to the facilities will be coordinated for a brief interview where you will receive all the information and regulations of your membership. You must fill out some forms such as Disclaimer, Medical Form, among others.