Learn To Sail
Now accepting enrollments for all Spring and Summer Classes!
US Sailing Keelboat
Spring class: April 7, 14, 21
Fall class: TBA
All-volunteer instructors are certified by U.S. Sailing and follow nationally recognized standards.
- This is an introductory course; no sailing knowledge required.
- Learn to Sail on our O’Day 24, Capri 22, or Precision 23.
- US SAILING BASIC KEELBOAT Certification. For course content see https://www.ussailing.org/education/adult/certification-courses-endorsements/basic-keelboat/
- Age 16 and up.
- Eight students maximum.
- Classroom sessions will be held Tuesday nights, 6-8:00 PM.
- Three 2-4 hour on-the-water sessions will be held as weather and schedules allow, weekdays and/or weekends. 2-3 students per boat. Students must be able to conclude sailing within 3 weeks of final class.
- Taught by US Sailing Basic Keelboat Certified Instructors Paul Reynolds and Phil Moershel,
- Tuition – $300.
Class has 10 seats available
Kids Sailing Camp I
Sailing Smart Beginner Camp
Dates: June 1-5
All-volunteer instructors are certified by U.S. Sailing and follow nationally recognized standards.
- Ages 9 – 13.
- These one-week programs will teach beginning sailing in our new RS Tera and RS Zest fleet.
- No previous sailing or boating experience required.
- Student learn the safe, responsible way to rig, launch and sail small boats, while improving their self-confidence, coordination and teamwork.
- Classes run 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM, Monday thru Friday.
- Kids bring their own PFD, lunch and drinks.
- Tuition – $250
- Scholarships are available for these classes!
Class has 10 seats available
Kid Sailing Camp II
Sailing Smart Beginner Camp
Dates: June 15-19
All-volunteer instructors are certified by U.S. Sailing and follow nationally recognized standards.
- Ages 9 – 13.
- These one-week programs will teach beginning sailing in our new RS Tera and RS Zest fleet.
- No previous sailing or boating experience required.
- Student learn the safe, responsible way to rig, launch and sail small boats, while improving their self-confidence, coordination and teamwork.
- Classes run 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM, Monday thru Friday.
- Kids bring their own PFD, lunch and drinks.
- Tuition – $250
- Scholarships are available for these classes!
Class has 10 seats available
“Sailing Better” Intermediate Camp
Ages 9-14
June 22-26
All-volunteer instructors are certified by U.S. Sailing and follow nationally recognized standards.
- Ages 9-14.
- For second and third year sailors.
- Three days of instruction build on the knowledge and skills learned in the Sailing Smart Camp.
- Students will improve sailing on all points of sail, especially upwind.
- They will be introduced to racing, including the rules, the start, and sailing the course.
- Weather permitting we will take a longer destination sail.
- Boats may include Lasers, RS Tera, RS Zest, the American and Harbor 14 sloops, and perhaps a larger keelboat.
- Classes run 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM, Monday thru Friday.
- Kids bring their own PFD, lunch and drinks.
- Tuition: $250.
- Scholarships are available for these classes!
Class has 10 seats available
Adult Small Boat Sailing
Dates: TBA
All-volunteer instructors are certified by U.S. Sailing and follow nationally recognized standards.
- ADULT small boat sailing
- Learn to sail a centerboard or small keel boat.
- Earn US Sailing Small Boat Certification.
- Dates: TBA
- Ages 14 and up. No sailing experience required.
- Class is limited to 8 students
- Taught by US Sailing Small Boat Level I Certified Instructor.
- For more information contact Mary Anne Secrist at m.secrist913@gmail.com / 405-410-8582.
- Tuition $250.