Sailing Level I | Sailing Level II | Sailing Level III
Weekend Classes for Ages 14 and Up
We offer sailing courses on the weekends for all levels of sailors, from those just learning to sail for the first time to the experienced sailor interested in learning to race. These are group classes, appropriate for persons age 14 and up. For younger children, ages 9-15, please see our Windsurfing and Sailing Summer Camps. Or, if you're interested in sharpening up your skills in private lessons, we offer those as well.
Basic Sailing: Level I
Discover the dream and prepare to “sail away” in your own Capri dinghy, a 14’ long sloop! We’ll teach you all the basics to get you out on the water, safely maneuvering your sailboat around the lake. Tacking and jibing (turning), sail trim, nomenclature, knots, and water safety are among the myriad of subjects covered in this fast paced and exhilarating course taught by certified instructors. Successful completion will result in a certification, so students may return at their leisure to rent boats!
What To Bring
Appropriate for ages 14 and up. Students should bring comfortable clothes, a jacket or fleece, a towel and change of clothes, lots of sun protection, a lanyard to secure their glasses around their heads, a bottle of water, and non-skid/non-marking shoes (tennis shoes, dock shoes, or Teva sandals work great!). Courses include all necessary equipment and a text, if applicable.
| Session | Times | Price |
| Sailing: Level I | 2 day class 9:00am-1:00pm |
$205 |
| Spring 2013 Feb. 9-10 Feb. 16-17 Feb. 23-24 March 2-3 March 9-10 March 16-17 March 23-24 March 30-31 April 6-7 April 13-14 April 20-21 April 27-28 May 4-5 May 11-12 May 18-19 May 25-26 |
Summer 2013 June 1-2 June 8-9 June 15-16 June 22-23 June 29-30 July 6-7 July 13-14 July 20-21 July 27-28 August 3-4 August 10-11 August 17-18 August 24-25 |
Fall 2013 Aug 31 - Sept 1 September 7-8 September 14-15 September 21-22 September 28-29 October 5-6 |
Sailing Level I | Sailing Level II | Sailing Level III
Intermediate Sailing: Level II
Earn an internationally recognized US Sailing certification and improve your skills on the water! Our certified coaches will refine your boat-handling, teach you capsize recovery techniques, work with you in man overboard drills, and expand your knowledge of self-rescue, sail tuning, and hull dynamics. From here, you will have the skills to dive into our race clinics and the exciting world of yacht racing! Students will be asked to take a swim test that includes swimming 100 yards and treading water. Participants should possess at least level I sailing skills and have spent 6-8 hours practicing on the water.
What To Bring
Appropriate for ages 14 and up. Students should bring comfortable clothes, a jacket or fleece, a towel and change of clothes, lots of sun protection, a lanyard to secure their glasses around their heads, a bottle of water, and non-skid/non-marking shoes (tennis shoes, dock shoes, or Teva sandals work great!). Courses include all necessary equipment.
| Session | Times | Price |
| Sailing: Level II | 2 day class 1:30pm-5:30pm |
$215 |
| Spring 2013 March 9-10 April 6-7 May 4-5 May 18-19 |
Summer 2013 June 8-9 June 22-23 July 6-7 July 20-21 August 10-11 August 24-25 |
Fall 2013 September 7-8 September 28-29 |
Sailing Level I | Sailing Level II | Sailing Level III
Advanced Sailing: Level III
This is the class that completes the triangle of you, the boat, and the wind. Here, you will finely tune your sails for optimal harnessing of the wind and gain a lot of sail theory. The recently restructured class offers something to everyone – those wanting to become proficient sailors, the junior sailor, the relaxed weekend racer intent on having fun, or the competitive Olympic hopeful. Advanced topics may include advanced boat handling, sailing patterns without a rudder, sailing backwards… in control even! Highlights will include an introduction to racing encompassing race starts, mark roundings, rules understanding, tactics, and rewards. Upon completion of our Advanced Sailing course, students will be ready to join our Capri racing fleet for evening and weekend racing. Students should possess at least intermediate level sailing skills and bring a notebook for taking notes.
What To Bring
Appropriate for ages 14 and up. Students should bring comfortable clothes, a jacket or fleece, a towel and change of clothes, lots of sun protection, a lanyard to secure their glasses around their heads, a bottle of water, and non-skid/non-marking shoes (tennis shoes, dock shoes, or Teva sandals work great!). Courses include all necessary equipment and a text, if applicable.
| Session | Times | Price |
| Sailing: Level III | 1 day class 1:30pm-5:30pm |
$110 |
| Spring 2013 April 13 May 25 |
Summer 2013 June 15 July 13 July 27 August 17 |
Fall 2013 September 21 October 5 |
Private lessons available.
