Summer 2024 Sailing School
We have a full course offering this season including kid's sailing school, single handing Optimists, junior Laser, junior racing and adult Flying Scot instruction.
Photos of the group learning on and sailing in Opti's,
-The older youth, Juniors, learn on Laser's, pictured on our 'Register'... page.
-And more recently, the Adults learn to handle and sail a Flying Scot.
A wonderful way to learn how to sail.
Beginning Opti
(ages 6-10)
An afternoon day program designed for kids that emphasizes sailing concepts, teamwork, and skills development while offering off-water sailing-related activities to keep everyone having fun and learning about life on the lake and the ecosystem of Otsego Lake. Participate in one week or more - students who spend more time in sessions will most effectively build their sailing knowledge, skills, and experience translating learning into action.
SESSION 1/ CLASS DATES: July 1-July 5
SESSION 2/ CLASS DATES: July 8-July 12
SESSION 3/ CLASS DATES: July 15-July 19
SESSION 4/ CLASS DATES: July 22-July 26
SESSION 5/ CLASS DATES: July 29-August 2
Advanced Opti
(Ages 8-12)
For students with any previous sailing experience (OSC or comparable programs) seeking more on water time to advance their skills. Students must be able to sail out of the harbor and make appropriate basic sailing decisions independent of instructor directions.
SESSION 1/ Class Dates: July 1 - July 5
SESSION 2/ Class Dates: July 8 - July 12
SESSION 3/ Class Dates: July 15 - July 19
SESSION 4/ Class Dates: July 22- July 26
Adventure Sailing
(Ages 10 to 17)
This is a one-day sailing adventure on a 22-foot sailboat. Students will begin on shore checking weather forecasts, charting a course, and filing a float plan. The group moves to the dock where students will learn parts of a larger sailboat and what their responsibilities will be while on board. With a course charted by the students, the boat and crew will depart for several hours of sailing. Topics covered during the day include raising sails while underway, steering, sail trim, watch captains, anchoring, and sail furling.
SESSION 1 July 17
SESSION 2 August 2
Junior Sailing Program
(Ages 11-18)
Structured for kids looking to further the sailing skills and knowledge introduced in the Opti program (or equivalent), this course is also open to new sailors. It provides lessons with the goal of developing confident, self-sufficient sailors who can set up, launch, sail, dock, and de-rig on their own. Each day, students will solo or, at the instructor's discretion, sail with one other student to ensure enjoyment and learning for all participants. Lessons will be taught using the Laser, a larger, faster, more technical boat than the Opti.
SESSION 1/ Class Dates: July 1 - July 12
SESSION 2/ Class Dates: July 29 - August 2
Intro to Racing Program
(Ages 11-17)
Created for adolescent sailors who have already taken our Junior Sailing Program (or equivalent) this course builds on existing skills and applies them to the more technical elements of sailing and racing. Lessons will cover racing tactics and techniques such as roll-tacking and jibing, calling lay-lines, and reading and responding to wind shifts. This class will be scheduled during weekends, providing the opportunity to meet and possibly crew for club racers after eachof the weekend day sessions. Classes will be taught in Lasers.
SESSION 1/ Class Dates: June 22 - July 23
Adult Sailing Program
(Ages 18+)
This course is a great opportunity to try sailing for the first time or jump on board after an extended absence. Intended for the beginning sailor, this USSA Level 1 course provides instruction designed to create the skills and confidence needed to successfully launch and sail small sailboats.
SESSION 1 (Meets M/W/M/W/Sa) CLASS DATES: June 3 -14
SESSION 2 (Meets T/R/T/R/Sa) CLASS DATES: June 18-29
SESSION 3/(Meets M/W/Sa/M/W) CLASS DATES: July 1-10
SESSION 4 TBD
For information about the Sailing School, please email
[email protected]
(ages 6-10)
An afternoon day program designed for kids that emphasizes sailing concepts, teamwork, and skills development while offering off-water sailing-related activities to keep everyone having fun and learning about life on the lake and the ecosystem of Otsego Lake. Participate in one week or more - students who spend more time in sessions will most effectively build their sailing knowledge, skills, and experience translating learning into action.
SESSION 1/ CLASS DATES: July 1-July 5
SESSION 2/ CLASS DATES: July 8-July 12
SESSION 3/ CLASS DATES: July 15-July 19
SESSION 4/ CLASS DATES: July 22-July 26
SESSION 5/ CLASS DATES: July 29-August 2
Advanced Opti
(Ages 8-12)
For students with any previous sailing experience (OSC or comparable programs) seeking more on water time to advance their skills. Students must be able to sail out of the harbor and make appropriate basic sailing decisions independent of instructor directions.
SESSION 1/ Class Dates: July 1 - July 5
SESSION 2/ Class Dates: July 8 - July 12
SESSION 3/ Class Dates: July 15 - July 19
SESSION 4/ Class Dates: July 22- July 26
Adventure Sailing
(Ages 10 to 17)
This is a one-day sailing adventure on a 22-foot sailboat. Students will begin on shore checking weather forecasts, charting a course, and filing a float plan. The group moves to the dock where students will learn parts of a larger sailboat and what their responsibilities will be while on board. With a course charted by the students, the boat and crew will depart for several hours of sailing. Topics covered during the day include raising sails while underway, steering, sail trim, watch captains, anchoring, and sail furling.
SESSION 1 July 17
SESSION 2 August 2
Junior Sailing Program
(Ages 11-18)
Structured for kids looking to further the sailing skills and knowledge introduced in the Opti program (or equivalent), this course is also open to new sailors. It provides lessons with the goal of developing confident, self-sufficient sailors who can set up, launch, sail, dock, and de-rig on their own. Each day, students will solo or, at the instructor's discretion, sail with one other student to ensure enjoyment and learning for all participants. Lessons will be taught using the Laser, a larger, faster, more technical boat than the Opti.
SESSION 1/ Class Dates: July 1 - July 12
SESSION 2/ Class Dates: July 29 - August 2
Intro to Racing Program
(Ages 11-17)
Created for adolescent sailors who have already taken our Junior Sailing Program (or equivalent) this course builds on existing skills and applies them to the more technical elements of sailing and racing. Lessons will cover racing tactics and techniques such as roll-tacking and jibing, calling lay-lines, and reading and responding to wind shifts. This class will be scheduled during weekends, providing the opportunity to meet and possibly crew for club racers after eachof the weekend day sessions. Classes will be taught in Lasers.
SESSION 1/ Class Dates: June 22 - July 23
Adult Sailing Program
(Ages 18+)
This course is a great opportunity to try sailing for the first time or jump on board after an extended absence. Intended for the beginning sailor, this USSA Level 1 course provides instruction designed to create the skills and confidence needed to successfully launch and sail small sailboats.
SESSION 1 (Meets M/W/M/W/Sa) CLASS DATES: June 3 -14
SESSION 2 (Meets T/R/T/R/Sa) CLASS DATES: June 18-29
SESSION 3/(Meets M/W/Sa/M/W) CLASS DATES: July 1-10
SESSION 4 TBD
For information about the Sailing School, please email
[email protected]