Summer 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/ Meets (M-F, 1:00-4:30) Class Dates: July 7 - July 11
SESSION 2/ Meets (M-F, 1:00-4:30) Class Dates: July 14 - July 18
SESSION 3/ Meets (M-F, 1:00-4:30) Class Dates: July 21 - July 25
SESSION 4/ Meets (M-F, 1:00-4:30) Class Dates: July 28 - August 1
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/ Meets (M-F, 9:00-11:30) Class Dates: June 30 - July 4
SESSION 2/ Meets (M-F, 9:00-11:30) Class Dates: July 14 - July 18
SESSION 3/ Meets (M-F, 9:00-11:30) Class Dates: July 21 - July 25
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/ Meets (TBD, 11:00-3:00) Class Dates: TBD
SESSION 2/ Meets (TBD, 11:00-3:00) Class Dates: TBD
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/ Meets (M-F, 9:00-11:30) Class Dates: June 30 - July 4
SESSION 2/ Meets (M-F, 9:00-11:30) Class Dates: July 14 - July 18
SESSION 3/ Meets (M-F, 9:00-11:30) Class Dates: July 21 - July 25
Discover Sailing
This 3-hour introductory sailing course offers a hands-on experience for beginners eager to discover the world of sailing. The session begins with a comprehensive lesson on how a sailboat works, covering key concepts like the sail, wind, and rudder, and how they interact to move the boat through the water. Students will then learn the basics of rigging the boat, including how to set the sails and adjust the lines. The final portion of the course provides an exciting opportunity to take the helm, where participants will sail the boat with the guidance of an experienced instructor, practicing skills like steering, tacking, and jibing in real-time. This fun and interactive course is perfect for anyone looking to get a feel for sailing in a safe and supportive environment.
No experience necessary. A life jacket and proper footwear (non-marking rubber soles) are required.
SESSION 1/ Meets (Sa, 9:00-12:00) Class Dates: June 21
SESSION 2/ Meets (Su, 1:00-4:00) Class Dates: July 13
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/ Meets (F/Sa/Sun, 9:00-11:30) Class Dates: July 25, 26, 27
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 FS (Meets T/Th/Sa/T/Th, 6:00-8:30) CLASS DATES: June 10-19
SESSION 2 FS (M/W/F/M/W, 6:00-8:30) CLASS DATES: June 23- July 2
SESSION 3 Lasers (Meets M/T/W/Th/F, 6:00-8:30) CLASS DATES: July 14-19
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/ Meets (M-F, 1:00-4:30) Class Dates: July 7 - July 11
SESSION 2/ Meets (M-F, 1:00-4:30) Class Dates: July 14 - July 18
SESSION 3/ Meets (M-F, 1:00-4:30) Class Dates: July 21 - July 25
SESSION 4/ Meets (M-F, 1:00-4:30) Class Dates: July 28 - August 1
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/ Meets (M-F, 9:00-11:30) Class Dates: June 30 - July 4
SESSION 2/ Meets (M-F, 9:00-11:30) Class Dates: July 14 - July 18
SESSION 3/ Meets (M-F, 9:00-11:30) Class Dates: July 21 - July 25
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/ Meets (TBD, 11:00-3:00) Class Dates: TBD
SESSION 2/ Meets (TBD, 11:00-3:00) Class Dates: TBD
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/ Meets (M-F, 9:00-11:30) Class Dates: June 30 - July 4
SESSION 2/ Meets (M-F, 9:00-11:30) Class Dates: July 14 - July 18
SESSION 3/ Meets (M-F, 9:00-11:30) Class Dates: July 21 - July 25
Discover Sailing
This 3-hour introductory sailing course offers a hands-on experience for beginners eager to discover the world of sailing. The session begins with a comprehensive lesson on how a sailboat works, covering key concepts like the sail, wind, and rudder, and how they interact to move the boat through the water. Students will then learn the basics of rigging the boat, including how to set the sails and adjust the lines. The final portion of the course provides an exciting opportunity to take the helm, where participants will sail the boat with the guidance of an experienced instructor, practicing skills like steering, tacking, and jibing in real-time. This fun and interactive course is perfect for anyone looking to get a feel for sailing in a safe and supportive environment.
No experience necessary. A life jacket and proper footwear (non-marking rubber soles) are required.
SESSION 1/ Meets (Sa, 9:00-12:00) Class Dates: June 21
SESSION 2/ Meets (Su, 1:00-4:00) Class Dates: July 13
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/ Meets (F/Sa/Sun, 9:00-11:30) Class Dates: July 25, 26, 27
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 FS (Meets T/Th/Sa/T/Th, 6:00-8:30) CLASS DATES: June 10-19
SESSION 2 FS (M/W/F/M/W, 6:00-8:30) CLASS DATES: June 23- July 2
SESSION 3 Lasers (Meets M/T/W/Th/F, 6:00-8:30) CLASS DATES: July 14-19
SESSION 4 TBD
For information about the Sailing School, please email
[email protected]