Otsego Sailing Club - Cooperstown, NY
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5992 State Route 80
Cooperstown, NY  13326
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The learning starts top side - here junior sailors learn to rig their boats for what was an amazing first sail - just look at the wind in those sails!

Important Announcement from the OSC Board
3-22-20

The health and safety of our membership and guests is paramount.  
Given the rapid evolution of the COVID-19 pandemic and the high degree of uncertainty regarding future restrictions of social gatherings, the OSC Board has voted to 

CANCEL ALL INSTRUCTIONAL SAILING ACTIVITIES FOR THE 2020 SEASON.
  
We do anticipate that 
THE CLUB WILL BE OPEN FOR MEMBERSHIP USE.
  
"Stay healthy, stay safe, and, for now, stay home with your families as we eagerly anticipate a return to business more like usual.  Thank you for your interest in sailing and the Otsego Sailing Club, and we will see you next year." theOSC...

The Sailing School and Lessons for 2019 were quite successful and very well attended... extra sessions were added to keep up with demand.  You can look over last seasons offerings and material to get an idea of offerings and schedules.. in order to estimate what is involved...

Begin by looking over the five various Events below.  
There are separate Event categories listed for Adults, Juniors, and 'Kids'.

Each begins with the date of the first session.
Additional sessions are listed within.  
Click to see the additional sessions/dates offered.  
More information and descriptions of the Event is given at the bottom.  Explore as you wish.
​ 
​After you pick an Event... on-line registration and payment is offered
​after you select a specific date...​and then proceed .

Step 1: Register on-line by selecting your chosen Event by clicking on the Event.  
​After registering, continue to the bottom of the page for the other Step 2 forms.
​Step 2: Mail completed Medical Release Form and Standard Photo Release Form.

"...then you are all done...for now.   See you Lakeside to continue!!!"

Step 1: Program Selection and Registration
click on any Upcoming Event


NOTE:
1. All students must have a life jacket with attached whistle, sneakers, clothes that they are comfortable getting wet in, and a change of clothes at each class. Water-resistant sunscreen is recommended. 
2. Sailing Camp students should also bring snacks, beverages, sunscreen and other suggested items. See the registration page for details.

Step 2: Medical and Photo Release Forms

Each adult student and a parent or legal guardian of each minor student must complete and mail the medical and photo release forms to: 
    Sailing School Director
    Otsego Sailing Club
    PO Box 816
    Cooperstown, NY 13326.  

-These release forms must be on file for class participation- 
Medical Release Form
File Size: 66 kb
File Type: pdf
Download File

OSC Standard Photo Release - Adults & Minors
File Size: 34 kb
File Type: docx
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