Adult Sailing Courses

Sailing Basics

If you’ve never sailed before or used to sail in the past but need a refresher, this is the course for you! The curriculum includes an introduction to sailing: from nautical nomenclature and boat rigging to sailing maneuvers such as tacking, jibing, docking and mooring. At the completion of the course you will receive a US Sailing Small Boat Certification that allows you to rent a boat from our facility.

Dinghy Courses – $270
*cost includes textbook

Dinghy sailing is a great way to get the most active, hands-on introduction to the sport. Our dinghies are 12-14 feet long and seat 2 – 3 adults in them. You will learn how to right a capsized boat on your first day of class! Also in these fun vessels you will be close to the water and feel how the waves and wind affect the boat immediately. An added bonus to this course is the thrill of getting wet while recreating on Lake Champlain.

Weekday (Monday – Friday, 5pm-8pm)

June 28-July 2
July 12-16
July 26–30 (women only)
August 9-13
August 23-27

Weekend(Saturdays, 9am-5pm)
June 12 & 19
July 17 & 24
August 14 & 21
September 11 & 12 (*Saturday and Sunday 9-5)

Keelboat Course – $295
*cost includes textbook

If you have experienced big boat sailing or enjoy the more relaxed side of this fabulous sport, then keelboats are the right boat for you. Unlike the dinghy course you will be in a boat with several adults learning how to sail together. Everyone will have an opportunity to trim sails, steer the boat, and approach a mooring. However, there is more time to observe your fellow sailors and take in the sights and sounds of Lake Champlain.

Weekday (Monday – Friday, 5pm-8pm)
June 21-25
July 19-23
August 2-6
August 16-20

Weekend (Saturdays, 9am-5pm)
May 22 & 23 (*Saturday and Sunday 9-5)
July 10 & 17
July 31 & August 7
August 21 & 28
September 18 & 19 (*Saturday and Sunday 9-5)

Beyond Basics

This is a 6 hour course designed to expand your basic sailing knowledge and skills. It builds upon the topics covered in our Sailing Basics Course and introduces new ones such as heavy air sailing, navigational aids, and advanced sail trim.