Sailing: Private Instruction

Learn, brush up, or master specific skills with customized lessons.

We offer private instruction with certified instructors for people of all skill levels. Private lessons provide a one-on-one experience as an intro, refresher, or mastery to the sport of sailing.

Private Lessons

Learn to sail one-on-one with a certified instructor. Students learn aboard a boat from our fleet, including Lasers, 420s, Quests, Sonars, & Rhodes 19s. Available for ages 6 & up on keelboats, and ages 8 & up on dinghies and paddlecraft.

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Dinghy

Keelboat

One Participant

$90/hour

$100/hour

Additional Participants

$20/hour/person

$20/hour/person

Boats

Laser, 420, Quest

Sonar, Rhodes 19

Capacity

1-2 participants per boat

1-5 participants per boat

Family Lessons

We provide families with a tailored sailing experience that matches their goals for the day. From comprehensive instruction to simply enjoying the lake together, we ensure a fun, safe, and memorable outing aboard our keelboats. Ages 6 & up

3 participants

$140/hour

4 participants

$160/hour

5 participants

$180/hour

Request Private Lessons

Private Lesson Request Process

  1. Register for the Private Lesson Request product below. It is a $0 (no cost) item to collect information. Only 1 person per group needs to request a lesson.
  2. At checkout you will be prompted to answer questions about the type of private lesson you are looking for.
  3. CSC Staff will reach out to schedule your private lesson based on availability.
  4. You will need to pay to confirm the lesson. Refunds will be given for cancellations up to 48 hours in advance of the lesson.

Private Lesson Requests

To submit a Private Lesson request, register for this $0 product and complete the questions at checkout. CSC Staff will be in touch to schedule your lesson based on availability.

Every day, 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM

$0.00 / session

Installments Available

Sessions

May 23 - October 12, 2026

Private lessons run only during CSC operating hours. We recommend reaching out at least two weeks in advance to schedule your lesson.

For more information, email info@communitysailingcenter.org or call (802) 864-2499.

Bringing buddies?

We offer custom or ready-made group programs for 6 to 60 people.

Learn with others

Our adult programs are a great way to learn how to sail and meet new people.