Learn to sail or brush up your existing 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 a refresher, confidence builder or introduction to the sport of sailing.

Private Lessons

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

Private Lesson Fees

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

Each family’s experience will be unique, tailored to your specific goals for the day. Your course can cover all aspects of instruction included in one of our adult courses, or simply focus on the experience of sailing the lake together. Families will learn to sail aboard one of our keelboats. Ages 6 & up.

Fee: $140/ hour for 3 people | $160/hour for 4 people | $180/hour for 5 people

Private Lesson Request Process

  1. Register for the Private Lesson Request Form linked here. It is a $0 (no cost) item to collect information.
  2. At checkout you will be promoted 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.

Private Lessons run only during CSC operating hours. We recommend reaching out at least 2 weeks in advance to schedule your lesson.

For more information, contact Program Manager, Justin Shay at justin@communitysailingcenter.org or call (802) 864-2499.