It’s never too late to learn how to sail.
Adult Program progression
Discovery
Private Lessons
First Sail
First Sail with Foam Brewers
Development & Challenge
Development Phase programs deliver the core fundamentals of sailing. The focus should be on nurturing interest from prior program and developing reliable basic knowledge and fundamentals. There should also be a healthy challenge element to drive improvement and expand comfort zones.
Basic Dinghy Class
Basic Keelboat Class
Lake Access Rentals
Intermediate Skills
Clinic
Mastery
Mastery Phase programs build off fundamentals to facilitate confident and competent independent sailors. The focus should be on perfecting skills and creating an in-depth sailing knowledge. Sailors in this phase should be mostly independent and require little help.
Friday Night Dinghy Racing
Racing Clinics and Seminars
Keelboat Spinnaker Clinic
US Sailing Certified Instructor
Adult Sailing Programs
2026 Registration opens on April 6th at 5PM!
First Sails
If you aren’t sure if sailing is right for you or if you do not have time for a full course, this two-hour program will get you out on the water. In partnership with US Sailing’s First Sail program, we are offering multiple opportunities throughout the summer for you to have your first sail.
Weekends
Catch your first breeze! Join us on a Saturday or Sunday afternoon from 1-3pm.
First Sail
This relaxed, beginner-friendly, 2-hour outing takes place on a keelboat with a certified US Sailing instructor on board, ensuring a safe, welcoming, and memorable first experience.Saturdays or Sundays all season long.
Saturday, June 6, 2026, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM - Saturday, September 19, 2026, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
$60.00 / session
Installments Available
Sessions
First Sails with Foam Brewers
Sail, relax, and enjoy a brew at Foam Brewers on a Saturday or Sunday. Bring a friend and raise a glass to your first sailing adventure!
First Sail with Foam Brewers
Your first sail has never been this fun! Set sail on a keelboat with a certified US Sailing instructor, learn the ropes in a relaxed, beginner-friendly setting. When the sails come down, the good times continue with a social hour at Foam Brewers.
Sunday, June 7, 2026, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM - Saturday, September 12, 2026, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
$70.00 / session
Installments Available
Sessions
Women Only First Sails
Embark on your first sail aboard one of our keelboats with other women sailors!
Women Only: First Sail with Foam Brewers
Open to all who identify as women, this relaxed, beginner-friendly outing takes place on a keelboat with a certified US Sailing instructor aboard, ensuring a safe, welcoming, and memorable first experience. Following the sail is a social hour at community partner, Foam Brewers.
Saturday, June 20, 2026, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
$70.00 / session
Installments Available
Sessions
Women Only: First Sail
Open to all who identify as women, this relaxed, beginner-friendly outing takes place on a keelboat with a certified US Sailing instructor on board, ensuring a safe, welcoming, and memorable first experience.
Sunday, August 16, 2026, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
$60.00 / session
Installments Available
Sessions
Learn to Sail: Dinghy
Get out on the water and feel the thrill of sailing from day one. Dinghies put you right at water level, providing an excellent opportunity for a hands on introduction to the sport of sailing. Perfect for beginners.
Weekday Afternoons
Escape to the lake on weekday afternoons from 1-4pm.
Learn to Sail Dinghy
Learn the fundamentals of sailing in a 12–14 foot dinghy that can comfortably seat two adults. On the very first day, learn how to safely right a capsized dinghy, and the basics of rigging the boat. This 15-hour course blends hands-on instruction in a supportive, confidence-building environment. Includes course textbook, Learn Sailing Right.
Weekdays, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
$430.00 / session
Installments Available
Sessions
Weekday Evenings
Five Days, Five Sails! Learn to sail on the water each evening, Monday-Friday, 5-8pm.
Learn to Sail Dinghy
Learn the fundamentals of sailing in a 12–14 foot dinghy that can comfortably seat two adults. On the very first day, learn how to safely right a capsized dinghy, and the basics of rigging the boat. This 15-hour course blends hands-on instruction in a supportive, confidence-building environment. Includes course textbook, Learn Sailing Right.
Weekdays, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
$430.00 / session
Installments Available
Sessions
Weekend Full Days
Held across two consecutive weekends, this course meets on the same day (either Saturday or Sunday) for full-day sessions.
Learn to Sail Dinghy
Learn the fundamentals of sailing in a 12–14 foot dinghy that can comfortably seat two adults. On the very first day, learn how to safely right a capsized dinghy, and the basics of rigging the boat. This 15-hour course blends hands-on instruction in a supportive, confidence-building environment. Includes course textbook, Learn Sailing Right.
Sundays, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Saturdays, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
$430.00 / session
Installments Available
Sessions
Women Only Dinghy Classes
Set sail on Lake Champlain with other women skippers aboard our fleet of dinghies.
Women Only: Learn to Sail Dinghy
Open to all who identify as women, learn the fundamentals of sailing in a 12–14 foot dinghy that can comfortably seat two adults. On the very first day, learn how to safely right a capsized dinghy, and the basics of rigging the boat. This 15-hour course blends hands-on instruction in a supportive, women-only environment. Includes course textbook, Learn Sailing Right.
Weekdays, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
$430.00 / session
Installments Available
Sessions
Learn to Sail: Keelboat
If you’re new to big-boat sailing or prefer a more relaxed approach to the sport, our 15-hour keelboat classes are an ideal fit. You’ll learn alongside several other students and an instructor aboard a 23-foot Sonar keelboat, working together to master the fundamentals.
Weekday Mornings
These one week classes take place Monday - Friday from 9am - 12pm each day.
Learn to Sail Keelboat
Each participant will have the chance to trim sails, steer the boat, and practice approaching a mooring. This 15-hour course allows plenty of time to observe, learn from your peers, and enjoy the sights and sounds of Lake Champlain at a comfortable pace. Your registration also includes the course textbook, Basic Keelboat. Note: May 18-22 takes place from 10AM - 1PM. All other classes are from 9AM - 12PM
Weekdays, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM - Weekdays, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
$470.00 / session
Installments Available
Sessions
Weekday Evenings
These one week classes take place Monday - Friday from 5pm - 8pm each evening.
Learn to Sail Keelboat
Each participant will have the chance to trim sails, steer the boat, and practice approaching a mooring. This 15-hour course allows plenty of time to observe, learn from your peers, and enjoy the sights and sounds of Lake Champlain at a comfortable pace. Your registration also includes the course textbook, Basic Keelboat.
Weekdays, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
$470.00 / session
Installments Available
Sessions
Weekend Full Days
Classes are held on two consecutive Saturdays.
Learn to Sail Keelboat
Each participant will have the chance to trim sails, steer the boat, and practice approaching a mooring. This 15-hour course allows plenty of time to observe, learn from your peers, and enjoy the sights and sounds of Lake Champlain at a comfortable pace. Your registration also includes the course textbook, Basic Keelboat. The class occurs on consecutive Saturdays.
Saturdays, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
$470.00 / session
Installments Available
Sessions
Women Only Keelboat Classes
Classes held on two consecutive Saturdays. Open to all who identify as women.
Women Only: Saturday Full Days
Each participant will have the chance to trim sails, steer the boat, and practice approaching a mooring. This 15-hour course allows plenty of time to observe, learn from your peers, and enjoy the sights and sounds of Lake Champlain at a comfortable pace. Your registration also includes the course textbook, Basic Keelboat. Open to all who identify as women. Classes are held on consecutive Satrudays.
Saturdays, 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
$470.00 / session
Installments Available
Sessions
Women Only: Weekday Mornings
Each participant will have the chance to trim sails, steer the boat, and practice approaching a mooring. This 15-hour course allows plenty of time to observe, learn from your peers, and enjoy the sights and sounds of Lake Champlain at a comfortable pace. Your registration also includes the course textbook, Basic Keelboat. Open to all who identify as women.
Weekdays, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
$470.00 / session
Installments Available
Sessions
Advanced Clinics and Certifications
Build on your existing foundation of sailing knowledge with these specialty one-day clinics and US Sailing Certifications.
US Sailing Basic Keelboat Certification
The US Sailing Basic Keelboat (BK) Certification is a comprehensive one-day course covering both fundamental and advanced sailing techniques.
US Sailing Basic Keelboat Certification
The US Sailing Basic Keelboat (BK) Certification course includes reefing and anchoring. The course fee includes all required materials as well as an official logbook. This one-day program concludes with a written and practical exam to verify proficiency. Previous sailing experience on a keelboat is required. Saturday or Sunday classes.
Sunday, July 12, 2026, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Saturday, August 22, 2026, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
$190.00 / session
Installments Available
Sessions
Laser Skill Building Clinic
This 3-hour advanced class will help you become a better Laser sailor by fine tuning your existing sailing skills.
Laser Skill Building Clinic
Instruction will focus on boat set up, boat handling and sail trim to maximize your boat speed in a Laser. Please note: This is an advanced class, not meant for beginner sailors.
Saturday, July 11, 2026, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Sunday, August 2, 2026, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
$80.00 / session
Installments Available
Sessions
Dinghy Spinnaker Clinic
This one day clinic delves deep into the advanced techniques and equipment essential for harnessing the power of asymmetrical sails on a dynamic dinghy.
Dinghy Asymmetrical Spinnaker Clinic
Great for intermediate dinghy sailors looking to advance to the next level. Please note: This is an advanced class, not meant for beginner sailors.
Sunday, July 12, 2026, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
$160.00 / session
Installments Available
Sessions
Women Only: Dinghy Spinnaker Clinic
This one day clinic delves deep into the advanced techniques and equipment essential for harnessing the power of asymmetrical sails on a dynamic dinghy. Open to all who identify as women.
Women Only: Dinghy Asymmetrical Spinnaker Clinic
This one day clinic delves deep into the advanced techniques and equipment essential for harnessing the power of asymmetrical sails on a dynamic dinghy. Open to all who identify as women.
Sunday, August 9, 2026, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
$160.00 / session
Installments Available
Sessions
Keelboat Spinnaker Clinic
This one day clinic delves deep into the advanced techniques and equipment essential for harnessing the power of asymmetrical sails on a stable keelboat.
Keelboat Asymmetrical Spinnaker Clinic
Designed for intermediate keelboat sailors looking to advance to the next level. Please note: This is an advanced class, not meant for beginner sailors.
Sunday, July 19, 2026, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM - Sunday, August 9, 2026, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
$200.00 / session
Installments Available
Sessions
Friday Night Dinghy Racing
Prior sailing knowledge is required, and no instruction or coaching will be provided. All skippers must take our rental test. The race course will be posted in the program room prior to the races. Results will be shared after racing. This series welcomes people learning to race.
Numbers are limited and sign-up is first come first serve starting at 5pm.
Crews can begin rigging at 5:30pm. First gun promptly at 6pm, last race begins at 7pm.
Dates: Fridays, June 26 – August 28, 2026
Fee: Free
Scholarships available!
The McConnell Scholarship and Diversity Access Initiative provide financial assistance for sailing programs.
Women in Wind
Our Women in Wind program includes learn-to-sail, events, and sailing meet-ups for women only.