Sailing Skills |
Sailing Skills is the perfect class for anyone who wants to learn how to sail, or anyone who wants to have fun expanding their sailing knowledge. Our instructors teach sailing skills in a fun environment, focusing on basics such as points of sail, tacking, gybing, capsize recovery, rigging, and terminology. Sailors who are interested in racing classes should plan on taking Sailing Skills for several sessions until requisite skills are developed.
Info |
Cost |
Time |
Dates |
-Boat: Opti, 420 -Ages: 7-18 -Prerequisites: none |
$110 |
10:00am-12:00pm |
6/24 - 6/27 7/1 - 7/4 * 7/8 - 7/11 7/15 - 7/18 7/22 - 7/25* 7/29 - 8/1 *Limited slots remaining |
Intro to Sailing |
Intro to Sail is a class that will help young prospective sailors get comfortable with what sailing feels like. Instructors will closely guide them in fun activities designed to promote confidence in being on a sailboat. Parents are encouraged to stay and watch from the Yacht Club deck.
Info |
Cost |
Time |
Dates |
-Boat: Opti, MC -Ages: 5-7 -Prerequisites: none |
$55 |
4:00pm - 6:00pm |
7/1, 2, 3* SOLD OUT 7/15, 7/17 7/29, 7/31 |
*7/1, 2, 3 is a three day session and will cost $75
Opti Racing |
The Opti Racing class will take the basics learned in Sailing Skills and take them to the next level. Sailors can also expect to learn racing basics including starting, courses, and basic rules.
Info |
Cost |
Time |
Dates |
-Boat: Opti -Ages: 8-13 -Optimal Sailor Size: Less than 5'2", Under 100lbs -Prerequisites: Sailing Skills |
$150 |
12:30pm - 3:30pm |
6/24 - 6/27 7/1 - 7/4 7/8 - 7/11 7/15 - 7/18 7/22 - 7/25 7/29 - 8/1 |
420 Racing |
420 racing is designed to be an extension of the High School Racing Team. The class is open to current high school racers, and sailors from Opti Racing or Sailing Skills who want to do sailboat racing as a competitive sport. The goal of the class is to prepare sailors to compete at events across Minnesota. There will be several opportunities to compete throughout the summer. The focus will be on learning quickly and at a high level, and sailors are encouraged to take multiple sessions throughout the summer.
Info |
Cost |
Time |
Dates |
-Boat: 420 -Ages: 12-18 -Optimal Sailor Size: Taller than 5'2", Over 100lbs -Prerequisites: High School Sailing, Opti Racing (if sizing out), Instructor Permission |
$150 |
12:30pm - 3:30pm |
6/24 - 6/27 7/1 - 7/4 7/8 - 7/11 7/15 - 7/18 7/22 - 7/25 7/29 - 8/1 |
Private and adult lessons
Base cost is $40 for one hour for one person. Each additional hour is $10.
Each additional person is $15 for one hour. Each additional hour is $10.
For example 2 students for 2 hours would cost is $75 total.
First person (40 + 10) + second person (15+10) = $75
Pay by check or cash at the time of the lesson. Contact Waterfront Director Josh Sullivan to schedule at gulllakesailingteam@gmail.com
Each additional person is $15 for one hour. Each additional hour is $10.
For example 2 students for 2 hours would cost is $75 total.
First person (40 + 10) + second person (15+10) = $75
Pay by check or cash at the time of the lesson. Contact Waterfront Director Josh Sullivan to schedule at gulllakesailingteam@gmail.com
Friday Racing
6:30pm to sunset
Free for any paying sailing school student
$5 for anyone who is not in a class
Free for any paying sailing school student
$5 for anyone who is not in a class
What each Sailor Will Need
The following items are required for the studentsʼ safety and enjoyment.
• Coast Guard approved, well-fitting, lifejacket
• Non-marring, waterproof footwear
These items are suggested:
• Water bottle
• Sunscreen
• Hat
• Appropriate sailing clothing, including an extra t-shirt and a wind breaker.
• Sweatpants, and/or sweatshirts (ON LAND USE ONLY) -- no jeans
Every child should be able to tread water for at least 10 minutes with a life jacket and swim in a lake comfortably.
• Coast Guard approved, well-fitting, lifejacket
• Non-marring, waterproof footwear
These items are suggested:
• Water bottle
• Sunscreen
• Hat
• Appropriate sailing clothing, including an extra t-shirt and a wind breaker.
• Sweatpants, and/or sweatshirts (ON LAND USE ONLY) -- no jeans
Every child should be able to tread water for at least 10 minutes with a life jacket and swim in a lake comfortably.
GLSS & GLYC EVENTS |
JULY
July 5 - BOAT PARADE July 6 - HOT FUN IN THE SUMMER TIME FUNDRAISER July 11 - BOAT SAEFTY CLASS July 19-21 INLAND LAKE YACHTING MC INVITATIONAL |
AUGUST
August 3 - Fun Regatta August 10 - Golf Tournament at the Pines August 12 - Lakes Area Music Festival |