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.
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Cost
Time
Dates
​Boat: Opti, 420
Ages: 7-18
Prerequisites: none
$130
9:00am-11:30am
6/22 - 6/25
6/29 - 7/2
7/6 - 7/9
7/13 - 7/16
7/20 - 7/23
7/27 - 7/30
​8/3 - 8/6

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.
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Cost
Time
Dates
Boat: Opti, MC
Ages: 5-7
Prerequisites: none
$55
6:00pm - 8:00pm
6/29, 7/1
7/6, 7/8
​7/27, 7/29

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.
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Cost
Time
Dates
​Boat: Opti
Ages: 8-13
Optimal Sailor Size: Less than 5'2", Under 100lbs
Prerequisites: Sailing Skills
$150
3pm - 5:30pm
6/22 - 6/25
6/29 - 7/2
7/6 - 7/9
7/13 - 7/16
7/20 - 7/23
7/27 - 7/30
​8/3 - 8/6

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.
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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
$300
12pm - 3pm
6/15 - 6/18, 6/22 - 6/25
6/29 - 7/2, 7/6 - 7/9
7/13 - 7/16, 7/20 - 7/23
​7/27 - 7/30, 8/3 - 8/6

Sailing AdventureS
​In Sailing Adventures, students will have the opportunity to expand on their in boat skills on the water, and learn more about how sailboat work. We will have fun adventuring to the far corners of Gull Lake, maybe even beyond. For sailors not interested in racing, this is a great class to take again and again since each adventure is sure to be different!
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Cost
Time
Dates
​Boat: Opti, 420, MC
Ages: 7-18
Prerequisites: Sailing Skills
$130
3pm - 5:30pm
6/22-6/25
6/29-7/2
7/6-7/9
7/13-7/26
7/20-7/23
7/27-7/30
​8/3-8/6

Private and adult lessons 

Dates TBA
​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 $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

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.