May update - Wait and see...
Boat Safety Classes - Pending!
We continue to look for direction from local, state and national resources about our summer programming. GLSS is working directly with the Crow Wing County Water Patrol to evaluate our ability to offer safe, outdoor classes, weather permitting. There is an online class available on the GCOLA website for $25. Boating will be a highlight of the summer with so many other activities cancelled and safe boating is fun boating.
Sailing School - Hopeful!
Again, we are tracking local, state and national guidelines for safe sailing this summer. You may register to secure a spot now without payment. In the event we can offer sailing classes payment can be made at that time.
We Welcome Your Support!
We ask that if you are able to at this time, that you make a donation to Gull Lake Sailing School. Our ongoing expenses continue including, insurance, property taxes, dock installation, utilities, and most importantly our wonderful instructors. We remain hopeful that by mid June the world will be a safer place thanks to the tremendous sacrifices that have been made by Americans everywhere. What better place to be than on the water, won't that be wonderful!
We continue to look for direction from local, state and national resources about our summer programming. GLSS is working directly with the Crow Wing County Water Patrol to evaluate our ability to offer safe, outdoor classes, weather permitting. There is an online class available on the GCOLA website for $25. Boating will be a highlight of the summer with so many other activities cancelled and safe boating is fun boating.
Sailing School - Hopeful!
Again, we are tracking local, state and national guidelines for safe sailing this summer. You may register to secure a spot now without payment. In the event we can offer sailing classes payment can be made at that time.
We Welcome Your Support!
We ask that if you are able to at this time, that you make a donation to Gull Lake Sailing School. Our ongoing expenses continue including, insurance, property taxes, dock installation, utilities, and most importantly our wonderful instructors. We remain hopeful that by mid June the world will be a safer place thanks to the tremendous sacrifices that have been made by Americans everywhere. What better place to be than on the water, won't that be wonderful!
APRIL Update
The Brainerd Lakes High School Sailing Team.
(Back L to R) Coach Josh Sullivan, Eathan Stohr, Mattie Holst, Brandt Norwood, Hailey Nameniuk, Brooke Krivich; (Front L to R) Jackson Holmes, Izzy Holmes, Wyatt Holst, Jackson Medeck, Ella Kline, Ethan Nash.
The Times They Are A-Changin'
Bob Dylan
First and foremost, we hope this finds you and yours all healthy!
As the ice recedes from our lakes we are reminded of their beauty and the tranquility they provide to us all.
We are so excited to have our high school program featured as the cover story in the April/May issue of Lake Country Journal magazine. It is a wonderful article written by Jenny Holmes, with the beautiful photography of our assistant high school coach, Chris Holmes. Not to be missed!
With each passing week of ominous news, the high school season sadly disappeared one regatta at a time until the remainder were all cancelled. With the enormity of hurt caused by Covid-19 we keep our perspective in check. That said, there is true disappointment by our growing team of sailors who were so looking forward to joining this new sport or getting back on the water. Something normal to do, something fun to do, something out of the house. So we wait, wait for the last ice to go, wait to hear what the summer will bring, wait to hear when we can gather again.
We are very thankful we have come so far financially these past few years and have zero debt. We have a wonderful waterfront director, Josh Sullivan who serves as both our high school coach and Sailing School Director. Josh has greatly elevated the quality of all of our programs and has been a wonderful steward of our property and boats as well.
These are times of uncertainty for all of us. We are hopeful our summer programs can all happen and are making contingency plans in the event there are delays and cancellations.
Registration for Sailing School is live here. You have the option to register without making any payments at this time. We recommend you sign up now to ensure a spot. If you do pay now and there are any delays or cancellations you will be fully refunded. Stay informed of updates and changes to our schedule at GLYC.com
Last but not least, we ask that if you are able to at this time, that you make your annual donation to Gull Lake Sailing School. Our ongoing expenses continue including, insurance, property taxes, dock installation, utilities, and most importantly our wonderful instructors. We remain hopeful that by mid June the world will be a safer place thanks to the tremendous sacrifices that have been made by Americans everywhere. What better place to be than on the water, won't that be wonderful!
