ADULT SAILING PROGRAMS
Learn the Basics of Sailing in a Weekend!
We offer group, adult weekend courses throughout the summer. Over two days, participants of this course will learn the basics of sailing including rigging, tacking, jibing, sailing upwind, and much more. All centerboard classes are taught using our RS Zests. Keel Boat classes are taught on our Catalina 22 or J22.
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Classes take place 9:00am to 4:00pm Saturday and 1:00pm to 5:00pm Sunday. Registration is open to participants ages 18+ and the costs $350
Class Dates
We also offer private family sailing experiences and advanced racing instruction. For more information on these opportunities, please email us.
Keelboat Clinics
(Bigger Boats)
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May 17 & 18
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June 21 & 22
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July 26 & 27
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Aug. 9 & 10
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Sept. 20 & 21
Centerboard Clinic​s
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May 31 & June 1
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June 28 & 29
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July 12 & 13
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August 16 & 17
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September 6 & 7
*Please be aware, in the centerboard clinic, adults will be sailing the 12 foot Zest sailboats at our facility. Bending, squatting, kneeling and pulling yourself up out of the water will be required as part of the class. If these movements are not comfortable for you, or you are unable to perform these movements, private lessons on one of our larger boats (keelboat clinic) might be a better fit for you.
PRIVATE LESSONS
Want to learn how to sail? With our experienced and talented sailing instructors, we can help make that happen. Hourly rates are $125 per hour with a two hour minimum.
UPCOMING EVENTS
CLICK HERE for our calendar of events.
OTHER ADULT SAILING PROGRAMS
We have opportunities for adults to sail keelboats on Friday evenings and Sunday afternoons and dinghies on Saturday mornings throughout the summer season.
Additionally, adults can earn access to use the Lighthouse boats during sponsored events such as the evening race series after passing our checkout process.
FILL OUT THE FORM for more information
about adult programs and activities as we work to add keel boats to the lighthouse fleet.
Some Health Benefits of Sailing
Muscle strength/Endurance. The many activities involved in sailing like pulling and hoisting of sails to maneuver a boat or a yacht adds muscle strength to your shoulders and back.
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Cardiovascular Fitness. Sports like tennis and baseball can reduce the risk of hypertension, obesity and other heart illness. Sailing, like these intense sports can also improve your cardiovascular health due to the large amounts of oxygen uptake the activity requires.
Relaxation. The swooshing and splashing of water, the rhythmic movement of the yacht and the sound of the wind in the sails can all affect brainwave patterns. This in turn relaxes and soothes a busy and highly-stressed mind.
Agility. The various tasks associated with sailing helps improve your flexibility and agility. Activities like pulling lines or hoisting sails can significantly improve your hand and eye coordination skills as well as your motors skills.
Concentration. Because many people today are chronic multi-tasters, they should develop a deep sense of concentration. With the ultimate goal of staying safe while on board, sailing enhances a person's ability to focus even with multiple tasks at hand.
Communication. To effectively control the boat, the captain and his crew must act as a unified unit. To do this, they need to learn how to communicate effectively especially through non-verbal means. Everyone on board has a crucial role to play in order to keep the boat afloat.