Description

Lopez Island Family Resource Center Sailing Program

The summer program features youth and adult sailing lessons on Lidos ad Splashes. Registration begins in mid-April. The fleet is moored at the Lopez Islander Marina dock.

Normal Registration Fees (2019):$135 Resident, $155 Nonresident

Youth Sailing Program (ages 9-18) include the following classes:

Beginner Sailing (4 sessions)

Intermediate Sailing (4 sessions)

Intermediate/Advanced Sailing (Prerequisite – must have completed Intermediate Sailing or have instructor’s permission)

Adult Sailing Program (ages 16 – adult) include the following sessions:

Adult Beginner Sailing: If you would like to learn to sail or want a comprehensive refresher class, this is for you. They will cover terminology and points of sail, rig and de-rig the boats, discuss capsize recovery and basic water safety, and sail the boats around a simple course and return for a safe, gentle docking.

Adult Intermediate Sailing: For adults and experienced youth sailors who want to increase their knowledge. They will start with review and go from there with instruction to match all levels. This class also provides supervised free sail time.

OF INTEREST TO YACHTIES: Fun fact you may not know: Private or group lessons may be arranged with instructors. Go their website and get on their mailing list so you can get notified when the program opens up again.