Sailing Programs

Clear Lake Sailing Center General Information for 2024

Course Descriptions

SAILING SCHOOL

Sailing School is designed for the beginner, intermediate and advanced sailor. Each student will receive specific instruction customized to his/her experience level. Topics will include boat parts, boat safety, and basic boat-handling skills. Students may receive training/instruction in a variety of boat types, including Optimist, X Scows and Hobie type boats.

Week 1
June 3-6

Week 2
June 10-13

Week 3
June 17-20

West Water Clinic X Boat Racers
June 23-25

Week 4
June 26-28 (3 Days/4 Hours Morning: 8-12 Afternoon 12:30-4:30)

Week 5
July 8-11

Week 6
July 15-18

Week 7
July 22-24 (3 Days/4 Hours)

Week 8
July 30-August 2 (Tues-Fri)

OPTIMIST RACER 

Skills taught will include tactics, racing rules and courses. These are 1 week sessions, Monday through Thursday from 8:30am – 11:30am. Registration is $135.00 per week.

X BOAT & O’PEN BIC RACING

On Monday through Thursday afternoons, the X fleet will hold instruction and racing during each week. Skills taught will included tactics, racing rules and courses.  Cost of the session will include both skipper and crew. Monday through Thursday from 1:00pm – 4:00pm. Registration is $175.00 per boat per week.

Adults
Tuesdays, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Registration Fees  $120

Classes will be held:
June: 11, 18, 25
July: 9, 16
Rain Date: July 30

Regatta Registration:

Coaching Expense/Regatta (fee per boat)
• GLSS – Fees TBD
• ILYA X Championships – July 24-27 – $200.00 per boat
• ILYA Opti Championships – July 29-30 – Fees depend on # of boats attending

Sailing School scholarships are available—for more information, please contact Andi Tisor at (515) 554-2013.

CLEAR LAKE SAILING CENTER FEES:

Introduction to Sailing/Beginner: $135/each (T-Shirts are available separately for an additional $30.00)

OPTI RACERS (mornings, 4 days per week)

$135 per Week (t-shirt not included)

X BOAT & O’PEN BIC RACING (afternoons, 4 days per week)

$175 per Boat per Week (t-shirts not included)

NOTE: Weekend X Boat Racing is available during your sessions for an additional, one-time fee of $60.00.

Adults

$120 (T-shirt NOT included)

5 Tuesday Night Package, Individual Classes, Available $30/each

Location

All classes are held at the Clear Lake Sailing Center facility at 103 Main Avenue, Clear Lake, Iowa. The phone number is (641) 357-8001.

What to Wear

• Lifejacket (required): US Coast Guard Type III or higher that fits properly. Students must wear their lifejackets while on any dock and while aboard any sail or power boat during school hours.

• Shoes (required): We recommend boat shoes, aqua-socks, sneakers, boating sandals (Tevas, etc.) or other soft-soled shoe that will not leave marks on the boats, are made to get wet, and will not easily fall off the student’s feet.

• Sunscreen, hat and sunglasses: Please remember to have your child put on sunscreen before coming to class.

• Swimsuit & towel: Expect to get wet. Bring or wear swimsuit. Bring extra layers for chilly days.

Rules of Behavior

Key rules include the lifejacket shore-to-shore policy, no running on the dock, and no leaving the facility grounds when on shore during class. All additional rules will be explained on the first day.

Water Safety Assessment

All students will be given a swimming check. This will allow the instructors to assess each student’s swimming abilities. The check will be with and without lifejackets on, and will include

• Swimming 50 yards unaided. • Treading water for 1 minute.

Children will also be given a water orientation to learn self-rescue.

Bad Weather

Class will NOT be cancelled due to bad weather. When the safety of the students is threatened by weather, indoor sailing-related activities are implemented. When no-wind days occur, outdoor sailing-related activities are complemented by other activities such as swimming and volleyball.

Parent Communication

Please direct any questions or concerns to a member of the Sailing School board:

• Andi Tisor (515) 554-2013

NOTE: The Sailing School reserves the right to assign students to the class appropriate to their abilities and to limit class size. Descriptions, dates, times, and costs for specific levels and sessions are listed on the next page.

Family Fun Nights

 Let your young sailor show what he or she has been learning while you enjoy the company of other Sailing School families! Instructors will run a few short races, weather permitting. More details, such as start times and what to bring, will be shared with students during each session.  THESE DATES WILL BE ANNOUNCED!