Youth Sailing Classes
The TCPUD Parks & Recreation's Summer Online Registration opens Tuesday, May 5th, 2026 at 10am for TCPUD Service Area Residents and 12pm for Non-Residents.
Description
It's time to hit the open water and learn to sail across Lake Tahoe. The Youth Sailing Program is a collaboration between the Tahoe City Public Utility District, the Tahoe Community Sailing Foundation, Obexer's Boat Company, and the Tahoe Yacht Club. The program aims to develop solid sailing skills, with an emphasis on safety, fun and teamwork.
Youth Sailing Levels and Descriptions:
Novice:
For students who have never taken a sailing class before and are ready to learn the skill necessary to begin sailing. Students will learn about boating safety, boat recovery, knots, rigging, steering, tacking and gybing, beaching and boat care.
Intermediate:
Ready to take it to the next level? If you are comfortable with the things learned in the novice class then you're ready for this one. Students will start off with a review of previous skills. They will then progress to knots, rigging, tacking and gybing, beaching and boat care. Docking and overboard recovery will be introduced. Students will sail with 1-2 sailors per boat.
Please Note: In order for a student to participate in the Intermediate Youth Sailing Class, the student must have previously completed a TCPUD Novice Sailing course or is an Intermediate/Advanced sailor & proficient at single-handed sailing.
Come ready to go in the water with appropriate attire and closed-toed water shoes. Bring:
- Towel
- Warm Dry Clothes
- Sunscreen
- Lunch
- Water Bottle
- It is encouraged to bring your own Wetsuit and Life Jacket, however, free weekly rentals are available upon request.
Details
| Ages: | 8 - 17 yrs |
|---|---|
| Days: | Tuesday - Friday |
| Times: | 10:00am - 4:00pm |
| Location: | Obexer's Marina | 5300 W. Lake Blvd. |
| Fee: | $340 Resident / $370 Non-Resident |
Summer Sailing Schedule 2026 Dates:
| Novice: | Intermediate: |
|---|---|
| Session 1: June 23 - 26 | Session 4: July 21 - 24 |
| Session 2: July 7 - 10 | Session 6: August 4 - 7 |
| Session 3: July 14 - 17 | Session 7: August 11 - 14 |
| Session 4: July 21 - 24 | |
| Session 5: July 28 - 31 |
Please contact us at (530) 583-3440 or via email