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 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.

Advanced: 

You've come this far, why stop now! Students who are proficient in the skills previously learned will take on new and fun challenges. Steering, sail trim and boat handling are practiced and integrated into new skills such as racing, high wind tactics, and navigation. Introduction to more advanced boats include 420 FJs and Lasers.

Please Note: In order for a student to participate in the Intermediate or Advanced Sailing class, the student must have previously completed a TCPUD Novice Sailing course or is an Intermediate/Advanced sailor & proficient at single-handed sailing.

Details

Summer Sailing Schedule: 2024 Dates:

Please contact us at (530) 583-3440 or via email