Adult Learn to Sail/Private Lessons

All Adult Learn To Sail classes take place aboard a J24 or Colgate 26 keelboat.  Both boats are tiller steered and sloop rigged.  During each course offered, you will learn/practice the skills and acquire the knowledge you need to confidently skipper and day sail on the Sandusky Bay.  

Equipment needed:

USCG approved PFD, close-toed non-marking shoes, sunscreen, water bottle, lunch-for full day classes only

Basic Keelboat Course (NOT OFFERED IN 2025)

2 full days of in classroom and on the water instruction (15 hours total)

Dates are set with instructor at time of registration

$460 first adult & $400 each additional adult 

(min 2 students to host a class and a max of 5 total students per course)

Private Sessions

Do you need to practice a specific skill?  Do you learn better 1 on 1?  Do you just want to go out and cruise the bay and relax while an experienced sailor is on board with you giving you directions?  Do you just want to go out and cruise the Bay for a couple hours?  Private sessions will meet any and all of these criteria.  Private sessions can be customized to meet whatever your goal is for the session.  Sessions can take place on Sailing Center keelboats..  (Limited availability in 2025)

2 hour minimum lesson reservation

Cost breakdown:

First adult/child - $150/hr 

+$100/hr per additional adult (age 13 +)

+$75/hr per additional child (0-12yrs)

Maximum enrollment = 5 total

**Contact Sandusky Sailing Center for the full list of pricing options to tailor your experience to your individual need**

Adult Cancellations

There is a $75 cancellation fee for any reservation cancelled and not rescheduled. In the event a cancellation is necessary, your tuition/fees will be refunded (less the $75 fee) if notice is received, in writing, a minimum of 7 days in advance of your scheduled class/reservation date. If less than 7 days notice is given, your tuition/fees will be refunded (less your $75 fee) ONLY IF we are able to fill your class/reservation spot with another student. If another ssstudent is not able to take the spot you cancelled, your fees WILL NOT be refunded.

Located at:

Sandusky Sailing Club

814 Water Street      Sandusky, Ohio 44870

419-871-8080

Mailing address:

PO Box 254    Huron, Ohio 44839