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Safety First!
Day 1 of Learn To Sail includes a capsize drill.
A certified instructor will capsize the boat with the junior sailors.
The instructor will then walk the sailors through the process to right the boat.
Safe waters for instruction
Safe waters for instruction
The majority of our classes are taught in our protected Sailing Basin. The only access to the open water of Sandusky Bay is the opening to enter and exit the Sandusky Sailing Club. Being enclosed by land, allows for the waters in the Sailing Basin to remain calm for our beginners, even when the conditions on Sandusky Bay can be rough.
2025 Youth Sailing Schedule
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2025 Youth Sailing Schedule
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June 2025
June 16-20, 2025 Youth Learn to Sail Session 1 (Half and Full Day) 13 SPOTS AVAILABLE
June 22-27, 2025 Youth Learn to Sail Session 2 (Half and Full Day) 13 SPOTS AVAILABLE
June 30-July 2, 2025 Community Sailing
**Contact City of Sandusky Recreation Department (Tondra Frisby) for more info.**
July 2025
July 7-11, 2025 Youth Learn to Sail Session 3 (Half and Full Day) 7 SPOTS AVAILABLE
July 21-25, 2025 Youth Learn to Sail Session 4 (Half and Full Day) 11 SPOTS AVAILABLE
July 28-Aug 1, 2025 Youth Learn to Sail Session 5 or Advanced Sailing (Full Day) 2 SPOTS AVAILABLE
ALL REGISTRATION FEES ARE VALID UNTIL 4/30/2025. ALL FEES WILL INCREASE $25 5/1/2025
course descriptions & Cost
course descriptions & Cost
Learn to Sail (Age 7-17)
A typical day:
Morning weather brief
Discussing weather advantages and disadvantages of the day
Skill lesson(s)
New skills to be taught that day
Rigging
Putting the boats together, this requires teamwork and coordination from the class to complete the goal
Sailing!!!
De-rigging
Taking the boats apart and packing everything away cleaned and organized
Daily recap, discussion of what we learned
Dismissal
HALF DAY - 9:00a-12:00p
$275/wk Sponsor Member *(+$25 May 1, 2025)
$295/wk Non-Member(+$25 May 1, 2025)
FULL DAY - 9:00a-4:00p
$465/wk Sponsor Member *(+$25 May 1, 2025)
$485/wk Non-member(+$25 May 1, 2025)
Kayaking/ Boating Safety (Age 10-17)
Participants will be instructed regarding powerboats, kayaks, and water safety.
All course material will follow US Sailing and ODNR standards.
HALF DAY - 1:00p-4:00p
$275/wk Sponsor Member *(+$25 May 1, 2025)
$295/wk Non-Member(+$25 May 1, 2025)
JR KeelBoat Program (Age 12-17)
The JR KeelBoat program is a modified version of our Adult KeelBoat program. The schedule and skill lessons are similar to our traditional Learn To Sail program but all skills are practiced with an instructor on a KeelBoat rather than the dinghy boats used in Learn To Sail.
HALF DAY - 1:00p-4:00p
$275/wk Sponsor Member *(+$25 May 1, 2025)
$295/wk Non-Member(+$25 May 1, 2025)
Advanced Sailing (Age 7-17)
Participants must have completed at least one course of Youth Learn To Sail.
Registration must be approved by a Sailing Center Coach or Director.
Opti sailors will learn more advanced skills and learn how to sail and/or race the boat at a higher level then traditional Learn To Sail participants.
Participants who meet the age, weight and skill level requirements could sail in RS Zests.
FULL DAY - 9:00a-4:00p
$465/wk Sponsor Member * (+$25 May 1, 2025)
$485/wk Non-member(+$25 May 1, 2025)
*Sponsor Members:
*Sponsor Members:
Sandusky Sailing Club, Sandusky Yacht Club, Sierra Lobo
Sandusky Sailing Club, Sandusky Yacht Club, Sierra Lobo
2025 REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
2025 REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
Please click the links below to register for the programs you would like to register for.
Please click the links below to register for the programs you would like to register for.
Please remember you need one registration per sailor.
Please remember you need one registration per sailor.
Youth Cancellations/Refunds
Youth Cancellations/Refunds
Youth Learn to Sail classes are a rain or shine event. Refunds are not issued, but schedule changes may be requested on a case by case basis, and based on availability in the desired class. If a class roster is full, a student can not be moved into that class.
Youth Learn to Sail classes are a rain or shine event. Refunds are not issued, but schedule changes may be requested on a case by case basis, and based on availability in the desired class. If a class roster is full, a student can not be moved into that class.
What to bring to a week of Learn to Sail:
What to bring to a week of Learn to Sail:
sunscreen (Lotion, NO SPRAYS)
close-toe shoes that can get wet (NO sandals, slides or flip-flops)
Clothes that can get wet
towel
lunch (full day class only)
hat
refillable water bottle
Life Jacket/PFD (Optional and can be provided by SJSI)
In order to keep everyone in our program safe, airborne contaminants ARE NOT PERMITTED in our program. These include but are not limited to: body sprays, colognes, perfumes, spray sunscreen, aerosol sprays, vape cartridges, cigarettes, etc... Many people can be allergic to these items and could have a potential reaction. Completely removing them from our program keeps everyone safe while respecting the privacy of the participants in our program.
What I need to know Day 1 of Learn to Sail:
What I need to know Day 1 of Learn to Sail:
Drop off is at the Clubhouse (9am)
Pick up is at the Clubhouse (Half Day 12pm/Full Day 4pm)
Drive up to the gate and it will open
Forms must be signed on day 1 of registration (please arrive early)
Parents must sign students in and out daily
All cars must park in the parking spaces of the Sailing Center and NOT in the gravel.
Sailors MAY NOT be dropped off without a responsible adult unless prior arrangements have been made in writing with SJSI Staff.
Located at:
Sandusky Sailing Club * 814 Water Street * Sandusky, Ohio 44870
(Sessions 1,2,3)
Sandusky Yacht Club * 529 E Water Street * Sandusky, Ohio 44870
(Session 4 and Session 5/Advanced Camp)
419-871-8080
Mailing address:
PO Box 254 Huron, Ohio 44839
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