Learn to Sail Spring 2025
Discover Independence, Confidence, and Responsibility Through Sailing
Sailing teaches kids more than just navigating a boat—it builds independence, confidence, and accountability. Imagine the pride of mastering the wind and water alone, realizing that every decision on the boat has a consequence, and learning to take ownership of the results. These life skills naturally translate to improved performance at school and beyond.
At Lakewood Yacht Club, children gain essential organizational skills by rigging their own boats and ensuring they’re prepared for the water. They learn teamwork by helping peers launch, and discipline by caring for their vessel. The ever-changing wind and sea instill a love for nature and adaptability in any situation.
Our Learn to Sail program is the first step in Lakewood Yacht Club’s renowned sailing pathway, offering young sailors the opportunity to grow from beginners to elite athletes. As part of the best high-performance pathway in the region, we prepare sailors to compete at national and international levels, guiding them every step of the way.
Join us on the beautiful, safe waters of Lakewood Yacht Club and set sail toward a future filled with adventure, growth, and success!
Program start date: 08 March 2025, Saturday
Program end date: 11 May 2025, Sunday
Age groups: 6 - 12 years of age
Training schedule: Saturdays and Sundays from 9:00 - 11:30 am
Curriculum: The curriculum includes sailing and trimming at different points of sail, rigging, and unrigging, and having fun in boats.
Experience: No experience required.
Evaluation: Parents will be provided a written evaluation of your sailor’s progress at the end of the session.
Boats: Optimist boats will be used for the “Learn to Sail” program. Boats will be provided by the Lakewood Yacht Club.
Course fee: $371 (Member) $ 516 (Non-Member)
Registration: Please complete your registration by filling out the online form at the bottom of this page.
Course materials:
Appropriate buoyancy aid
Sea shorts
UV-protected lycra t-shirt
Neoprene suit (Optional)
Sea shoes (plastic sole – easy dry)
Swimsuit
Hat
Suncream
Towel
Spare dry apparel
Water bottle
Sunglasses (optional)
Safety: All sailors must wear buoyancy aid during all times they are at the seaside. Our facility is a private sailing facility that is sheltered and closed for the outer entrance. All operational action plans from risk analysis to emergency plans are made and we are ready for every kind of scenario with our knowledge.
What is the next step?
Sailors who have completed the Learn to Sail program and with the coaches’ approval, are welcome to participate in the next available development program. Our coaches will make an assessment and guide you into the related program. Please reach out to our team and we will contact you when the next course dates are confirmed.
Lakewood Yacht Club Pathway
Learn to Sail Spring 2025 Flyer
