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West Sacramento, California

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WITS - Women's Introduction to Sailing Class

Women's Introduction to Sailing Clinic 2023

Learn to sail in a supportive and safe environment on the Club's Sunfish boats. LWSC women sailors lead this fun and informal class where you will learn:
  • Basic on the water sailing
  • Water safety
  • Boating rules of the water
  • Sailing terminology
  • Rigging and basic knots
  • Capsize recovery
  • and much more...
Sailing is a great activity for everyone. This class is an introduction to dinghy sailing which is a physically active sport and requires core strength, overall agility, and dynamic balance.

Per current LWSC policy, COVID vaccinations are not required to participate.

Class Fee:
Members (includes book)
Class size limited to 10 people. There will be a waitlist in case of cancellations.

Location:
All classes held at Lake Washington Sailing Club.

Schedule:

Day 1: Thursday June 6th, 6 pm - 8:30 pm
Dryland training, terminology and safety.

Day 2: Saturday June 8th, 10 am - 4 pm
On the water - rigging and sailing basics, capsize recovery drill.
Bring a change of clothes, towel, sack lunch and water bottle.

Day 3: Sunday June 9th, 9 am - 3 pm.
On the water sailing basics.
Bring a towel, sack lunch and water bottle.


When:
Thursday, June 06, 2024, 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM
Where:
Club House
West Sacramento, CA  

Additional Info:
Event Contact(s):
Pat Sayer-Handley
Category:
Classes
Registration is required
Payment In Full In Advance Only
Capacity:
10
Available Slots:
3
$125.00
$125.00