Adult and Family Sailing Classes
Adult and Family Sailing Classes
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Learn to Sail in Just One Weekend
Learn to Sail in Just One Weekend
Two days. No experience needed. You'll go from the dock to sailing your own boat on Clarks Hill Lake.
Our weekend course covers everything a new sailor needs: rigging and launching, steering and sail trim, tacking and jibing, capsize recovery, and the safety and right-of-way rules that keep you confident on the water. Small groups mean you're actually sailing, not watching someone else sail.
Next session: August 1–2, 2026
What You'll Learn
What You'll Learn
Rigging and launching
Points of sail, steering, and speed control
Tacking, jibing, and getting out of irons
Capsize prevention and recovery
Wind basics, safety essentials, and right-of-way rules
Confidence on the water
Students on the water at Clarks Hill Lake
You'll Sail the Fulcrum Rocket
You'll Sail the Fulcrum Rocket
Our fleet of Fulcrum Rockets went into service this season, and students have been sailing them all summer. They're modern 14-foot dinghies — light (90–100 lbs), stable, forgiving, and far easier to rig than traditional training boats. Roomy cockpit, quick setup, more time actually sailing.
They're also fun enough that you'll want to keep going after the weekend is over.
Students rigging their boats on the beach
Class Details
Class Details
When: Saturday & Sunday, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Where: Augusta Sailing Club
Cost: $300
Group size: Small groups with personalized instruction
Instructors: US Sailing–certified
What to Bring
What to Bring
USCG-approved life jacket (sailing/kayak PFD preferred)
Towel, sunscreen, water, and lunch
Comfortable clothes you don't mind getting wet
A sense of adventure
2026 Session Dates
2026 Session Dates
August 1–2 is our final session of the 2026 season. Spots are limited.
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