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2026 Dates TBA
Augusta Community Sailing, in partnership with the Augusta Sailing Club and the Spirit of America Foundation, is proud to offer a comprehensive youth boating education program on Clarks Hill Lake for middle and high school students.
Our program emphasizes boating safety, hands-on skill development, teamwork, and confidence on the water through a learn-by-doing approach.
In addition to delivering youth boating education, Spirit of America also donated a $3,500 RIB (Rigid Inflatable Boat) trailer to Augusta Community Sailing.
This equipment helps us safely transport and deploy our safety boats for classes, regattas, and youth programs across Clarks Hill Lake.
Earn their Georgia State Safe Boating Certificate
Learn to safely operate a variety of watercraft, including:
Sailboats
Kayaks and canoes
Stand-up paddleboards
Motorboats
Participate in daily on-water and on-land instruction focused on:
Water safety and seamanship
Drowning prevention and capsize recovery
Equipment awareness and proper PFD use
Responsibility, teamwork, and decision-making
Classroom instruction for the Georgia Safe Boating Certification
Introduction to boating laws and safety practices
Afternoon on-water session (2–3 hours), including:
Life jacket fitting
Drowning prevention techniques
Capsize recovery and safety drills
Completion of classroom instruction and state exam
Students must score 80% or higher to continue in the program
Afternoon on-water training session
Daily hands-on instruction on the water and on land
Activities in canoes, kayaks, sailboats, paddleboards, and powerboats
Emphasis on skill-building, safety, teamwork, and confidence
All course materials
Life jacket for use during the program
Payment:
Due at registration to confirm enrollment
Refund Policy:
Refunds (minus a $25 non-refundable cancellation fee) are available up to 14 days beforethe start of the session.
Scholarships:
Need-based scholarships are available upon request.
Daily attendance is required for successful completion
Dates and times are subject to change due to weather or unforeseen conditions
All course communication will be sent via email to the address provided at registration