The Skaneateles Country Club Sailing Committee
offers a full sailing program to the SCC community and the
public at large.
We offer classes geared for youths 7 years to 18 years as
well as adult classes. The staff is made up of U.S. Sail
Certified Instructors. All staff are CPR and First Aid certified
and ready to meet the needs of both adults and youths.
Some of our activities include:
Apple race: Kids sailed the boats and tried to retrieve as
many apples as they could that had been tossed in the lake
by the instructors. They were even allowed to swim their boats
to the apples but a person in the boat had to pick the apple
out of the water.
Interclub Race: Sailors from Fair Haven Yacht Club,
Rochester Yacht Club, Willowbank Yacht Club, and Youngstown
Yacht Club
came to Skaneateles to compete in Lasers, 420's and DC's.
Classes are offered at the following levels:
Beginner: This class is designed to provide
the novice with a general introduction to sailing.
Intermediate: This class is designed to
continue the basic skills developed in the Beginner program.
The specific
focus
will be on the skills needed to function as both a skipper
and a crew.
Advanced/Racing: This class is geared to
the sailor with a commitment to refining moderate to advanced
sailing/racing
abilities and knowledge. Teamwork is a major component, as
each sailor will learn to function as a team member.
Adult: This class offers options for the
adult sailor. Focus will be on basics of rigging, small boat
handling,
points of
sail, terminology, capsize and recovery, man overboard drills,
basic knot tying and classroom lectures. We are flexible
for experienced and novice sailors.
Learn to Sail 3-Pack: Three 1 1/2 hour
semi-private sailing lessons July 5th to August 11th 2006,
Monday — Friday. By appointment only
For more information or to register call 315-685-5759.
