Youth Sailing Classes
The TCPUD Parks & Recreation's Summer Online Registration Opening Day is scheduled for Residents* only on Tuesday, May 6th, 2025, at 10am.
Non-Resident online registration opens Tuesday, May 6th, 2025, at 12pm.
*Resident rate refers to customers that live and/or own property in the Tahoe City Public Utility District service area. For more information and registration questions, please visit our Registration How-To page.
Description
It's time to hit the open water and learn to sail across Lake Tahoe. The Youth Sailing Program is a collaboration between the Tahoe City Public Utility District, the Tahoe Community Sailing Foundation, Obexer's Boat Company, and the Tahoe Yacht Club. The program aims to develop solid sailing skills, with an emphasis on safety, fun and teamwork.
Youth Sailing Levels and Descriptions:
Novice:
For students who have never taken a sailing class before and are ready to learn the skill necessary to begin sailing. Students will learn about boating safety, boat recovery, knots, rigging, steering, tacking and gybing, beaching and boat care.
Intermediate:
Ready to take it to the next level? If you are comfortable with the things learned in the novice class then you're ready for this one. Students will start off with a review previous skills. They will then progress to knots, rigging, tacking and gybing, beaching and boat care. Docking and overboard recovery will be introduced. Students will sail with 1-2 sailors per boat.
Please Note: In order for a student to participate in the Intermediate Youth Sailing Class or Advanced Monday Clinics, the student must have previously completed a TCPUD Novice Sailing course or is an Intermediate/Advanced sailor & proficient at single-handed sailing.
Camper to staff ratio is 12:2.
Come ready to go in the water with appropriate attire and closed-toed water shoes. Bring:
- Towel
- Warm Dry Clothes
- Sunscreen
- Lunch
- Water Bottle
- It is encouraged to bring your own Wetsuit and Life Jacket, however, free weekly rentals are available upon request.
Details
| Ages: | 8 - 17 yrs |
|---|---|
| Days: | Tuesday - Friday |
| Times: | 10:00am - 4:00pm; See Session Dates Below |
| Location: | Obexer's Marina | 5300 W. Lake Blvd. |
| Fee: | $335 Resident / $360 Non-Resident |
Summer Sailing Schedule 2025 Dates:
| Novice: | Intermediate: |
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| Session 1: June 24 - 27 | Session 2: July 8 - 11 |
| Session 2: July 8 - 11 | Session 3: July 15 - 18 |
| Session 3: July 15 - 18 | Session 4: July 22 - 25 |
| Session 4: July 22 - 25 | Session 5: July 29 - August 1 |
| Session 5: July 29 - August 1 | Session 7: August 12 - 15 |
| Session 6: August 5 - 8 |
Please contact us at (530) 583-3440 or via email