Unsure where to start? "Learn 2 Sail" is the introductory course for new and novice sailors ages 7-18. Students will learn the basic fundamentals to sailing through individualized and group instruction.

The standard five day camps will teach students how the wind acts on a sailboat, boat rigging, on-the-water sailing and more through a mix of classroom and outdoor learning.

Youth Camps are for ages 7 - 11.  Teen camps are for ages 12 and up

It is required for students to be comfortable near and swimming in the water.

Sailors will be assigned to different class of boats based off size and age. Potential vessels include the Opti and X-Boat. Please visit specific boat pages for detailed information on each craft.

Need More Info?  Please review the "More Detail" tab for FAQ's, Student expectations, etc. Reach out to coye@vanhisellc.com for further questions.

Who should take this course? New, novice and intermediate sailors, ages 7-18.  Students will use OLSS sailboats – one of our International Optimist Dinghies (Opti) or X-Boat  (depending upon student size and experience)

What if my child has some sailing experience? Instructors are conscious of varied levels of experience and arrange students into various levels (Opti solo, Opti crew, X-boat Crew, X skipper) to accommodate all levels of learning.

What will my child learn? To start, our US Sailing Certified instructors will introduce material in a classroom setting before heading out to spend the majority of the session on the water.  While on the water, sailors will receive group and one-on-one coaching to improve skills and sense of confidence on the water. As the class grows and learns together the instructors may introduce more advanced activities.  

What do we need to bring? Students must bring their own water and snacks as well as a lifejacket, change of clothes, water shoes and towel.

Where?  Okauchee Lake Sailing School      

W340 N6338 Breezy Point Road Oconomowoc, WI 53066

More opportunities?  Upon completion of the course students may further their sailing knowledge by advancing to one of OLSS additional summer long classes. Check out the other class opportunities on their various pages.

Learn 2 Sail Program Dates:

REFRESHER: June 5 - 7 (Wed-Fri) PM

June 10-14 (Mon - Fri) AM or PM

July 15 - 19  (Mon - Fri) - AM or PM

Click on Registration Link on Home page

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