THE SAILING EXPERIENCE: In partnership with Hueston Woods State Park and with the generous support of the Visitor's Bureau, HSA offers two introductory sailing experiences to the public each year. These excursions are free and life jackets are included so come on out and see if sailing is for you! Grilled picnic food, courtesy of the Hueston Woods Visitor's Bureau is included. Saturday, May 16th, and Saturday, September 19th.
THE INTRO TO SAIL: For a modest fee, HSA also provides three-lesson introductory training sessions during the sailing season:
-Saturday, June 6th: "June Cadre" kickoff lesson #1, with follow-on lessons #2 & #3 to be completed anytime before the July 18th kick-off class.
-Saturday, July 18th: "July Cadre" kickoff lesson #1, with follow-on lessons #2 & #3 to be completed anytime before the August 15th kick-off class.
-Saturday, August 15th: "August Cadre" kickoff lesson #1, with follow-on lessons #2 & #3 to be completed anytime before September 22nd.
SAILING LESSONS: And, if you want to further build your confidence, follow-on lessons are also available. After completing our three-day Intro to Sail lessons, HSA also offers 1-on-1 private lessons for individuals seeking to enhance their sailing skills and spend more time on the water building confidence with an instructor. Contact Brett Hart brettrhart@aol.com 937-272-5565 if interested.
DETAILS:
Sailing Experience is the third Saturday of May and September
-Excursions leave the dock at 10:30 a.m., Noon, and 1:30 p.m. No cost, but passengers must be aged 8+”.
-Liability limits participation to those eight years of age or older.
-Intro to Sail: $250 for an individual; add a partner for $150. Note: partners under the age of 18, please provide additional information.
Intro to Sail consists of three separate lessons, kicking off in June, July, or August.
-Initial class #1 runs approximately from 10:45 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.; based on Mother Nature.
-After the kick-off lesson, the goal is to quickly find two more lesson dates with good wind to go out again.
-Skippers will be assigned to lessons #2 and #3.
-Lessons include on/off-water instruction on safety, wind/weather awareness, rigging, launching, and sailing.
-HSA is a safety-minded club and will provide experienced instructors, sailboats, and life jackets
-Bringing your own life jacket is welcomed.
-Classes take place at the Hueston Woods State Park Marina.
-Mother Nature gets to decide on weather and how much time on the water on any given lesson, so make-up dates will be arranged if necessary to keep everyone safe.
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