Registration opens Feb 15th!
Adult Classes
The adult sailing classes are for anyone 18+ that are new to sailing or to those that want to enhance their skills. Sharon has added a class this year the Learn-to-Race for NLYC club members and their crew to become more competitive.
Class will be split based on experience level and to meet the learner’s needs. Students will learn safe boat handling, sailing terminology, and the basic rules of sailing. Classes are small with 1-3 students per boat. Come prepared to spend time on the water! Learn how to steer and crew. Please bring a comfortable coast guard approved life jacket. This is also great opportunity to meet others in the sailing community!
We hope you will join us!
Classes are held at Nagawicka Lake Yacht Club
Meet Coach Sharon
Sharon grew up in Illinois and sailed on Delavan Lake in a family of sailors, she was the 3rd generation to race scows. She started skipping an X “cub” boat at the age of 9, graduating to a C boat at 16. Sharon crewed on her father’s 28ft E boat and for her uncle on an M-20. She taught sailing for Hoofers at UW Madison.
After college Sharon and her husband moved to Delafield where she taught youth classes for 4 years, while also sailing on a C and occasionally E and MC scow. Sharon has 3 children that all learned to sail on Nagawicka. She has taught the adult classes since 2005. Sharon served as commodore two times for NLYC and is the current NSS president.
Description & Fees
Topics covered- sailing the boat, steering, crewing, tunning, sail trim, balancing the boat, general course rules, and other tactics
| Beginner | Mondays or Wednesday session (6-8pm) starting the week of June 9 to the week of July 21 (no classes the week of July 4th). Make-up day July 28/July 30. | $280 |
| Advanced Beginner/Intermediate or Returning Learner For those who have taken the beginner class and want more experience and learn by helping the beginner adults | You pick 4 or 6 week sessions and pick your days to include Mondays and/or Wednesdays (6-8pm). Starts the week of June 9 to the week of July 21 (no classes the week of July 4th). Make-up day July 28/July 30 | 4 Weeks $175/or 6 Weeks $255 |
| Private Lessons by arrangement | Call Sharon | $45 |
Coming Soon!!!
WOWWW (Women on Water with Wine). For women by women, come see why we love this sport! Learn the basics of how to set up a sailboat, read the wind, steer, and crew. This 1 day class that is meant to be laid back, fun, and designed to spend time on the water. Discover the joy of sailing! Dates TBD. If you are interested and want to be notified when registration is open reach out to Jana or email [email protected] space will be limited.
