Learn to Sail

With a history of over 40 years of instruction, Leatherlips Yacht Club has taught more than 3,000 children and adults to sail. Pleasantly sited on the west shore of O’Shaughnessy Reservoir across from the Columbus Zoo, the building has a large patio close to the water. Sailing instruction is offered for youth, teens and adults.

Flying Juniors, or FJs, will be used as our primary teaching boats. We have a few Lasers for more advanced sailors, and two Lidos for those who desire a roomier more stable boat. We also have two new little boats, Oppis, to expand our teaching options. Other fleet boats, Daysailer and Thistle, will be used later in the course as an introduction to the Leatherlips fleets.

For information about the program, telephone Kevin Tschantz at 614-738-4351 or email Kevin Flanagan. Registration forms, schedule and fees are here.

2011 Class Schedule

Youth Day Class (ages 9-15):   Monday – Friday,  9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Students must select a minimum of two sessions!
       Session 1:  June 6 – June 10 ($160)
       Session 2:  June 13 – June 17 ($160)
       Session 3: June 20 – June 24 ($160)
       Session 4: June 27 – July 1 ($160)
       Session 5:  July 5 – July 8 (4-day week, $130)
       Session 6: July 11 – July 15 ($160)
       Session 7: August 1 – August 5 ($160)
       Session 8: August 8 – August 12 ($160)

Adult/Teen Beginner:   Tuesday & Thursday,  6:00 - 9:30 PM
$23 per class or all 10 for $200.
Students must select a minimum of five classes!
       June 28, 30
       July 5, 7, 12, 14
       August 2, 4, 9, 11