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. In the village of Shawnee Hills, the club primarily serves Dublin, Ohio, but sailors come from Powell, Columbus, Westerville, Alum Creek, and Hilliard.

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, contact Kevin Tschantz at 614-738-4351. Registration forms, schedule and fees are here.

2010 Class Schedule

Youth Day Class (ages 9-15):   Monday – Friday,  9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
       Session 1:  June 7   - June 18, (2 weeks, 10 classes)  Fee: $310
       Session 2:  June 21 - July 2,    (2 weeks, 9 classes)    Fee: $310
       Session 3:  July 6    - July 16,   (2 weeks, 10 classes, no class July 5th)  Fee: $280


Adult/Teen Beginner:   Tuesday & Thursday,  6:00 - 9:30 PM
       Session 1:  June 8   - June 22, (5 classes)  Fee: $110
       Session 2:  June 24 - July 8,     (5 classes)  Fee: $110
       Sessions 1 & 2:  June 8 - July 8 both classes - Recommended (10 classes)  Fee: $200


Advanced all ages:   Monday & Wednesday,  4:00 - 9:30 PM
       Session 1:  June 14 - July 14,  (10 classes)  Fee: $200.
       Session 2:  Aug 2     - Aug 23,  (7 classes)    Fee: $125

Go here for more information about Learn to Sail.

Learn to Sail Boat Repairs

John Lawmon

Work is starting to ramp up at Joe McHenry’s (All Fiberglass and Marine) to fix and tune up the Learn To Sail boats. The fleet now includes FJ’s, Lidos, Optimists, a Day Sailor, Lasers and a Thistle. So far we have two FJ’s and one Lido inside at Joe’s, with two lasers lined up outside.

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“Learn Sailing Right” Now Available

Learn 2 Sail has copies of US Sailing’s latest beginning sailing book for sale. Learn Sailing Right is clear and well-illustrated and would make a great birthday or Christmas gift for the
aspiring sailor. The price is only $10—cheaper than Amazon! We also have a few copies of the more extensive Start Sailing Right for $11. Contact Janet Rupert at 262-3798.

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