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

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