Sailing Program
Instructors: Liam Faudree, Captain Norman Dixon, Victoria Blatterman
Junior Commodore: Jordan Kunz
Junior Vice Commodore: Ryan Montgomery
The objectives of the sailing program are first and foremost having fun and handling a boat safely. Young sailors may then concentrate only on recreational sailing, or, once basic skills are mastered, they may advance to learn and practice competitive racing. The sailors will be taught in Optimist and Flying Junior dinghies, with an opportunity to progress with a senior mentor into J/22 or J/24 keelboats.
Beginning & Intermediate Sailing: Students are taught the skills of sailing a boat, including safety on the water, boat handling over short and long distances, understanding the compass, important knots and having fun while sailing. Students will learn to navigate the lake in varied wind conditions over long and short distances and will be able to participate at a beginning level in races.
Advanced Sailing Team: This class is focused on enhancing the sailor’s boat handling skills while introducing racing concepts. The core of the program is still based on having fun sailing.
Controlled boat handling, rules of the road and introductory racing strategy are introduced, as well as short sailing trips, games and sailing in different boats. Sailors on the Lake George inter-club Racing Team compete against other clubs. Sailing rules and strategy are emphasized along with a mix of fun sailing activities.
Required Equipment: life jacket (PFD), sailing shoes (closed-toe)