Youth Learn to Sail
(Challenge the Wind)
Age 10 - 17
(Challenge the Wind)
Age 10 - 17
2022 learn to sail dates and registration will be announced Spring 2022. Click the button above to get updates and notified when 2022 registration opens.
About our Youth Learn to Sail Program
We teach 10-17 year olds to sail. Both Sessions are designed for Beginners and Intermediate skill levels. By the end of a 2-week session, participants will be able to sail safely without the assistance of the instructors.
The Basics
Beginning Sailing - is a two-week course for preteens and teens taught by experienced US Sailing certified instructors and volunteers with years of sailing experience. We use US Sailing Organization’s standard curriculum and teach every participant to sail. Participants also learn the value of our rich local marine environment.
Intermediate Sailing - runs concurrently with the Beginning program to advance the skills of experienced or returning participants. Intermediates can complete their “Skipper” qualification or equivalent US Sailing Small Boat Certification.
Included:
Knowing how to swim is preferred but not mandatory.
We teach 10-17 year olds to sail. Both Sessions are designed for Beginners and Intermediate skill levels. By the end of a 2-week session, participants will be able to sail safely without the assistance of the instructors.
The Basics
Beginning Sailing - is a two-week course for preteens and teens taught by experienced US Sailing certified instructors and volunteers with years of sailing experience. We use US Sailing Organization’s standard curriculum and teach every participant to sail. Participants also learn the value of our rich local marine environment.
Intermediate Sailing - runs concurrently with the Beginning program to advance the skills of experienced or returning participants. Intermediates can complete their “Skipper” qualification or equivalent US Sailing Small Boat Certification.
Included:
- Use of sailboats
- Use of lifejacket (U.S. Coast Guard certified Personal Floatation device)
- US Sailing Organization Certified Instructors
- First Responder/CPR certified staff
Knowing how to swim is preferred but not mandatory.
Safety Is Our Priority
If you have questions contact us at info@DetroitCSC.org or call 313 473-7793
- COVID 19 - Precautions include distancing , small groups, mask requirements, etc.
- Red Cross CPR/First Responder certified - Certified instructors.
- Coast Guard approved Life Jackets - they are required when on or near the water by everyone.
- Swim Assessment -to determine participant’s comfort around water.
- Safety powerboats - on the water while participants are sailing.
- Annual Coast Guard Auxiliary Inspections - by the Detroit Power Squadron.
- Protected Sailing Area is our classroom - protected by Belle isle bridge. No Wake zone. No big boats.
If you have questions contact us at info@DetroitCSC.org or call 313 473-7793
Thanks. One last thing before you go. Have you considered swim lessons? Click the button below for a list of Detroit area swim lessons resources.