Frequently Asked Questions
What should I bring?
REQUIRED ITEMS
Life Jacket: A child-sized Type III Coast Guard PDF is mandatory. All students are required to wear their life jacket at all times when in and around the water. Please make sure your life jacket is the proper fit.
Water-Compatible Footwear: Tie-on, velcro-fastened sandals, aqua socks, secure footwear, or sailing boots are acceptable. Flip-flops are NOT acceptable.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
Keep in mind that conditions out on the lake may be cooler or warmer than the temperature outside your front door. Also note that all items brought to the sailing school may get wet!
Life Jacket: A child-sized Type III Coast Guard PDF is mandatory. All students are required to wear their life jacket at all times when in and around the water. Please make sure your life jacket is the proper fit.
Water-Compatible Footwear: Tie-on, velcro-fastened sandals, aqua socks, secure footwear, or sailing boots are acceptable. Flip-flops are NOT acceptable.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
Keep in mind that conditions out on the lake may be cooler or warmer than the temperature outside your front door. Also note that all items brought to the sailing school may get wet!
- Lunch (Full Day Classes) and a Snack
- Sunscreen
- Hat and sunglasses
- Reusable water bottle
- Change of clothes
- Towel
- Warm layers for cloudy or windy days
- Preferable quick dry fabrics
Does my child need to know how to swim?
We have a shore to shore policy regarding the use life jackets at our sailing school. While it is best if your child is comfortable with the water, they do not need to be experienced swimmers. We will be conducting a swim check in life jackets, as a part of each of our classes in order to identify the strength and comfort level of each of our students. This does not require prior swimming experience and is closely monitored by our staff.