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free online courses

Start learning today! Watch this 25-minute video and then go to sailboatinstructor.com to register and take a short quiz to earn your Part 1 certification to be eligible to take a free sailboat ride. It's free! 

Sea leg saturdays

Sea Leg Saturdays, offered at Commodore Decatur Yacht Club just 35 minutes to the south of Clinton Marina, is a unique learn to sail opportunity where you can learn at your own pace. Experienced sailors are there every Saturday to help "show you the ropes" and help beginner to intermediate sailors develop skills and build confidence.  Sea Leg Saturdays is complimentary and included in with membership (only $100/year).  

learn to sail days ($400)

9:00am - 10:00am - Rigging and Orientation

10:00am - 12:00pm - Morning Sail

12:00pm - 1:00pm - Lunch Break

1:00pm-3:00pm - Afternoon Sail 

3:00pm-4:00pm - Break Down and Debrief

You pick the day

If you are going to spend a day on the lake,  you want to pick a day where the wind weather is just right so have the most fun.  If we arrive at our scheduled date and the weather isn't cooperating, we can reschedule.  We can make weekdays and weekends work, and we can adjust the schedule an afternoon/evening program if you prefer. 

You pick the format

Do you want relaxing and fun?  Or do you want intense learning?  Or maybe you want somewhere in between?  We match your learning experience to fit our sailing goals and objectives.  

You pick the lake

Choose either Lake Decatur or Clinton Lake.  

You pick your crew

You can make your learn to sail day a private session, or you can invite friends and family to join you.  We can accommodate two adults and two children, so long as there is at least one parent per child.  If you want us to find. you a learning partner, we'll discount your fee by 50%. 

You pick the boat

Choose to learn in 19-foot Flying Scot or a 21-24 foot fixed keel sailboat such as this San Juan 21.  


Email fleet135education@gmail.com to start planing your day on the water. 

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