Adult Sailing Instruction

Considering Trying Your Hand At Sailing?

There are good ways and better ways. Learning to sail on your own can be tempting—but it often leads to frustration, bad habits, and avoidable mistakes. Misreading the wind, improper sail setup, poor boat balance, or missed safety fundamentals can quickly turn a fun day into a stressful one. Our adult lessons help you skip the guesswork, build good habits from the start, and enjoy sailing with confidence—so your time on the water is spent smiling, not scrambling.

Adult Sailing Lessons at Indian Lake Yacht Club

Indian Lake Yacht Club’s Adult Sailing Instruction is designed for adults who want to learn to sail the right way—hands-on, supportive, and confidence-building. Whether you’re brand new or returning to the sport, our instructors guide you through boat handling, sail trim, wind awareness, and on-the-water decision-making in a relaxed, welcoming environment. You’ll gain real skills, real confidence, and a clear path from first sail to comfortable independence on Indian Lake.

What To Expect

The course is geared for adults interested in learning the basics of sailing. It is appropriate for those who have never sailed or had some prior sailing experience and would like to improve their skills.

Students will learn the points of sail, nomenclature, rigging, knots, departing/returning to the dock,
rules of the road and boating safety.

The course includes classroom instruction and hands on sailing experience.

• Instruction takes place on 18ft lnterlake's. This is an active sailboat that requires some agility and
the ability to move quickly.

• Each boat will have two students along with the support of a qualified adult instructor.

• The goal of the course is to learn the basics of sailing through hands on experience.

• You will receive a book covering the sailing terms and concepts.

• You need a US Coast Guard approved lifejacket and will be required to wear it on the water.

• If you have any questions please contact Barb Dillon - b3dilllon@gmail.com

Adult Sailing Instruction

Indian Lake Yacht Club
June 6th, 13th, 20th , 2026
Saturdays 9:00 – Noon

Registration Received Before April 22nd
$72.00 ILYC Members
$108.00 Non-Members

Registration Received After April 22nd
$80.00 ILYC Members
$120.00 Non-Members

Ready to learn—or just curious?

Let’s talk about adult sailing lessons, skill-building opportunities, and the best way for you to get started at Indian Lake Yacht Club.