Pewaukee Lake Sailing School offers ‘Learn to Sail’ Programs

Adult and Youth Classes Offered through Village of Hartland Park and Rec Department

Once again this Summer, the Pewaukee Lake Sailing School (PLSS) will team with the Village of Hartland Park and Rec Department to offer adult and high school sailing classes on Pewaukee Lake.

Basic Sailing Classes are open to those ages 14 and up and will be held at the Pewaukee Yacht Club, N22W28204 Edgewater Drive, Pewaukee. The Pewaukee Lake Sailing School will teach participants how to sail in a 420 class sailboat and cover basics such as rigging and handling in a 14’ sloop rigged (2 sails) boat.

Participants must be confident swimmers, be physically fit, and willing to get wet on
occasion. Cost includes a US Sailing Learn to Sail Right textbook. All classes will be
held as scheduled. Sailing and on the water activities will be determined by weather
conditions. All participants must bring a Coast Guard approved life jacket and adults
are welcome.

Two series will be offered,the first on Monday and Wednesday evenings from 5:30pm to 8:00 pm July 9th through July 25th. The second series will run on Monday and Wednesdays from 5:30pm to 8:00pm August 6th through August 22nd. The cost for each series, is $157.00 for residents and $188.40 for non-residents.

In addition, an Opti Sailing Camp open to ages 8 through 13 will be offered Monday and Thursdays from 1:00pm to 3:30pm July 9th through July 19th. The Pewaukee Lake Sailing School will instruct children how to sail an Optimist class sailboat. Students will learn basic sailboat rigging and handling while having fun in a safe environment. All classes will take place at the Pewaukee Yacht Club on Pewaukee Lake. Participants must be a confident swimmer, be physically fit, and willing to get wet on occasion. Cost includes a US Sailing Learn to Sail Right textbook. All classes will be held as scheduled regardless of weather. Sailing and on the water activities will be determined by weather conditions. All participants must bring a Coast Guard approved life jacket. The cost for this session is $311.00 for residents and $373.20 for non-residents. Register online at www.thevillageofhartland.com and click on “Recreation Department”. Or call 262-367-2714 for more information.

For more than 50 years, the Pewaukee Lake Sailing School has offered sailing instruction to youth of all ages. Since its inception, Pewaukee Lake Sailing School has been committed to the support of sailing in the local community. The tradition of sailing on Pewaukee Lake has been carried on through generations of families. Additionally, the PLSS has introduced numerous new sailors and their families to the sport.

The vision of the Pewaukee Lake Sailing School is to build a strong sailing community through beginning "learn to sail" programs which support and feed "learn to race" programs to foster the growth of competitive sailing. The keys to success of both programs are great coaches, excellent equipment, and the generous support of the community and members.

For more information visit the Pewaukee Lake Sailing School website at www.plss.org
Or find them on Facebook at Pewaukee Lake Sailing School.