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Sailing Lessons
The IVY Club is excited to offer sailing classes for youth and adults – which are open to non-members. Sailing lessons made possible due to the generosity of the IVY Boating Foundation and certified instructors who volunteer their time and knowledge.
Since 2002, the Illinois Valley Yacht Club has been teaching children and adults how to sail. The course provides the opportunity for kids and adults to develop the skills and confidence necessary to enjoy the sport of sailing.
Beginning instruction covers basic boat handling, safety, knot tying, terminology, self-rescue and introduction to racing.
Sailors will be grouped by experience and abilities. The IVY Club will provide life jackets and boats. Sailors must wear closed toe beach shoes in the water.
June 12 – 22, 2023 (6 lessons – approximately 3 hours each)
$100 Members or $135 Non-Members
Lessons are Limited to 10 Participants for the Youth & Adult Sessions
June 26 will be make-up a date in case of inclement weather.
Youth: Ages 8 to 16
Monday, Tuesday & Thursday from 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Boats: Prams, Zumas, Lasers, JY 15s, Open Bic & O’Day 19
Adult: 17 and older or with instructor permission
Monday, Tuesday & Thursday from 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. or dark
Boats: Zumas, Lasers, JY 15s, O’Day 19 & Capri 22s
Informal racing will take place for those who are interested. Adult and older junior sailors will be encouraged to crew on sailboats racing on Wednesday evenings.
To register, please complete the registration form and email to ajoffice1@comcast.net. If you have any questions, please contact the IVY Club at 309.682.5419.
Click to download the Sailing Class Information.
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