OYC
Customized courses that build lessons plans on your capabilities and for the goals you want to achieve.  We select instructors that give focused education to those that are looking at a safe entry point to the sport, groups interested in off-site team building, or those who want to gain training to make opportunity out of a weakness.
​SPRING TRAINING

This is a program are for those interested in competition, teamwork, performance, and building a winning strategy. 

It is a series for every type of sailor wanting to ramp-up for a competitive summer season.

SPRING SESSIONS 
DEVELOPING SERIOUS PERFORMANCE
  • GREAT FOR seasoned sailors trying to get a jump on the competition or those who are interested in starting to race
  • Meet-up with OYC Members and new crew looking to start racing as you learn from each fleet guru
  • All programs will be broken into group related to skill and interest
  • Identify boat components and the individual differences between boats raced at the  Okoboji Yacht Club and beyond.
  • Understand set-up  and rig tuning
  • Tips and tricks to trim and weight distribution
  • Essentials of boat handling and crew work
  • Crew positions and the skills required for each position

SPRING SESSION 1: Better YOUR Game
May 9, 2020
USING THE RULES TO STAY AHEAD
  • FOCUS will be a review of how to use the RRS Racing Rules of Sailing to better on the water tactics and strategies.
  • This class is for our seasoned veterans as well as will  help those new to the sport how we approach the race course.
  • The seminar will include lunch so get ready to settle in and don't forget you Rules Handbook.

SPRING SESSION 2: C Scow
May 16, 2020
Get ready for speed on-board the C
Guest Trainers: Chris and Jeremy Rierson

SPRING SESSION 3: MC Scow
May 23, 2020
Discover the agility of the MC Scow
Guest Trainers: Steve Powers and Brad Farrar

SPRING SESSION 4: Let's Get to Racing
May 30, 2020
A capstone to our Spring Racing Programming.  We'll set a course and kick-off several races to see what was learned over the month.  This event will be followed by a chalk talk and a great lunch.

SPRING SESSION 5: Ynglings and Keel Boats
TBD
Getting around the course effectively
Guest Trainers: Jim Coddington and Jock McDonald

​Sign-up by April 19th for all four sessions and receive one session for FREE!​​
LEARN TO SAIL ​
SUMMER SERIES


Come out this summer on a beautiful Tuesday evening and learn all about the sport. We will start with the basics and move through more specialized topics. 

​This is a fun and social event where you also get introduced to our fine hospitality with a Cash Bar and appetizers to share

Bring a friend and make a night out of it.

​TRAINING FOR EVERY SAILOR
IN A RELAXED AND SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT
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PRIVATE LESSONS
A PERSONAL EXPERIENCE
THE WAY YOU WANT TO SAIL

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​FLEXIBLE PACKAGING:
  • Individual - enhance skills or learn the sport
  • Families - have a great time learning to sail together
  • Small Groups, special themed packaging available
  • Corporate Team Building, create success
Open to All Ages
​Private instruction provides custom and targeted lesson plans available for adults or children at an hourly rates starting at
$75/ hour. 

​Call as at (712) 337-0121 for details to create an unique instructional experience that works for you, your family, your friends, or your colleagues.

Availability is limited and subject to scheduling, weather, and capacity.  Please book early.