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
​RACING PROGRAMS

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!​​
SUMMER SERIES
LEARN TO SAIL ​

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 TYPE OF SAILOR
IN A RELAXED AND SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT
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​FAMILIES THAT PLAY TOGETHER
SAIL TOGETHER!

​We have family fun programming all summer for families who want to learn to sail as a recreation and are new to the sport to those who want to compete at a higher level as a team.  


FAMILY LEARN TO SAIL PROGRAMS 
The Okoboji Sailing Center has an attitude that it’s more fun when we learn as a group and where the learning  process is fun.  We offer a private lesson program for families whose idea of recreation is to get out and explore new opportunities together.
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Our flexible packaging can be set up to last a few hours or to be multi-day excursions sailing West Lake Okoboji for a deeper understanding  of the sport.   

​Email us or call at 712.337-0121 for more information on setting up your unique sailing outing.

FAMILY AND FRIENDS
​FUN SAILING SOCIALS ​

This is where our students get to share the fun? 
Eligible for all C420 and X Boat students

Fun Sailing Socials occur all summer on Thursday evenings. 
This is an opportunity for racing and recreational students in the C420 or X Boat to share what they have learned about the sport of sailing with a parent, sibling, or an interested friend.  

The evening may include casual sailing or even a fun race or two.  This is a program where all it takes to bond is a little water, a few snacks, and some cool drinks.

Stop by and experience first-hand what your student is learning.
It's a riot!

​LEARNING TOGETHER MAKES
​THE SPORT SO MUCH MORE INTERESTING.
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MEET A HOME TOWN SAILING FAMILY

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"I absolutely love how sailing is truly a lifetime sport.  You can pretty much get on any type of boat anywhere in the world and be able to enjoy the wind and the waves,” 
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Dr. Chris Rierson 
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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.