About Skaneateles Country Club
Sail School
The Skaneateles Country Club Sailing Committee offers a full sailing program to the SCC community and the public at large. We offer classes geared for youths 7 years to 18 years as well as adult classes. The staff is made up of U.S. Sail Certified Instructors. All staff are CPR and First Aide certified and ready to meet the needs of both adults and youths.
Some of our activities include:
Apple race: Kids sailed the boats and tried to retrieve as many apples as they could that had been tossed in the lake by the instructors. They were even allowed to swim their boats to the apples but a person in the boat had to pick the apple out of the water.
Interclub Race: Sailors from Fair Haven Yacht Club, Rochester Yacht Club, Willowbank Yacht Club, and Youngstown Yacht Club came to Skaneateles to compete in Lasers, 420's and DC's.
Classes are offered at the following levels:
BEGINNER: This class is designed to provide the novice with a general introduction to sailing.
INTERMEDIATE: This class is designed to continue the basic skills developed in the Beginner program. The specific focus will be on the skills needed to function as both a skipper and a crew.
ADVANCED/RACING: This class is geared to the sailor with a commitment to refining moderate to advanced sailing/racing abilities and knowledge. Teamwork is a major component, as each sailor will learn to function as a team member.
ADULT: This class offers options for the adult sailor. Focus will be on basics of rigging, small boat handling, points of sail, terminology, capsize and recovery, man overboard drills, basic knot tying and classroom lectures. We are flexible for experienced and novice sailors.
For more information or to register call 315-685-5759 or email Sail School Director Mimi Appel.
