Sailing Classes
SSA offers sailing classes in partnership with the City of Sandpoint's Parks and Recreation Department.
​
There are many ways to learn to sail, but taking a formal class provides an excellent foundation for new sailors to gain confidence and build upon.
By taking one of our classes, you will learn:
-
Basic sailing terminology
-
Parts and functions of a sailboat
-
Helm commands
-
Basic sail trim
-
Points of sail
-
Buoyage
-
Seamanship and safety including basic navigation rules to avoid collisions and hazards.
​
Classes take place on shore and on the water. PFDs are required and participants should be comfortable swimming in deep water.
​​
We offer the following formal classes:​​​​​​​​
Youth Small Boat Sailing (Ages 10-18)
​
​​The fundamental basics of sailing are best learned in small boats (dinghies). Graduates will learn to safely operate a sailing dinghy by participating in both shore based and on the water activities all under the watchful eye of one of our Sandpoint Sailing Association instructors.​​​​​​​