Question 1

What level class should I register my child for?

Accepted Answer

All students who have little to no sailing experience should register for level 1.

If your child has some sailing experience but has never sailed with us before please email us here and we will help guide you.

If your child has sailed with us in the past and you have forgotten what level they were recommended for please use this document to find the most recent recommendation.

Question 2

What time of day does camp start and end?

Accepted Answer

Please arrive between 8:50AM and 9:00AM each morning, and plan to pick up your child by 4:00 each day. (For half-day classes: 9:00AM – 12:00PM or 1:00PM – 4:00PM) Should pick up time present a hardship please let us know.

You will be required to check your child in on the first day and check him/her out of the program in the afternoon. We hope you’ll take this as an opportunity to meet our staff and be directly involved in the daily activities in and around the classroom, and on the water!

Question 3

What date does Sailing School start? When does the Sailing School end each year?

Accepted Answer

The official dates vary by year, however, we typically start with the after school program in mid May and finish the season in mid August.

Question 4

When is the Sailing School schedule posted and when does registration open?

Accepted Answer

LWSA aims to post the Sailing School schedule no later than February 1st and open Sailing School registration no later than April 1st each year.

Question 5

What is  Fun Friday?

Accepted Answer

At the end of each week of camp, we culminate with a day sail to an island on the lake! Students are encouraged to bring a packed lunch that is easy to transport. To foster community and ensure safety, we pair younger or less experienced students with older, more experienced ones for the sail to the island. Additionally, students may have the opportunity to sail in one of our J80s alongside a Junior Instructor.

Question 6

What should my child bring to camp?

Accepted Answer

All students should bring the following items to class each day, including the first day:
Wear a swimsuit and closed toe footwear (no flip-flops). 
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Bring:
Coast Guard approved life jacket that fits properly
Sunglasses and/or hat
Sunscreen 15+
2-3 water bottles (no glass)
Lunch
A couple of packaged snacks (e.g. granola bars) that can be passed out on the water
Towel
Change of clothes or warm clothes, as necessary, such as a sweatshirt and sweatpants.
A note indicating any current medications and dosages (not previously indicated on the medical form) to update the medical records, in the event of an emergency.

Question 7

How can parents be involved in the sailing school?

Accepted Answer

We always have tasks for volunteers! Please email us at info@lwsa.org

Question 8

What happens in case of rain?

Accepted Answer

We sail in the rain so all students should bring a raincoat, however safety is our number one concern, if conditions are unsafe due to high winds, lightning, storms, etc. we not go out on the water.

We try not to cancel camp due to weather but some days are too dangerous to sail at all. When this is the case we will notify parents that camp is canceled.

Question 9

What does the swim assessment entail?

Accepted Answer

Water safety is the first consideration for all. Students must pass the LWSA swim test prior to participating in any course. These tests will be conducted the first day of each class. Students only have to complete the swim assessment once a summer.

For the swim test, students will be required to swim approximately 75 feet wearing a life jacket, to a coach boat with instructor(s). They will then remove the life jacket and tread water for approximately one minute to demonstrate their comfort level in the water. They will then put the life jacket back on and swim back to the starting point.
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