Part of our Morning Sailing School Class. A foundational course for youth ages 5+ and new to sailing. $135 per week

• Prerequisite: None

• Skills Taught:

  • Water safety

  • Basic boat parts

  • Wind identification (speed and direction)

  • Rigging and de-rigging with instructors

  • Points of sail

  • Basics of steering and sail trim

• Boats Utilized: Optimist (younger students), X Boat (older students)

Part of our Morning Sailing School Class. Build confidence and independence as a sailor. Intended for youth ages 5+. $135 per week

• Prerequisite: Mastery of Introduction to Sailing or equivalent experience

Skills Taught:

• Reinforcement of skills from Introduction to Sailing

• Independent rigging and de-rigging

• Steering to a destination

• Advanced sail trim

• Tacking, gybing, and docking with assistance

• Capsize recovery

• Essential knots

Boats Utilized: Sail Cube, Optimist, X Boat, O’pen BIC

Part of our Morning Sailing School Class. Introduction to the fundamentals of sailboat racing. $135 per week

• Prerequisite: Mastery of Intermediate Sailing or equivalent experience

• Duration: 1 week

Skills Taught:

• Boat handling for speed

• Course navigation (W/L, Trapezoid, etc.)

• Starting strategies and collision avoidance

• Basic racing strategy and right-of-way rules

• Sportsmanship and fair play

• Boats Utilized: Optimist (students may use their own boats or school boats)

This class is designed for both skippers and crew with previous racing experience, as well as motivated sailors ready to take their skills to the next level. Whether you're a returning racer or an up-and-coming competitor, this program offers targeted instruction to help you progress.

Pricing: $75 per week for skippers | $50 per week for crew

Our afternoon X Racers program now meets twice a week and features a blend of group and one-on-one coaching. Each of the 7 weeks offers new and varied lessons, so students can choose individual weeks or register for the entire session to get the full experience.

Sailing Center boats are available for participants. If you're unsure whether this class is the right fit, feel free to contact us—we’re happy to help assess readiness.

• Skills Taught:

  • Fine-tuning boat handling for speed

  • Course navigation for X Boats

  • Advanced starting techniques

  • Strategic awareness of wind and fleet dynamics

• In-depth review of racing rules and scenarios

• Sportsmanship and fair play

• Boats Utilized: X Boat (students may use their own boats or school boats)

Tailored sailing lessons for adults. $50 per session

• Prerequisite: None

• Skills Taught: Customized based on individual experience and goals.

• Boats Utilized: X Boat

🌺 Clear Lake Sailing Center Luau Loop 🌺

Join us on August 7th for the Clear Lake Sailing Center Luau Loop — a fun-filled, tropical-themed sailing adventure for youth sailors ages 5 to 16!

For just $20, Opti and Bic sailors can enjoy a one-of-a-kind event that’s part race, part scavenger hunt, and all about having a blast on the water.

2:00 PM - Instructors help sailors rig and launch Opti and Bic sailboats

3:00 PM - Racing begins!

4:30 PM - Social hour, awards, and food

Sailors will follow a course of destinations to collect flower leis, with X Boats and Hobie Waves (two sailors required) starting first, followed by Opti and Bic sailors on a shorter course. CLSC boats are available for use but must be reserved in advance.  

X Boat Racers - If you are already registered for our afternoon X Racers Class you do not need to register for this event. Racers Class will still begin at 1:00 to plan your strategy and plot your course! 

This is more than a race—it’s a chance to show off your skills, creativity, and spirit! Prizes will be awarded not just for speed, but for categories like best boat theme, best dressed, most effort, and best maneuvering.

Families are encouraged to come cheer from shore, and spectator boats will be available. Stick around afterward for awards, food, and social time (4:30 to 6:00) as we celebrate a great day on Clear Lake!

Whether you're currently involved in our racing programs, thinking about getting started, or just love sailing for fun, the Luau Loop is the perfect event for you! Any sailor who has attended sailing school and learned basic steering and maneuvering skills is encouraged to participate — this event is designed to be fun and welcoming for newer sailors while still offering plenty of excitement and challenge for experienced racers. Not sure if your sailor is ready? Just reach out — we’re happy to help you decide!