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Sailing Classes
You? Yes! You can sail! Discover sailing on the beautiful waters of Great Salt Lake with Sailing Solution. Classes are available year round, designed to teach you how to sail.  Contact us for reservations and details.
Introduction to Sailing Class
(1 day)
If you have always wanted to learn how to sail but not sure if sailing is for you, then this one day course will introduce you to the sport. Learn parts of the boat and their functions, experience sailing the boat by trimming the sails, tacking, jibing and holding a course.

Classes are 4 hours, and limited to 4 students per boat to ensure you get plenty of personalized attention and hands-on experience.
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Discover Sailing
(2 sessions of 3 hours ~ 6 hours total. Choose 1 or 2 days.)
This charter is a great value if you're looking for more sailing time. The skipper can go over some sailing basics or if you prefer you can just enjoy being out on the water. It can be divided into two sessions so you have a chance to absorb the experience. Choose 1 day or 2 consecutive days. For example, choose Saturday & Sunday 10am-1pm and have your afternoons free for other activities.
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Basic Sailing Course
(4 Sessions)
Come learn to sail with us and kick off your sailing career! Our Basic Sailing course is perfect for beginners or if you're just a bit out of practice. It's a 16 hour course that can be spread out up to 4 days. You will learn aboard a Hunter 280 (wheel) sailboat which is very comfortable and easy to handle. Each course is limited to 4 students per boat to ensure you get plenty of personalized attention and hands-on experience.

The subjects you will learn in Basic Sailing are:
  • Sailing Terminology
  • Points of Sail
  • Hoisting and Trimming Sails
  • Tacking & Gybing
  • Proper Commands
  • Docking and Anchoring
  • Important Knots
  • Basic Navigation Rules
  • Understanding and Operating under Power
  • Man Overboard Drill.
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Captain Instruction
If you've got a sailboat, and you need some help operating her, we're glad to serve. Captain Jim can be your instructor, your coach, safety observer or, if you would like, he'll be your full-on Captain.

Costs $50 per hour.