Interested in sailing lessons? Our emphasis is:
Safety...Fun...Sailing Skills

Course 1: "Introduction to Sailing"

Have you wanted to experience sailing but never taken that first step? Maybe you didn't think you had the time? Maybe you thought it too expensive? Whatever your reason for never taking that first step, it is a much simpler and less daunting step than you may have thought.

Our introductory clinics are one day events involving a few pleasant hours in boats with experiences skippers who answer your questions and let you experience sailing at you rown pace. Fees are inexpensive because we are volunteers and base our fee struture on cost, not on profits.

Sessions are normally scheduled for 9:00 AM on Saturdays. You can expect about one hour in a morning briefing session followed by rigging at the dock and sailing on the water. Schedules are not fixed. They are developed throughout the year based on volunteer instructor and coach availability. Please check these pages often.

The next 2010 "Introduction to Sailing" sessions will be held July 10th and October 2nd.

Important:
1. Wear soft soled shoes. Ordinary sneakers or athletic shoes are fine. Do not wear open toed sandals.
2. Bring sunscreen or sunblock. If you normally wear sun protective clothing outdoors, be sure to wear it for these sessions.
3. Wear sun shades. Your eyes need the protection.
4. Dress for the expected weather. Layering is best.
5. LMSC will see that you have appropriate PFD's (life jackets). If you do have your own PFD, it will probably be more comfortable for you to wear than our "generic" types. We recommend you bring your own if you have one.
6. Use your sun protective gear, clothing, or lotions even if the day is cloudy. Indirect UV is just as harmful as UV from full sun.

Contact Mark Peoples at 864-833-4471 or email at murphypeoples@charter.net
for information about enrolling.

In the event there is no class date posted, feel free to contact Mark and get on our notification list. Similarly, he would like to hear from you if you are aware of an individual or group interested in the "Introduction to Sailing" clinic.

Course 2: "*Start Sailing Right Certification Program"

Offered by the Lake Murray Sailing Club for ages 13 and over, our sailing course offers classroom instruction and on the water sailing. Sessions are held at the Lake Murray Sailing Club (LMSC). Students will use boats that belong to LMSC or its club members and will not need their own boats. The course takes 19 hours and is conducted over a weekend; 3 hours Friday evening, 9 hours Saturday, and 7 hours on Sunday.

The required textbook is "Start Sailing Right". With this text, and our certified instructors, each student can attain US Sailing Small Boat Certification in 19 different skill areas.

*SSR course outline, pre-requisites and supplemental information

Spring Class Schedule - Complete for 2010. Spring and Summer schedule dates for 2011 will be announced in February 2011. Email johnwsweet@aol.com to be placed on our notification list. You will be notified by email when our 2011 dates are firm.

Summer Class Schedule - See "Spring Class Schedule" above.

*Printable Flyer with Class Schedules

Each student must have a personal PFD and be able to swim 50 yards without a life jacket.
The cost for all three sessions is $250. Cost includes the "Start Sailing Right" text.

Club and community members are encouraged to print and post our *Start Sailing Right Flyer on local bulletin boards for viewing by people interested in learing to sail.

**Send your course fee, payable to LMSC, to 1020 Old Forge Ct., Chapin, SC 29036. We will mail your text book after your fee is received.**

Call John Sweet with any questions at 803 261 5228 or email johnwsweet@aol.com

Club Mentors:

Need some one-on-one on the water coaching? Maybe you want someone to help you with a particular sailing or rigging problem. Perhaps a critique of your sailing technique would be helpful. Take advantage of our "Human Resources Department" as detailed on our "Club Mentor" page.