One of the real delights of living in Lake Forest is access to our stunning Lake Michigan, and there’s no better way to enjoy it than getting out on the water. We know many adults in the community want to sail, and we continue to grow opportunities to help make that possible.
Interest in Adult Sailing Lessons has never been higher, and we are continually looking for ways to meet this demand with the resources available to us.
Learn to Sail Adults getting started in sailing can learn aboard our 26-foot Colgate keelboat, a stable and supportive platform that allows sailors to build confidence while developing fundamental sailing skills.
Learn to Race For those ready to take the next step, we are also expanding opportunities for adults interested in learning to race. These sessions typically take place on our 22-foot J/70 keelboats, introducing the fundamentals of racing, teamwork, and more performance-oriented sailing.
As interest continues to grow, we are continually adding new opportunities for adults to get on the water, with the goal of building a vibrant and welcoming adult sailing and racing community at Lake Forest Sailing.
Why should the kids have all the fun?!
Now offering:
- Evening Summer Sail - Adult Learn to Sail session
- Intensive Spring Sailing Race Clinic Week
- Summer Fridays Women's Race Team
- Private Adult lessons
SPRING:
Once the warmer months of spring arrive, we begin our Adult J/70 Race Program on the lake. Sailing on our J/70 keelboats, these sessions focus on developing the skills, teamwork, and boat handling needed for keelboat racing.
Our adult racing offerings continue to evolve as the program grows, with new opportunities being developed throughout the season for sailors who are interested in progressing from sailing to racing.
The J/70 class continues to grow in popularity among adult sailors across the country, and our goal is to develop a strong group of local sailors interested in progressing into racing. As the program grows, there may be opportunities to travel to regattas and sail in different venues, including the chance to escape to warmer climates during the winter months.
This initiative marks the beginning of what we hope will become a thriving adult racing community at Lake Forest Sailing.
SUMMER:
Summer on Lake Michigan is truly glorious, and there is no better way to enjoy it than being out on the water.
During the summer months, Lake Forest Sailing offers Evening Learn to Sail sessions, along with opportunities for adults interested in developing their racing skills aboard our J/70 keelboats.
For those looking for more individualized instruction, private lessons with a coach may also be available.
Each summer we continue to evolve and expand our adult offerings, guided by feedback from previous seasons and the interests of the sailing community, so that more adults can experience the simple joy of being out on the water.
