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Introduction to Sailing

Austin, TX

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Introduction to Sailing in Austin
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Dip your toes into the sailing world with this 1-day Introduction to Sailing class!

  • Learn from a sailing school with over 40 years of experience, and U.S. Sailing Certified instructors
  • Spend a day learning the basics of sailing aboard 18' to 23' sailboats on scenic Lake Travis
  • No prior sailing experience necessary
  • A great opportunity to learn an exciting sport! 
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Lake Travis; Austin, TX
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Year-Round:
First non holiday Saturday of each month

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Essential Information
  • No prior experience necessary
  • Please do not wear black or hard soled shoes
  • Captain's gratuity is greatly appreciated
Duration
This course is 6 hours long.
Experience Provider Info
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Maximum Participants
4 participants
Spectators
Not Allowed
Weather Dependent
This experience is weather dependent. Always contact the Experience provider with any questions regarding weather conditions.
What To Wear
Dress for weather. Remember that it may be a bit cooler on the water. You may also want to wear a hat, sunglasses, and bring sunscreen for protection from the sun. Please no dark soled shoes. Don't forget your camera!

For this experience, our partners are taking extra measures to help prevent any potential spread of COVID-19. These measures include following the CDC guidelines in order to keep guests safe while onboard. In addition, to maintain social distancing, the tours will be private and number of individuals on board at a time will be limited to 5 guests. Our partners expressed that it is the guest’s choice to wear a face covering and that the captain will be required to wear a mask when not able to social distance on board. These Covid-19 safety measures are subject to change.

What type of sailboats will I learn on?

You will learn basic sailing skills aboard an 18 to 23' sailboat.

Do I need any previous sailing experience for this class?

No prior experience is necessary. This class is a perfect introduction to the sport.

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Cancellation Policy

Once you have received a booking confirmation, cancellations and rescheduling are allowed up to 14 days prior to the Experience. Failure to appear on your booked date, cancel, or reschedule at least 14 days prior to your booked date will result in the loss of the value of your Experience.

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