Sailing Lesson on Lake Champlain Aboard 22' Sloop
Build practical sailing skills toward taking Goldenrod out independently
Duration
4 hrs
Ideal For
Up to 4 people
Includes
Captain, sailing instruction
Highlights
Learn hands-on sailing aboard Goldenrod, a traditional Friendship sloop on Lake Champlain. Build the skills and judgment needed to handle the boat with confidence.
- Learn to read the wind, steer with a rudder, identify points of sail, and use core terminology
- Practice knots, line handling, sail trim, tacking, gybing, and reefing
- Navigate with charts, aids to navigation, depth awareness, and right-of-way rules
- Build docking, anchoring, mooring, and under-engine maneuvering skills
- Work toward Goldenrod certification; new sailors typically need 3–4 sessions
- Bring your own food and drinks
Important details
- Sign an assumption-of-risk and liability waiver before boarding
- Arrive on time; crew check-in begins about 10 minutes before departure, and delays do not extend a private sail
- Children 12 and under must wear a life vest; life jackets are available to borrow
- Follow captain and crew safety directions; unsafe or offensive behavior may shorten the sail
Cancellation Policy
Full refund for cancellations more than 9 days before departure. Receive a 50% refund when cancelling between 9 days and 48 hours before departure. No refund less than 48 hours before departure. Full refund or rescheduling if the operator cancels due to weather or unsafe conditions.
Product ID: F9KEUS
FAQs
Sign an assumption-of-risk and liability waiver before boarding. Everyone in your party must sign.
Dress warmly. It is cooler on the water than on land.
Children of any age may join. Children 12 and under must wear a life vest; life jackets are available to borrow, or bring your own.
Meeting details
1 College St, Burlington, VT 05401
