Sailing Lessons
Sailing Lessons
Sailing lessons are available each year for club members and their families as well as for non-members. Classes are generally held at the start of the season, usually early- to mid-June. We reserve the right to cancel or place restrictions to comply with CDC and Commonwealth of Virginia guidelines for COVID-19 protection, and to prioritize slots in the lessons based on residency in the Brandermill and/or Woodlake communities.
If you are interested in sailing lessons from Brandermill Sailing Club, please complete the Interest Form in our Lessons section of our website, and we’ll contact you when we start planning a session for which you would qualify.
Instruction is provided by U.S. Sailing Certified Instructors. Classes stress hands-on participation. This is an introductory course that will familiarize students with the basics of sailing. At the conclusion of the sessions, students should know the basics of sailing theory, will be able to rig and de-rig one of the dinghies they’ve practiced with, and should be able to launch, sail and return to the beach in appropriate weather conditions. Classes are held at the Sailing Center located on the waterfront at Sunday Park, Brandermill. Click on the link to get directions to Sunday Park.
Cost
FOR NON-BRANDERMILL SAILING CLUB MEMBERS: The cost for an individual is $200.00 ($150 for Brandermill Residents). This price includes a 1-year family membership in the Brandermill Sailing Club, one paper copy of US Sailing Learn Sailing Right class manual and the cost of the first family member’s sailing lessons. Lessons for 1st additional family member costs $75, with each additional family member costing $50 per person. Additional lesson manuals can be purchased for $15 each. (Although recommended, individual manuals are not required).
FOR CURRENT BRANDERMILL SAILING CLUB MEMBERS: The cost for the lessons is $150 ($100 for Brandermill Residents). This price includes one copy of US Sailing Learn Sailing Right class manual and the cost of the first family member’s sailing lessons. Lessons for 1st additional family member costs $75, with each additional family member costing $50 per person. Additional lesson manuals can be purchased for $15 each. (Although recommended, individual manuals are not required).
During the Saturday session students should wear a swimsuit (or clothing they can get wet in) and be prepared for a swim test and capsize drill. All students should bring a U.S. Coast Guard approved “Type III” Personal Flotation Device (PFD) to all sessions. Classes provide hands-on practice on the water.
2026 Session Dates are in our club calendar
