Adult Classes Beginner / Intermediate (18 years and older)
Leatherlips Sailing School
about event.
Leatherlips Sailing School adult program focuses on teaching participants how to sail and to be able to make their sailing day self-sufficient. This class is perfect for adults ages 18+ who are interested in learning or developing their sailing skills. The lessons will primarily be conducted on 14 foot 2 person sailboats and will give you lots of opportunity to learn how to skipper and crew. Goals for this class will include: learning boat terminology and parts of the boat Rigging and de-rigging boats Learning proper care and storage of boats Identifying the Points of Sail Capsize recovery Leaving and returning to the dock properly Knot tying Tacking and gybing Correctly sailing close-hauled, reach and downwind angles The class is limited 16 adults, and it does fill up quickly. Come prepared to learn and to have fun.
January 1, 2024 - January 2, 2024
$350 / session
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January 1, 2024
starts: January 1, 2024
ends: January 2, 2024
December 25, 2023
Leatherlips Sailing School.
It all began in 1925 when O’Shaughnessy Dam was constructed to provide a needed water supply to the growing city of Columbus, Ohio. Although not intended, the dam’s construction unintentionally created one of the most scenic spots within easy driving distance of the city. Shortly after its completion, Mr. Tony Nelson and Mr. Elmer Snyder obtained a lease to build a concession for soft drinks and boat rental on a spot close to the east bank, near the present site of the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium. For many, weekends soon included donning old clothes and picnic baskets and trekking to the dam.