$52/hr Capacity: 5 17 Catamaran with jib, Intermediate/Advanced skill req. $42/hr Capacity: 4 13 Catamaran, Novice/Intermediate skill req.

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1 59th Season Hourly Rentals Open to the public daily, May 26 through mid September, M-F 9:30-6:00, Sat. & Sun. 9:30-6:30. Renters must be 18 years old or have a parent s signature. Children must be at least 5 years old. Each child under 8 must be individually accompanied by an adult. A current driver s license or other photo ID is required for identification. Reservations recommended. Getaway $52/hr Capacity: 5 17 Catamaran with jib, Intermediate/Advanced skill req. $2/hr discount for LSS graduates Wave $42/hr Capacity: 4 13 Catamaran, Novice/Intermediate skill req. Hunter 140 $28/hr Capacity: 4 14 Sloop, Experienced novice skill req. Neo $28/hr Capacity: Racing Dinghy, Intermediate skill req. Bug $28/hr Capacity: 2 kids 9 Dinghy, Novice skill req. Stand-Up Paddleboard $22/hr Capacity: Bic Single Kayak Double Kayak $20/hr Capacity: 1 $24/hr Capacity: 2 Longshore Sailing School, 260 Compo Road South, Westport, CT

2 JUNIOR PROGRAM Ages 9-16 Core Curriculum $495 per 2-week course $30 Westport resident discount All courses meet 3 hours daily, Monday through Friday, for 2 weeks. Courses start every other week. SAILING 1 START HERE 30 hours course code: S1 9 ft. Bugs & Sit-on-top kayaks This is the place to start! Divided into age groups, young sailors learn safety, confidence, and good boating habits on the water. This class is one week of sailing in 9 ft. Bugs combined with one week of kayaking where students learn safety skills on the water. Prerequisites: Ability to swim and weight 65lbs. SAILING 3 INTERMEDIATE SAILING 30 hours course code: S Reefed Neos This course offers an exciting step up in performance to agile, sporty RS Neos In double handed sailing drills, students learn heel control, basic aerodynamics, sail shape controls, and self-rescue techniques. Students under 13 are encouraged to repeat this course before taking Sailing 4. SAILING 2 THE NEXT STEP 30 hours course code: S2 14 ft. Hunter 140 sloops The second step in our core curriculum. Students move from a single sailed boat to a sloop rigged double-handed dinghy. This class sails 14 ft. Hunter 140 sloops. Students 11 and under should repeat this course before advancing to Sailing 3. SAILING 4 ADVANCED SAILING 30 hours course code: S Neos Our most challenging course is a ton of fun for students seriously interested in fine-tuning their sailing skills. Learn about hydrodynamics, roll-tacking, racing skills, dry capsizing, and more in this high energy class. This course may be repeated indefinitely for continued skill development.

3 Junior Program Specialty Courses Ages 8-16 CATAMARANS 1 week each Monday through Friday $20 Westport resident discount All courses require passing the standard swim check in the pool on day 1. WaterCats course code: WC Introduction to Catamaran Sailing Advanced Catamaran Sailing 12.5 Hrs. 13 ft. Hobie Waves & 17 ft. Hobie Getaways course code: IC 12.5 Hrs. 13 ft. Hobie Waves WaterCats is a 100% hands-on adventure week. With an instructor onboard each boat, you ll get supervised tiller time while sailing to local islands in a semi-private lesson format. Everyday is different! Experience the exciting feel of sailing fast moving Hobie Waves. Build on basic sailing skills while mastering multihull handling techniques. Expect to get wet! Prerequisite: Sailing 2 Ages Ages hours Sit-on-top kayaks PADDLING 17 ft. Hobie Getaways Learn the finer points of catamaran sailing on larger, faster Hobie Getaways. Don t forget to wear a bathing suit and hold on! Prerequisite: Intro. to Catamaran Sailing Ages Ultimate Paddling course code: KY course code: UP 12.5 hours Paddleboards & sit-on-top kayaks Experience the natural beauty of the Long Island Sound on a paddle-board. Instructors teach paddling techniques and lead excursions each day within the protected waters of the Saugatuck River. Kayaking Adventures offers all handson paddling fun, with daily kayak expeditions to Gray s Creek salt marsh, Seymour s Rock, and the Saugatuck River. Learn basic paddling techniques while commanding your own kayak. Ages Ages 8-11 RACING TECHNIQUES WATERBUGS $ hours 9 ft. Bugs course code: WB This course is one of our favorites! Waterbugs is a one week learn-to- sail course for 8 and 9 year olds, perfect for those eager to get out on the water and have fun! Prerequisite: Ability to swim Ages 8 & 9 course code: RT 15 Hrs Neos This course is the highlight of our summer. Students learn racing rules, strategy, and tactics in a week-long high-intensity Laser regatta. Diplomas and trophies awarded. Ages Weight minimum 100lbs. Kayaking Adventures course code: AC 12.5 Hrs.

4 Longshore Sailing School JUNIOR PROGRAM Ages 8-16 Ages weeks each Core Curriculum $495 per course ($30 Westport Resident Discount) MON.- FRI. TIME SAILING 1 SAILING 2 SAILING 3 SAILING 4 JUNE :30-6:30 S1-08 S2-08 JUNE 25 - JULY 6 Session 1 JULY 9-20 Session 2 JULY 23 - Aug. 3 Session 3 AUG Session 4 1:30-4:30 1:30-4:30 1:30-4:30 1:30-4:30 S1-1A8 S1-1P8 S1-2A8 S1-2P8 S1-3A8 S1-3P8 S1-4A8 S1-4P8 S2-1A8 S2-1P8 S2-2A8 S2-2P8 S2-3A8 S2-3P8 S2-4A8 S2-4P8 S3-1A8 S3-2P8 S3-3A8 S3-4A8 S4-1P8 S4-2A8 S4-3P8 S4-4P8 Specialty Courses Ages week each per course except as noted ($20 Westport Resident Discount) MON. - FRI. TIME WaterBugs Ages 8 & 9 $345 WaterCats Ages Intro. to Catamaran Sailing Advanced Catamaran Sailing Kayaking Adventures Ages 8-11 Ultimate Paddling Ages Racing Techniques June :00-6:30 WC-08 June :00-6:00 4:00-6:30 June July 2-6 July 9-13 July July July 30 - Aug. 3 Aug Aug Aug :00-2:00 WB-08 WB-118 WC-11A8 WC-12A8 IC-11P8 IC-12P8 WC-21P8 IC-21P8 12:00-2:00 12:00-2:00 WB-218 WB-318 WC-22P8 WC-31A8 WC-32P8 WC-41P8 12:00-2:00 WB-418 Aug :30-2:30 WB-58 WC-42A8 WC-58 AC-21A8 KY-11A8 KY-12A8 KY-21P8 IC-22A8 AC-22A8 KY-22A8 IC-31A8 IC-32P8 IC-41A8 IC-42A8 AC-31P8 AC-32A8 AC-41P8 AC-42P8 KY-31A8 KY-32P8 KY-41A8 KY-42A8 UP-08 UP-11P8 UP-12P8 UP-21A8 UP-22P8 UP-31P8 UP-32A8 UP-41P8 UP-42P8 RT-58 Private Lessons - $90/hr up to 2 students Longshore Sailing School, 260 Compo Road South, Westport, CT Register by phone, in person or online at

5 Longshore Sailing School ADULT PROGRAM SAT. & SUN. May 26, 27 June 2, 3 June 9, 10, 16, 17 June 23, 24, 30, July 1 July 7, 8, 14, 15 July 21, 22, 28, 29 August 4, 5, 11, 12 August 18, 19, 25, 26 Ages 17 & up $225 per course ($20 Westport Resident Discount) TIME Sailing Courses BASIC SAILING ABS-1A8 ABS-2P8 ABS-3A8 ABS-4A8 ABS-5P8 ABS-6A8 ABS-7A8 INTERMEDIATE SAILING AIS-2A8 AIS-3P8 AIS-4P8 AIS-5A8 AIS-6P8 AIS-7P8 ADVANCED SAILING AAV-4A8 AAV-5P8 AAV-6A8 AAV-7A8 Women s Sailing $225 per course $20 Westport Resident Discount June 5, 7, 12, 14 (Tues., Thurs.) June 11, 13, 18, 20 (Mon., Wed.) WBS-1A8 WBS-2A8 Adult Catamaran Sailing Saturdays $85 per course June 16 June 30 July 14 July 28 August 4 August 18 ACAT-616 ACAT-630 ACAT-714 ACAT-728 ACAT-804 ACAT-818 To Enroll Register for courses by phone at , online at, or in person. Class size is strictly limited. Many classes fill months in advance, so early enrollment is advised. Fees are payable in full at time of registration. Private Lessons $90/hr Your choice of boat Class times don t seem to fit your busy schedule? We offer private lessons with US Sailing, certified instructors seven days a week for both children and adults. Private instruction offered for ages 5+ REFUND POLICY: Class switches are subject to a $10 service charge per course. All refunds are subject to a $35 service charge per course. Fees are non-refundable within 2 weeks of the course starting date.

6 ADULT PROGRAM Ages 17 & up $225 per course ($20 Westport Resident Discount) Adult Basic Sailing (ABS) Adult Intermediate Sailing (AIS) 12 Hrs. Hunter 140 sloops Prerequisite: Ablility to swim Learn to sail on our customized trainers. Our popular co-ed beginner s sailing course is concentrated into two consecutive weekends (12 hrs total). It covers all the essentials to start you sailing on your own. Lots of hands-on practice with just two to a boat, this class is also recommended for experienced novices. 12 Hrs. Hunter 140 sloops Prerequisite: ABS, Ablility to swim This course is designed as a direct follow-up to our Basic course. It builds confidence while reinforcing basic skills through hands-on sailing drills and chalk-talks. Students sail two to a boat in Hunter 140s. Many students repeat this course prior to taking our advanced course. Specialty Course Adult Advanced Sailing (AAV) 12 Hrs Neo Prerequisite: AIS, Ablility to swim This course features our new fleet of RS Neos, a high performance racing boat. Learn single-handed sailing skills, roll-tacking, hiking technique, use of sail shape controls, racing fundamentals, beach landings, capsize recovery, and more. Classes are small and have plenty of personalized coaching. Swim Test Tread for two minutes then swim two 25 yd. laps in the pool $85 Adult Catamaran Sailing 2.5 Hrs. 17ft. Hobie Getaways Prerequisite: ABS prefered or similar experience Learn the tricks to handling a catamaran in a single Saturday morning 2.5hr class on our Hobie Getaways.

7 Longshore Sailing School ADDITIONAL PROGRAMMING Private Lessons Women s Basic Sailing (WBS) 12 Hrs. Hunter 140 sloops Prerequisite: Ablility to swim A beginners course exclusively for women. The same as the co-ed Basic Sailing course, but conducted weekday mornings in June. $90/hr Your choice of boat Private lessons are available by appointment, seven days a week for both children and adults, starting at age 5. We offer one-on-one instruction and group outings with our US Sailing certified instructors! Call to schedule. Examples of Popular Private Lessons: Take a refresher Get familiar with a new boat Fulfill your need for speed Take a class on your own time Evaluate your skill level Special Events Take advantage of Longshore Sailing School s large assortment of boats and beautiful waterfront location. Whether your group consists of experienced sailors and kayakers, or those new to the sport, Longshore can create an event everyone will enjoy. It can range from high energy kayak relay races to leisure destination sails to Cockenoe Island. Instructors available for supervision and safety. Call for pricing and booking.

8 How to Find Us Longshore Sailing School is located on Long Island Sound near the mouth of the Saugatuck River in Westport. The School operates f rom the townowned Westport Longshore Club Park at 260 Compo Road S. Non-resident vehicles or those without beach stickers should use the appropriately marked parking areas. Follow the signs. The Sailing School is adjacent to the pool. Driving directions available on our website. or call Cover photo provided by Stefen Turner SAFETY FUN LEARNING 59th Season