Intro to Sailing

  • Wednesday, October 09, 2024
  • 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Vivrett Creek Public Use Area - J. Percy Priest Lake
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Registration

Looking for some NEW adventure? Maybe on the water? A nice windy day? You are in luck as TSRA is offering a beginner's sailing class the afternoon of October 9th, from 3-6 pm at the Vivrett Creek Public Use Area  on Percy Priest Lake. The Class will be taught by John McFadden and will cover the basics of sailing, including, boat nomenclature, points of sail, righting a capsized boat and more. You will need your own PFD and water shoes (closed toed if you have them) as we will all be in waist deep water for the first part of the class. If it is cool, bring your foul weather paddling gear. YOU WILL GET WET!

We will be using two small boats, a vintage Laser racing class and a Sunfish recreational boat. Each participant will have the opportunity to sail each boat with a partner.  


PFDs are REQUIRED to be worn, no exceptions! Bring water and snacks and/or if you desire. By the end of the class you'll be sailing and I'll call you skipper!

Questions? email John at: PACKCANOE@GMAIL.COM.



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