The Saratoga Sailing School is a program of The Saratoga Lake Sailing Club and is dedicated to teaching the sport of sailing. The program uses proven methods developed by US Sailing.  The Saratoga Lake Sailing Club (SLSC) provides boats and facilities for the program.
ADULT - 2012
In 2012, Adult sailors will have three classes to choose from depending on their level of sailing skills. Class sizes will be limited to promote a focused learning environment. The classes will primarily use Flying Scot sailboats. The hours will be 5:30 - 8:30 pm. Each class will run for 5 evenings. 
Adult "Learn-To-Sail" is designed for those new to sailing or with little experience, this class will teach basics of sailing, "cruising", boat handling, crewing, and water safety.
Adult "Intermediate Sailing" is designed for those who have done some sailing before. The class will help students improve their technique, as skippers and crew, including more advanced boat handling for "cruising" and for racing: starts, mark rounding, and tactics.
Adult "Learn to Crew" is designed for those people who are interested in getting involved with racing, but are not interested in skippering. The class will teach students the basic concepts of racing, what is expected of race crew, and will give students the opportunity to try some races with experienced skippers at the helm.
JUNIOR - 2012
Junior sailors, aged between 9 and 17, can choose from three programs using Opti's, Laser, or Flying Junior sailboats.
 The first is "Junior Learn to Sail" where sailors will learn the basics of sailing over a 2-week period. The program includes: boat rigging, parts identification, wind direction, boat handling, and water safety and fun! The hours will be 9 AM to 4 PM each day. The program will run for 10 days over 2 weeks (Monday through Friday each week).
The second program, "Junior Intermediate Sailing," is designed for Juniors who have some prior sailing experience. The class will help students improve their technique, as skippers and crew, including more advanced boat handling and racing: starts, mark rounding, and tactics. The hours will be 9 AM to 4 PM each day. The program will run for 5 days over 1 week (Monday through Friday each week).
 The third program, "Junior Racing" is for Juniors who have mastered boat handling and want to challenge their skills against other sailors. We will be teaching and racing in both single handed boats (Lasers) as well as double handed boats (FJs). The program will start with a full week of racing instruction followed by 7 weeks of Tuesday and Wednesday evenings. Instruction will take place on Tuesaday evening and the students will race on Wednesday evenings. Students will also have the opportunityto race in regattas both at SLSC and at other clubs.
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