Learn the basics of sailing...

...an activity you can enjoy for a lifetime. Discover how a sailboat works and how to safely operate it. Then, put your skills into practice at Western Carolina Sailing Club on Lake Hartwell!

Western Carolina Sailing Club offers beginning sailing classes for adults, both members and non-members.

Each class includes both classroom sessions and hands-on training on the water. The on-the-water portion is taught in Flying Scots and Lightnings. All classes are conducted at Western Carolina Sailing Club.

Registration for the 2026 Spring class is closed.
Registration for the 2026 Fall class is now open. Link to Registration page

Participants must have their own Coast Guard Approved Life Jacket

For more information, go to date of the event on the club calendar and click on the event tab and it will take you to the page where you can get more information and register for the class

INSTRUCTORS

Jim

Sandi

Curt

George

Glenn

Eric