Sailing lessons are available each year for club members and their families as well as for non-members. Classes are generally held at the start of the season, usually early- to mid-June. We reserve the right to cancel or place restrictions to comply with CDC and Commonwealth of Virginia guidelines for COVID-19 protection, and to prioritize slots in the lessons based on residency in the Brandermill and/or Woodlake communities.
If you are interested in sailing lessons from Brandermill Sailing Club, please complete the Interest Form, and we’ll contact you when we start planning a session for which you would qualify.
Instruction is provided by U.S. Sailing Certified Instructors. Classes stress hands-on participation. This is an introductory course that will familiarize students with the basics of sailing. At the conclusion of the sessions, students should know the basics of sailing theory, will be able to rig and de-rig one of the dinghies they’ve practiced with, and should be able to launch, sail and return to the beach in appropriate weather conditions. Classes are held at the Sailing Center located on the waterfront at Sunday Park, Brandermill. Click on the link below to get directions to Sunday Park.
During the first session students should wear a swim suit (or clothing they can get wet in) and be prepared for a swim test and capsize drill. All students should bring a U.S. Coast Guard approved “Type III” Personal Flotation Device (PFD) to all sessions. Classes provide hands on practice on the water.
2024 Session Dates
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| Wednesday June 5
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Saturday June 8 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Sunday June 9 9:00 am – 3:00 pm |
 Ilan Chueca, US Sailing certified instructor |
Miguel Chueca, US Sailing certified instructor |
Jim Mullin, US Sailing certified instructor
For more information contact one of our instructors: officers@sailbrandermill.org
Click for Sailing lessons registration form in PDF format: Lessons Registration 2024
A 1 year membership to the Brandermill Sailing Club is included in the price of lessons. Please download the form below and send the completed form to the address listed on the form.
We hope to see you on the water!