High School Sailing Club

Course: 2026 High School Sailing Club

Orientation: 5:00 to 6:30 PM, May 14, 2026

Class 1 Dates: May 21, 28, June 4, 11, 18, and 25, 2026

Class Times: 3:30 to 6:30 pm

Instructors Gray Lobell, Ada Loeding
Class Size: 16
Prerequisites: None
Registration Deadline: One week before the start of the desired session or whenever class is full. 

This six-session class (18 hours total) is designed for youth ages 13 - 17 who are either new to dinghy sailing or who would like additional opportunities to get out on the water, make new friends from different communities, and learn more about sailing.

US Sailing-certified instructors will teach or review the basics of sailing in brief on-land chalk talks, creative land drills and on the water in our fleet of dinghy sailboats.  Participants will practice various crew and skipper skills while working as teams with other students. Instructors will coach from nearby safety boats. 

Students are welcome to enroll in multiple sessions of this class. 

REGISTRATION

General Public: $375; Members at the Individual Level & Above: $337.50.

Become a member and enjoy discounts and other benefits for as little as $5 per month or $40!

Registration discounts show up at the end of the registration process. 

**Members must log into the museum website during registration to apply their discount. Please note membership must be current as of the date of the class. Call the museum at 845-338-0071 for questions about membership.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
We wish to accommodate everyone, but participants need to be physically able to participate in our sailing classes. Students will need to walk unassisted down a wobbly dock, lift their legs two feet high to step over lifelines when boarding boats, and be able to lift 25 pounds unassisted. Sailing is a sport and requires some agility and quick reflexes. If you are unsure whether your student can handle these physical requirements, please reach out to our Sailing Program Director at jsterling@hrmm.org to discuss how we can accomodate you. 

CANCELLATION POLICY
Full refunds will be offered for cancellations that occur 30 days or more before a program's registration deadline (if no deadline, the first day of the program). Cancellations between 30 and 7 days will be offered a 50% refund or credit toward another class. Cancellations after the registration deadline or within 7 days of the first day of class (whichever comes first) will not be refunded.

WEATHER CONDITIONS
Generally, the Sailing School does not cancel classes. We sail in light rain and a variety of wind and weather conditions. We do stay ashore if conditions are dangerous, i.e. squall or thunder and lightning. In the event we cannot sail, we will present relevant topics and activities on land until the weather conditions improve. 

ABOUT THE SAILING SCHOOL
The Sailing School at Hudson River Maritime Museum offers a variety of sailing experiences for youth and adult students. Classes are available for every level of experience and include 1-day introductory sessions, youth groups, and certification opportunities. The school hosts the annual Riverport Women’s Sailing Conference each November and is the only US-Sailing-accredited sailing school in the Hudson Valley. Learn more at www.hrmm.org/sailing-school.