Welcome to the
Lake Manawa Sailing School (LMSS)!
2023 Classes are open for registration!
The Lake Manawa Sailing School offers a relaxed, flexible approach tailored to meet our student’s needs. Our goal is for you to have a safe, fun-filled experience as you learn to sail. Our courses are designed to teach you the basic skills, knowledge and confidence required for all types of sailing. Whether your goal is to enjoy recreational sailing with family and friends, or to race competitively, we can provide the foundation for satisfying life-long experiences on the water.
The LMSA Sailing School is all-volunteer run. Interested in supporting the school, find out more: Volunteer Information
2023 Courses
LMSA Membership is NOT required to take sailing school courses.
Click on Course name for course description and requirements.
Click on the Session link to register. Don’t wait! Sessions are filling up fast!
Course | Session | Days | Dates | Times | Cost | Max |
Sail 1: Introduction | Session A | Saturdays | Jun 3, 10, 17, 23 | 9-12pm | 225* | 10 |
Sail 1: Introduction | Session B | Mon-Thurs | Jun 5, 6, 7, 8 | 6-9pm | 225* | 10 |
Sail 1: Introduction | Session C | Mon-Thurs | Jun 12, 13, 14, 15 | 6-9pm | 225* | 10 |
Sail 1: Introduction | Session D | Mon-Thurs | Jun 19, 20, 21, 22 | 6-9pm | 225* | 10 |
Sail 1: Introduction | Session E | Mon-Thurs | Jun 26, 27, 28, 29 | 6-9pm | 225* | 10 |
Sail 2: Building Skills | Session F | Mon-Thurs | Jul 6, 11, 13, 18 | 6-9pm | 225* | 10+ |
Beginning Sailing (Youth)** | Session G | Mon-Fri | July 10 – 14 | 9-12pm | 150 | 10 |
Beginning Racing | Session R | Mon-Thurs | Jul 20, 25, 27, Aug 1 | 6-9pm | 50 | 16+ |
Snipe Sailing/Racing | Session H | Saturdays | Aug 5, 12, 19 | 9-12pm | 50 | 4 |
(**) Ages 11 to 14 years only
(+) Additional students may be accommodated in these courses if they have their own boat.
Private Lessons (being updated)
Contact Information
If you have any questions, please let us know.
- Teresa Silence
- LMSS Sailing School Director
- Email: tsilence@sailmanawa.com or admin@sailmanawa.com
- Phone: 712-256-3832