Sail Dallas Performance Sailing Presents:
Introduction to Sailing
Selected Weekday Evenings & Weekends
Pier 121 Marina
$99 per person
Be sure to see our Special Internet Offer:
Do not miss this opportunity. Seats are limited.
Please call to register or discuss any questions you have.
214-215-SAIL (7245)
10th Annual Leukemia Cup Regatta, Lake Lewisville
May 6, 7, & 8
Join us for the 10th Leukemia Cup Regatta
Lewisville Lake
Support the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS), DONATE HERE!
Your donation is directly with the LLS
You are invited to join us in supporting a great cause & sail for fun!
This is a wonderful chance to sail, see a real regatta up close (front row seats!), and support a great cause ...all at the same time.
We have been providing VIP/Spectator boats for this regatta for the past ten years, and this year is no exception. Please donate and come sailing with us!
We are scheduled for three separate sailings on Saturday (May 7) and one sailing on Sunday (May 8), approximately 2 hours each.
We intend to be near the starting line (out of the way of the racing sailboats) and also view the windward mark rounds, complete with spinnaker sets.
If you have never witnessed the excitement of a regatta, now is your chance!
Sail & Support a Great Cause!
All we ask is for you to make a donation to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS).
For a minimum donation of $25 per person, you will each receive a hospitality bracelet that allows you access to Regatta events (i.e. VIP/spectator boats, dinner, live music, raffles & auctions).
To make your donation, CLICK HERE!. Note: All donations are directly with the LLS.
Even if you are unable to attend the regatta, your donation is very much appreciated! Thanks!
Do not miss this opportunity. Seats are limited.
Please call to discuss any questions you have.
214-215-SAIL (7245)
Sail Dallas Presents:
Girls Gone Sailing
We are "wild" about sailing
A sailing club designed for women by women!
Girls Gone Sailing is a sailing club for women of all ages. It is dedicated to exploring the amazing world of sailing, promoting self-esteem, and an active and healthy lifestyle. Girls Gone Sailing empowers women to explore their dreams and help women develop the confidence needed to achieve them.
- Sailing is not just a man sport! It does not require a lot of strength. Learn to be smart and let the boat do the work while you enjoy the sun and water!
- Sailing is not a lonely sport either! Sail with women of similar interests and dreams! Make new friends and introduce your family to sailing!
Once you have completed SailDallas basic sailing course this is a wonderful way to apply the skills you have learned and enjoy the sport of sailing!
If you have not yet completed SailDallas basic sailing course this is a great introduction and a way to experience what sailing is all about.
For more informationon Girls Gone Sailing: click here!
- Skippers Meeting (6:30pm)
- A seat on one of our J/24 sailboats
- A racing coach
- Trophy for the winning boat/team
- A good time
- Overview of Celestial Navigation
- Operating the Sextant
- Plotting your position based on Celestial Sights
- Reducing Celestial Sights
- Sun, Moon, Planet, & Star Sights
- Identifying the Navigation Stars
- Determine Latitude by Polaris
- Noon Sights
- Monday, 3/28
- Thursday, 4/7
- Monday, 4/11
- Monday, 4/18
- Thursday, 4/21
- Monday, 4/25
- Nautical Terms
- Parts of the Boat
- Points of Sail
- Rules of the Road
- SAILING!
- Docking under power
- Rigging the boat for heavy weather
- How to shorten sail (reef)
- Heaving-to ("parking" the boat out on the water)
- What to expect
- How to sail in higher winds
- Mainsail Trim (Halyard, Outhaul, Cunningham, Backstay, Mainsheet)
- Jib Sail Trim (Halyard, Fairlead Placement, Backstay, Jib sheets)
- Balancing the helm/sails
- Reading the wind
- Crewing
- Tacking & Jibing tips
- Mainsail Trim (Halyard, Outhaul, Cunningham, Backstay, Mainsheet)
- Jib Sail Trim (Halyard, Fairlead Placement, Backstay, Jib sheets)
- Balancing the helm/sails
- Reading the wind
- Crewing
- Tacking & Jibing tips
- Packing & Rigging a spinnaker
- Points of sail for spinnakers
- Cruising spinnaker vs. poled symmetrical vs. asymmetrical spinnakers
- Gybing a spinnaker
- Dousing a spinnaker
- When NOT to fly
- Possible complications
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Sail Dallas Performance Sailing Presents:
Wednesday Evening J/24 Sailing Regattas
Series of 4 Separate Wednesday Evenings, 6:30pm to 8:00 pm
Wednesdays; 4/13, 5/4, 5/11, & 5/25 (Note: Schedule change from 4/27 to 5/4)
Pier 121 Marina
Season Opener, Introductory Rate:
$20 per person (includes all four evenings)
Sail once, twice, three times, or all four! --Just $20 total!
Come out and sail with us on Wednesday evenings.
This is a fun way to celebrate the middle of the week and gain sailing experience.
This series is open to everyone on space available basis.
Sail with fellow sailors
What a great way to get some time on the water.
Each boat will have an experienced coach on board to help you with your sailing and keep you out of trouble.
You won't be out on the water too long and there will be time to swap stories afterward, if you like.
This is a special introductory offer, take advantage of it.
This special pricing is $20 and includes ALL FOUR EVENINGS! Sail one, two, three, or all four, it's just $20 total.
Space is limited, so book your seats now.
This series includes:
This series is directed toward anyone who is interested in sailing. So, if you are a former/present student, in our lease program, or someone with an interest in sailing, you are invited to join us for this series.
Do not miss this opportunity. Seats are limited.
Please call to register or discuss any questions you have.
214-215-SAIL (7245)
Sail Dallas Performance Sailing Presents:
Celestial Navigation, ASA 107
Starts Monday, March 28, 2011
Full Course: $450 per person
-- OR --
Introduction to Celestial Navigation
$99 per person
No Prerequisites*
Celestial navigation is for the serious and the curious alike.
Learn how to navigate by the stars & planets.
Perhaps you are a serious sailor contemplating offshore sailing, ...this is for you!
Or maybe you are just curious about this mysterious technique, ...now is your chance.
This course is directed toward sailors who have always wondered about what additional beauty the heavens bear.
In this day and age of GPS and electronic navigation, Celestial Navigation is still an important tool in the navigators "toolbox". It is a invaluable skill for those interested in venturing out into the vast oceans of the world.
This ASA certified course includes:
ASA Certified class dates (meets for six evenings, 6:30pm to 9:30pm):
This course will be taught by Matt Meadows.
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for this course.
However, an understanding of basic navigation techniques is assumed but not required.
Please call if you would like to discuss.
Pricing, full certified course: $450 per person
This price includes some materials. Notes are provided, Navigation practise problems are provided.
You will need to provide your own navigation tools (parallel rulers or triangles, pencils, etc...)
There is an optional text which is not provided.
This entire course is classroom only. The On-the-water practical application of Celestial Navigation is covered in the ASA 108 Offshore Sailing Certification.
OPTIONAL: Introduction to Celestial Navigation: $99 per person
You may attend the first class meeting only, as an introductory course.
No Certification available.
Materials not provided.
Do not miss this opportunity.
Please call to register or discuss any questions you have.
214-215-SAIL (7245)
Sail Dallas Performance Sailing Presents:
A Basic Sailing Refresher!
Saturday (3/26), 8:00 am to Noon
Pier 121 Marina
ONLY $99 per person
Spring is almost here and the sailing season is ramping up!
Has it has been a few months since you last sailed? ...or perhaps even longer?
This is a great way to get back into sailing!
Basic Sailing Refresher!
ONLY $99 per person!
This 4-hour on-the-water seminar will concentrate on reviewing the basics.
We'll review a few of those important nautical terms
We'll jog your memory on parts of the boat
We'll rig the boats.
And,of course, we will sail!
This seminar includes:
No Prerequisites:
All are invited to attend.
If you have taken a sailing course or already have some sailing experience this is an excellent way to get back into sailing.
For those without sailing experience, this is a great way to get a brief glimpse into the world of sailing.
Every year our sailing program gets better. Come check it out.
Do not miss this opportunity. Seats are limited.
Please call to register or discuss any questions you have.
214-215-SAIL (7245)
Sail Dallas Performance Sailing Presents:
Heavy Air Sailing (102.2)!
Sunday (3/27), Noon to 4:00 pm
Pier 121 Marina
$199 per person
Spring is almost here and the sailing season is ramping up!
With the warmer Spring time weather comes wind, sometimes a lot of wind!
Windy days can be fun if you know how to handle them.
How to Sail in Heavy Weather!
This 4-hour on-the-water seminar will concentrate on how to sail in Heavy Weather.
Sometimes the winds build gradually. Or perhaps an afternoon storm might catch you out on the water.
And then sometimes the wind is just blowing hard and you want to go sailing!
Windy days make for exciting sailing! It is FUN and it can be safe!
The secret is to control the boat and not let it control you!
If you sail much, you will eventually find yourself facing mother nature. Be prepared!
This seminar includes:
This seminar is directed toward sailors who already have some sailing experience and are ready to take the next step in tuning in the sails to make the boat perform better. Cruisers & Racers alike need to be familiar with these techniques.
Do not miss this opportunity. Seats are limited.
Please call to register or discuss any questions you have.
214-215-SAIL (7245)
Sail Dallas Performance Sailing Presents:
Intermediate Sail Trim (102.3)!
Sunday, March 6, 2011
8:00 am to Noon -OR- Noon to 4:00pm
Pier 121 Marina
$199 per person
How to Trim your Sails!
This 4-hour on-the-water seminar will concentrate on getting your boat to perform well. The secret to sailing well (& fast) is to control the boat and not let it control you! Learn how to "dial-in" the boat.
This sail trim seminar includes:
This seminar is directed toward sailors who already have some sailing experience and are ready to take the next step in tuning in the sails to make the boat perform better. It’s not just for those interested in racing. Both Cruisers & Racers need to be familiar with these techniques.
This seminar will be taught by Steve LeMay.
Steve is a nationally acclaimed professional sailor & racing coach. He holds several national sail boat racing titles including 3-time J/80 North American Champion.
Do not miss this opportunity. Seats are limited.
Please call to register or discuss any questions you have.
214-215-SAIL (7245)
www.SailDallas.com
Sail Dallas Performance Sailing Presents:
Intermediate Sail Trim (102.3)!
Saturday, December 11, 2010
8:00 am to Noon or Noon to 4:00pm
Pier 121 Marina
$199 per person
How to Trim your Sails!
This 4-hour on-the-water seminar will concentrate on getting your boat to perform well. The secret to sailing well (& fast) is to control the boat and not let it control you! Learn how to "dial-in" the boat.
This sail trim seminar includes:
This seminar is directed toward sailors who already have some sailing experience and are ready to take the next step in tuning in the sails to make the boat perform better. It’s not just for those interested in racing. Both Cruisers & Racers need to be familiar with these techniques.
This seminar will be taught by Steve LeMay.
Steve is a nationally acclaimed professional sailor & racing coach. He holds several national sail boat racing titles including 3-time J/80 North American Champion.
Do not miss this opportunity. Seats are limited.
Please call to register or discuss any questions you have.
214-215-SAIL (7245)
www.SailDallas.com
Sail Dallas Performance Sailing Presents:
Introduction to Spinnaker Sailing
Sunday, December 12, 2010
8:00 am to Noon or Noon to 4:00pm
Pier 121 Marina
$199 per person
Experience Hands-on Spinnaker sailing on our J/24’s!
So, you’ve wondered what that big, beautiful, multi-colored sail is all about! This 4 hour on-the-water seminar is a great way to find out. A spinnaker provides the boat with additional drive power and balance. Discover this exciting part of sailing.
Seminar topics includes:
This seminar is directed toward sailors who already have some sailing experience and are ready to take another step in discovering sailing.
This seminar will be taught by Steve LeMay.
Steve is a nationally acclaimed professional sailor & racing coach. He holds several national sail boat racing titles including 3-time J/80 North American Champion.
Do not miss this opportunity. Seats are limited.
Please call to register or discuss any questions you have.
214-215-SAIL (7245)
www.SailDallas.com
4th Of July Events At SailDallas
The July 4th weekend is almost upon us. Make this Independence Day celebration a most memorable experience. SailDallas offers several captained sails this July 4th weekend in either group or private setting for you and your family. Please call to sign up and enjoy unforgettable time on board of one of our sailboats on Lake Lewisville. Celebrate the July 4th weekend with SailDallas and choose from the following cruises:
Fireworks Sail, July 3rd
The captain will locate the best anchorage near the shores of Steward Peninsula Golf Course, where the fireworks will be displayed at 9:30pm. The fireworks are organized by the city of the Colony and will be shot over Lake Lewisville, creating an amazing collage’ of color.
Independence Day Dinner & Sail, July 3rd
Enjoy a dinner or lunch at the Dinghy, the new Bar & Grill Restaurant at Pier 121, then sail away on one of our 41’ or 34’ sailboats for a 2 hour cruise along the banks of Lake Lewisville.
Sunset Cruise, July 2nd
Enjoy the beautiful sunset scenes with those you care the most! The music and great sailing stories are included.
Do not miss this opportunity and call SailDallas at 214-827-8990 now! Seats are limited.
Fireworks Sail, July 3rd
Saturday, July 3rd 7 – 11pm
Celebrate Independence Day by toasting the fireworks on Lake Lewisville on one of our sailboats (41' or 34' yachts). The cruise includes a peaceful sail along the banks of Lake Lewisville with a complimentary glass of Champaign while enjoying the beautiful sunset. The captain will locate the best anchorage near the shores of Steward Peninsula Golf Course, where the fireworks will be displayed at 9:30pm. The fireworks are organized by the city of the Colony and will be shot over Lake Lewisville, creating an amazing collage’ of color. Do not miss this opportunity and enjoy the fireworks extravaganza with SailDallas. Music and great sailing stories are included. Feel free to bring your own music and a camera to capture this unforgettable moment!
Each boat can accommodate up to 10 people and requires a minimum of 6 to make the sail. You can reserve the boat for your entire family and friends by making it a private cruise. Call now to make reservations. The seats are limited.
$189 per person or $349 a couple, gratuities are welcome.
Sail Dallas 214-827-8990
Cancellation policy. You can cancel 1 week prior to the sail and we will refund 100% of your deposit. Any cancellations or no shows after that day will result in a forfeiture of the deposit.
Independence Day Dinner & Sail, July 3rd
Saturday, July 3rd 9 – 11am, 12 – 2pm, 3 – 5pm
Start your holiday weekend with an unforgettable time on one of our sailing yachts and celebrate Independence Day on Lake Lewisville. You can enjoy a dinner or lunch at the Dinghy, the new Bar & Grill Restaurant at Pier 121, call the Dinghy at 972-625-4461 to make your reservations early. Then sail away on one of our 41’ or 34’ sailboats for a 2 hour cruise along the banks of Lake Lewisville. Please note that the costs of food and drinks at the restaurants are not included in the cost of the cruise. You will enjoy the water and sun with those you care about the most! Music and great sailing stories are included. Feel free to bring your own music and a camera to capture this unforgettable moment!
We can help you customize this sail package for private events and our captains will do anything to make it more memorable.
You can join us for our Fireworks Sail or observe the fireworks ashore later on that evening from the Steward Creek Park at the Colony and enjoy the Independence Day Festival taken place at the park with live music and food!
Each boat can accommodate up to 10 people and requires a minimum of 6 to make the sail. You can reserve the boat for your entire family and friends by making it a private cruise. Call now to make reservations. The seats are limited.
$99 per person or $175 a couple, gratuities are welcome.
Sail Dallas 214-827-8990
Cancellation policy. You can cancel 1 week prior to the sail and we will refund 100% of your deposit. Any cancellations or no shows after that day will result in a forfeiture of the deposit.
Sunset Cruise, July 2nd
Friday, July 2nd 7 – 9pm
Start your holiday weekend with an unforgettable evening on one of our sailing yachts and celebrate Independence Day Weekend on Lake Lewisville. We will depart the docks on one of our sailboats (41’ or 34’ yachts) for a 2 hour cruise along the banks of the Lake Lewisville. You will enjoy the beautiful sunset scenes with those you care the most! The music and great sailing stories are included. Feel free to bring your music and a camera to capture this unforgettable moment! The cruise includes a complimentary glass of Champaign.
Each boat can accommodate up to 10 people and requires a minimum of 6 to make the sail. You can reserve the boat for your entire family and friends by making it a private cruise. Please call for details. Seats are limited.
$99 per person or $175 a couple, gratuities are welcome.
Sail Dallas 214-827-8990
Cancellation policy. You can cancel 1 week prior to the sail and we will refund 100% of your deposit. Any cancellations or no shows after that day will result in a forfeiture of the deposit.
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