Registration for Spring ’25 is open below!
The Beginning Sailing course is a good way to determine if you like sailing and wish to continue learning how to sail. Students with no sailing experience who wish to have an introduction to sailing, or those with limited experience can take this course as a refresher rather than starting with ASA 101, which is also offered by CRSA. The course consists of two evenings of casual class work in Lexington and one weekend day on the water at Cave Run Lake with instructor guidance.
Some topics covered include:
- Types of sailboats
- Boat parts and rigging
- Trailering a sailboat
- Knots you will use
- Sails and what they do
- Leaving & returning to the dock
- Sailing terminology
- Steering
- Sailing safety
Before we get too far:
In order to take our Beginning Sailing course, you MUST be a member of the Cave Run Sailing Association. CRSA membership is a separate fee.
If you’ve never been a member of CRSA, please click here.
If you need to renew your membership (or revive an old one), please click here.
2025 Spring Class Dates:
- April 22nd– 1st Classroom Session
- April 24th – 2nd Classroom Session
- April 26th – On-the-Water Lab
2025 Fall Class Dates:
- October 7th– 1st Classroom Session
- October 9th – 2nd Classroom Session
- October 11th – On-the-Water Lab
* It Looks Like You Aren't Logged In * You must be logged in to fill out the registration form. Also, remember you must be an active member of the CRSA (dues-paid) to participate in the Beginning Sailing Class. See instructions a few sections above on this page for links to either obtain membership or revive an old membership. Thanks!
For any questions please contact our Beginning Sailing Director, Beverly Hale, at beginningsailing@caverunsailing.org