2011 Sailing School Schedule 

The 2011 Learn-to-Sail Program features five weeks of classes for beginner through advanced sailors beginning June 27 and ending September 2. All classes are taught by US SAILING certified instructors in CGRA's fleet of Optimist Prams, O'pen Bic dinghies, and Lasers.

In addition, CGRA is hosting youth sailing clinics and a youth racing program for youngsters with prior sailing experience. CGRA will again be hosting Thursday Open Sail Evenings starting June 23. All sailing activities meet at the swim beach in Cascade Locks Marine Park.

To Register for Sailing Classes:
Registration for all classes is online. To register for a class, click on the link below the course description for the class you wish to enroll in. For more information or assistance, call Community Sailing Director Dave Cannard at 503-367-1181.

Scholarships Available
CGRA offers partial scholarships to help youngsters in need of financial aid get started in sailing. CGRA scholarships cover one-half of the registration fee for qualifying applicants. To apply for a CGRA scholarship, check the "Applying for scholarship?" box on the online registration form (applicants will be asked to provide proof of participation in the school lunch program).

Learn-to-Sail Classes

Beginning Sailing (4 days)
Age 8-14, Fee $150 per session
All sailors will learn basic sailing skills, including rigging, safety and knot tying. Classes are taught in 8-foot Optimist Prams and 9-foot O'pen Bic dinghies designed for small children. Meets Monday through Thursday from 9 am-noon. Limit 10 children per session.

• Session 1: June 27-30
• Session 2: July 18-21
• Session 3: August 1-4

To register for this class: click here.

Intermediate Sailing (4 days)
Age 8-14, Fee $150 per session
Prerequisite: Beginner class and/or instructor approval.
Sailors build upon boat handling and seamanship skills learned in the Beginner class. Classes are taught in Optimist Prams and O'pen Bic dinghies. Meets Monday through Thursday from 1-4 pm. Limit 10 children per session.

• Session 1: June 27-30
• Session 2: July 18-21
• Session 3: August 1-4

To register for this class: click here.

CGRA/VLSC Sailing Classes

CGRA is partnering with Vancouver Lake Sailing Club to bring the following sailing classes to Cascade Locks. All classes run 5 days, 4 hours a day, and are taught exclusively in O'pen Bics and Laser 4.7s. These classes are appropriate for youngsters seeking a more intensive sailing experience.

Beginning Sailing Level 1 (5 days)
Age 8-12, Fee $220 per session
Sailors will be taught basic sailing skills including rigging, safety, and boat handling. Classes will be taught in O’pen Bic dinghys designed for fun, trouble free sailing. Meets Monday-Friday from 9 am-1 pm. Limit 15 children per session.

• Session 1: August 15-19

To register for this class: click here.

Intermediate Sailing Level 2 (5 days)
Age 8-17, Fee $220 per session
Prerequisite: Beginner class and/or instructor approval.
This Level 2 class builds on the skills learned in the Beginner Class and develops more confident sailors. Juniors age 8-12 will sail O’pen Bics and youths age 13-17 will sail Laser 4.7 performance dinghies. Session 1 meets Monday-Friday, 2-6 pm. Session 2 meets Monday-Friday, 9 am-1 pm. Limit 15 children per session.

• Session 1: August 15-19 (afternoon only)
• Session 2: August 29 September 2 (morning only)

To register for this class: click here.

Advanced Sailing Level 3 (5 days)
Age 8-17, Fee $220 per session
Prerequisite: Intermediate class and/or instructor approval.
This Level 3 class builds on the Beginning and Intermediate skills and includes more advanced maneuvers, boat handling, and racing skills. Juniors Age 8-12 sail O’pen Bics, Youths Age 13-17 sail in Laser 4.7 performance dinghies. Meets Monday-Friday, 2 pm-6 pm. Limit 15 children per session.

• Session 1: August 29-September 2

To register for this class: click here.

Youth Sailing Clinics

O'pen Bic Performance Racing Camp
August 24-26
Age 8-17, Fee $165
This three-day camp for experienced sailors will hone sailing, boat handling, and racing skills with beach chalk talks, on the water drills and practice, and lots of fun sailing. Great preparation for the Bic UnRegatta and the CIRC Gorge Regatta the following weekend. Bring a sack lunch each day. Meets Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, 9 am-4 pm.

To register for this program: click here.

Youth Racing Program

Columbia Gorge Junior Sailing Team
Age 8-17, Fee $100 per session
New this year, CGRA is offering a Junior Sailing Team program for experienced youth sailors to sail together in a small group while honing sailing and racing skills with a US Sailing certified instructor. The focus will be on individualized coaching, racing skill improvement, and group fun. Interested youth sailors may apply online on the CGRA website.

• Session 1: July 5, 12, 19, 26 Tuesday evenings, 6-8 pm
• Session 2: August 2, 9, 16, 23 Tuesday evenings, 6-8 pm

To register for this program: click here.

Open Sail Evenings

This summer CGRA will host Community Sailing on Thursday evenings from June 23 through August 25 at the Cascade Locks Marine Park beach. Community members interested in sailing are invited to join us to sail in the CGRA Lasers, Bics, and Optis under the supervision of a US SAILING certified instructor. All participants must be at least 8 years old and be registered with a signed waiver* prior to sailing. A $5 registration fee is requested to cover insurance (optional). Register on-site with the Sailing Director.

• June 23-August 25 Thursday evenings, 6-8 pm

*minors must have waiver signed by parent or guardian