Free Sailboat Rides

Shawnee Yacht Club will offer free sailboat rides to the general public on May 26th from noon to 4:00pm. Youth must be accompanied by an adult. No preregistration is required. Just show up at the lake. Lifejackets are provided.

Sailing Lessons

Introductory sailing lessons are scheduled for June 2nd from 10:00am to 4:00pm for anyone 14 and older. The class is limited to 8 participants so sign up early and pay the $25 fee at the Shawnee County Parks and Recreation office at 3131 SE 29th (east end of the dam), or call them at 785-267-1156.

Experienced Shawnee Yacht Club members conduct the classes. The first portion is spent on land discussing the various aspects of sailboats and sailing and then participants go out in the boats where a skipper demonstrates and the student tries their hand at it. These are centerboard class boats that do capsize on occasion. Lifejackets are provided but the student should be able to swim. On completion the student should know how to rig a boat, launch a boat and make their way around the lake on all points of sail in light to moderate wind. Contact Commodore with any questions.