Youth Sailing
Throughout the summer, The Hammond Marina and the Illiana Yacht Club will hold youth sailing events at Wolf Lake Memorial Park. The Youth Sailing Program uses a Vanguard pram, a single-sail boat, which supports two small children or a single youth. Participants must be accompanied by a guardian 18 years or older. The cost for a two-hour lesson (1/2 hour of instruction, 1 1/2 hours o
f sailing) is $15. Safety equipment is included. To learn more, please contact the Hammond Marina Office at (219) 659-7678. Lake Michigan Sailing Classes
Sail-A-Way Basic Sailing
Sail-A-Way is a learn-to-sail program that provides classroom and on-water sailing instruction for both the able bodied and disabled. Sailing is enjoyed aboard uniquely designed Freedom Independence 20-foot sailboats. Active students are encouraged to learn to sail independently on Lake Michigan. 12 hours of Instruction (six 2-hour lessons) plus books and materials are included. Lesson times can be reserved in advance and scheduled to your convenience. One-to-four instructor/student ratio is emphasized. Remember……..you are eligible to rent the sailboats once you complete the course and pass the Skipper Check Out. Discover Sailing
A 2 hour introduction to sailing on Lake Michigan. You get to watch, the instructor does the sailing. Re-Visit Sailing (Refresher)
A 4 hour program designed to refresh your sailing skills. Advanced Sailing
1 full day of sailing 26-foot sailboat to learn additional skills and finer techniques. Coastal Navigation
Wintertime class (classroom) based on ASA105, extended to 24 hrs to allow ample time for chart work.
