PROGRAMS
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Kinder Sailing
Ages 5 - 6
Beginner
Half day sailing adventures perfect for families who are looking for their children ages 5-6 to explore Lake Minnetonka with an instructor on the boat. A perfect first experience.
Pram Camp - Beginners
Ages 7 - 10
Beginner
Full day sailing camps for younger students seeking summer adventure! A perfect first or beginner experience with ease of repeatability.
Pram Camp - Returning
Ages 7-10
Beginner - Intermediate
Full day sailing camps for younger students seeking summer adventure! The Returning course is meant for students who are starting to feel comfortable in the boat and looking to advance their skills.
420 Camp
Ages 11 - 16
Beginner
Full day camps for teens who are looking for bigger adventure on bigger boats. Still great for new sailors, but fit for longer legs!
O'Pen Skiffs
Ages 7 - 13
Intermediate
Got the hang of Pram Camp? Time to captain your own boat! This course introduces single-handing skills within our time tested camp format.
420 Adventure
Ages 12 - 18
Intermediate
Full day camps for teens who are looking for bigger adventure than 420 Camp by adding bigger sails, lasers, and trap and spinnaker skills to their repertoire.
Looney Lake Lab
Ages 7 - 13
Science Curious
Half or Full day outdoor based hands-on STEM based exploration of the lake, environment, world, and the ecosystem around Wayzata Bay.
Pram Race
Ages 8 - 15
Intermediate - Advanced
Suitable for any young sailor hungry for new skills and looking for new challenges. Don't be intimidated, our comfortable environment helps sailors confidently begin competition in a constructive format.
420 Race
Ages 12 - 18
Intermediate - Advanced
A more advanced program focused on performance skill development and competitive tactics for youth sailors 12-18. The perfect place for any hungry sailor who has taken camp or adventure courses and wants to go faster!
Laser Race
Ages 12 - 18
Intermediate - Advanced
An advanced program focused on performance development and competitive tactics for youth sailors 12-18. The perfect place for any hungry sailor who has taken camps or adventures and wants to go faster!
Fishing
Ages 9 - 14
Beginner - Advanced
Hands on with fish, we’re exploring our native environment, and what makes our unique underwater world tick.
Lake Experience
Ages 10 - 15
Science Curious
Explore local lake ecology through fishing, sailing, STEM, and water study through daily field trips across the several Lake Minnetonka sites and enjoy on the water programming.
Wings & Foils
Ages 13 - 18
Intermediate
Our newest Adventure program, focusing on exploring other types of watersports, such as wings, foiling and SUP.
Flight Club
Ages 13 - 18
Intermediate - Advanced
The next step for budding foilers. Kids that have comfortably flown a wing and foiled behind a boat will target wind conditions to advance their skills.
Adult Classes
Ages 16 +
Beginner - Advanced
Small group class offerings for adults. From introductory sailing to those interested in certification. If you want a complete learning experience - this is the course for you.
Outreach
All Ages
Beginner - Advanced
We partner with local housing organizations, businesses, clubs, and camps to offer group experiences for sailors of any means. No matter your background, you can experience summer fun on Lake Minnetonka.
Open Sailing
Ages 12+
Intermediate - Advanced
Community focused open boating opportunity on Tuesday nights during the summer. $50 for the summer.
Tuesday Night Racing // Open Sailing
Ages 10+
Intermediate - Advanced
Casual racing opportunities for budding sailors looking to make the next step in their sailing skills.
Scholastic Sailing
Grades 6 -12
Beginner - Advanced
After school sailing teams and clubs. No experience required! Diversified practices for all levels. Compete locally at MSS events, or earn your stripes competing nationally for your school.
College Sailing
Current St. Thomas Students
Beginner - Advanced
Competitive and club training oppportunities for University of MN and University of St. Thomas sailors. No experience necessary!
Adaptive Lessons
All Ages
Beginner - Advanced
Instruction designed to engage individuals of varied mental and physical abilities in specifically equipped boats. From partnerships to individual lessons, we're happy to create a program that fits you.
Private Lessons
All Ages
Beginner - Advanced
On the water programs perfect for smaller groups of friends or family. Open to all ages and experience levels.
School Fieldwork
All Ages
Tailored to Group
We make the Classroom more fun! Use Wayzata Sailing to add hands on, experiential learning to any curriculum. We make it easy through flexible lessons, pricing, and support.
NESS.US
4th - 10th Grade
Tailored to Group
We make the Classroom more fun! Use Wayzata Sailing to add hands on, experiential learning to any curriculum. We make it easy through flexible lessons, pricing, and support.
Building Use Rentals
All Ages, ADA compliant
Flexible Hours/Dates
Need space for your meeting, training, corporate lunch, or other endeavor? Utilize our fully featured community space.
Internships
9-12th Grade
Tailored to Group
Create connections and positive environmental impact in our new youth partnership program with Hennepin County.
Junior Instructors
Ages 14 - 18
Intermediate - Advanced
Share your love of sailing with the next generation, while building job skills to enter employment prepared.
Community Groups
All Ages, ADA Compliant
Tailored to Group
Need space for your meeting, club, community group, or public interest? Looking for a lesson, outing, or adventure?
Corporate Sailing
All Ages, ADA Compliant
Tailored to Group
Let us create an unbeatable corporate outing for your business or organization.
Girl Talk
Suggested 16+
All Abilities
Join us as we redefine what GIRL TALK is all about. GIRL TALK is an instructional series open to women and run by women.
Ezra's Clubhouse
7 - 16
No tech allowed!
Early drop-off and/or late pickup options for working families of camp parents.
Recovery Community Sailing
Adults
Retreat Alumni
Partnership with The Retreat of Wayzata to provide outreach sailing to recovery programs and their alumni.