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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Looney Lake Explorers

Ages 9 - 15

Lake Curious

Paddleboard based hands-on STEM based exploration of the lake, environment, world, and the ecosystem around Wayzata Bay.

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Fishing

Ages 9 - 14

Beginner - Advanced

Hands on with fish, we’re exploring our native environment, and what makes our unique underwater world tick. Huge thank you to Zero Trace Baits for providing biodegradable lures and helping us prevent environmental waste.

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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!

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Venture

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.

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Wings & Foils

Ages 12 - 18

Intermediate

Find the magic of flight, with wind power and a bit of technology.

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Paddleboard Camp

Ages 12 - 18

Beginner

Learn SUP/Paddleboard basics in a fun, outdoor setting, combining skill-building (races, games) with water education and life skills, plus expeditions to new parts of the lake.

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Opti 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.

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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!

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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!

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Ezra's Clubhouse

Ages 7 - 16

No tech allowed!

Early drop-off and/or late pickup options for working families of camp parents.

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Junior Instructors

Ages 14 - 18

Intermediate - Advanced

Share your love of sailing with the next generation, while building job skills to enter employment prepared.

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Open Sailing

Ages 12+

Intermediate - Advanced

Community focused open boating opportunity on Tuesday nights during the summer. $50 for the summer.

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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.

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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.

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WAVES

Ages 16+

All Abilities

WAVES is an instructional series open to and instructed by Women, Trans, and Non-binary identities.

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Recovery Community Sailing

Ages 18+

All Abilities in the Recovery Community (Open)

Program open to all those in the drug and alcohol community, to experience sailing and a new outdoor sport community.

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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. Currently partnered with YMCA Camp Christmas Tree.

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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.

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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.

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Internships

9-12th Grade

Tailored to Group

Create connections and positive environmental impact in our new youth partnership program with Hennepin County.

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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.

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Corporate Sailing

All Ages, ADA Compliant

Tailored to Group

Let us create an unbeatable corporate outing for your business or organization.

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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?

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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.

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