Intro to Sailing at Lakewood (Tuesday/Thursday Series)

Registration for this event will open March 10th @ 10am. Blue RSVP button will be visible on this page at that time. 

 

This is a series of 6 lessons, beginning on April 25th, running Tues/Thurs for 3 weeks.

 

Come learn to sail a small boat! Lakewood student staff will help you gain sufficient knowledge and skills to continue to sail at Lakewood independently or with friends. Lifejackets provided and required. Be prepared with a change of clothes and footwear that can get wet! Transportation is included from the OC at Viking Union 150, leaving at 4:30pm SHARP. COST: $30 for the 6 lesson series

These lessons are hosted at Lakewood, which is WWU’s Watersports Facility, located on Lake Whatcom, offering rentals and lessons for sailing, kayaks, canoes, paddleboards, and more.

 

Essential Eligibility:

Participants should be able to comfortably sit and move around in a small boat!

 

Lesson dates: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:50-7:10 PM for three consecutive weeks: April 25th, 27th, May 2nd, 4th, 9th, 11th. Transportation included each lesson day, leaving from the OC at 4:30pm and returning at 7:30pm

 

Participation Requirements:

By RSVPing you spot is confirmed PENDING. You must come into the Outdoor Center within 1 week of your initial registration date to confirm your spot.

Outdoor Center is closed during SPRING BREAK. If you sign up over Spring Break you must come into the Outdoor Center before Friday March 31st @ 4:30 to confirm your spot. 

 

For Disability Accommodations:

Please contact the Lakewood Manager at john390@wwu.edu. Disability access information and further resources can be found on Western's Disability Access Center website and the AS Disability Outreach Center. 

 

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