Learn to Sail & Come Race With Us!
The Lake of the Ozarks is the perfect place to sail. And Ozark Yacht Club is the best place to experience this thrilling sport, whether you're an expert or just beginning to learn. OYC's sailing school is in one of the most desirable recreation areas in the Mid-west, with 40,000 acres of water and 1,150 miles of breath-taking shoreline, OYC is uniquely suited to learning the sport of sailing. Keep reading to learn all about our sailing classes, races for any level of sailor with the Ozark Sailing Club, and sailing cruises for anyone that wants to experience the magic of sailing first hand!
This three- day course is designed to provide maximum value through multiple technical sessions in our classroom specially designed for sailing instruction with the most advanced audio and visual equipment, interspersed with extensive on-the-water practices.
ASA 118 Docking Endorsement: $495.00
Learn to safely and efficiently dock an auxiliary powered (single inboard or outboard engine) sailboat. Knowledge of basic auxiliary power theory, engine and steering controls, proper use of dock lines, crew communication and safety.
ASA 103 Basic Coastal Cruising & ASA 104 Bareboat Chartering: $850.00
This three-day course is conducted at OYC’s professional meeting facilities and aboard one of its well-equipped cruising sailboats, visiting several destinations along the breathtaking shoreline of lake of the Ozarks.
ASA 105 Coastal Navigation: $595.00
This course contains two weeks of home study, phone conferences with an OYC sailing instructor and one day of review and certification at OYC. With completion of this course you will be able to apply navigational theory and practices for safe navigation of a sailing vessel in coastal and inland waters.
2020 Sailing School Class Schedule
ASA 101:
April, 16, 17, 18
May 14, 15, 16
June 11, 12, 13
July 9, 10, 11
August 13, 14, 15
September 10, 11, 12
October 8, 9, 10
Racing is free and no preregistration is required. Show up and get on a boat! Crew with beginner to advanced skills and experience are welcome. In fact, racing is a great introduction to sailing while being supported by seasoned sailors. It's also a great way to practice your skills. Race meetings are held on Dock U at 11:00 a.m. Races begin at noon in front of the Ozark Yacht Club fuel dock. Race end times depend on wind and schedule races. Be sure to bring something for the post race potluck!
2021 Race Schedule:
March 20th: Spring Club Meeting
April 10th: Spring Race #1
April 24th: Spring Race #2
May 8th: Spring Race #3
May 22nd: Spring Race #4
May 29th: Club Open House
June 5th: Spring Race #5
June 19th: Spring Race #6
July 17th: Small Boat Regatta
August 28th:Fall Race #1
September 11th: Fall Race #2
September 25th: Fall Race #3
October 9th: Fall Race #4
October 23rd: Fall Race #5
November 6th: Fall Race #6
December 11th: Awards Ceremony & Holiday Party
This six-hour sailing adventure for you and three guests begins with a briefing on sailing concepts before you board our Catalina 320 for a cruise under the direction of an experienced captain.
Each of our cruises are specially designed for those who are looking for something amazing and a little different. Once aboard our vessels, and weather permitting, you are welcome to become part of the crew and participate in the sailing of the boat. Or you can just sit back, relax, and take in the majestic sights of the Lake of the Ozarks beautiful coast line.
Each cruise comes with a LakeSide Café picnic basket with wine, cheese, crackers, and summer sausage. Plus, chocolate chip cookies and juice for children.
If you are looking for some once-in-a-lifetime sailing, exploring, great camaraderie, and a wholly unforgettable experience, we're looking forward to welcoming you aboard.
Price for up to 4 people: $595.00
Email us at sales@ozarkyachtclub.com or call at 573-552-8401 Ext. 4 to check availability.
Learn to Sail at the Lake of the Ozarks
One of the most exhilarating sports, sailing combines physical exercise with an understanding of aero and hydrodynamics, teamwork and the strategies of chess into hours and days of excitement or serenity. If you occasionally dream of sailing around the world, chartering a catamaran in the Caribbean or just windsurfing on Creve Coeur Lake, our American Sailing Association (ASA) certified sailing school at Lake of the Ozarks is just the answer for you.
OYC Sailing Classes
ASA 101 Basic Keelboat Sailing: $725.00
OYC Sailing Classes
ASA 101 Basic Keelboat Sailing: $725.00
This three- day course is designed to provide maximum value through multiple technical sessions in our classroom specially designed for sailing instruction with the most advanced audio and visual equipment, interspersed with extensive on-the-water practices.
- Aero and hydro-dynamic principles
- Sailing concepts and terminology
- Boat controls and sailing preparation
- Crew roles and responsibilities
- Casting off, jibing, tacking, wing on wing, by the lee
- Trimming the sails, steering with the sails
- Rules of the road, safety equipment, navigation aids
- Heavy weather, deck safety
- Distress processes and signals
- Towing and recovery
- Overboard, running aground
- Returning to shore under power and sail
- Docking, mooring, stowing sails
- Centerboard and Catamaran considerations
- Tying the knots
ASA 118 Docking Endorsement: $495.00
Learn to safely and efficiently dock an auxiliary powered (single inboard or outboard engine) sailboat. Knowledge of basic auxiliary power theory, engine and steering controls, proper use of dock lines, crew communication and safety.
- Prepare boat and crew members for docking and undocking
- Maneuver the boat in a confined space
- Cast off as planned without collision, grounding, damage or injury
- Cast off from parallel to a dock with the wind blowing towards the dock
- Dock bow into slip with the wind coming from the bow, the stern or cross wind
- Dock stern into slip with the wind coming from the stern, the bow or cross wind
- Dock the boat without engine under sail or bare boat
- Demonstrate the proper method for heaving a line
ASA 103 Basic Coastal Cruising & ASA 104 Bareboat Chartering: $850.00
This three-day course is conducted at OYC’s professional meeting facilities and aboard one of its well-equipped cruising sailboats, visiting several destinations along the breathtaking shoreline of lake of the Ozarks.
- Review basic keelboat and coastal cruising concepts
- Sailboat chartering: planning, booking, check out
- Float plan, provisioning, navigation plan and plotting, safety considerations
- Sailing first leg: sailing techniques, navigation, anchoring
- Diesel engines, air conditioning, galley procedures
- Head operations, emergencies
- Sailing second leg: additional techniques, navigation, overboard rescue
- Marine weather conditions
- Sailing third leg: heavy weather sailing, running aground, towing
- Check-in, settlement, wrap up
ASA 105 Coastal Navigation: $595.00
This course contains two weeks of home study, phone conferences with an OYC sailing instructor and one day of review and certification at OYC. With completion of this course you will be able to apply navigational theory and practices for safe navigation of a sailing vessel in coastal and inland waters.
- Navigation, piloting, charts, reading nautical charts
- Dead reckoning navigation
- Bearings and fixes
- Correcting your course for current and leeway
- Tides, tidal currents, fog navigation, GPS, charts, plotters, radar
2020 Sailing School Class Schedule
ASA 101:
April, 16, 17, 18
May 14, 15, 16
June 11, 12, 13
July 9, 10, 11
August 13, 14, 15
September 10, 11, 12
October 8, 9, 10
ASA 118:
May 20
June 24
July 22
August 26
September 23
October 21
ASA 103/104:
May 21, 22, 23
June 25, 26, 27
July 23, 24, 25
August 27, 28, 29
September 24, 25, 26
October 22, 23, 24
Race Into Spring with Ozark Sailing Club!
Racing is free and no preregistration is required. Show up and get on a boat! Crew with beginner to advanced skills and experience are welcome. In fact, racing is a great introduction to sailing while being supported by seasoned sailors. It's also a great way to practice your skills. Race meetings are held on Dock U at 11:00 a.m. Races begin at noon in front of the Ozark Yacht Club fuel dock. Race end times depend on wind and schedule races. Be sure to bring something for the post race potluck!
2021 Race Schedule:
March 20th: Spring Club Meeting
April 10th: Spring Race #1
April 24th: Spring Race #2
May 8th: Spring Race #3
May 22nd: Spring Race #4
May 29th: Club Open House
June 5th: Spring Race #5
June 19th: Spring Race #6
July 17th: Small Boat Regatta
August 28th:Fall Race #1
September 11th: Fall Race #2
September 25th: Fall Race #3
October 9th: Fall Race #4
October 23rd: Fall Race #5
November 6th: Fall Race #6
December 11th: Awards Ceremony & Holiday Party
Go for a Cruise
This six-hour sailing adventure for you and three guests begins with a briefing on sailing concepts before you board our Catalina 320 for a cruise under the direction of an experienced captain.
Each of our cruises are specially designed for those who are looking for something amazing and a little different. Once aboard our vessels, and weather permitting, you are welcome to become part of the crew and participate in the sailing of the boat. Or you can just sit back, relax, and take in the majestic sights of the Lake of the Ozarks beautiful coast line.
Each cruise comes with a LakeSide Café picnic basket with wine, cheese, crackers, and summer sausage. Plus, chocolate chip cookies and juice for children.
If you are looking for some once-in-a-lifetime sailing, exploring, great camaraderie, and a wholly unforgettable experience, we're looking forward to welcoming you aboard.
Price for up to 4 people: $595.00
Email us at sales@ozarkyachtclub.com or call at 573-552-8401 Ext. 4 to check availability.
Enjoy the Lake with OYC
The best way to enjoy the beautiful Lake of the Ozarks is with Ozark Yacht Club. Our sailing school, races, and cruises are just some of the great things we offer for your best vacation at the Lake! We also have outstanding lakefront cabins for rent, stellar amenities, boat rentals, clubhouse perks, food, and so much more. Be sure to follow us on social media for updates and check out our website for more!
500 Yacht Club Landing Dr.
Lake Ozark, MO 65049
Phone: 573-552-8401
Lake Ozark, MO 65049
Phone: 573-552-8401
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