Basic Information:
Our practices are at the Austin Yacht Club in Hudson Bend, Texas. For information on practice times and dates, visit our COVID-19 updates page. For further information on sign up, contact Spencer LeGrande at spencer@austinyachtclub.net
Here are some of our FAQs:
Q: How much will it cost?
A: For one season (March- June spring season or August-November fall season) it will cost $200 (subject to change due to Covid-19).
Q: Do I need to have prior boating or sailing experience?
A: No prior sailing experience is needed, our program is designed to teach high schoolers how to sail from no previous sailing experience with our professional coaches.
Q: Do I need to own any equipment or gear to participate?
A: No, all you need is clothes that can get wet, we recommend athletic shorts and performance shirts or other shirts that can get wet.
Q: Is it safe and how is safety ensured?
A: There will be professional and certified sailing coaches who are on the water at all times and to ensure and provide all the necessary safety equipment.
Q; Do I need to be enrolled in Lake Travis High School?
A: You do need to either be enrolled in LTHS or if you are homeschooling or in private school then you need to be zoned for LTHS
Q: What is the age limit?
A: You must be 8-12th grade
Q: Can I get P.E. Credit at the high school for sailing?
A: Absolutely, and we have many students who do, to learn more about P.E. Waivers, click here!