News

We are happy to announce, that after 2 years of COVID-19 restrictions, we will be adding our new schedule of classes and sailing opportunities back on our website!

We are working diligently to offer solutions that allows us to safely host classes and to get new sailors on the water as soon as we can.

It is our understanding that the P15 deployment and rental program will still be available but we encourage you check back on the website to see updates on the situation. 

We appreciate your continued support for the club and school and look forward to a new schedule of sailing and social events to help rebuild our new and improved sailing community into a valuable organization for our members to be a part of.

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

If you have any comments or questions, please feel free to reach out:

info@sycss.org

June 2022 Level One Instructor Course

Raising the quality of sailing instruction across the country. For instructors who teach at sailing centers, recreation programs and yacht clubs

WHY...

1.  Prepares you to teach sailing at your facility or at sailing centers across the country.

2.  US Sailing Certifications optimizes your club’s sail training program.

3.  Synchronizes your experience with a proven sail training course.

4.  An accomplishment for yourself that can last a lifetime

Who...
New instructors and club training supporters, 16 years of age and older, eager to learn innovative teaching techniques, on the water drills, rainy day activities, risk management, and sailing class organization.

When and Where...

TBD

What...

An intense four day, 40 hours course on how to teach sailing to beginners.

It Includes sports psychology, lesson planning, and on the water teaching techniques. 

Course has applications to all levels of sailing training.

How...

US SAILING Membership (required)

First Aid, CPR and AED Certification required.

Applicants should be proficient in sailing small boats and have good motorboat handling skills.  Pre completion of the online NASBLA Motorboat safety course is required.

Instructor Trainer To be determined.

For details on registering – contact Mary Jean Annexstad, DesMoines Coordinator (515) 277-9724, sismary98@aol.com

We're excited to announce the addition of a Catalina 27 to our sailing school fleet as the result of a generous donation. The Catalina 27 will be used in our Day Sailor Course.  Larger, more capable, and better equipped, the Catalina 27 will make a great learning platform for those who want to learn how to sail a larger boat.