Adult Sailing Programs - Columbia Sailing Club

2023 Adult Sail Training Programs are now available! Book a lesson from the calendar below.

Where Will You Go?

SAILING has endless possibilities, from cruising LAKE MURRAY,
to island-hopping the CARIBBEAN, and AROUND THE WORLD

On Lake Murray
since 1957

Redefine Your
Lake Day

With no loud motors or exhaust, you can enjoy days on the water with nothing but the sound of wind and waves

Dreaming of beautiful turquoise waters?

You gotta start somewhere! We can help you achieve your sailing goals

Join the Club

Build lasting friendships, community, and camaraderie
that can last a lifetime

Learn to Race

Is thrill and competition your thing? From 8 to 80, people of all ages can be competitive racers!

Challenge Yourself

With a need to adapt to often-changing conditions,
sailing can help foster a sense of confidence, independence, and self-sufficiency.

Love Your Environment

Sailing is a low-impact, environmentally-friendly activity that helps build love and respect for the ecosystems around you.

Stay Healthy

Sometimes physically demanding, sailing helps build and maintain strength, agility, and endurance.

Columbia Sailing Club is excited to offer

Private Sailing Instruction on Lake Murray!

Columbia Sailing Club offers a unique on-the-water opportunity designed to provide a memorable experience that will motivate newcomers to continue sailing. Our Adult “Learn to Sail” program was created to teach adults how to sail through group lessons (offered quarterly) or private lessons on your schedule. Each private lesson is designed to be 3 hours long with 2+ hours on the water and 45 minutes of rigging, chalk talk and de-rigging.

Participants that have completed the program have really enjoyed the experience and love that they now feel completely comfortable sailing on their own or with friends.

Instruction is available to all experience levels and there is no need to own your own boat!

Registration is open to the public…you don’t have to be a club member!

With private lessons, you get one-on-one instruction, helping you grasp concepts quickly and get lots of “tiller time!”

Eager to get on the water? Book your lesson today!

Each Private Lesson Includes:

3 hours of private instruction
- Must book at least 7 days in advance
Price: $349 per session (accommodates one student–one additional student from the same household may participate at no charge)
First lesson includes one Basic Keelboat Sailing textbook from US SAILING
Start Sailing Now — Book a Private Sailing Lesson Today!

Group Session – No Session Scheduled at this Time

Next GROUP SESSION TBD – Please consider booking a Private Lesson