US Sailing Instructor Certification @LMSS

Lake Minnetonka Sailing School is pleased to host upcoming US Sailing Instructor Certification sessions. If you see coaching in your future or want to become certified, consider enrollment in one of the following classes: Small Boat Instructor Level 1 (June 3-6) or Small Boat Instructor Level 2 (May 31 – June 1).

Course topics include classroom and on-the-water teaching techniques, risk management, safety issues, lesson planning, creative activities, ethical concerns, and sports physiology and psychology.

For more information and to register, visit the US Sailing Training and Certification pages on the website.

Race Team Meeting

Ready to get your summer started? Join us at Minnetonka Yacht Club (Carson’s Bay Facility), Tuesday, March 19
Join us for informational meetings to learn more about Race Team sailing at LMSS:
• 6:30pm: Opti Race Team
• 7:15pm: X Boat Race Team
• 8:00pm: 420 Race Team

New sailors and families welcome! We will cover Race Team expectations, schedule, local and regional travel opportunities, registration and more. We hope to see you there.

Questions? Email Jess Haverstock, Director

We’re Hiring!

The Lake Minnetonka Sailing School is looking to assemble a highly qualified staff that will keep the mission and purpose of the school as a top priority. Safety is of utmost importance, and LMSS is always searching for dedicated, hard working, and energetic employees. We are currently accepting employment applications for the following:

Full-Time Race Team Director

LMSS is seeking a full-time, year-round, Race Team Director. This position will report to the Executive Director and will collaboratively lead the Sailing School, events, programs, race teams and regattas. Learn more about this position: LMSS Race Team Director Position.

Summer Seasonal Team

LMSS is dedicated to providing top-notch instruction throughout our spring, summer, and fall programs. Whether you are a returning staff member or a new face to LMSS, we would love to hear from you about your 2019 plans.

Apply today, or contact Jess Haverstock for more information.

Summer 2019 TCYS Schedule

The Twin Cities Youth Sailing (TCYS) 2019 summer schedule is official. Mark your calendars!

Jun 14 – Manitou Days, White Bear Sailing School
Jun 28 – Brad Robinson Victory, Lake Minnetonka Sailing School
Jul 12 – City of Lakes, Minneapolis Sailing Center
Jul 19 – River Run, Saint Croix Sailing School
Aug 2 – Mike Plant Regatta, Wayzata Community Sailing Center

Additional summer regattas worth noting on your calendar

Jun 17-18 – US Sailing Junior Olympic Festival, Wayzata Community Sailing Center
Jul 17-19 – US Sailing Area K, TBD
Jul 25-27 – ILYA X Inland, Minnetonka Yacht Club
Jul 29-30 – ILYA Opti Inland, White Bear Sailing School

Registration Now Open for 2019 Season

Register today! LMSS offers classes for children ages 6 – 18, of all abilities. U.S. Sailing accredited, we emphasize safety and skills development for a lifetime of sailing.

Visit our home page for details, and to select a program and session this summer for your sailor!

Minnetonka Qualifies for High School Nationals

Our Minnetonka High School Sailing Team finished 1st overall in Pewaukee, WI  April 28-29th. This result qualified the team for Mallory Nationals in Seabrook, TX. Congratulations sailors, we are proud of you!

High School Sailing Season Starts March 13, 2018

The ice may not be out on Lake Minnetonka, but we’re gearing up for the start of the 2018 Spring sailing season already. Dryland practice for MHS sailors starts on Tuesday, March 13. Following are some additional details:

Start of Spring Dryland Training

Tuesday, March 13th from 3:00 – 5:00pm – Pagel Center (Tuesday & Thursdays)

Complete the following online registrations prior to March 13th to remain eligible for practice.

If you are a middle school sailor interested in joining the MHS High School Sailing Team this spring, please reach out to the coaching staff prior to registering online.

Left Turn Indoor Sailing Championship Recap

Congratulations to David Carlson and Ned Chapman, who took first and second place at the first annual Left Turn Indoor Sailing Championship in February. This fun event was open to LMSS sailors, MYC members and their families. Sailors had a chance to reconnect with their LMSS friends and try their hand at indoor model boat racing during the long winter off-season. Big thanks to the Brave New Workshop and the Sweeney family for hosting!

 

US Sailing STEM Program Starts in July!

STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. This year, we’ve added new STEM curriculum from US Sailing to our two-week Recreational Camp sessions.

Our goal is to foster an interest in these subjects through inquiry-based learning, structured around sailing. Sailors ages 10-16 who register for sessions 4 & 5 will participate in hands-on learning opportunities, exploring innovative fields of study like physics, marine biology, and engineering.

 

These new lessons will be integrated throughout our normal sailing instruction and camp activities. With the help of our US Sailing certified staff, sailors will discover how classroom concepts apply to real-world experiences. Topics include: wind, weather, lift, buoyancy, simple machines, marine debris, conservation biology, and more.

Area K Junior Championship, July 18 – 21

LMSS is excited to host the 2017 Area K Junior Championship! Registration is open and can be found online here: https://www.regattanetwork.com/clubmgmt/applet_registration_form.php?regatta_id=14914

The Notice of Race can be found online here: https://www.regattanetwork.com/clubmgmt/regatta_uploads/14914/2017NoRAreaKChampionships.pdf

The regatta fact sheet can be found here: https://lmss.us/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/2017-Area-K-Regatta-Fact-Sheet.pdf 

Additional meal packages, apparel, and clinic registrations can be purchased via square: https://squareup.com/store/lake-minnetonka-sailing-school