ADULT & FAMILY
Jealous of your junior LMSS sailors having all the fun? Experience Lake Minnetonka sailing for yourself! Accompanied by an LMSS instructor, you and your closest friends will enjoy the thrill of sailboat racing as you compete in one of the Minnetonka Yacht Club (MYC) Northome Series events – held on Wednesday nights throughout the summer.
You and up to three of your guests (children are welcome) will rig and race an LMSS Sonar, with personal instruction every step of the way. Following the race, enjoy the included dinner and beverages at the popular MYC Grill & Chill.
Racing isn’t for you? Skip the competition and enjoy a relaxing and fun evening on the water while we provide instruction tailored specifically to your skill level.
Wednesday Evenings from 5-8PM, $300 per group
PRE-PRAM
4 Pre-Pram sessions have been added to the 2015 summer line up! Now you and your sailor can join LMSS on Monday and Wednesday evenings from 6 – 8pm!
Session 5 – June 15, 17, 22, 24
Session 6 – June 29, July 1, 6, 8
Session 7 – July 13, 15, 20, 22
Session 8 – August 10, 12, 17, 19
Monday and Wednesday from 6 – 8pm, $195
OPTI BOOSTER
The Opti Booster class provides an opportunity for sailors with little or no experience to catch up and test the Learn to Race waters. These classes focus on the fundamentals covered in LMSS recreational programs, but in a condensed format designed to allow your sailor to comfortably transition into our Learn to Race program. A boat charter is included.
Session 1 – June 4, 5
Session 2 – June 9, 10
Session 3 – July 7, 8
Weekdays from 9am – 4pm, $175
WindRider
/in 1. News /by adminWe are proud to announce that WindRider is now supporting the Lake Minnetonka Sailing School! Head online today to purchase your replacement parts and accessories. 6% of your total sales will go directly back to the LMSS community by providing recreational and race scholarships.
Opti, MC scow, E scow parts and more! Check it out here: http://www.windrider.com/
Race Team Meetings April 6th & 7th
/in 1. News /by adminLMSS Race Team Sailors! Join us at the Cottagewood Store at 7:00pm to learn more about the upcoming season!
April 7th – Opti Race Team
April 6th – 420/Laser Race Team
20280 Cottagewood Rd, Deepaven
USODA Midwest Championship
/in 1. News /by adminLake Minnetonka Sailing School, with support from Minnetonka Yacht Club is proud to host the USODA Midwest Championship, Labor Day Weekend, September 5 – 6, 2015 on Lake Minnetonka. We invite all Optimist sailors and families to enjoy great inland lake sailing as well as:
Registration is now available!
> REGATTA REGISTRATION: http://www. usoda.org/ – select Event Registration. Registration deadline is August 26th.
> NOR AVAILABLE! Click HERE – 2015 USODA Midwest Championship NOR
> CLINIC IS NOW FULL – Clinic Fact Sheet
Volunteers needed! Visit SignUp Genius to review volunteer opportunities: www.SignUpGenius.com/go/ 10C0D4FA4AD28A6FC1-usoda
Questions? Contact our regattas chairs Jennifer Ness and Rosalind Zils: midwestchamp2015@gmail. com
Accommodation Options
A block of rooms have been reserved at the Sheraton Minneapolis West. Reservations should be made by utilizing the reservation link or call 800-325-3535 and request the “USODA Midwest Championships” by August 4, 2015 to guarantee group rates. Rooms subject to availability.
Reservation link: https://www. starwoodmeeting.com/Book/USODA
12201 Ridgedale Drive
Wayzata, MN 55305
952.593.0000
Two-double beds or single king room: $109/night + charges and tax
Approximately 9 miles from LMSS; near a mall, grocery, Target and West Marine
591 W 78th St, Chanhassen, MN 55317
Chanhassen, MN
952.937.2424
Approximately 7 miles from LMSS; pool, hot breakfast included; near shopping, grocery, Target
New in 2015!
/in 1. News /by adminADULT & FAMILY
Jealous of your junior LMSS sailors having all the fun? Experience Lake Minnetonka sailing for yourself! Accompanied by an LMSS instructor, you and your closest friends will enjoy the thrill of sailboat racing as you compete in one of the Minnetonka Yacht Club (MYC) Northome Series events – held on Wednesday nights throughout the summer.
You and up to three of your guests (children are welcome) will rig and race an LMSS Sonar, with personal instruction every step of the way. Following the race, enjoy the included dinner and beverages at the popular MYC Grill & Chill.
Racing isn’t for you? Skip the competition and enjoy a relaxing and fun evening on the water while we provide instruction tailored specifically to your skill level.
Wednesday Evenings from 5-8PM, $300 per group
PRE-PRAM
4 Pre-Pram sessions have been added to the 2015 summer line up! Now you and your sailor can join LMSS on Monday and Wednesday evenings from 6 – 8pm!
Session 5 – June 15, 17, 22, 24
Session 6 – June 29, July 1, 6, 8
Session 7 – July 13, 15, 20, 22
Session 8 – August 10, 12, 17, 19
Monday and Wednesday from 6 – 8pm, $195
OPTI BOOSTER
The Opti Booster class provides an opportunity for sailors with little or no experience to catch up and test the Learn to Race waters. These classes focus on the fundamentals covered in LMSS recreational programs, but in a condensed format designed to allow your sailor to comfortably transition into our Learn to Race program. A boat charter is included.
Session 1 – June 4, 5
Session 2 – June 9, 10
Session 3 – July 7, 8
Weekdays from 9am – 4pm, $175
A Letter from your LMSS Director Jess!
/in 1. News /by adminLast year was another fantastic season at LMSS. We welcomed new challenges, and seized opportunities to further our students’ education on the water. Highlights from 2014 include:
Growth and improvement are paramount to the achievement of our mission at LMSS. Some of the changes and new opportunities in store for the 2015 season include:
On behalf of the entire LMSS team, we would like to thank you for supporting another great year of learning and competition as our sailors build lifelong skills, compete in a safe and positive environment, and create lasting relationships on and off the water.
We’ll see you soon on Lighthouse Island!
Jess Haverstock
Director
Our programs are made possible through the generous support of our community, volunteers, and donors. LMSS is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization which relies on your time and contributions to provide capital improvements. Help us keep our costs low and promote the sport of sailing by donating today!
LMSS Hosting USODA Midwest Championship
/in 1. News /by adminJoin us for the USODA Midwest Championship September 5 – 6th! We will update you further as we get closer to the event!
Look to USODA for upcoming registration: http://www.usoda.org/
*Photo Credit – Stacie Carlson, [email protected]
US Sailing Certification at LMSS
/in 1. News /by adminLMSS will be hosting two US Sailing Certification courses this summer in an effort to continue our mission of providing top-notch sailing instruction in a fun and safe environment!
Basic Keelboat, May 15 – 17
Level 1 Small Boat Instructor Training, June 1 – 4
More information can be found here: http://www.ussailing.org/education/training-courses/
Twin Cities Youth Sailing – 2015 Schedule
/in 1. News /by admin– June 19 – Manitou Days at the White Bear Sailing School
– June 26 – Deephaven Centennial at the Lake Minnetonka Sailing School
– July 10 – Opti Only at Lake Harriet
– July 17 – City of Lakes at the Lake Calhoun Sailing School
– July 24 – Dan Shinozaki 420 Only at the Wayzata Community Sailing School
– July 31 – River Run at the St. Croix Sailing School
– August 7 – Mike Plant at the Wayzata Community Sailing School
2015 Registration Opening January 1st
/in 1. News /by adminWe had an awesome 2014 season here at LMSS. Thank you all for your participation and support! Look to the website come January 1st for updated information and programming for 2015. Questions in the meantime? Contact LMSS
[email protected]
P:952.404.1645
Please be patient with us as we have limited hours in the winter months (Nov 15th – Mar 1st)
August 29th – Graduation CANCELLED
/in 1. News /by adminALL afternoon Camp and Learn to Race graduations have been CANCELLED due to storms forecasted late into the evening. Pick-ups will be at the usual time of 4:00pm (CBF) and 4:15pm (Park Ave). Sailors will receive their certificate of completion prior to leaving for the day.
Thank you for being flexible as we keep our sailors safe! Contact Jess with questions – 952.404.1645