Register for Fall 2026 Home School classes – Step Up

Sailing classes for Home Schoolers 8yrs to 18yrs 

Registration is now open for Fall 2026.

We can now accept Step-Up for Students Scholarships – see info below

 

    See info at the bottom of the page!

Fall 2026 we are to offering 2 types of sailing classes – BEGINNERS LEARN TO SAIL for those who have never sailed before and ADVENTURE SAILING for those that have already learned how to sail. 

Beginners:    Wed 9 – 11:30am (9/30 thru 11/18)    or   Thur 12:30 – 3pm (10/1 thru 11/19)

Adventure:    Wed 12:30 – 3pm (10/1 thru 11/19)   or   Thur 9 – 11:30am (9/30 thru 11/18)

Cost: $330 per sailor

Please complete the form below to register.

What will we be learning?

We will be learning how sailboats work, about the wind, rigging and terminology.  We will start by learning to steer near shore and practice the movements for tacking. In each class we’ll review what we learned before and practice.  During the sessions we’ll learn to sail on a “reach” and to “tack” (turn) and progress to sailing “upwind” and “downwind” and “gybing”.  We will also learn to right the boat after a capsize, lots of sailing terminology, and how to tie knots. 

If you have any questions, feel free to ask:  info@leysf.org

Students learn in a class environment and then put their skills into practice on the water. LEYSF provides boats and great instructors, you just need to:

  • be aged 8 to 18yrs, and able to swim, 
  • bring a life jacket,
  • water shoes that keep your toes covered (no flip-flops),
  • water bottle,
  • sunblock,
  • quick-dry shorts and shirt,
  • towel
  • Helmets are suggested for beginner class.  Skateboard helmets are great. Bicycle helmets are okay if they aren’t too tall.  There are sailing helmets available too.

Lake Eustis Youth Sailing Foundation (LEYSF) is approved for Direct Pay through the Step Up For Students scholarship program! That means eligible families can now use Step Up scholarships directly toward LEYSF programs—making it easier than ever for students to get on the water, build confidence, and grow through sailing.

To use a Step-Up for Students scholarship for a LEYSF program:

  1. Complete the registration form above for your sailor. One registration for each sailor please.
  2. Log in to your EMA account
  3. Go to the Marketplace
  4. Select the student you need services for, and use the “Find Providers” link to search by name, location, or specific services
  5. You can then add chosen services to your cart and reserve funds to pay the provider directly
  6. The Homeschool Sailing program falls under Physical Education (Category) Sports Lessons (Service) using Catalog Item Number 20102976 . LEYSF will be notified when funds have been reserved. Step Up payments are non refundable but may be transferred to an program.
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