If your locale has stopped you from learning how to sail–listen up. Sure, North Texas isn’t home to salt water and sand, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t a place where you can feel the wind through your hair, the sun on your back and yell, “Ahoy matey!” White Rock Lake, Lake Lewisville and Lake Ray Hubbard (to name a few) all offer beginner sailing courses. Here, a few tips to get you out on the open water–no experience needed!
Lake Lewisville: Sail Dallas
[aside id=”1″]1481 E. Hill Park Rd.
Lewisville, Texas
214-215-7245
Class details: This two-hour course will get your comfortable with being out on the water. You will be paired with an experienced captain who will teach you how to tie a knot, basic sailing terminology and how to use the safety equipment.
Lake Ray Hubbard: North Texas Sailing School
300 Rush Creek Dr
Heath, Texas
Class details: This twelve-hour course is broken down into a 3-hour classroom session, followed by 9 hours on the open water. No doubt you’ll be an experienced beginner when it’s all said and done. It also includes ASA Sailing Fundamentals text, lunch and refreshments.
White Rock Lake: White Rock Boat Club
340 E Lawther Dr
Dallas, Texas
214-327-9667
Class details: You will begin in a classroom setting where you will learn basic guidelines and information, then you’ll move to the water for two hours of instruction. Class sizes are limited and though spring classes are filled up, some summer courses are still open.
