DISCOVER SAILING! The Hammond Marina Sail-A-Way program is a learn-to-sail program that provides classroom and on-water sailing instruction for both the able bodied and disabled. Sailing is enjoyed aboard uniquely designed Freedom Independence 20-foot sailboats. Active students are encouraged to learn to sail independently on Lake Michigan.

Specially designed safety features at the dock and aboard the boats include:

• Transfer-boarding benches that assist sailors as they move from wheelchairs to seats aboard.
• Counterweighted seats that provide support while enabling sailors to pivot from one side of the boat to the other.
• Chest and waist belts add stability and safety.
• Lines, tillers and rigging that are positioned to enable easy participation.
• Life jackets are provided.
• Marine radio and outboard engines that allow close contact and maximum safety.
• Instructors are certified by the U.S. Sailing Association and the U.S.C.G.
• Convenient parking and transportation available to wheelchair-accessible docks.

• General Sailing Lessons - 6, 2 hour classes. Adults $250.00, Children under 16 $150.00
• Discover Sailing - 2 hour class, cost can be applied toward future lessons. $30.00 per person.
• Revisit Your Skills - 2, 2-hour classed or 1, 4-hour class. $80.00 per person.
• Advanced Class - 1 day, 6-hour class, must commit to whole class. $175.00 per person.
• Skipper Check Out - $35.00
• Navigational Class - 4, 6-hour lessons. $300.00 per person.
  • Books and all materials are included
  • 12 hours of instruction (6 two-hour lessons)
  • One-to-four instructor/student ratio is emphasized
  • Lesson times can be reserved in advance and scheduled to your convenience
  • Students are eligible to rent the sailboats once the course is completed and they pass the Skipper Check Out.

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