Gull Lake Yacht Club
Dedicated since 1926 to sailing and racing on Gull Lake.
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About this camp
The Vintage Gold Cup provides youth day sailing instruction in Richland, MI. This day camp focuses on fundamental sailing skills for young participants, including basic nomenclature, boat handling, and safety procedures. Daily on-the-water instruction covers essential maneuvers such as upwind, downwind, reaching, and docking. Beginner and Intermediate classes are offered, with hands-on learning for helming and crewing on a 420 dinghy. By the end of the program, participants will be proficient in independently rigging and de-rigging a sailing dinghy.
What kids love
- Beginner and Intermediate classes offered
- Learn basic nomenclature, boat handling, and safety
- On-the-water instruction including upwind, downwind, reaching, and docking
- Opportunity to learn helming and crewing on a 420 dinghy
- Participants will be able to rig/de-rig a sailing dinghy independently
Past sessions
This two-week session provides an introduction to sailing for children ages 7-10, covering basic nomenclature, boat handling, and safety.
Learn more / RegisterThis two-week course for ages 11 and up increases knowledge of sailing as a sport and understanding the roles of helming and crewing on a 420 dinghy.
Learn more / RegisterThis two-week session provides an introduction to sailing for children ages 7-10, covering basic nomenclature, boat handling, and safety.
Learn more / RegisterThis two-week course for ages 11 and up increases knowledge of sailing as a sport and understanding the roles of helming and crewing on a 420 dinghy.
Learn more / RegisterThis two-week session provides an introduction to sailing for children ages 7-10, covering basic nomenclature, boat handling, and safety.
Learn more / RegisterThis two-week course for ages 11 and up increases knowledge of sailing as a sport and understanding the roles of helming and crewing on a 420 dinghy.
Learn more / RegisterAdult group sailing classes start at the beginner level, covering basic boat handling and nomenclature, with instruction adapted to student interest.
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