WELCOME: Hueston Sailing Association (HSA) is sponsoring its 22nd annual Sailing School Program at Acton Lake in Hueston Woods State Park. HSA members will be available to provide instructional lessons or a short, free sailing experience, depending on your interest level. HSA is a welcoming club that introduces everyone to the sport of sailing. Our members love any excuse to sail and are eager to take you out on their boats or engage you as a crew member to help you get started on beautiful Acton Lake. |
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| THE SAILING EXPERIENCE: In partnership with Hueston Woods State Park and with the generous support of the Visitors' Bureau, HSA offers two introductory sailing experiences to the public each year. These excursions are free, and life jackets are included. Come on out and see if sailing is for you! Grilled picnic food, courtesy of the Hueston Woods Visitor's Bureau, is included. The Sailing Experiences are held on Saturday, May 16th, and Saturday, September 19th. Excursions leave the dock at 10:30 a.m., noon, and 1:30 p.m. Participation is limited by liability to those eight years of age or older. |
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| THE INTRO TO SAIL: For a modest fee, HSA also offers three introductory training sessions during the sailing season, kicking off on the third Saturday of June, July, or August. The initial class #1 runs approximately from 10:45 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., depending on Mother Nature. After the kickoff lesson, the goal is to quickly schedule two additional dates with favorable wind to go out again. Skippers will be assigned to lessons #2 and #3. Lessons include on- and off-water instruction on safety, wind/weather awareness, rigging, launching, and sailing. HSA is a safety-minded club and will provide experienced instructors, sailboats, and life jackets. Bringing your own life jacket is welcome. Classes take place at the Hueston Woods State Park Marina. Mother Nature determines the weather and the amount of time on the water for any given lesson, so makeup dates will be arranged if necessary to keep everyone safe. June's session: Saturday, June 20th, with follow-on lessons #2 & #3 to be completed anytime within four weeks. July's session: Saturday, July 18th, with follow-on lessons #2 & #3 to be completed anytime within four weeks. August's session: Saturday, August 15th, with follow-on lessons #2 & #3 to be completed anytime within four weeks. |
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| SAILING LESSONS: If you want to build your confidence further, follow-on lessons are also available. After completing our three-day Intro to Sail lessons, HSA also offers 1-on-1 private lessons for individuals seeking to enhance their sailing skills and spend more time on the water with an instructor. Contact Brett Hart at brettrhart@aol.com or 937-272-5565 if interested. |
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| CONTACT FOR ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS:
Brett Hart, call or text 937-272-5565 or by email brettrhart@aol.com Directions to Hueston State Park: Map |
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