Event Information: This lesson will cover the basics of sailing and introduce you to the Badger Sloop. Instructional topics will include boat vocabulary, basic sailing principles, knots, and rigging (setting up) the boat. Students will spend some time on shore and some time on the water and should dress accordingly. 

Location: This lesson will meet under the yellow canopy next to the lake lab. If you are unable to find your instructor, or if there is inclement weather, please check in with the Outdoor UW Office.

Prerequisites: Ground School Attendance Rating. Please read the Badger Sloop Manual prior to this lesson. 

Students who take this lesson will be working toward earning their Sloop Light rating. The Sloop fleet uses a series of skill check-off ratings (Rigging, Crew Overboard, Landing, Boat Handling) to help keep track of proficiency. Once all of the check-off ratings have been earned by a student, they will be issued a Badger Sloop Light rating. It is recommended that students take this lesson once, followed by a Badger Sloop Lesson two to three times to earn their skill check offs and eventually Badger Sloop Light rating.

Event Information: This three hour lesson will review the topics of the Intro to Dinghy Sailing lesson and focus on the rigging and sailing of the Badger Tech. Students should expect to spend time on the water during this lesson and dress accordingly. Most students take this course once or twice before moving on to the Learner Dinghy Practical. 

Location: This lesson will meet under the yellow canopy next to the lake lab. If you are unable to find your instructor, or if there is inclement weather, please check in with the Outdoor UW Office.

Prerequisites: Intro to Dinghy Attendance Rating.

Students who take this lesson will be working toward earning their Tech Light rating. It may take several lessons to achieve proficiency in the skills that constitute the rating. Ratings are issued at the discretion of the Instructor.

Event Information: This three hour lesson will review the topics of the Intro to Dinghy Sailing lesson and focus on the rigging and sailing of the RS Zest. Students should expect to spend time on the water during this lesson and dress accordingly. Most students take this course once or twice before moving on to the Learner Dinghy Practical. 

Location: This lesson will meet under the yellow canopy next to the lake lab. If you are unable to find your instructor, or if there is inclement weather, please check in with the Outdoor UW Office.

Prerequisites: Intro to Dinghy Attendance Rating.

Students who take this lesson will be working toward earning their Zest Light rating. It may take several lessons to achieve proficiency in the skills that constitute the rating. Ratings are issued at the discretion of the Instructor.

Event Information: This two and a half hour on-land lesson will cover the basics of sailing and introduce you to two of the Hoofer Sailing Club’s introductory boats, the Badger Techs and RS Zests. Instructional topics will include boat vocabulary, basic sailing principles, knots, and rigging (setting up) both types of boat. Students will not be in boats during this lesson and are welcome to wear regular clothes instead of sailing clothes.

Location: This lesson will meet under the yellow canopy next to the lake lab. If you are unable to find your instructor, or if there is inclement weather, please check in with the Outdoor UW Office.

Prerequisites: Ground School Attendance Rating.

Students who take this lesson will be issued the Intro to Dinghy Attendance Rating

This reservation is for a two-person craft rental (Canoe or Tandem Kayak).  Only one reservation is required for you and your paddling partner. An additional liability waiver will be required for the second occupant upon arrival to your rental. If you would like to rent a single person craft (single kayak or stand-up paddleboard), please check our rental calendar for alternate options.  

1. Complete your reservation before arriving 
   • Payment will be required
   • A waiver will be signed
   • Review our cancellation policy
2. Arrive to the Outdoor UW Office
   • The office is located in the lower level overlooking the lake front on the west side of the building.  
   • Additional directions and information will be sent in a confirmation email. 
   • Arrive early if you plan to change, use the bathroom, or rent a locker.  Locker rentals are available for $1 through our front desk (or at the time of your rental reservation)
   • The second occupant of the boat will need to complete a waiver in our office. 
3. Let's Paddle!
   • Our team will help you gear up and provide a safety orientation. 
4. Return your boat
   • Reservations are for one hour.  Should you want a longer time period, please sign-up for an additional timeslot.
   • Our staff will help you exit your boat and put away your equipment.  
   • Don't forget to visit the terrace for food and drinks after!

This reservation is for a single-person craft rental (Single Kayak or Stand-up Paddleboard).  Don't forget to invite your friends to sign-up!  If you would like to rent a two-person craft (Tandem Kayak or Canoe), please check our rental calendar for alternate options.  

1. Complete your reservation before arriving 
   • Payment will be required
   • A waiver will be signed
   • Review our cancellation policy
2. Arrive to the Outdoor UW Office
   • The office is located in the lower level overlooking the lake front on the west side of the building.  
   • Additional directions and information will be sent in a confirmation email. 
   • Arrive early if you plan to change, use the bathroom, or rent a locker.  Locker rentals are available for $1 through our front desk (or at the time of your rental reservation)
3. Let's Paddle!
   • Our team will help you gear up and provide a safety orientation. 
4. Return your boat
   • Reservations are for one hour.  Should you want a longer time period, please sign-up for an additional timeslot.
   • Our staff will help you exit your boat and put away your equipment.  
   • Don't forget to visit the terrace for food and drinks after!

Event Information: This three hour lesson will focus on refinement of skills learned in the Intro to Badger Sloop Sailing lesson. Students will have the chance to further practice rigging, boat handling, landing and crew overboard procedures. This lesson will take place predominantly on the water.

Location: This lesson will meet under the yellow canopy next to the lake lab. If you are unable to find your instructor, or if there is inclement weather, please check in with the Outdoor UW Office.

Prerequisites: Completion of the Intro to Badger Sloop Sailing Lesson. Please review the Badger Sloop Manual prior to this lesson.   

Students who take this lesson will be working toward earning their Sloop Light rating. The Sloop fleet uses a series of skill check-off ratings (Rigging, Crew Overboard, Landing, Boat Handling) to help keep track of proficiency. Once all of the check-off ratings have been earned by a student, they will be issued a Badger Sloop Light rating. It may take several lessons to achieve proficiency in the skills that constitute the rating. Ratings are issued at the discretion of the Instructor.

This reservation is for a two-person craft rental (Canoe or Tandem Kayak).  Only one reservation is required for you and your paddling partner. An additional liability waiver will be required for the second occupant upon arrival to your rental. If you would like to rent a single person craft (single kayak or stand-up paddleboard), please check our rental calendar for alternate options.  

1. Complete your reservation before arriving 
   • Payment will be required
   • A waiver will be signed
   • Review our cancellation policy
2. Arrive to the Outdoor UW Office
   • The office is located in the lower level overlooking the lake front on the west side of the building.  
   • Additional directions and information will be sent in a confirmation email. 
   • Arrive early if you plan to change, use the bathroom, or rent a locker.  Locker rentals are available for $1 through our front desk (or at the time of your rental reservation)
   • The second occupant of the boat will need to complete a waiver in our office. 
3. Let's Paddle!
   • Our team will help you gear up and provide a safety orientation. 
4. Return your boat
   • Reservations are for one hour.  Should you want a longer time period, please sign-up for an additional timeslot.
   • Our staff will help you exit your boat and put away your equipment.  
   • Don't forget to visit the terrace for food and drinks after!

This reservation is for a single-person craft rental (Single Kayak or Stand-up Paddleboard).  Don't forget to invite your friends to sign-up!  If you would like to rent a two-person craft (Tandem Kayak or Canoe), please check our rental calendar for alternate options.  

1. Complete your reservation before arriving 
   • Payment will be required
   • A waiver will be signed
   • Review our cancellation policy
2. Arrive to the Outdoor UW Office
   • The office is located in the lower level overlooking the lake front on the west side of the building.  
   • Additional directions and information will be sent in a confirmation email. 
   • Arrive early if you plan to change, use the bathroom, or rent a locker.  Locker rentals are available for $1 through our front desk (or at the time of your rental reservation)
3. Let's Paddle!
   • Our team will help you gear up and provide a safety orientation. 
4. Return your boat
   • Reservations are for one hour.  Should you want a longer time period, please sign-up for an additional timeslot.
   • Our staff will help you exit your boat and put away your equipment.  
   • Don't forget to visit the terrace for food and drinks after!

This reservation is for a two-person craft rental (Canoe or Tandem Kayak).  Only one reservation is required for you and your paddling partner. An additional liability waiver will be required for the second occupant upon arrival to your rental. If you would like to rent a single person craft (single kayak or stand-up paddleboard), please check our rental calendar for alternate options.  

1. Complete your reservation before arriving 
   • Payment will be required
   • A waiver will be signed
   • Review our cancellation policy
2. Arrive to the Outdoor UW Office
   • The office is located in the lower level overlooking the lake front on the west side of the building.  
   • Additional directions and information will be sent in a confirmation email. 
   • Arrive early if you plan to change, use the bathroom, or rent a locker.  Locker rentals are available for $1 through our front desk (or at the time of your rental reservation)
   • The second occupant of the boat will need to complete a waiver in our office. 
3. Let's Paddle!
   • Our team will help you gear up and provide a safety orientation. 
4. Return your boat
   • Reservations are for one hour.  Should you want a longer time period, please sign-up for an additional timeslot.
   • Our staff will help you exit your boat and put away your equipment.  
   • Don't forget to visit the terrace for food and drinks after!

This reservation is for a single-person craft rental (Single Kayak or Stand-up Paddleboard).  Don't forget to invite your friends to sign-up!  If you would like to rent a two-person craft (Tandem Kayak or Canoe), please check our rental calendar for alternate options.  

1. Complete your reservation before arriving 
   • Payment will be required
   • A waiver will be signed
   • Review our cancellation policy
2. Arrive to the Outdoor UW Office
   • The office is located in the lower level overlooking the lake front on the west side of the building.  
   • Additional directions and information will be sent in a confirmation email. 
   • Arrive early if you plan to change, use the bathroom, or rent a locker.  Locker rentals are available for $1 through our front desk (or at the time of your rental reservation)
3. Let's Paddle!
   • Our team will help you gear up and provide a safety orientation. 
4. Return your boat
   • Reservations are for one hour.  Should you want a longer time period, please sign-up for an additional timeslot.
   • Our staff will help you exit your boat and put away your equipment.  
   • Don't forget to visit the terrace for food and drinks after!

This reservation is for a two-person craft rental (Canoe or Tandem Kayak).  Only one reservation is required for you and your paddling partner. An additional liability waiver will be required for the second occupant upon arrival to your rental. If you would like to rent a single person craft (single kayak or stand-up paddleboard), please check our rental calendar for alternate options.  

1. Complete your reservation before arriving 
   • Payment will be required
   • A waiver will be signed
   • Review our cancellation policy
2. Arrive to the Outdoor UW Office
   • The office is located in the lower level overlooking the lake front on the west side of the building.  
   • Additional directions and information will be sent in a confirmation email. 
   • Arrive early if you plan to change, use the bathroom, or rent a locker.  Locker rentals are available for $1 through our front desk (or at the time of your rental reservation)
   • The second occupant of the boat will need to complete a waiver in our office. 
3. Let's Paddle!
   • Our team will help you gear up and provide a safety orientation. 
4. Return your boat
   • Reservations are for one hour.  Should you want a longer time period, please sign-up for an additional timeslot.
   • Our staff will help you exit your boat and put away your equipment.  
   • Don't forget to visit the terrace for food and drinks after!

This reservation is for a single-person craft rental (Single Kayak or Stand-up Paddleboard).  Don't forget to invite your friends to sign-up!  If you would like to rent a two-person craft (Tandem Kayak or Canoe), please check our rental calendar for alternate options.  

1. Complete your reservation before arriving 
   • Payment will be required
   • A waiver will be signed
   • Review our cancellation policy
2. Arrive to the Outdoor UW Office
   • The office is located in the lower level overlooking the lake front on the west side of the building.  
   • Additional directions and information will be sent in a confirmation email. 
   • Arrive early if you plan to change, use the bathroom, or rent a locker.  Locker rentals are available for $1 through our front desk (or at the time of your rental reservation)
3. Let's Paddle!
   • Our team will help you gear up and provide a safety orientation. 
4. Return your boat
   • Reservations are for one hour.  Should you want a longer time period, please sign-up for an additional timeslot.
   • Our staff will help you exit your boat and put away your equipment.  
   • Don't forget to visit the terrace for food and drinks after!

This reservation is for a two-person craft rental (Canoe or Tandem Kayak).  Only one reservation is required for you and your paddling partner. An additional liability waiver will be required for the second occupant upon arrival to your rental. If you would like to rent a single person craft (single kayak or stand-up paddleboard), please check our rental calendar for alternate options.  

1. Complete your reservation before arriving 
   • Payment will be required
   • A waiver will be signed
   • Review our cancellation policy
2. Arrive to the Outdoor UW Office
   • The office is located in the lower level overlooking the lake front on the west side of the building.  
   • Additional directions and information will be sent in a confirmation email. 
   • Arrive early if you plan to change, use the bathroom, or rent a locker.  Locker rentals are available for $1 through our front desk (or at the time of your rental reservation)
   • The second occupant of the boat will need to complete a waiver in our office. 
3. Let's Paddle!
   • Our team will help you gear up and provide a safety orientation. 
4. Return your boat
   • Reservations are for one hour.  Should you want a longer time period, please sign-up for an additional timeslot.
   • Our staff will help you exit your boat and put away your equipment.  
   • Don't forget to visit the terrace for food and drinks after!

This reservation is for a single-person craft rental (Single Kayak or Stand-up Paddleboard).  Don't forget to invite your friends to sign-up!  If you would like to rent a two-person craft (Tandem Kayak or Canoe), please check our rental calendar for alternate options.  

1. Complete your reservation before arriving 
   • Payment will be required
   • A waiver will be signed
   • Review our cancellation policy
2. Arrive to the Outdoor UW Office
   • The office is located in the lower level overlooking the lake front on the west side of the building.  
   • Additional directions and information will be sent in a confirmation email. 
   • Arrive early if you plan to change, use the bathroom, or rent a locker.  Locker rentals are available for $1 through our front desk (or at the time of your rental reservation)
3. Let's Paddle!
   • Our team will help you gear up and provide a safety orientation. 
4. Return your boat
   • Reservations are for one hour.  Should you want a longer time period, please sign-up for an additional timeslot.
   • Our staff will help you exit your boat and put away your equipment.  
   • Don't forget to visit the terrace for food and drinks after!

Event Information: This lesson will cover the basics of sailing and introduce you to the Badger Sloop. Instructional topics will include boat vocabulary, basic sailing principles, knots, and rigging (setting up) the boat. Students will spend some time on shore and some time on the water and should dress accordingly. 

Location: This lesson will meet under the yellow canopy next to the lake lab. If you are unable to find your instructor, or if there is inclement weather, please check in with the Outdoor UW Office.

Prerequisites: Ground School Attendance Rating. Please read the Badger Sloop Manual prior to this lesson. 

Students who take this lesson will be working toward earning their Sloop Light rating. The Sloop fleet uses a series of skill check-off ratings (Rigging, Crew Overboard, Landing, Boat Handling) to help keep track of proficiency. Once all of the check-off ratings have been earned by a student, they will be issued a Badger Sloop Light rating. It is recommended that students take this lesson once, followed by a Badger Sloop Lesson two to three times to earn their skill check offs and eventually Badger Sloop Light rating.

Event Information: This three hour lesson will focus on refinement of skills learned in the Intro to Badger Sloop Sailing lesson. Students will have the chance to further practice rigging, boat handling, landing and crew overboard procedures. This lesson will take place predominantly on the water.

Location: This lesson will meet under the yellow canopy next to the lake lab. If you are unable to find your instructor, or if there is inclement weather, please check in with the Outdoor UW Office.

Prerequisites: Completion of the Intro to Badger Sloop Sailing Lesson. Please review the Badger Sloop Manual prior to this lesson.   

Students who take this lesson will be working toward earning their Sloop Light rating. The Sloop fleet uses a series of skill check-off ratings (Rigging, Crew Overboard, Landing, Boat Handling) to help keep track of proficiency. Once all of the check-off ratings have been earned by a student, they will be issued a Badger Sloop Light rating. It may take several lessons to achieve proficiency in the skills that constitute the rating. Ratings are issued at the discretion of the Instructor.

Event Information: Knotty Rascal is a Precision 27 and is part of the Cruising Keelboat fleet. Lessons on Knotty Rascal will focus on cruising and general sailing skills including care and use of the inboard diesel engine, using wheel steering, sailing with a roller furler jib, and ensuring the crew has a safe and enjoyable sail. Please bring your rating progress form for check off after the lesson. If you have areas you would like to focus on, please let your instructor know. You can find the progress forms and other instructional material at hoofersailing.org/manuals

Participants must abide by all Hoofer Sailing Club Covid-19 event protocols during this event.

Lessons proceed in all weather conditions except thunderstorms, your instructor may have on-land discussions about sailing theory or advanced topics if the weather doesn’t permit sailing.

Location: This lesson will meet under the yellow canopy next to the lake lab. If you are unable to find your instructor, or if there is inclement weather, please check in with the Outdoor UW Office.

Prerequisite: Intro to Keelboat or Badger Sloop rating

Suggested reading is U.S. Sailing Basic Keelboat, Basic Cruising, Bareboat Cruising, available in the Outdoor Programs Office.

Event Information: This three hour lesson will review the topics of the Intro to Dinghy Sailing lesson and focus on the rigging and sailing of the RS Zest. Students should expect to spend time on the water during this lesson and dress accordingly. Most students take this course once or twice before moving on to the Learner Dinghy Practical. 

Location: This lesson will meet under the yellow canopy next to the lake lab. If you are unable to find your instructor, or if there is inclement weather, please check in with the Outdoor UW Office.

Prerequisites: Intro to Dinghy Attendance Rating.

Students who take this lesson will be working toward earning their Zest Light rating. It may take several lessons to achieve proficiency in the skills that constitute the rating. Ratings are issued at the discretion of the Instructor.