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*Please note that a Sail Haven membership is required for sailing lessons.

If you’re unable to make the first lesson in a course you will be rescheduled into another course.

To learn more about Sail Haven visit sailnewhaven.org.

    • 05/26/2026
    • 06/11/2026
    • 6 sessions
    • Canal Dock Boathouse
    • 11
    Register

    This course covers safety, rigging, sail trim, and steering.

    • Takes place in the classroom and on-the-water
    • Taught in 19’ Flying Scot Daysailors
    • Prerequisites: Sail Haven Membership
    • Course goal: Sail Haven Level 1 - Beginner rating for open sailing

    *Please note: if you’re unable to make the first lesson in a course you will be rescheduled into another course.

    • 05/26/2026
    • 06/09/2026
    • 3 sessions
    • Canal Dock Boathouse
    • 8
    Register


    • Takes place on shore and on the water.
    • Taught in 19’ Flying Scot Daysailors
    • Prerequisites: Sail Haven Membership, Beginner 1 (or equivalent)
    • Course goal: Fun way to improve sailing skills with a group of women. Curriculum is rotating and participants can request instruction of specific skills.


    • 05/27/2026
    • 06/10/2026
    • 5 sessions
    • Canal Dock Boathouse
    • 12
    Register

    This course reviews the Beginner I & II courses for members feel they might have forgotten over the long winter. This Review Course can help you get on the water with confidence.

    • Takes place in the classroom and on-the-water
    • Taught in 19’ Flying Scot Daysailors
    • Prerequisites: Sail Haven Membership, most participants will have taken Beginner ! & Beginner II courses.
    • Course goal: Sail Haven Level 2 - Intermediate rating for open sailing

    *Please note: if you’re unable to make the first lesson in a course you will be rescheduled into another course.

    • 05/28/2026
    • 06/11/2026
    • 3 sessions
    • Canal Dock Boathouse
    • 8
    Register


    • Takes place on shore and on the water.
    • Taught in 19’ Flying Scot Daysailors
    • Prerequisites: Sail Haven Membership, Beginner 1 (or equivalent) lessons.
    • Course goal: Fun way to improve sailing skills with a group. Curriculum is rotating and participants can request instruction of specific skills.


    • 05/30/2026
    • 06/20/2026
    • 4 sessions
    • Canal Dock Boathouse
    • 12
    Register

    This course covers safety, rigging, sail trim, and steering.

    • Takes place in the classroom and on-the-water
    • Taught in 19’ Flying Scot Daysailors
    • Prerequisites: Sail Haven Membership
    • Course goal: Sail Haven Level 1 - Beginner rating for open sailing

    *Please note:

    1. The second class of this series takes place on Sunday morning June 7th, due to the Dragon Boat Festival at the boathouse on Saturday morning. Thank you for your understanding and patience. 
    2. if you’re unable to make the first lesson in a course you will be rescheduled into another course.
    • 06/15/2026
    • 07/01/2026
    • 6 sessions
    • Canal Dock Boathouse
    • 12
    Register

    In Beginner II you’ll learn how to sail with a mix of classroom and on-the-water instruction building on skills learned in Beginner I with the goal of your becoming a confident skipper. Skills include capsize recovery, docking and rigging.

    • Format: classroom and on-the-water instruction with 12 students
    • Boats: 14’ 420 high boom dinghies and Sunfish
    • Prerequisites: Sail Haven Membership
    • Course goal: Sail Haven Level 2 - Intermediate rating for open sailing

    *Please note: if you’re unable to make the first lesson in a course you will be rescheduled into another course.

    • 06/15/2026
    • 07/01/2026
    • 6 sessions
    • Canal Dock Boathouse
    • 12
    Register

    In Beginner II you’ll learn how to sail with a mix of classroom and on-the-water instruction building on skills learned in Beginner I with the goal of your becoming a confident skipper. Skills include capsize recovery, docking and rigging.

    • Format: classroom and on-the-water instruction with 12 students
    • Boats: 14’ 420 high boom dinghies and Sunfish
    • Prerequisites: Sail Haven Membership
    • Course goal: Sail Haven Level 2 - Intermediate rating for open sailing

    *Please note: if you’re unable to make the first lesson in a course you will be rescheduled into another course.

    • 06/16/2026
    • 07/02/2026
    • 6 sessions
    • Canal Dock Boathouse
    • 12
    Register

    This course covers safety, rigging, sail trim, and steering.

    • Takes place in the classroom and on-the-water
    • Taught in 19’ Flying Scot Daysailors
    • Prerequisites: Sail Haven Membership
    • Course goal: Sail Haven Level 1 - Beginner rating for open sailing

    *Please note: if you’re unable to make the first lesson in a course you will be rescheduled into another course.

    • 06/16/2026
    • 06/30/2026
    • 3 sessions
    • Canal Dock Boathouse
    • 8
    Register


    • Takes place on shore and on the water.
    • Taught in 19’ Flying Scot Daysailors
    • Prerequisites: Sail Haven Membership, Beginner 1 (or equivalent)
    • Course goal: Fun way to improve sailing skills with a group of women. Curriculum is rotating and participants can request instruction of specific skills.


    • 06/18/2026
    • 07/02/2026
    • 3 sessions
    • Canal Dock Boathouse
    • 8
    Register


    • Takes place on shore and on the water.
    • Taught in 19’ Flying Scot Daysailors
    • Prerequisites: Sail Haven Membership, Beginner 1 (or equivalent) lessons.
    • Course goal: Fun way to improve sailing skills with a group. Curriculum is rotating and participants can request instruction of specific skills.


    • 06/27/2026
    • 07/25/2026
    • 4 sessions
    • Canal Dock Boathouse
    • 12
    Register

    This course covers safety, rigging, sail trim, and steering.

    • Takes place in the classroom and on-the-water
    • Taught in 19’ Flying Scot Daysailors
    • Prerequisites: Sail Haven Membership
    • Course goal: Sail Haven Level 1 - Beginner rating for open sailing

    *Please note: if you’re unable to make the first lesson in a course you will be rescheduled into another course.

    • 07/06/2026
    • 07/22/2026
    • 6 sessions
    • Canal Dock Boathouse
    • 12
    Register

    In Beginner II you’ll learn how to sail with a mix of classroom and on-the-water instruction building on skills learned in Beginner I with the goal of your becoming a confident skipper. Skills include capsize recovery, docking and rigging.

    • Format: classroom and on-the-water instruction with 12 students
    • Boats: 14’ 420 high boom dinghies and Sunfish
    • Prerequisites: Sail Haven Membership
    • Course goal: Sail Haven Level 2 - Intermediate rating for open sailing

    *Please note: if you’re unable to make the first lesson in a course you will be rescheduled into another course.

    • 07/06/2026
    • 07/22/2026
    • 6 sessions
    • Canal Dock Boathouse
    • 12
    Register

    In Beginner II you’ll learn how to sail with a mix of classroom and on-the-water instruction building on skills learned in Beginner I with the goal of your becoming a confident skipper. Skills include capsize recovery, docking and rigging.

    • Format: classroom and on-the-water instruction with 12 students
    • Boats: 14’ 420 high boom dinghies and Sunfish
    • Prerequisites: Sail Haven Membership
    • Course goal: Sail Haven Level 2 - Intermediate rating for open sailing

    *Please note: if you’re unable to make the first lesson in a course you will be rescheduled into another course.

    • 07/07/2026
    • 07/23/2026
    • 6 sessions
    • Canal Dock Boathouse
    • 12
    Register

    This course covers safety, rigging, sail trim, and steering.

    • Takes place in the classroom and on-the-water
    • Taught in 19’ Flying Scot Daysailors
    • Prerequisites: Sail Haven Membership
    • Course goal: Sail Haven Level 1 - Beginner rating for open sailing

    *Please note: if you’re unable to make the first lesson in a course you will be rescheduled into another course.

    • 07/07/2026
    • 07/21/2026
    • 3 sessions
    • Canal Dock Boathouse
    • 8
    Register


    • Takes place on shore and on the water.
    • Taught in 19’ Flying Scot Daysailors
    • Prerequisites: Sail Haven Membership, Beginner 1 (or equivalent)
    • Course goal: Fun way to improve sailing skills with a group of women. Curriculum is rotating and participants can request instruction of specific skills.


    • 07/09/2026
    • 07/23/2026
    • 3 sessions
    • Canal Dock Boathouse
    • 8
    Register


    • Takes place on shore and on the water.
    • Taught in 19’ Flying Scot Daysailors
    • Prerequisites: Sail Haven Membership, Beginner 1 (or equivalent) lessons.
    • Course goal: Fun way to improve sailing skills with a group. Curriculum is rotating and participants can request instruction of specific skills.


    • 07/27/2026
    • 08/12/2026
    • 6 sessions
    • Canal Dock Boathouse
    • 12
    Register

    In Beginner II you’ll learn how to sail with a mix of classroom and on-the-water instruction building on skills learned in Beginner I with the goal of your becoming a confident skipper. Skills include capsize recovery, docking and rigging.

    • Format: classroom and on-the-water instruction with 12 students
    • Boats: 19' Flying Scot Daysailors
    • Prerequisites: Sail Haven Membership, Most people take the Beginner I course first.
    • Course goal: Sail Haven Level 2 - Intermediate rating for open sailing

    *Please note: if you’re unable to make the first lesson in a course you will be rescheduled into another course.

    • 07/27/2026
    • 08/12/2026
    • 6 sessions
    • Canal Dock Boathouse
    • 12
    Register

    In Beginner II you’ll learn how to sail with a mix of classroom and on-the-water instruction building on skills learned in Beginner I with the goal of your becoming a confident skipper. Skills include capsize recovery, docking and rigging.

    • Format: classroom and on-the-water instruction with 12 students
    • Boats: 14’ 420 high boom dinghies and Sunfish
    • Prerequisites: Sail Haven Membership
    • Course goal: Sail Haven Level 2 - Intermediate rating for open sailing

    *Please note: if you’re unable to make the first lesson in a course you will be rescheduled into another course.

    • 07/28/2026
    • 08/11/2026
    • 6 sessions
    • Canal Dock Boathouse
    • 12
    Register

    This course covers safety, rigging, sail trim, and steering.

    • Takes place in the classroom and on-the-water
    • Taught in 19’ Flying Scot Daysailors
    • Prerequisites: Sail Haven Membership
    • Course goal: Sail Haven Level 1 - Beginner rating for open sailing

    *Please note: if you’re unable to make the first lesson in a course you will be rescheduled into another course.

    • 07/28/2026
    • 08/11/2026
    • 3 sessions
    • Canal Dock Boathouse
    • 8
    Register


    • Takes place on shore and on the water.
    • Taught in 19’ Flying Scot Daysailors
    • Prerequisites: Sail Haven Membership, Beginner 1 (or equivalent)
    • Course goal: Fun way to improve sailing skills with a group of women. Curriculum is rotating and participants can request instruction of specific skills.


    • 07/30/2026
    • 08/13/2026
    • 3 sessions
    • Canal Dock Boathouse
    • 8
    Register


    • Takes place on shore and on the water.
    • Taught in 19’ Flying Scot Daysailors
    • Prerequisites: Sail Haven Membership, Beginner 1 (or equivalent) lessons.
    • Course goal: Fun way to improve sailing skills with a group. Curriculum is rotating and participants can request instruction of specific skills.


    • 08/01/2026
    • 08/22/2026
    • 4 sessions
    • Canal Dock Boathouse
    • 12
    Register

    This course covers safety, rigging, sail trim, and steering.

    • Takes place in the classroom and on-the-water
    • Taught in 19’ Flying Scot Daysailors
    • Prerequisites: Sail Haven Membership
    • Course goal: Sail Haven Level 1 - Beginner rating for open sailing

    *Please note: if you’re unable to make the first lesson in a course you will be rescheduled into another course.

    • 09/19/2026
    • 10/10/2026
    • 4 sessions
    • Canal Dock Boathouse
    • 12
    Register

    This course covers safety, rigging, sail trim, and steering.

    • Takes place in the classroom and on-the-water
    • Taught in 19’ Flying Scot Daysailors
    • Prerequisites: Sail Haven Membership
    • Course goal: Sail Haven Level 1 - Beginner rating for open sailing

    *Please note: if you’re unable to make the first lesson in a course you will be rescheduled into another course.


Canal Dock Boathouse, Inc. is a 501(c)(3)
non-profit organization.
Physical Address:
475 Long Wharf Drive
New Haven, CT 06511

Mailing Address:
CDBI
PO Box 8442
New Haven, CT 06530

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