Welcome to Geneva Lake Sailing School
We are a non-profit (501c3) organization dedicated to enhancing the personal development of students by teaching the skills of sailing.
Summer Sailing Programs at GLSS have concluded for the year, but there are still opportunities to enjoy Geneva Lake. Out adult sailing instructors continue to run private lessons on the Sonar, there are three sessions available every day, and we will continue as long as the weather allows us to comfortably sail. You can book your lesson here.
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We are also starting the fall BMRT Series, offering practices in Optimist and ILCA classes. The ILCA practices will be directed by Maru Urban, an internationally acclaimed coach and former advisor to the US Olympic Team. The Optimist program will be led by the BMRT Head Coach Marek Valasek.
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On September 28-29, GLSS will host the Optimist Midwest Championship for Red-White and Blue and Green fleets. This regional championship is a qualifier for the 2025 USODA Team Trials.
At the end of the season, BMRT will organize Oktoberfest Regatta, a traditional farewell to the sailing season. As usual, we will run races for Optimists, ILCA, Melges 14s and this year we will also add Melges 15 class to the event. There are no age restrictions for the M14 and 15 classes, everyone is welcome to compete and enjoy the festivities, including a Saturday chili cookout.
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Using the unique resource of Geneva Lake, we provide the means to advance sailors to their full potential resulting in life-long enjoyment of the sport of sailing and racing. We are committed to creating an atmosphere where sportsmanship, teamwork and competitive spirit can all be enjoyed. GLSS sailors are winners when they try to do their best.
Since 1938, the Geneva Lake Sailing School has served the community with youth sailing programs that emphasize self-reliance, confidence and teamwork. In recent years GLSS expanded its keel-boat sailing programs to providing sailing opportunities to people of all ages.
