Sailing Clinics
Quest, Keel & the new Venture sailboats
These clinics are for our patrons that have already been certified to rent the Quest, Venture or Holder 20 Keelboat and wish to be certified on another boat in our fleet.
Please note these clinics DO NOT include sailing instruction. Please do not enroll unless you feel confident with your basic sailing skills. The clinics provide an introduction to the boat, rigging and de-rigging instruction. To obtain certification you must demonstrate safe and proficient operation of the boat (and for the Quest, a capsize and recovery)
Quest Sailboats:
For the Quest you will be required to capsize the boat at the dock, swim to the centerboard and right the boat, then climb back into the boat. In addition, this boats require the ability to sit in a low position, squat and be on your knees, and frequently reposition yourself to balance the boat. The Quest is stored on the dock; renters are required to slide the boats on and off the dock.
See below for more information on each clinic schedule.
Keelboat Sailboat
The Keelboat, a larger and more stable, has bench-style seating and does not have a capzise requirement. However, a basic swim test is required. See below for more information on the Keelboat and the class schedule.
Course Details
Length: 2 hours
Minimum Enrollment: 3
Maximum Enrollment: 12
Quest Minimum Age Requirement: 12 (12-15 year olds must have parent registered in clinic)
Keelboat Minimum Age Requirement: 16
(15 year old may take Keelboat class when parent is registered also)
Pricing
General Public: $50
CSUS Alumni: $45
Affiliates: $40
Sac State Students: $35
What to Expect
- You will get wet! Bring a towel
- You should wear clothes that are comfortable and can get wet
- Shoes should either be tennis shoes or sandals with a heel strap
- NO FLIP FLOPS
- The Front Office staff can hold your keys during class.
- Any other personal belongings can be stored in our $0.50 one-time use locker; which takes two quarters.
VENTURE CLINIC
Physicality: High
The newest addition to our fleet, the Venture sailboat is similar to our Keelboat Holder 20.
2026 Venture Clinic Schedule
| Section | Date | Days | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| VENTURE01 | March 21 | Saturday | 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM |
| VENTURE02 | April 10 | Friday | 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM |
| VENTURE03 | May 9 | Saturday | 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM |
| VENTURE04 | June 20 | Saturday | 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM |
| VENTURE05 | July 17 | Friday | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM |
| VENTURE06 | August 21 | Friday | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM |
| VENTURE07 | September 18 | Friday | 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM |
| VENTURE08 | October 21 | Wednesday | 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM |
Quest Clinics
Physicality: Very High
The Quest sailboat is taught using a mainsail and a jib and requires two people to rent at the Aquatic Center (only one person need to be certified.) Students will be paired for on the water training.
The Quest is 14 feet long, 6 feet wide and weighs 310 pounds; it is a bit more difficult to balance and recover from a capsize. Most sailing programs utilize this type of boat; it is suitable for beginners but also for learning more advanced sailing techniques.
2026 Quest Clinic Schedule
| Section | Date | Days | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| QUESTCLINIC01 | April 4 | Saturday | 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM |
| QUESTCLINIC02 | May 6 | Wednesday | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM |
| QUESTCLINIC03 | June 12 | Friday | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM |
| QUESTCLINIC04 | July 22 | Wednesday | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM |
| QUESTCLINIC05 | August 7 | Friday | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM |
| QUESTCLINIC06 | September 26 | Saturday | 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM |
| QUESTCLINIC07 | October 8 | Friday | 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM |
Keelboat Clinic
Physicality: Moderate
The keelboats require two people to rent at the Aquatic Center (only one person needs to be certified). Students will be grouped for on-the-water training. The Holder 20 is perfect for those interested in learning how to sail a larger style of sailboat. The keelboats have bench style seating and can comfortably accommodate 4-5 adults. On-the-water skills covered include docking, person overboard recovery, and sail trim. Students will be required to perform a brief swim test.
There is no capsize recovery required as the boat is extremely unlikely to capsize
2026 Keelboat Clinic Schedule
| Section | Start Date | Days | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEELCLINIC01 | April 8 | Wednesday | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM |
| KEELCLINIC02 | May 27 | Wednesday | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM |
| KEELCLINIC03 | June 19 | Friday | 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM |
| KEELCLINIC04 | July 20 | Monday | 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM |
| KEELCLINIC05 | August 14 | Friday | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM |
| KEELCLINIC06 | September 2 | Wednesday | 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM |
| KEELCLINIC07 | October 17 | Saturday | 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM |