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Intro to Sailing For The Family
Come enjoy a fun and engaging introduction to sailing aboard our Hobie® Wave catamarans! Using our "quick-start" method, this session is designed to get participants ages 6 and up confidently sailing on the waters of Green Bay in no time. It’s a hands-on, on-the-water experience that’s perfect for beginners and families looking to try something new together.
This program is built for families of four, but we know that "family" comes in all shapes and sizes. Whether it's your sibling, cousin, grandparent, or a neighbor who feels like family, we welcome them as part of your crew.
Join us for a safe, exciting, and memorable day on the water—we can’t wait to sail with you!
Event Specifications:
- Ages 6 years of age and older with a parent (contact us if you have a child under the age of 6 prior to registering)
- A three-hour sailing Intro to Sailing lesson for the family (limit to four (4) family members per boat, may vary depending on age and size of family)
- Then enjoy a pizza and soda for four - compliments of Captain Jack's at Louie's Lagoon, also located at South Bay Marina
- Enjoy the sunset on the beach after your lesson (weather permitting)
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Cost:
$150 per family. Recommend limiting it to four individuals.
What to bring:
- Old tennis shoes or closed-toe water shoes are required to be worn at all times to protect your feet.
- A completed and signed waiver
- Eyeglasses or sunglasses - with holder strap/cord
- Sunscreen
- Swimming suit
- Towel
- Dry clothes
- Water bottle full of water/ beverage and snack
- We provide life jackets however, students may bring their own if they wish. (All privately owned lifejackets are subject to inspection and approval of Green Bay Sail & Paddle Staff)
Location:
South Bay Marina
101 Bay Beach Road
Green Bay, WI, 54302
Directions:
The marina is at the west end of Bay Beach Rd, past the Zippin Pippin roller coaster. To find SOUTH BAY, take HWY I-43 to exit #187 (Webster Ave), go north to Irwin St. and take a left on Irwin, which then turns into Bay Beach Rd. We are the last entrance on the right. Look for the SOUTH BAY Marina sign.
When you enter the marina follow the signs that say Green Bay Sail & Paddle.

Disclaimer:
Classes may be canceled and/or rescheduled at the discretion of Green Bay Sail & Paddle Inc. (“GBSP”) due to weather conditions and/or general concern of the participants and/or any and all Green Bay Sail & Paddle Inc. staff and volunteers. Classes that do not meet the minimum number of registrants may be rescheduled. GBSP will attempt to notify all registrants by email and/or telephone of cancellations 24 to 48 hours prior to commencement.
For the safety of everyone, we ask that if you have or had a fever in the past 48 hours that you do not come to class. We will do our best to reschedule you to a later class. You may be asked to leave if you do not abide by these safety guidelines. Refunds will not be given to any participant for failure to comply with any and all safety guidelines.