About ESA:
Englewood Sailing Association has been teaching small boat sailing on Lemon Bay since 2002. We are an all-volunteer, non-profit organization dedicated to building confidence, character and community through sailing. Every year over 150 people from Sarasota and Charlotte counties and beyond learn to sail with us. Programs: We offer several programs each year:
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WHAT'S GOING ON THESE
NEXT TWO WEEKS Weeks Ending Sunday May 25 and June 1 Wednesday Breakfast is ON May 21 and 28 7:30 AM at Stefano's 401 S. Indiana Ave. Englewood - all are welcome Wednesday Adult Sailing from 9AM to noon May 21 and 28 is ON Be sure to renew your membership ($25) and also join Family/Adult Social Sailing ($150). Contact Cathy with questions. Wednesday ESA Board Meeting 5 PM Check your email for the Zoom link to attend. All are welcome. Or contact Cathy [email protected] Saturday Youth Coastal Cruising is TBD for Saturday May 17 Time TBD please check your email for updates from John or Marie Saturday Spring Youth Sailing is ON for May 17 11 to 3 PM The last class - May 17 - is a make up day. Reminders: bring a snack and towel, bring a refillable water bottle. Closed-toe and closed-heel shoes are required (NO CROCS). Safety Boat Clinic Saturday May 17 8 AM to 11 AM - Contact Cathy or John to sign up. Bobarino's pizza lunch and soft drinks at 11:45 for all volunteers participating in the clinic. Saturday Adult and Family Social Sailing is May 24, June 7 and 21, July 19 and 26. Time 8:30 - 11 AM - At least six sailors need to sign up by Wednesday in order to hold Social Sailing on the Saturday. Please plan to take a turn on a safety boat or shore crew so everyone can sail. Call 517-262-8313 or email Pat Beffel if you would like to sail on Saturday. More info on Saturday Social Sailing HERE. Mote Marine Field Trip Saturday May 31 RSVP to Cathy by May 23 (firm) 410-428-6742 Check your email for the invitation. ESA provides admission to Mote and bag lunch. We will travel in private cars. All ESA volunteers, youth sailors and families invited. Youth sailors can attend unaccompanied by parents with a signed permission slip. Leave Indian Mound Park at 9 AM, return approximately 3 PM. Looking Ahead: Summer Camp Signup Available: Youth ages 9-17 Summer Camp I June 9-13, 2025 click HERE to sign up Summer Camp II June 23-27, 2025 click HERE to sign up Summer Camp III July 7-11, 2025 click HERE to sign up November Adult Learn to Sail Our next Adult Sailing Class is M-Th November 3-6, 2025. Register HERE for November |
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