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LEARN TO SAIL
Englewood Sailing Association


Building Confidence, Character and Community Through Sailing
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:
  • Family Membership
  • 3 Summer Camps
  • 3 Adult Learn to Sail Classes
  • Fall and Spring Youth Sailing
  • Family and Adult Sailing Wed&Sat​
  • Lemon Drop Regatta
  • Coastal Cruising
  • ​Youth Racing
  • Calendar
Click here to see a couple of photo albums

Program Renewals
2025 Sponsor Renewal
2025 Member Renewal 
Enroll in Family and Adult Sailing
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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  • Home
    • Calendar
    • Newsletters
    • Program Costs and Enrollment
    • Contact / Location Information
  • Program Info & Registration
    • Coastal Cruising
    • Lemon Drop Regatta
    • Racing Series
    • Youth Summer Camp
    • Adult Sailing Class
    • Spring/Fall Youth Program
    • Novice Youth Program
    • Family & Adult Social Sailing
    • Financial Aid
  • About Us
    • About Us
    • A One Minute Glimpse of ESA
    • Confidence, Character, Community
    • Photos
    • Kids Talk about sailing
    • Membership
    • Instructors
    • Our Fleet
    • Kids Interview
  • Member Volunteers
    • Volunteers
    • Volunteer Needs
    • Policies and Procedures
    • Emergency Action Plan
    • Capsize Recovery
    • Daydreamin'
    • Member Only Information
    • Organization Leadership
    • Board Bios
    • Safety Requirements
    • Membership Renewal
  • Parents and Students
    • Parent Agreement
    • Welcome Packet
    • Rules / Discipline
    • Learn to Sail Handbook
  • Learning More
    • Resources
  • Donations