LBSS

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The Lake Beulah Sailing School (LBSS) is a not for profit educational organization that operates out of the Lake Beulah Yacht Club (LBYC) located in East Troy, Wisconsin, only 35 minutes SW of Milwaukee and <2 hours drive from Chicago. The LBSS focuses on training for the following classes of boat: C Scow, MC Scow, Laser, X Boat and Club 420. Sailing instruction is available for preschoolers through adult regardless of membership in the yacht club. The LBSS also provides Tennis instruction.

    * C Scow Fleet
    * MC Scow Fleet
    * Club 420 Fleet
    * Laser Fleet
    * Opti Fleet

[edit] Mission Statement

The Lake Beulah Sailing School (LBSS) has the following objectives for it's sailing instruction:

  • To provide students with an appreciation of the pleasure of sailing as both a leisure-time and competitive activity.
  • To develop a high degree of competence in the handling and maintenance of sailing equipment.
  • To teach the importance of sportsmanship, team play, and respect for property.

Lake Beulah Sailing School, Inc. is a 501(c)3, not for profit educational organization.

[edit] Why Should I Care?

The Optimist Dinghy is an awesome boat allowing very young children to gain great competence in basic sailing through advanced racing techniques. It is sailed competitively throughout the world. The LBSS provides a safe environment for children to gain experience with this boat and has produced top sailers at all age ranges that compete worldwide.

The Scow is a fast, exciting boat for primarily "flat" waters. Scows range in size from 16 feet to 38 feet in length and single sail to a complete complement of main, jib and spinnaker in the larger classes.

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