What We Sail

Over the last decade, CLS has assembled a large fleet of boats, many through generous donations. 

As noted in the movie Wind (1992), "The big boats get the glory, but the dinghy makes the sailor." And as we are situated on a small lake and sail small boats, we take this spirit to heart.

Our current fleet consists of

- 12 Sunfish

- 3 Harpoon 4.6m

- 3 420s

- 1 Hobie Wave

- 1 Hobie 16

- 3 coach boats

SUNFISH

Sunfish is the most popular fiberglass sailboat ever designed — easy to rig, trailer, and sail.  It also is easy to right after capsizing, and can plane when cruising at above theoretical hull speeds going down wind.   While popular for general sailing, this “one design” also has a robust international competition. Although generally sailed solo, beginners and smaller sailors benefit from doubling up in heavy winds.

Boston-Whaler Harpoon 4.6

The Harpoons are drier, heavier, and more stable. Manufactured by legendary builder Boston-Whaler, they are said to be unsinkable. 2 sails (main and jib) help students expand their understanding of sailing mechanics. Adult classes are usually taught on these larger boats. The 4.6 stands for the boats length overall, 4.6 meters.