| Meridian Sail Center |
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SINCE 1991 |
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~ Sail Klamath Lake...largest inland body of water in the Pacific Northwest ~
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| We provide sailing orientation and instruction for individuals, groups (up to 3 in a crew) and families. We regularly work with novice sailors who have never been on a sailboat before, those with some experience seeking piloting skills, as well as expert sailors refining technique and/or improving their boat's performance. If you have ever wished you could sail a boat or want a better understanding of the discipline, you can achieve some real progress with our program. Every sailor receives an electronic copy of our sailing manual, which references our boats and our lake but also provides an excellent base of knowledge for other sailing situations. Once sailors achieve an adequate level of competence and confidence and a respectful understanding of the existing hazards, day use boat rental is available. |
| Meridian's fleet features the Catalina 22 and the Catalina 25, both fixed keel. Safety equipment on board includes a fire extinguisher, first aid kit, air horn and life jackets. There is a boom mounted mainsail, working jib and genoa jib, auxiliary engine, swim ladder, extra line, porta-potty, cockpit cushions and bow-mounted anchor. All boats have interior cabin space with settee dining area and salon seating. |
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| Instruction covers sail handling, anchoring, motoring, piloting, safety, rules of the road and crew management. General good health and moderate athletic ability are the only prerequisites. All instruction takes place on the water.
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| Instruction is $45/hr for the first student and $10/hr for each additional student taught during the same lesson there is a limit of three students at a time. Payment is to be made in cash at the conclusion of each session. Instruction is by appointment and typically covers three to four hours per lesson, weather permitting. Generally the best time for instruction begins at 1:30pm given typical wind conditions. |
| Bring personal items such as cameras, binoculars, sunscreen, sailing gloves, extra clothing, sun-protecting headgear, and sunglasses. Klamath is a mountain lake and can be very chilly and windy! Non-scuff deck shoes are required. Bring bottled water. Children age 13 and under must wear life preservers (provided), while on deck. |
| Boat Rental is limited to accomplished students who have been through the program. Responsible renting persons must be 25 or older. Full day rental rates are $125 for a Catalina 22 and $175 for a Catalina 25. |
| Reservations made by phone (541) 8nine1-9zero31 (captain's cell), or by
e-mail address is meridiansail [at] gmail [dot] com. Cancellations must be made up to 24 hours before sailing to avoid charges. No fees are charged if cancellation is due to weather.
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| Boats are docked at Pelican Marina, 928 Front Street. Meridian boats are moored on the left (south) side of "C"-Dock (left-most lake dock). Prepare to meet Meridian staff at the boats 10 minutes prior to sailing. Sailors must refrain from the influence of alcohol and foreign substances. Smoking is not permitted. |
| We are open for business spring thru fall, weather conditions and water levels permitting. |
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