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Welcome to North Coast 2025

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North Coast's Sailing School formally began in 2001, but our organization has been teaching kids to sail in some form since 1988. Ever since then, we've been putting little kids in big boats and building their skills ever bigger. We love to watch our young sailors develop independence, self reliance, and confidence in addition to their sailing skills. We hope to see you this summer!
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KinderSail ​(Ages 5-7)
​Got an excited youngster who's eager to get on the water but can't quite fill the boots it takes to be on their own boat? KinderSail might be just right for them!

Sailors can join us for 3 days of sailing with experienced instructors to get used to the feel of the wind in their hair
 on one of our 23-foot Sonars. Participants should be able to handle themselves on a moving platform without falling over, and must have a keen hunger for adventure.
Pirate garb and eye-patches not provided, but encouraged.
This class is held at Washburn Marina.
$120 for the class
​$60 for full time local residents
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Youth Opti (Ages 8-12)

Join us for a 5 day class on Lake Superior to learn the basics of sailing, including rigging, terminology, points of sail, boat handling, knot tying, and general seamanship. Our instructors ensure each student is challenged, regardless of ability or experience, in a fun, safe, and encouraging environment.

New this year! We have three different levels to choose from! Optis 1 is available to everyone, regardless of skill level, even returners! Optis 2 is only available to those who've taken an Opti class before! Optis 3: Racing is our advanced class for those ready to step up their skills to the next level!
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$200 for the week
​$100 for full time local residents

420 Bridge (Ages 13-18)
A class for those teen sailors who have previously only sailed Optis and are making the jump to the 420 boat. This 3 day course puts an experienced instructor alongside students in every boat for the full three days of the course.
​Only six spots are available in each of these courses in order to ensure we have enough instructors for each boat.
Our goal for this class is to make sure students feel confident going into their 420 class, or maybe even give them a leg up!
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$200 for the week
$100 for full time local residents
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Youth 420 (Ages 13-18)
Join us for a 5 day class on Lake Superior to learn the basics of sailing, including rigging, terminology, points of sail, boat handling, knot tying, and general seamanship. Our instructors ensure each student is challenged, regardless of ability or experience, in a fun, safe and encouraging environment.

This class can be used to become a Junior Instructor for a summer, which can translate into a great summer job for anyone when they come home from college.

​$200 for the week
$100 for full time local residents

Adult Learn to Sail (Ages 19+)
The wait has ended! We’re partnering with All Hands Sailing to provide adult lessons this year! Sign up for a single evening class, or sign up for several! Each class will be taught by USCG certified captains and will be individualized to whoever comes! There’s always more to learn in sailing. 

$120 per class
$60 for full time local residents
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Waterfront:
Washburn's Thompson's West End Park

Mailing address:
PO Box 1146 
Bayfield, WI  54814

Office address:
Bayfield Rec Center
140 S. Broad St.
Bayfield, WI  54814

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We keep our fleet onshore during any severe weather or Small Craft Advisories.

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We believe when individuals are healthy and active, our community is healthy and active. Your tax deductible donations directly provide affordable recreation and fitness opportunities for youth, families, adults, and seniors to rehabilitate, maintain their health, and improve their overall well-being.
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​Bayfield, WI  54814
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Mission: RFR celebrates a culture that develops physical, social, and emotional well-being of its member and the community. Recreation and Fitness Resources is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization rooted in beautiful Bayfield, WI. Need-based financial assistance is available. Find your fit with RFR!