PRIVATE LESSONS

The Aquatic Center offers private lessons in windsurfing, sailing, rowing, kayaking, canoeing, stand up paddling, waterskiing, wakeboarding, and jet skiing. Private Lessons are designed for individuals with prior experience specifically with windsurfing, sailing, and rowing, who are looking to get checked out to be able to rent specialized equipment with us. Private lessons for kayaking, canoeing, stand up paddling, waterskiing, wakeboarding, and jet skiing are designed for individuals who are not able to attend a scheduled class. Private Lessons are offered on an appointment only basis, and a request form must be submitted. Lessons may take up to 2 weeks to schedule and are dependent on weather and instructor availability.

PRIVATELESSON – KAYAKING,CANOEING,STANDUPPADDLE

The user will be acquainted with the vessel and equipment. Proper boat handling and care will be discussed along with information about paddling here on Lake Natoma. There will be a basic swim test along with the safety information covered.

SPECIALIZEDPRIVATELESSON – ROWING,SAILING,WINDSURFING:

Specialized private lessons are not designed for beginners but for individuals who have prior experience with rowing, sailing, or windsurfing. All three water activities require a vast amount of information and experience which is why we recommend our boating courses for novice or beginners to be successful. For those with prior experience that wish to rent our sailing, rowing or windsurfing equipment, this is a great option to demonstrate your skills and receive a check-out on equipment. Users will be expected to demonstrate proper boat handling, safety knowledge, boat recovery, and proper equipment usage. Users will also be provided information regarding precautions here at Lake Natoma.

A $25 per hour charge will be added for each additional person over four. If desired, students may purchase a sailing textbook for $18.95. Includes a one hour rental after lesson.

PRIVATELESSON – WAKEBOARDING,WATERSKIING,JETSKIING

Waterskiing, Wakeboarding, and Jet Skiing Private lessons are designed for two or more people, who prefer one on one instruction or who are not able to attend a scheduled class. All lessons require a two hour minimum because the classes take place at Folsom Lake. All equipment is provided by the Aquatic Center, however, you are more than welcome to bring your own equipment as well.

• Water skiing: Must supply an observer who is at least 12 years of age

• Jet skiing: Minimum age 12 yrs old. Students 12-15 yrs old must be accompanied by an adult rider.

• Students 16 years old and above are permitted to ride without an adult rider.

• Private lessons meet at Folsom Lake or can carpool from the Aquatic Center.

What if I have experience?

(*May require 2 hours)

For those with prior experience that wish to rent our equipment without enrolling in a class, a minimum of a one (1) hr private lesson is required in order to get “checked out” for use of the following equipment: Quba*

Laser*

Quest*

Zest*

River Kayak

Windsurfer Rowing Wherry

SUP (Stand Up Paddle)

Surf Ski

The user will be acquainted with the vessel, equipment, location, care, and safe use. The number of hours of boating instruction will depend on the individual’s skill in using the desired equipment. The user must pass a mandatory swim test and written exam in order to rent equipment.

A private lesson request form must be completed and submitted prior to a lesson being scheduled. Private lesson request forms are available at www.sacstateaquaticcenter.com