Sailing is one of Lake Wauburg's most popular activities. Sunfish, Laser, Hobie Cat and Pekoe boats are available. Only members of the Sailing Club can sign out a 420.
In order to sign out a sail boat you must have a sail card and a valid Gator 1 Card.
How To Get a Sail Card
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Take a Swim Test. You may take the test at Lake Wauburg, the Florida Pool or the Stephen C. O'Connell Center Pool. You must tell a lifeguard that you are there for a swim test. Please download, print and fill out the Lake Wauburg Waiver and bring with you when taking the swim test.The test consists of a 200 yard nonstop swim with no time limit followed by five minutes of treading water. Then, you must bring the signed waiver to Lake Wauburg.
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Swim tests are available at Lake Wauburg: March 31 – November 1, Tuesday – Friday: 12 – 5 p.m.
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Take a short, written sailing test at Lake Wauburg.
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Tests are given out Tuesday – Friday from 12 – 5 p.m.
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Study guides may be checked out at Lake Wauburg or viewed online.
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Take the practical test. A student employee at Lake Wauburg will show you how to rig and sail a Sunfish.
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Practical tests are available Tuesday – Friday from 12 – 5 p.m. Tests are not administered Saturday or Sunday.
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Sail cards will be issued for each type of sail boat individually after the practical test is completed. All first practical tests are given on the Sunfish.
