For women and girls only 3 HR Sail • Led by Tasha Hacker
Learn to read wind, steer, trim sails, and handle moorings on Lake Tahoe during a women-and-girls-only 3-hour evening sail led by USCG captain Tasha Hacker. Small groups, ocean-racing expertise, and sunset reaches to Sugar Pine Point make this an ideal introduction to alpine sailing.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
3 hours
Fitness Level
Light activity; participants should be able to move around a small sailboat and use body weight for trimming; no heavy lifting required.
Wildlife
History
Lake Tahoe sits within the traditional territory of the Washoe people and the lake basin was shaped by faulting and glacial processes over millions of years.
Conservation
Practice Leave No Trace and avoid single-use plastics; boats should minimize engine use near shore to protect water clarity and wildlife.
For women and girls only 3 HR Sail • Led by Tasha Hacker
Use the onshore restroom
There is no toilet on the boat—use the restroom at the meeting point (2780 Lake Forest Rd) before boarding.
Dress in layers
Even summer evenings on Tahoe can cool quickly; bring windproof layers and a hat to stay comfortable on deck.
Wear secure, closed-toe shoes
Non-marking boat shoes or closed-toe sneakers give traction when moving around the cockpit and handling lines.
Hydrate and protect from sun
Lake reflections amplify UV—sunscreen, sunglasses, and a water bottle will keep you comfortable during the three-hour sail.
Layered jacket
Windproof, breathable layers are useful as evening breezes on the lake can be brisk.
Closed-toe, non-marking shoes
Provide grip and protect feet while moving on deck and handling sheets.
Sunscreen & polarized sunglasses
Protects against reflected UV off the lake and improves visibility for spotting wind patterns.
summer
Reusable water bottle
Staying hydrated keeps you alert for instruction and comfortable during the three-hour session.