Can we share our love of sailing with you?
The Lake Beulah Sailing School, Inc. (LBSS) is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization providing sailing education since 1972. Programs are presented at the Lake Beulah Yacht Club, located at N9220 East Shore Drive in East Troy in southeastern Wisconsin. Programs are designed to provide students with an appreciation of the pleasures of sailing as both a leisure-time and competitive activity; to develop a high degree of competence in the handling and maintenance of equipment; and to teach the importance of sportsmanship, team play, and respect for property. Lessons are offered at various levels from novice to experienced for children and young adults ages 6 to 70.
We are excited to announce that Scott Norman has joined us full-time to build on last year’s momentum and bring even more energy to our program. Scott’s extensive bio is listed below. Whether your sailor is returning to LBSS or just starting, it’s going to be an incredible summer of learning, racing, and fun!
Meet the Instructors / Coaches of the Lake Beulah Sailing School
Elise Brandt - X/Opti Coach. Elise is returning for her third year of coaching for LBSS. She has completed in both Opti and X during her career. She is also a varsity skipper for Lake Forest Academy where she competes in 420’s. “Hi, I’m Elise Brandt. This upcoming year I will be a Senior at Lake Forest Academy in Illinois. I have grown up sailing on Lake Beulah, first starting in Optis at 8 years old. Shortly after, at 11 years old, I started skipping an X-boat which I have sailed for 7 years now.”
Christian Connor - X/Opti Coach. Christian is going into his first year as a sailing coach for LBSS after a long and rewarding Optimist and X Boat career. Connor was selected by his coaches as the 2022 LBSS Student of the Year for his demonstrated Leadership, Sportsmanship, Effort and Improvement, and Helping. “Hi my name is Christian, I’m going into senior year at Catholic Memorial High School. I’ve been sailing since I was 7 years old, starting with Optis and then quickly working my way into crewing and then eventually skipping an X boat. This summer I plan to start crewing on a C boat along with going into my second year of skipping an M15.“
Chandler Jarecki - X/Opti Coach. Chandler is in his second summer of coaching following campaigns X, MC, M15. & E boats. Chandler also sails ICLA 6 (aka Laser Radials). Jarecki was selected by his coaches as the 2021 LBSS Student of the Year for his demonstrated Leadership, Sportsmanship, Effort and Improvement, and Helping.
Caroline LeRoy - X/Opti Coach. Caroline is in her third year of coaching for LBSS following a successful X boat career. “Hi, my name is Caroline LeRoy. This fall I will be a Senior at Catholic Memorial High School. I began sailing with Optis at LBSS when I was 6 years old and started with crewing on an X boat when I was 8. A year ago, I graduated from X boats. I plan on sailing MCs, but I love exploring different boats.”
Alex Mueller - X/Opti Coach. Alex is in his second summer of coaching following campaigns X, C, & MC. He plans to sail his MC and M15 this summer. Alex also sails ICLA 6 (aka Laser Radials).
Junior instructors include Mia Brandt, Hailey Greeson, Avery and Mason Keane. These instructors will assist the above listed coaches with the Optimist classes.
ELISE BRANDT
Christian Connor
Chandler Jarecki
ALEX MUELLER
Carolyn LeRoy
Additional instructors
Throughout the program, LBSS may periodically introduce experienced coaches/sailors to share their diversified experiences with students. We have found this approach to be a leading practice.