Pewaukee Lake Sailing School Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting

Pewaukee Lake Sailing School Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting

Pewaukee Lake Sailing School will be opening a New Home on Pewaukee Lake and they are Inviting you, the Community to Celebrate with an Open House & Ribbon Cutting on May 30!

Community nonprofit sailing school unveils new facility, new docks, and expanded youth programming for southeastern WI

Pewaukee Lake Sailing School (PLSS), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing accessible sailing education to youth and families from southeastern WI, invites the community to celebrate a major milestone: the grand opening of its new facility on Pewaukee Lake. The public Open House and Ribbon Cutting will take place on Saturday, May 30, 2026, from Noon to 5 PM, with the official ribbon cutting ceremony at 1 PM, at N22W28080 Edgewater Drive, Pewaukee, WI 53072.

Attendees will be among the first to see PLSS’s newly completed building and docks; the school’s permanent home on the lake that will serve as the launchpad for generations of young sailors in Waukesha County. Light snacks and refreshments will be provided, and school representatives will be on hand to share information about summer programs, youth team opportunities, and ways to get involved.

Event Details: Open House & Ribbon Cutting
What: Pewaukee Lake Sailing School Open House & Ribbon Cutting
When: Saturday, May 30, 2026 — Noon to 5 PM
Where: N22W28080 Edgewater Drive, Pewaukee, WI 53072
Admission: Free and open to the public

Highlights: Tour the new building and docks, meet instructors and board members, learn about summer programs and volunteer opportunities, enjoy light snacks and refreshments

A Community Institution, Anchored in Accessible Education

Founded in 1956 and rooted in Pewaukee, PLSS has grown into one of Wisconsin’s premier youth sailing programs. The school offers a full spectrum of on-the-water instruction for all ages and experience levels, from Kinderprams, an introductory Friday morning class for children ages 5 and 6 — all the way through competitive Club 420 racing for teens aged 12–18. The school’s summer programming delivered 13 classes last season, supported by 21 instructors and a full-time sailing director, reaching more than 150 young sailors from across the region.

PLSS is also home to the Milwaukee Youth Sailing Team (MYST), currently the leading high school sailing program in Mid-West. MYST sailors have consistently qualified for Great Lakes Championships, Atlantic Coast Championships, and this year sent teams to 4 National Championships.

“Sailing teaches kids resilience, teamwork, and self-reliance in a way few sports can match,” said Mike Boland, President of the Pewaukee Lake Sailing School Board of Directors. “This new facility is more than a building — it’s a home base for every child who wants to learn to sail, compete, and grow. We’re proud to open our doors to the entire community and show them what PLSS is all about.”

2026 Summer Programs Now Open for Registration
With the grand opening comes the launch of the 2026 summer sailing season. PLSS offers programs for every level:
• Kinderprams (Ages 5–6) — Friday morning introduction to sailing for kindergarteners
• Beginner & Intermediate Optimist Classes — Core learn-to-sail curriculum for youth
• X-Boat Classes — Advanced racing on Pewaukee Lake’s classic fleet
• Club 420 for Teens (Ages 12–18) — Double-handed racing and regatta preparation
• O’pen Bic Classes — Modern single-handed performance sailing
• MYST High School Team — Competitive sailing program with national championship pedigree

REGISTER HERE

PLSS is committed to keeping sailing accessible: most class rates are under $13 per hour per sailor. Registration for the 2026 summer season is open now at www.plss.org.

About Pewaukee Lake Sailing School
Pewaukee Lake Sailing School is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization located on Pewaukee Lake in Pewaukee, Wisconsin. Since its founding, PLSS has provided youth and community sailing education through daytime classes, evening park-and-recreation outreach programs, and competitive high school sailing through the Milwaukee Youth Sailing Team (MYST). The school is governed by a volunteer board of directors and is committed to making sailing accessible to all. For more information, visit www.plss.org.