Raider Voyage Sailing Instruction – Lake Roosevelt, AZ

Lake Roosevelt’s 22 miles of shimmering blue water and 128 miles of rugged desert shoreline create the ideal training ground for seamanship. Under Catamaran Dan's guidance, you’ll master the skills needed to confidently handle a Hobie Getaway (or similar vessel) through immersive, hands-on instruction. We’ll begin on shore with rigging, safety, and gear balance, then move to open water for advanced drills covering tacking, gybing, docking, sail trim, and reading the wind. By the end, you’ll be Raid Ready—fully prepared for future Nevado Raiders expeditions.

🌊 Full-Day Voyage Instruction (14 total hours over 2 days): $500
Includes onshore preparation, 2 night campsite (customer provides all their own camping gear) at the Nevado Ranch and 1 night at Lake Roosevelt, on-the-water drills, advanced seamanship, and expedition-style loading techniques. This is more than a sailing class—it’s a full immersion into the Nevado Raiders way of life. Each participant must bring their own camping gear for this 4-day, 3-night adventure that blends sailing, camaraderie, and the rugged beauty of Arizona.

‍Day 1 – Arrival at Nevado Ranch:
Set up your camp at Nevado Ranch, our high-country basecamp. Meet your instructor, inspect your vessel, and enjoy an evening briefing and fireside gathering beneath the dark skies of eastern Arizona.

‍Day 2 – The First Raid (Lake Roosevelt):
Travel to Lake Roosevelt, where the adventure begins. You’ll receive 7 hours of on-water instruction covering boat handling, safety, and real-world sailing maneuvers. Camp overnight at the Schoolhouse Campground, surrounded by desert cliffs and a canopy of stars.

Day 3 – Mastering the Wind:
Continue instruction with another 7 hours on the water, fine-tuning your skills, learning advanced sail trim, and practicing expedition-style loading for future Nevado Raiders voyages. Return that evening to Nevado Ranch for a BBQ celebration and camaraderie with your fellow Raiders.

Day 4 – Departure:
Break camp and head out as a newly trained Raider—confident, capable, and ready to sail new waters.