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If you've got questions about youth sailing at Lake Mead, we're here to answer them. Contact us with questions about outdoor activities, summer camp and after school activities for the kids of the Las Vegas area.

   
What'sNew

Keelboat Classes for Adults in Spring 2011

More information coming SOON!

E-mail to let us know you're interested and we'll get the details to you as soon as we have the information ready.

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Tax Deductible Corporate and Individual Donations needed for the purchase of sailing dinghies and Scholarships for Inner-City Youth Participation.

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RecentEvents

Beautiful Smiles from the Fall 2010 Level 1 Class

Coach Marty got a new camera and boy did we have some fun loving models!!!

A picture is worth a thousand words! Check them out in the Photo Gallery - Albums 3 & 4.

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About Us

Company Bio

Lake Mead Junior Sailing Academy is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit charitable organization that was formed in 2009. Our mission is to provide to children the opportunity to experience the joys of sailing through quality instruction in the areas of boat handling, seamanship, water safety skills and racing in a safe and fun learning environment. Lake Mead Junior Sailing Academy seeks to promote the corinthian spirit, foster teamwork, strengthen self esteem and respect for the marine environment.

Board of Directors

Deanne King, Founder and Managing Partner
Marty Hagans, Founder and Managing Partner

 

 

Classes are held at Lake Mead Marina

The classes are held at Lake Mead Marina which is located at 495 Horsepower Cove Rd, Boulder City, NV 89005. Lake Mead Marina is located within the Lake Mead National Recreation Area.

FROM LAS VEGAS THROUGH HENDERSON WITH SCENIC LAKE DRIVE:
  • Take 215 to Lake Mead Pkwy. and follow from step 3 or I-515 South (US-93/US-95) to Lake Mead Pkwy.
  • From I-515 exit 61B East on Lake Mead Pkwy.
  • Drive 8.2 miles on Lake Mead Pkwy. to NPS toll booth; go through station and follow signs to Las Vegas Boat Harbor / Marina for 10.7 miles
  • Turn left onto Hemenway Harbor Road (last turn before exiting park)
  • Turn right onto Horsepower Cove Road and continue to follow signs to Lake Mead Marina

FROM LAS VEGAS THROUGH BOULDER CITY:

  • Take 93/95 (Interstate 515) South from any major access road (Charleston, Sahara/Boulder Hwy., Flamingo, Tropicana, Russell, Sunset) - (approximately 18 miles from Tropicana Freeway Entrance)
  • OR the 215 Beltway to the 515 South towards Boulder City, (approximately 12 miles from Interchange)
  • Turn left at this second light (Buchanan Street) and continue approximately 4 miles on Hwy. 93 toward Hoover Dam
  • Turn left at the green road sign indicating "Lake Mead Beaches / Marinas" (This is Lakeshore Road, Hwy. 166)
  • Turn right (toward the lake) just past the National Park Service Entrance Station at the sign for Hemenway Harbor, Las Vegas Boat Harbor / Marina
  • Turn right again at the sign for Lake Mead Marina  

FROM LAS VEGAS MCCARRAN AIRPORT:

  • Take the 215 East towards Henderson, to Hwy. 515 (93 / 95) South
  • Take Hwy. 515 (93) South towards Boulder City
  • Turn left at this second light (Buchanan Street) and continue approximately 4 miles on Hwy. 93 toward Hoover Dam
  • Turn left at the green road sign indicating "Lake Mead Beaches / Marinas" (This is Lakeshore Road, Hwy. 166)
  • Turn right (toward the lake) just past the National Park Service Entrance Station at the sign for Hemenway Harbor, Las Vegas Boat Harbor / Marina
  • Turn right again at the sign for Lake Mead Marina 
  • The Marina is at the water's edge

FROM SUMMERLIN:

  • Take 93/95 (Interstate 515) South to Boulder City
  • OR the 215 Beltway to the 515 South towards Boulder City, (approximately 12 miles from Interchange)
  • Once in Boulder City:  Turn left at this second light (Buchanan Street) and continue approximately 4 miles on Highway 93 toward Hoover Dam
  • Turn left at the green road sign indicating "Lake Mead Beaches / Marinas" (This is Lakeshore Road, Hwy. 166)
  • Turn right (toward the lake) just past the National Park Service Entrance Station at the sign for Hemenway Harbor, Las Vegas Boat Harbor / Marina
  • Turn right again at the sign for Lake Mead Marina

Map to Lake Mead Marina

 

   

 

   

Staff pics & info

Learn more about our instructors, coaches and staff soon

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