SEASON & SCHEDULING

Calendar & typical season for West Lake Okoboji.

Use this page as a guide to when different types of training usually run on Okoboji, then contact us for current availability.

Training boat on Okoboji

SEASON OVERVIEW

When Nautical Knowledge typically runs on-water sessions.

Exact dates and times vary by year and weather. Use this page as a general guide, then send a quick note with your preferred window so we can confirm current openings.

Spring ramp & docking tune-ups

Late April through May, focused on launch, docking, and early-season safety checks.

Peak summer sessions

June through August, with more evening and weekend options for busy families.

Late-season refreshers

September sessions for quieter-water practice and fine-tuning specific skills.

SAMPLE WEEKLY PATTERN

How a typical week might look in peak season.

Weekday evenings

Short Docking 101 or Handling sessions starting around sunset when traffic drops.

Saturday & Sunday mornings

Longer combo sessions (Docking + Handling, or Launching + Safety).

Flexible slots

Some weekday mornings or afternoons reserved for hire-a-captain outings.

Want to lock something in?

The fastest way to get a firm spot is to tell us what you want to work on, your boat type, and a few days/times that work for you.