AUGUSTA SAILING FIELD GUIDE
Thirty Minutes of Wind and Wood: A Dolphin Sail Around Santa Fe Lake with Captain Mike Roosevelt
A concise 30-minute passenger sail around Santa Fe Lake aboard a Dolphin sailboat; this guide explains what to expect and how to connect with Captain Mike Roosevelt for lessons or follow-up trips.
Thirty Minutes of Wind and Wood: A Dolphin Sail Around Santa Fe Lake with Captain Mike Roosevelt.
On Santa Fe Lake in Augusta, Kansas, the 5R Sailing Excursion offers a brisk, passenger-only spin aboard a Dolphin sailboat led by licensed Captain Mike Roosevelt of Flatwater Fitness & Fun — an intimate way to feel wind on the water and sample small‑lake sailing without committing to a full lesson.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
A Dolphin Sailboat, Passenger View
The experience is a passenger perspective aboard a Dolphin sailboat—designed for short, hands‑on rides that put the lake and the sailboat’s lines front and center.
A Compact, Scenic Circuit
The excursion is a quick, 30‑minute ride that circles Santa Fe Lake, delivering concentrated lake views and the sensation of sailing in a short window of time.
Captain-Led with an Option to Learn More
Trips are run by licensed Captain Mike Roosevelt of 5R Sailing/Flatwater Fitness & Fun; participants who want to continue can connect with the captain for lessons and longer outings.
What the day feels like
What the Half-Hour Feels Like
Expect a tight, deliberately paced sail: board for a passenger view, let the captain trim the sails, and spend thirty minutes tracing the shoreline of Santa Fe Lake. It’s designed as an accessible introduction to wind, wake and lakelight under the guidance of a licensed captain.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this short sail suits — and who should plan differently.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The excursion is a 30‑minute passenger sail around Santa Fe Lake.
No specific gear requirements are listed; check with the operator for any recommendations.
Operated by Flatwater Fitness & Fun with licensed Captain Mike Roosevelt; participants can connect with the captain for lessons and additional outings.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the sailing excursion?
The passenger sail around Santa Fe Lake lasts 30 minutes.
Who runs the 5R Sailing Excursion?
Trips are led by licensed Captain Mike Roosevelt and operated by Flatwater Fitness & Fun.
Where does the sail take place?
The ride circles Santa Fe Lake in Augusta, Kansas.
Can more than one person join a single ride?
Rides are limited to one person per ride.
Can I get sailing lessons from the captain?
Yes — participants interested in lessons or further sailing adventures are invited to connect with Captain Roosevelt after the excursion.