Basic Keelboat
Bareboat Combined
Private Lessons
 
Basic Keelboat
This is the entry-level sailing course. It provides the beginner student with the skills and knowledge to sail a boat up to 26 feet long in light to moderate winds and seas. No boating experience or navigation skills are required. Most of the time is spent on the water

We also offer a 2 days program (2 students) Choose your own dates!

For three students; as above and take 10% discount.

For four students; as above, course extends to 4 days on the water.

Flexible, economical, and above all a very effective way to certify to basic keelboat level.

  • Identification and function of various parts of a sailboat
  • Sailing terminology and usage
  • Coast Guard “Rules of the Road” for collision avoidance and safety
  • All points of sail, including tacking and jibing
  • Departing and returning to a dock
  • Safety knowledge, including man overboard rescue
  • Knots and lines (marlinespike seamanship)
 
Included
Instructor, keelboat, course manual. Basic Keelboat Sailing test and Certification by the American Sailing Association
 
Cost
$549
 
Schedule
Second and third weekend of each month