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Learn how to sail a sloop-rigged, auxiliary-powered 30′-45′ sailboat during a multi-day cruise upon inland/coastal waters in moderate/heavy winds and sea conditions. Learn about provisioning, boat systems, auxiliary engines, advanced sail trim, coastal navigation, anchoring/mooring, docking, emergency operations, weather, and more.
All classes are customized for each student. We meet at 9 am for introductions and a short class time. Then it is out to the water. The instructor will make a customized suggestion to meet your goals and use the logbook for a guideline and syllabus. We focus on more time on the boat for skills, and practice and less in the classroom. On the 2nd afternoon, there will be a written 100-question test, 80% to pass and practical on the water. Our goal is to coach you for success throughout the whole program.
Classes are for 2 days and may adjust slightly due to wind and weather, but this is the general plan.
9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., 30-minute on-shore lunch break.
Day 1:
8:45 a.m. – Check in at the sailing shop.
9:00 a.m. – Meet with your classmates and instructor
9:30–12:30 – Sailing theory, depart the dock, hands-on sailing skills, dock the boat.
12:30–1:00 — Lunch break on the shore
1:00–1:30 — Sailing theory.
1:30–4:30 — Depart the dock, your sailing skills, and dock the boat.
Day 2:
9:00 a.m. – Gather with classmates and instructor
9:15–12:30 – Depart the dock, sailing skills, dock the boat
12:30–1:00- Lunch break on the shore
1:00–3:00 – Sailing theory, depart the dock, sailing skills, dock the boat.
3:00-4:30 — Sailing exam. Review the exam with a class summary.
Safety equipment and life jackets PFD Type V.
Includes: Bareboat cruising textbook, boat allotted time, sailing Instructor time and certifications upon successful completion of written and practical exams.
For parties of five or more please call to book.