General Description: This hands-on lesson will teach you basic sailing terminology, rigging techniques, and basic sailing maneuvers aboard one of our outstanding training vessels. This program is a great way to be introduced into the enjoyment, relaxation, and adventure of sailing!

Please note that this course is not an American Association Certification

Introduction to Sailing Program

Students learn to sail a boat of about 26 ft. in length in light to moderate winds over 2 days - Saturday & Sunday. The course includes an introduction of the basic boat, learning the points of sail, basic sailing techniques, safety and seamanship skills. The class is taught on a Colgate 26 which is easy to use and comfortable for new sailors. Our Colgate's feature spacious cockpits with stainless steel railings and dual controls for the instructor which provides a safe secure platform for beginners. The Colgate 26 is currently used by both US Coast Guard and US Naval Academies to train their new cadets and midshipmen. (After completion of course, students will receive an American Sailing Association (ASA) Basic Keelboat certification, Skill Building session with an instructor for a ½ day, and a free ½ day charter.)

ASA 101 Basic Keelboat Certification

Students that operate small boats and yachts of up to 50 ft in length on or near coastal and inland waters will focus on navigation using paper and pencil techniques to understand the fundamental techniques of navigation. You will learn how to explain and demonstrate navigational theory while using charts and learn how to determine the course to steer and explain terms and symbols used on US charts. You will also become familiar with the instruments used to navigate coastal and inland waters. Coursework is completed in the classroom and at home. This is a two day class on Saturday and Sunday.

Prerequisites: ASA 101, 103, and 104 Certifications

ASA 105 Coastal Navigation Certification

ASA 118 Docking Endorsement Certification

Improve your basic skills as both skipper and crew on a 20 to 30 ft sailboat using a wheel and diesel engine over 2 days - Saturday & Sunday. Learn about running lights, duties of the skipper and crew for cruising, rules of the road under power and essential safety equipment. You will learn sail selection, weather information, different reefing systems and sailing a compass course.

Prerequisite: ASA 101 Basic Keelboat Sailing Certification

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