Come Sail Away!

Details

Duration: 5 Hours/day Schedule: Saturday & Sunday from 10AM- 4PM Price: $550

About

The course is held each Saturday & Sunday from 10AM - 4PM (allowing students additional time for breaks). Our Learn to Sail course is a 10-hour program divided up into two 5-hour sessions. This manual will follow that format as well. After completing the course, students should be able to rig a Scot, know the points of sail, read channel markers, know the right-of-way rules, perform man overboard drills, and safely dock the boats.

More info

This class covers 10 hours of hands-on lessons aboard a Flying Scot. We operate on a 3:1 student to instructor ratio.

Topics covered include:

• Rigging
• The points of sail
• Navigational markers
• Right-of-way rules
• Man overboard procedures
• Mooring and docking

What to bring

Food and Beverages: We suggest you pack a lunch each day to make the most of your lunch break at our picnic areas. The marina vending machines sell sodas, water, and juices only. There are also several restaurants and grocery stores nearby, but please be advised that you will likely lose your parking space. Be sure to bring plenty of water with you for your lesson, especially on hot summer days. No alcoholic beverages are permitted on any rental vessel.

Clothing & Shoes: Students should always make sure to dress for the current and expected weather conditions. A good rule is to wear one layer more than you would be comfortable in on land. In spring and fall, a light windbreaker is desirable, as it is always cooler on the water. In the summer, wear light-colored clothes and a hat or visor. Good sunglasses with straps and sunscreen are also suggested.

While non-skid boat shoes are best, any rubber-soled shoe such as tennis shoes will provide safe footing. Please do not wear sandals or flip flops as they do not provide adequate foot protection.