Intro to Sail (2 hours): Public Sail, 4 person max (2 person min); $50 per person
Ideal for people who have never been sailing or sailed very little and want a hands on opportunity to see if it peaks their interest enough to pursue lessons. At the conclusion of this lesson you will have:
* A basic understanding of how the sails harness the wind to propel the boat
* The ability to steer towards a landmark
* An introduction to tacks and jibes
You will also learn how to tie a square knot.
All lessons are private. $80/hour one person; $40/hour 2nd person; additional people (4 max) are welcome at no charge.
Under age 13 – Adult chaperone required (no charge)
ages 13-17 - Adult may accompany minor (no charge)
Competent Crew (8-12 hours):
Private Lesson: $80/hr first person, second person half price, 3&4 persons are free
Schedule by booking the two hour morning lesson or a three hour private day sail
Pay as you go (sail to sail)
Designed for people who already have some knowledge about sailing (sailed at least once), and want to have a better understanding of what is happening when they are out. During this lesson set you will:
* Learn the correct terminology for parts of a boat
* Complete several tacks and jibes
* Learn to steer the boat to point at any landmark
* Know how to tie: Square Knot, Bowline, and Figure-8
At the conclusion you will be able to offer a skipper short breaks from the helm and confidently handle the lines or helm during maneuvers such as tacks, jibes, and docking.
Skipper (16+ hours):
Private Lesson: $80/hr first person, second person half price, 3&4 persons are free
Schedule by booking the two hour morning lesson or a three hour private day sail
Pay as you go (sail to sail)
Designed for people who intend to skipper a small boat with family and friends. During this lesson set you will:
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rig and derig the boat
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perfect your tacks and jibes
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learn launching from/returning to docks and moorings procedures
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learn Crew-Overboard maneuvers
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learn the “right of way” hierarchy with respect to other watercraft
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Know how to tie: Square Knot, Bowline, Figure-8, Clove Hitch, Cleat Hitch
At the conclusion you will be able to rent a small sailboat, instruct your crew members how to help during tack and jibes, and confidently sail the boat back to the dock or mooring.