Basic Keelboat Sailing

(Short Course)

This course is designed for those who have very little or no previous sailing experience. The course is 12 hours in length consisting of 1 three hour Theory Session and 3 three hour Practical Sessions on the water.

NOTE: If you already know how to Head Up, Bear Away, tack and Gybe, you may not need to take this course.


Ashore Knowledge

Terms and Definitions, Gear and Equipment, Safety, Rules of the Road, Required Lights and Hypothermia.

Skills Afloat

Boarding and Rigging, Basic Knots, Boat Handling Under Sail, Commands and Responses, Heading Up, Tacking, Bearing Away and Gybing, Making Fast and Snugging Down.


Prices

Single $ 249.00 (One Person) - includes a Bluestorm Sport 33 lifejacket - a $ 129.99 value

Double $ 458.00 (Two People) includes two Bluestorm Sport 33 lifejacket - a $ 259.98 value

This includes
    Textbook (Sailing Made Easy)
    Notes
    One Theory (classroom sessions)
    Three Practicals (on the water sessions, including all required safety gear)


Note: Theory classes are taught on a regular published schedule. On The Water classes are scheduled to fit your needs.

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Or Call Victoria Sailing School (303) 697-7433