Students can develop their skills and confidence with an experienced instructor who guides them through the process of becoming a proficient sailor in boats less than 20 feet in length. A broad range of relevant topics are discussed both in our classroom setting and while sailing.
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This is an open enrollment
group class of 4 students max.
Must be over 16 years old.
group class of 4 students max.
Must be over 16 years old.
WHEN
April 27 through October 27, 2024
Saturday and Sunday
9:30am-3:30pm
Total of 12 hours of instruction
over 2 consecutive days
Class size:
4 adults
Open enrollment
Ages 16 and up
*this course is offered twice a month*
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
How to sail small sailboats in near-coastal waters under moderate conditions. You will practice on both the Norfolk Oyster 17 and the Catalina 14.2 sailboats.
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TOPICS COVERED
Nautical terminology Water safety Sail theory Rigging Docking Knots Points of sail Sail trim Reefing and heave-to Man overboard drill Right of way Boating regulations Tides and currents Aids to navigation Nautical Charts Each student receives a study guide consisting of diagrams and explanations for all the subjects we cover.
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BONUS!
Return for 2 FREE
practice sails
on the Catalina 14.
Up to 4 hours per sail
practice sails
on the Catalina 14.
Up to 4 hours per sail
Practice sails must be completed with fellow classmates or Sail Rockaway personnel within 2 months after successfully completing the course.
If you need someone to sail with after the course we will be happy to refer you to other sailors. |
RATE
$550 per person
Friend Discount:
When 2 or more people
sign up for same session,
receive $50 OFF per person!
*discount not applicable
when promotional offers/discounts
are already being used
Officially document your sea time
After course and practice sails are complete, we provide you with the USCG Small Vessel Sea Service Form and sign off on your record of days sailing with us.
See what we mean here: SVSSF |
TYPICAL DAY
9:30am
Classroom:
Discuss variety of topics and review
diagrams to prepare us.
10:15am
Dock:
Water Safety protocol
Rigging Overview
Cast off from Dock
Raise Sails
10:30am
Sailing Practice on Norfolk Oyster:
Students take turns on Tiller and Sheets
while focusing on Wind Direction
and Sail Trim.
More topics are discussed during practice
such as
Points of Sail
Right of way
Regulations
Tides and Currents
Aids to navigation
12:00pm
Return to dock:
Lower sails
Docking procedure
12-12:45pm Lunch break
12:45pm
Short classroom with knots and charts
1:15pm
More sailing practice and discussion
3:30pm
Lower sails
Dock Boat
Classroom:
Discuss variety of topics and review
diagrams to prepare us.
10:15am
Dock:
Water Safety protocol
Rigging Overview
Cast off from Dock
Raise Sails
10:30am
Sailing Practice on Norfolk Oyster:
Students take turns on Tiller and Sheets
while focusing on Wind Direction
and Sail Trim.
More topics are discussed during practice
such as
Points of Sail
Right of way
Regulations
Tides and Currents
Aids to navigation
12:00pm
Return to dock:
Lower sails
Docking procedure
12-12:45pm Lunch break
12:45pm
Short classroom with knots and charts
1:15pm
More sailing practice and discussion
3:30pm
Lower sails
Dock Boat