/LEARN TO SAIL/
No prior sailing experience required/All ages and skill levels/Progressive series of classes/Private lessons and groups
No prior sailing experience required/All ages and skill levels/Progressive series of classes/Private lessons and groups
Learning to sail in Rockaway is optimal; consistent ocean breeze, cooler summer temperatures and very low boat traffic.
THE SAILBOAT: NORFOLK OYSTER 17, CENTERBOARD SLOOP.
HIGHLY STABLE, TRADITIONAL RIG, VERSATILE, ROOMY, EXTRA SOLID CONSTRUCTION.
THE AREA: EASTERN JAMAICA BAY VIA THE ROCKAWAYS- RELIABLE OCEAN BREEZE, MINIMAL BOAT TRAFFIC
TOPICS COVERED:
Beginner: boat safety, sails and rigging, sailing-terminology and commands, Tacking and Jibing practice, points-of-sail, reading wind and water current.
Advanced: knots, man overboard drill, heave-to, reefing, rules of the road, right of way, docking, charting, anchoring, outboard engine handling and vhf radio operation.
CLASS SIZE: No more than 4 students of the same party. All lessons are private.
DURATION: 1.5- 2 hours per lesson
CREATE YOUR OWN SCHEDULE
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
RATES
$180 per person
*BRING A FRIEND FOR ONLY $20 EXTRA PER LESSON!
SAIL ROCKAWAY
360 Beach 59 St
Far Rockaway, NY 11692
516 206 2642
360 Beach 59 St
Far Rockaway, NY 11692
516 206 2642