SAIL ROCKAWAY
  • TOURS
  • LESSONS
  • THE SAILBOAT
  • SECRET BEACH
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  • TOURS
  • LESSONS
  • THE SAILBOAT
  • SECRET BEACH
  • LOCATION
  • CONTACT
/LEARN TO SAIL/

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.
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THE SAILBOAT

NORFOLK OYSTER 17, CENTERBOARD SLOOP. HIGHLY STABLE, TRADITIONAL RIG, VERSATILE, ROOMY, EXTRA SOLID CONSTRUCTION.
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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: Up to 6 students of the same party. All lessons are private.

DURATION: 1.5- 2 hours per lesson
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CREATE YOUR OWN SCHEDULE

RESERVATIONS REQUIRED

RATES

$180 per person
*BRING A FRIEND FOR ONLY $30 EXTRA PER LESSON!

CONTACT US TO SET YOUR LESSON UP TODAY

SAIL ROCKAWAY
360 Beach 59 St
Far Rockaway, NY 11692
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516 206 2642