Learning to sail in
Rockaway is optimaL;
consistent ocean breeze,
cooler summer temperatures
and very low boat traffic
• ALL AGES AND SKILL LEVELS
• PRIVATE LESSONS AND GROUPS
• PROGRESSIVE SERIES OF CLASSES
• NO PRIOR SAILING EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
• PRIVATE LESSONS AND GROUPS
• PROGRESSIVE SERIES OF CLASSES
• NO PRIOR SAILING EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
THE SAILBOAT
Norfolk Oyster 17
centerboard sloop
-highly stable
-traditional rig
-versatile + roomy
-extra solid construction
Advanced Option:
Catalina 14.2
centerboard sloop
-highly stable
-traditional rig
-versatile + roomy
-extra solid construction
Advanced Option:
Catalina 14.2
THE AREA
Jamaica Bay
via the Rockaways.
Unobstructed ocean breeze
Minimal boat traffic
TOPICS COVERED
BEGINNER
Boat safety
sails and rigging
sailing-terminology and commands
Tacking and Gybing
points-of-sail
reading wind
and water current
ADVANCED
Knots
man overboard drill
heave-to
reefing
aids to navigation
right of way
docking
charting
anchoring
outboard engine handling
righting a flipped (capsized) dinghy
DURATION
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