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
THE SAILBOAT
Norfolk Oyster 17 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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PRIVATE LESSONS PACKAGE
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