PRIVATE LESSONS

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
2 HOURS

CLASS SIZE
UP TO 6 STUDENTS
OF THE SAME PARTY
*All lessons are private

RATE
$210 PER PERSON

BRING A FRIEND FOR ONLY
$50 EXTRA PER LESSON

BOOK A LESSON

PRIVATE LESSONS PACKAGE

4 LESSONS
FOR $700
​for 1 person

CREATE YOUR OWN SCHEDULE
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED