If you're committed to
learning the art of
sailing
this course is for you.

2 day
beginner sailing course
LIMITED DATES
STARTING MAY 17th, 2025

designed to accelerate skills
and confidence on the water.
Emphasis On basic sailing 
technique and water safety.

We fully extend the breadth of our knowledge to making sure you develop the necessary skills and mindset for sailing on your own. Our devoted sailing instructors will attentively guide you to becoming a proficient sailor on boats of 22 feet or less. A broad range of relevant topics are discussed both shoreside and on the water.

We are able to tap into the type of learner that you are; physical and mental, and make sure you get what you need to confidently enter the exhilarating realm of sailing.​

This is an open enrollment
group class of 4 students max.
Must be over 16 years old.

RATE

$550 per person

Friend Discount:
When 2 or more people
sign up for same session,
receive $50 OFF per additional person!

*discount cannot be combined
with other promotional offers.

WHEN

Saturday and Sunday
9:30am-3:30pm

Total of 11 hours of instruction
over 2 consecutive days

Class size:
4 adults
Open enrollment
Ages 16 and up

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

How to safely operate sailboats of 22 feet or less in near-coastal waters under moderate conditions. You will practice on either the Catalina Capri 22 keelboat or Norfolk Oyster 17 centerboard sloop.
​Plus, if wind is just right, we practice on the Catalina 14.2 for day 2, which we offer to our students to rent for 50% OFF the regular price, after completion of the 101 Clinic! 

TOPICS COVERED

Nautical terminology
Water safety
Sail theory
Rigging
Docking
Knots
Points of sail
Sail trim
Man overboard drill
Right of way
Boating regulations
Tides and currents
Aids to navigation
Nautical Charts
Anchoring 

A little taste of everything sailing related
​but don't worry, we wont overload you!

Each student receives a study guide
consisting of diagrams and explanations
for all the subjects we cover.

BONUS!

Two FREE lessons during "PRactice weekdays" public sails
Wednesday and thursday evenings, 3 hours total, $120 value
PLUS!
​ 50% DISCOUNT ON cATALINA 14.2 RENTALS
and 20% discount on Private lessons

TYPICAL DAY

DAY 1

9:30am
Shoreside:
Discuss your goals.
Points of sail 
 Diagrams and props in classroom setting
Intro to rigging

10:00am
Dock:
Boater Safety
Wind and Weather assessment
Rigging Overview with knots
Cast off from Dock
Hoist Sails


10:30am
Sailing Practice on Norfolk Oyster OR Catalina 22:
Students take turns on Tiller and Sheets
while focusing on Wind Direction,
​ Sail Trim, and various Points of Sail

More topics are discussed during practice

​SUCH AS:
Deck Safety
Nautical Terminology
Points of Sail
Tides and Currents
​Lee shores
Right of way
Proper handling of tiller and sheets

12:00pm
Return to dock:
Lower Sails
Docking procedure

12-12:30pm Lunch break

12:30pm
Short classroom with review plus knots

1:15pm
Back on the water!
 Sailing practice and discussion

3:30pm
Lower sails
Docking
Cleat hitch knot
Stowing away of sails and lines

DAY  2

Practice, practice and MORE practice!
Reinforcing the basics

Additionally we cover:
Crew overboard drill 
More knots
Anchoring
Aids to navigation
Charting and Navigation techniques
. ​

CANCELLATIONS AND RESCHEDULING policies