If you're committed to
learning the art of
sailing
this course is for you.
This 2 day beginner
sailing course is 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 under 20 feet. 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.
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.
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This is an open enrollment group class of 3 students max. Must be over 16 years old. |
WHEN
April 27 - October 27, 2024
Saturday and Sunday
9:30am-3:30pm
Total of 11 hours of instruction
over 2 consecutive days
Class size:
3 adults
Open enrollment
Ages 16 and up
Marina 59, Rockaway Beach
Jamaica Bay, NYC
*this course is offered twice a month*
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
How to safely operate sailboats of 20 feet or less in near-coastal waters under moderate conditions. You will practice on both the Norfolk Oyster 17 and the Catalina 14.2 sailboats. We prepare you to sail on your own using our Catalina 14, which we allow students of this course to return and use for FREE!
TOPICS COVERED
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Nautical terminology Water safety Sail theory Rigging Docking Knots Points of sail Sail trim Capsize and Righting Man overboard drill Right of way Boating regulations Tides and currents Aids to navigation Nautical Charts Anchoring Beach landing 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!
Return for 2 FREE practice sails on the Catalina 14. Up to 4 hours per sail |
Practice sails must be completed with fellow classmates, Sail Rockaway personnel, or an experienced sailor of your choice within 5 weeks after successfully completing the course; while your newfound skills are still fresh.
We fully stand by our claims for making you into a proficient sailor with this offer. If you need someone to sail with after the course we will be happy to refer you to other sailors. |
RATE
$550 per person
Friend Discount: |
Officially document your sea time
After the course is complete, we provide you with the USCG Small Vessel Sea Service Form and sign off on your record of days sailing with us. This can be used as documented proof of your time spent sailing.
See what we mean here: SVSSF
TYPICAL DAY
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DAY 1
9:30am Shoreside: Discuss your goals. Intro to rigging and points of sail on an "optimist" dinghy while on land 10:00am Dock: Water Safety Rigging Overview with knots Cast off from Dock Hoist Sails 10:30am Sailing Practice on Norfolk Oyster: Students take turns on Tiller and Sheets while focusing on Wind Direction and Sail Trim and various Points of Sail More topics are discussed during practice SUCH AS: Nautical Terminology Right of way Tides and Currents Aids to navigation Lee shores 12:00pm Return to dock: Docking procedure Lower Sails 12-12:30pm Lunch break 12:30pm Short classroom with knots and charts 1:15pm More sailing practice and discussion 3:30pm Dock Boat Lower sails |
DAY 2
Similar to day one. Practice, practice! Additionally we cover beach landings, man overboard drill and anchoring. Afternoon of day 2 we sail the Catalina 14 and purposely capsize the boat to learn the correct way to safely right the boat. Prepare to get wet! 
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