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

2 day
beginner sailing course
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

$625 per person

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

WHEN

Saturday and Sunday
9:30am-4:30pm

Total of 12+ hours of instruction
over 2 consecutive days

Class size:
2-4 adults
Open enrollment
Ages 16 and up

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

How to safely operate sailboats of 22 feet or less in the near-coastal waters of Jamaica Bay under moderate conditions. You will practice on either the Catalina Capri 22 keelboat or Norfolk Oyster 17.

TOPICS COVERED

Boats
Safety
Rigging
Sail theory
Wind
Points of sail
Trim
Tacking & gybing
Tides and currents
Knots
Charts
Navigation
Right of way
Overboard drill
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.

PLUS
Two FREE lessons on "PRactice weekdays" .
​Wednesday and thursday evenings
 25% OFF additional public sails.

​
Limited time offer

50% off private LESSONS, TOURS, and Boat rentals for 2026.
fIRST 10 SIGN-UPS will qualify

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