Beginning Keelboat Sailing

A 3 day class, approximately 6 hours a day, where you will learn to maneuver a 38 ft sailboat in light to moderate winds. You will also learn sailing terminology, safety procedures, knots, basic navigational rules, and more. This class provides you with a thorough understanding of the basics, both on and off the water $2,000 for 2 people
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âš“ SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE GAINED
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​🚤 Boat Handling Skills
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Steering (Helm Control): Using the tiller or wheel.
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Points of Sail: Understanding how a sailboat moves relative to the wind.
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Tacking and Jibing: Changing direction by turning the bow or stern through the wind.
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Sail Trim: Adjusting sails for optimal performance at different wind angles.
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Crew Overboard Recovery (COB/MOB): Performing a safe recovery maneuver.
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Departing and Returning to a Dock: Handling the boat under power or sail.
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🧠Navigation and Rules
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Basic Navigation Rules (COLREGS): Right-of-way rules, collision avoidance.
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Aids to Navigation: Buoys, markers, and their meanings.
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Reading Nautical Charts: Basic understanding, though more detailed navigation is covered in ASA 103.
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🪢 Knots and Line Handling
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Essential Sailing Knots:
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Bowline
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Cleat hitch
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Figure-eight knot
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Square knot
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Line Handling: Coiling, throwing, and securing lines.
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⛵ Sailing Theory and Terminology
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Parts of the boat and sails
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Wind awareness
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Heeling and balance
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Basic sail theory: lift and drag
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Terminology like "luffing," "leeward," "windward," etc.
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🧯 Safety Procedures
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Life jacket usage
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Emergency equipment (radio, flares, fire extinguisher)
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Weather awareness and seamanship
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Personal and crew safety protocols
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