Intermediate Sailing
A 2 day class, 5-6 hours each day, where you will refine and improve upon what you learned in the Beginning Sailing class as well as learn new skills such as docking the boat, navigation, sail selection, boat systems, and how to handle emergencies. $1,400 for 2 people
⚓ SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE GAINED
🚤 Boat Handling & Control
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Operating a 38' sailboat under sail and power.
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Steering and sail trim in a wider range of wind conditions.
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Heaving-to (a way to stop the boat safely under sail).
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Reefing sails while underway (reducing sail size in strong wind).
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More advanced tacking, jibing, and maneuvering.
🧭 Navigation & Piloting
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Reading nautical charts in detail (symbols, depths, buoys).
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Using a compass and determining your course and bearing.
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Plotting positions and determining distances/speeds.
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Dead reckoning and basic coastal piloting.
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Intro to electronic navigation tools (GPS, chart plotters, depth sounders).
📜 Rules of the Road
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Deeper understanding of COLREGS (Navigation Rules).
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Sound signals, navigation lights, and day shapes for different vessels.
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Right-of-way situations in various conditions (sail vs. power, overtaking, etc.).
🪢Docking & Anchoring
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Docking techniques using spring lines and fenders.
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Approaching and securing to a mooring ball.
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Setting, checking, and retrieving an anchor safely.
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Understanding different anchor types and when to use them.
🧯 Safety
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Engine troubleshooting (basic diesel/gas engine knowledge).
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Proper use of VHF radio (including emergency channels/protocols).
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Fire prevention, flooding response, first aid overview.
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More advanced man-overboard recovery techniques
🧶 Rigging & Sails
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More detailed look at sail plan configurations (e.g., sloop vs. cutter).
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Identifying and managing sail wear and tear.
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Managing the boom vang, traveler, outhaul, and Cunningham.
🛥️ Cruising Readiness
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Planning and provisioning for a short coastal cruise.
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Understanding boat systems: electrical, water, fuel.
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Operating a marine head (toilet) and holding tank.
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Basics of watchkeeping and crew responsibilities on multi-day trips.