BKS 2530 (2/2, 8, 9)

Learn how to sail boats up to 27′ long.

Overview:
This 20 hour course is a comprehensive introduction to the basic principles of sailing. Taught on stable 22 and 24 foot keelboats, you will be skippering on your first day of class and be confident sailing on your own.

Curriculum includes nautical terminology, docking, rules of the road, sail trim and shape, headsail changes, reefing, crew teamwork and responsibilities, docking under sail, safety procedures, points of sail, tacking/jibing, knots and crew overboard.

Goal:
Competent to sail up to a 27’ sailboat in familiar waters.

Prerequisite:
None

Please Note:
We will find all of your partner(s) for all group classes.

If you have not completed the required reading before your arrival, or are not a valid candidate to test out of a given level, we may have to alter your program’s formula. In any case, our goal is to provide the best instruction possible, even if we have to adapt a new game plan.

Pricing:

A la carte: Includes 3-day course, school insurance, ASA certification fee, course textbook, and ASA Log Book.

Package: Includes 3-day course, school insurance, ASA certification fee, course textbook, and ASA Log Book, 12 hours of rental time, waived sailing club initiation fee ($588 value).

Postage (for materials if not local):  Determined by your ZIP code

We accept major credit cards only. We do not accept cash.

It is customary to leave a gratuity to your instructor if you enjoyed your ASA certification course.