Our Complete Basic Keelboat Sailing
Private Lesson Curriculum
Our private lesson format has been developed over years of experience. You instructor will be skilled in the art of private lessons. These are not just group lessons for a small group. Your instructor will be able to analyze your skills, identify areas needing improvement, and work individually with each student.
There are generally three different Basic
Keelboat private lessons available. As with any custom course, these
private lessons begin at several different skill levels. Choose from the
option that best fits your situation:
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Comprehensive ASA & US SAILING certified Basic Keelboat Sailing certification. For the beginner or novice sailor who is looking for one-on-one instruction. This is our complete Basic Sailing curriculum. The course description below outlines the course.
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STEP-II, "bridge" course. This course is specifically designed for graduates of our ASA certified group lessons. If you have attended one of our ASA group lesson (or have obtained your ASA certification from another school) and are interested in completing our Basic Sailing curriculum (i.e. rent our J-24's), this is the course you will take. For further description & pricing of this course, click here.
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Refresher & Challenge courses. These courses are for accomplished sailors who want to challenge the standards or who might want a refresher. An accomplished sailor wishing to lease or rent our J-24's will be required to demonstrate sailing proficiency at the ASA & US SAILING Basic Keelboat Standard (described below). Click here for pricing.
Basic Keelboat Sailing Certification
Responsibly skipper and crew a simple day-sailing keelboat in familiar waters in light to moderate wind and sea conditions. Sail a boat of about 20 feet in length in light to moderate winds and sea conditions in familiar waters without supervision.Prerequisites:
The desire & commitment to learn!Course Description:
This is a comprehensive Learn-To-Sail course designed for the beginner or novice sailor. Build a strong foundation. Develop basic boat handling and sailing fundamentals as well as emergency handling techniques. Learn how to handle inclement weather and high winds. Promote good sailing techniques from the start, don't develop bad habits!This course qualifies for the National Association of Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) and the U.S. Coast Guard as a recognized Safe Boating Course. As such, it meets all requirements for mandatory education and licensing for every state in the United States. For boat owners, many insurance companies offer discounts for successful completion of a Safe Boater course.
Standards include:
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Rigging and Unrigging the Boat |
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Basic Sailing Terminology |
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Right-of-Way Rules |
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Points of Sail |
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Fig-8 Over-Board Recovery |
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Crew Coordination |
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Basic Knots |
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Safety Equipment |
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Sailing in confined areas |
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Docking, Under Sail & Power |
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Sail Trim, Power, & Balance |
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Right-of-Way Rules (AGAIN!) |
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Helm Techniques |
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Heaving-to & Reefing |
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Quick-Stop Over-Board Recovery |
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Emergency Anchoring |
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Required Safety Equipment |
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Docking & Lines |
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Weather & Forecasting |
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Boating Etiquette |
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Motoring in confined areas |
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Outboard Engines |
After completing this course you will be qualified to rent one of our J-24 sailboats and go sailing! Price of the course includes the one time checkout fee for our J-24's.
Certifications:
Upon successful completion you will receive both the ASA & US SAILING Basic Keelboat Sailing Certification.Course Length:
Total of 24 hours: 4 hours in classroom seminar, 20 hours on the water (five different 4-hour sessions).Pricing & Scheduling:
$999 per person, 2 students. Scheduled individually.
NOTE: For our group lesson pricing & scheduling, click here
For accomplished sailors wishing to challenge the standards, click here for pricing.
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