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Introduction to Sailing

INTRODUCTION TO SAILING

Never sailed before? You have not sailed for a while and would like a refresher course? Have you recently purchased a sailboat that you are unfamiliar with? Sailing Season can help. Get started with our three-hour, customized, on-the-water sailing instruction. Experience an introduction to seamanship and the bliss of a perfect day boating. This class can be tailored to your individual needs.

Prerequisites:
None- Beginner-level course

Course includes:

  • Safety First" introduction to proper use of equipment, personal flotation devices (PFDs), and emergency procedures
  • Seamanship- the terminology of sailing, the responsibilities of the Skipper and Crew, describing and locating the wind, tying a bowline, sheet bend, cleat hitch, rolling hitch, and stopper knots, reviewing local regulations and the basic Rules of the Road for boating
  • On-the-water instruction on how to deploy, trim and stow the sails
  • Learn to sail the points-of-sail & the triangular course
  • Docking and spring line review
  • Review customized to your needs

Your sailing adventure starts here. . .

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