Fundamentals of Sailing

***GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE***

The two-day weekend course is designed for those who want a thorough introduction to the exciting sport of sailing. We follow the US Sailing Curriculum and you can obtain US Sailing Keelboat Certification (at additional cost). Graduates will have a good understanding of all the basics and with additional practice will become competent crew members.

Pre-requisites: A high interest in learning to sail and no prior experience needed.

Course Materials Included: Basic Keelboat Sailing, 4th Edition, US Sailing.

Instructional time: 15.0 hours practical + 3.0 hours of shore briefings

Certifications: ONE°15 Brooklyn Sail Club Certification included with the class and an option to obtain US Sailing Basic Keelboat Certification for an additional fee.

Additional Benefits: Complimentary basic breakfast offered for the weekend class.

Pricing:

$600.00 (non-taxable) – Per person for the two-day weekend session.

$50.00 (taxable) – Per person for the US Sailing Keelboat Certification.

Alternative:  Discovery Membership at ONE15 Brooklyn Sail Club:

Course Topics

• Fundamental sailing terms
• Practice fundamental knots
• Being part of the crew
• Rigging the boat
• Finding the wind direction
• Setting sails
• Sail trim based on direction
• Tacking & gybing, heaving-to
• Overboard recovery techniques
• Basic navigation rules
• Returning to a dock
• De-rigging and cleaning up the boat

US Sailing Basic Keelboat Certification offered