Sailing Course

Sailing Course with John Schaefer 12 Week Sailing Course  Sailing Starts Monday, January 9th at 7 pm. 

it will be once a week on Mondays (No Holidays).    

The instructor John Schaefer is a seasoned sailor who spends months sailing around the islands yearly and has a wealth of knowledge to share with his students.  The sailing course was created to serve the needs of the novice and experienced sailor and the non-sailor for essential skills and knowledge. The course starts with basic sailboat designs and nomenclature, rigging, safety, and sail processes and then tackles the physical aspects of sailing and techniques.  Students will have the option to take an additional 2-hour Sailing Class to learn hands-on in a sailboat for an additional $20 fee (not included).  Sign Up Today, Space is limited to $75-$95 per student including USPS SAIL Textbook and handouts.  Extra fee for hands-on Sailing at Tigertail park (estimated cost $25-$35)

General Information Description  Students will learn parts of a sail, sail handling, sail terminology, types of boats & hull types, wind, Navigation Rules, Marlinespike, Seamanship, Docking & Anchoring, sailing in weather, and sailing safely.  Expectations and Goals  Students will gain a better understanding of sailboats, parts, terminology, what makes them go, Navigation Rules, and safe sailing.  Required Materials  USPS SAIL Coursebook, pen/pencil, highlighter, notepad  Optional Materials  Main Sail Trimming by Felix Marks (available through Amazon)