Basic Sailing Course



We start with the basics - like how to wear a lifejacket.

Then there is the swim test. We want to make sure you are a strong swimmer.

Swim 50 yards without a lifejacket...



...and float for 5 minutes.

We have each person tip over the Opti and practice righting it again.

Now you don't have to worry about a capsize, because you know what to do.


Sculling races build your confidence in handling the boats.

You learn how to move the boat with just the rudder.


Then we learn how to trim the sails, and tack and jibe.

...and sail!


The safety boat and coaches are always close by.


  Some parts of the course are taught on "Firecracker", our 24-foot sailboat.