WS1 - Women's Beginning Keelboat - Mon/Thur 2024

WOMEN’S BEGINNING KEELBOAT

SCHEDULE: Monday and Thursday  6:00 - 9:00 PM
Make-up class if needed, held on the second Saturday from 9 AM-Noon.
DURATION: Two weeks
PUBLIC: $350    MEMBER: $245

This beginning sailing class provides an introduction to Ensign keelboats in an inclusive environment for womxn (cis, trans, and other female-identifying people) and non-binary people. Instruction is provided by women.

Ensigns are 23 feet long, weigh over 3,000 pounds, and have a full keel that provides a safe, stable ride. 3-4 sailors will be paired up in each boat.

Participants will learn sailing basics including terminology, rigging, boat parts, maneuvering, points of sail, and rules of the road. No prior sailing experience is required. Students will receive the US Sailing textbook "Basic Keelboat" to help reinforce concepts taught in class.  

Girls ages 12 and up are welcome to register for the class along with a parent or guardian.  

If a session is missed due to weather or other precipitating events, the session will be rescheduled to 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM the Saturday following each two-week class.