KB12 - Adult Beginning Keelboat - Mon/Thu
Monday, Aug 12, 2019 (6:00 pm - 9:00 pm)
Thursday, Aug 15, 2019 (6:00 pm - 9:00 pm)
Monday, Aug 19, 2019 (6:00 pm - 9:00 pm)
Thursday, Aug 22, 2019 (6:00 pm - 9:00 pm)
Saturday, Aug 24, 2019 (9:00 am - 12:00 pm)
Event Information
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ADULT BEGINNING KEELBOAT
SCHEDULE: Monday and Thursday from 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM,
Last class of each session held Saturday 9 AM - Noon
DURATION: Two weeks
PUBLIC PRICE: $305 MEMBER PRICE: $215
PREREQUISITES: Able to swim and tread water in life jacketThis beginning sailing class is taught on Ensign keelboats. The Ensign is 23 feet long and weighs about 3,000 pounds. Its full keel provides a secure, stable ride and the large cockpit has room for six to eight adults.
The class will teach you everything you need to know to start sailing, 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.
Children ages 12 and older are welcome to register for the class along with their parent or guardian.