Beginning Sailing Lessons

Cruising Skipper's Package!

Total Package Value: $2065

Regular Package Price $1595!



Classes may be taken any time through 2011!
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Basic Cruising Skippers Course

The purpose of this course is to teach someone with limited or no experience all that is necessary to safely skipper sailboats up to 33' on San Francisco Bay or on other somewhat protected waters. This 8 1/2 day, 67-hour (including Bay Cruising Workshop) course combines both our Basic Keelboat and Basic Cruising classes, and will culminate in achieving both of these challenging US SAILING certifications. If you require extra practice to pass, then we will provide additional training at no extra cost!

The first 4-days (BK - Basic Keelboat) are taught on 26' Colgates with tiller-steering and outboard engines for auxiliary power. Nimble and responsive, yet stable and safe, these sailboats are ideal trainers upon which to learn all the basics of sailing. From rigging and nomenclature through all the basic maneuvers to docking and crew-overboard drills, this course will form the foundation upon which all your later skills will be built.

The next 4-days (BC - Basic Cruising) are taught on 29'-32' cruising sailboats equipped with wheel steering and inboard diesel engines. In this class we will transfer your skills to these larger vessels, suitable for day sailing with up to 8 guests or overnight or short cruises for a family or two to three couples. You will develop proficiency in heavy weather sailing, anchoring, basic navigation and the full range of skills necessary to have full competence and confidence to skipper independently.

Upon completion of the course, you may attend a Bay Cruising Workshop to learn more about cruising San Francisco Bay in particular, and cruise planning and execution in general as well as pointers on how to sail most economically. The Club Nautique Cruising Skipper's Package includes all textbooks, supplemental training materials, US SAILING Basic Keelboat and Basic Cruising certifications and your first year membership in US SAILING.

Description

  • Basic Keelboat Course (4 days/32hrs/26' Colgates),
  • Basic Keelboat Test & Certification,
  • Basic Cruising Course,(4 days/32 hrs/29'-34' sloops),
  • Basic Cruising Test & Certification,
  • US SAILING Membership,
  • US SAILING Logbook and Textbooks,
  • Course guaranteed (Free Review days until you pass),
  • Stay aboard class boat each night (optional),
  • 3 hour Bay Cruising Workshop,

You have 30 days after you are certified to apply 100% of the cost of your lesson toward either a Bareboat, Passage Maker, or Ultimate Club Nautique Membership.

Formats Offered

  • Weekend Classes: Saturday & Sunday 0830-1630.
    (Requires 4 weekends, 2 weekends for BK and 2 weekends for BC.)
  • Weekend Classes: Saturday & Sunday 0830-1630.
    (Requires 4 weekends, 2 weekends for BK and 2 weekends for BC.)
  • Classes may be split between any of our locations.

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