Sailing Course with John Schaefer
12-Week Sailing Course
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 basic 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 forces and techniques. Students can take an additional 2-hour Sailing Class to learn hands-on in a sailboat for an additional $20 fee (not included).
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$75.00-95.00 per student includes 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 better understand 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)
