Sailing Courses

Become a competent sailor and a crew member by learning essential skills and get ready for bigger adventures!

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No prior experience required.

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What you will learn:

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• Rigging and sail control

• Key maneuvers and commands

• Safety essentials

• Helmsman practice

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16hrs of theory and practice

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3:1 student to instructor ratio

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Eclipse Crew certificate

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Free racing access

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$750

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Learn to be in charge of a small keelboat in local waters and get access to our fleet for independent sails as a skipper!

 

Prerequisite: Competent Crew or equivalent experience.

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What you will learn:

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• Safe trip planning

• Boat preparation

• Safe navigation in local waters

• Outboard engine operation

• Maneuvering and docking

• VHF essentials

• Man overboard procedures

• Crew coordination

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40hrs of theory and practice

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3:1 student to instructor ratio

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Eclipse Skipper Certificate that allows chartering our sailboats independently with your own crew

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Practical knowledge to take the Safety Boating Certificate exam (required to skipper boats in DC)

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From $1,450

 

Gain extra confidence as a skipper with  support of our shadow instructor.

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Prerequisite: Boating Safety Certificate / Eclipse Skipper certificate or equivalent experience.

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​Discounted rate for chartering our boats.

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Bring your own crew.

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