Adult Basic Sailing Course Weekends
$550 • Ages 16+ • Saturday & Sunday 10am- 4pm • Call to Book
What to Expect
Come Sail Away!
Details
Duration: 5 Hours/day
Schedule: Saturday & Sunday from 10AM- 4PM
Price: $550
About
The course is held each Saturday & Sunday from 10AM - 4PM (allowing students additional time for breaks). Our Learn to Sail course is a 10-hour program divided up into two 5-hour sessions. This manual will follow that format as well. After completing the course, students should be able to rig a Scot, know the points of sail, read channel markers, know the right-of-way rules, perform man overboard drills, and safely dock the boats.
More info
This class covers 10 hours of hands-on lessons aboard a Flying Scot. We operate on a 3:1 student to instructor ratio.
Topics covered include:
- Rigging
- The points of sail
- Navigational markers
- Right-of-way rules
- Man overboard procedures
- Mooring and docking
What to bring
Food and Beverages:
We suggest you pack a lunch each day to make the most of your lunch break at our picnic areas. The marina vending machines sell sodas, water, and juices only. There are also several restaurants and grocery stores nearby, but please be advised that you will likely lose your parking space. Be sure to bring plenty of water with you for your lesson, especially on hot summer days. No alcoholic beverages are permitted on any rental vessel.
Clothing & Shoes:
Students should always make sure to dress for the current and expected weather conditions. A good rule is to wear one layer more than you would be comfortable in on land. In spring and fall, a light windbreaker is desirable, as it is always cooler on the water. In the summer, wear light-colored clothes and a hat or visor. Good sunglasses with straps and sunscreen are also suggested.
While non-skid boat shoes are best, any rubber-soled shoe such as tennis shoes will provide safe footing. Please do not wear sandals or flip flops as they do not provide adequate foot protection.
Address
Belle Haven Marina, Alexandria, VA, 22307
Pricing
| Participant | $550 |
Cancellation Policy
Customers will receive a full refund with 7+ days’ notice of cancellation. With 5-7+ days’ notice, at the marina manager’s discretion we will do our best to place you in a mutually convenient future class. With less than 5 days’ notice, or in the case of a no-show, you will be charged full price. In case of operator cancellation due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances, your instructor will work with you and your classmates to schedule a mutually convenient make-up session(s). Should you need to miss a day or days for personal reasons, you will have the option to pay for a private lesson or lessons to make up the day(s) you missed to still obtain your sailing qualification. Class enrollments are non-transferrable.
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