25% OFF Midweek US Sailing Basic Keelboat Series

3-Day US Sailing Course

by Windworks Sailing & Powerboating· Seattle, WA★ 4.6 · 1,561 reviews on google_reviews
From$446.25

What to Expect

3 CONSECUTIVE DAYS - TOTALING 24 HOURS (9 AM-5 PM DAILY)
Example: If the class begins on a Monday, you will attend Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday of that week.

Overview:

Learn to Sail – US Sailing Basic Keelboat Certification

Designed for beginners with no prior experience, this course covers all the essential knowledge and skills needed to earn your US Sailing Basic Keelboat Certification. Our certified instructors will guide you from the ground up, ensuring you develop the confidence and ability to safely skipper a tiller-steered keelboat (up to 27 feet) in familiar waters with winds ranging from 5 to 15 knots.

Please read your Basic Keelboat textbook before class. Textbooks are available at the Windworks office—free for members; non-members must purchase separately.

If you would like to join the Windworks Membership Club by the last day of your Basic Keelboat class, we will deduct the difference of the non member vs member price OFF the initiation fee. This offer expires 7 days after your BK class.

🎉 Bonus for Members! Graduates receive a FREE 8-hour Catalina Capri 22 day sail upon certification.

Set sail with us and start your sailing journey today!

Cirriculum:

  • Basic Knots
  • Raising the Mainsail
  • Docking
  • Steering a Tiller
  • Tacking & Jibing
  • Boat Terminology
  • Points of Sail
  • Reefing
  • Understanding Skipper Commands
  • Boat Binder/Skipper’s Log
  • Windward/Leeward Buoy Sailing
  • Sailing Circles
  • Stopping the Vessel at a Fixed Object (mooring ball, dock, etc)
  • Heave – To
  • Knot Tying, Bowline, Figure Eight
  • Safety Gear Discussion
  • Crew Overboard
  • Right of Way/Rules of the Road
  • Navigation Aids, Tides & Currents
  • Emergency Procedures
  • VHF Radio Usage, and Obtaining & Interpreting Marine Weather Reports.

Prerequisite:

Must be 18 years or over to take this class. It is not a guarantee you will pass the Basic Keelboat series. If your US Sailing instructor determines you need more time on the water, you will be rescheduled to one of our Basic Keelboat Makeup classes. These are an additional cost.

Tipping:

Tipping your instructor is customary within the boating industry and it is greatly valued and appreciated!

Address

Shilshole Marina Bay, Seattle, WA

Pricing

Member$492.44
Non-Member$575.20

Prices are typical; see the booking calendar for live availability and rates.

Cancellation Policy

This course is non-refundable.

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For courses purchased at the discounted rate:
n- If cancellation occurs at least 30 days before the scheduled start date, you can reschedule to a future session by paying a $100 rebooking fee per person.

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Same-day cancellations:
n- A $175 cancellation fee per person will be charged, and rescheduling will not be allowed.

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Windworks reserves the right to reschedule a lesson due to adverse weather conditions, instructor availability, or any other factor which, in the sole and absolute discretion of Windworks, might adversely affect the safety of students, instructors, or vessels. This cancellation may be made by Windworks at any time before the start of the course.

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If Windworks must reschedule a reservation, due to instructor availability, low enrollment, adverse weather conditions or forecasts, or any other event, the participant will be rescheduled to the next available class session as determined by that student.

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Changes or updates to these policies will be reflect on our website here: Lesson Policies

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